School Mission

The mission of the Hampton University School of Business is to produce professionals, leaders and scholars of strong character for the technology-based global marketplace. Our goal is to deliver relevant business education, practical application experiences and behavioral competencies to achievement-oriented undergraduate and graduate students. Although teaching is our primary emphasis, faculty shall continuously engage in research and grantsmanship to provide a curriculum that is appropriate for successful business practice.

The School has as its purpose the promotion of learning, the development of character; the instilling of values such as respect, integrity, dignity and decency; the creation of knowledge; and, service to society. The School endeavors to prepare students for positions of leadership and ownership in a global society marked by change and complexity.

The School of Business is committed to fostering a stimulating intellectual environment in which all students and faculty are challenged and motivated to reach their full potential. We seek to identify high caliber students and provide them with the preparation necessary to succeed. We produce highly educated graduates characterized by competence, a thirst for knowledge, a performance orientation, and social consciousness.

Students may pursue a baccalaureate degree in many areas of business: Accounting, Banking & Finance, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Management, Business Administration or Marketing. These degree programs offer students the opportunity to tailor their course selections to pursue areas of emphasis (e.g., Banking and Management Information Systems). Course requirements for degrees awarded in Accounting, Banking & Finance, Economics, Entrepreneurship Studies, Management, and Marketing are listed under the respective department major curriculum-outline headings. Minors are offered in the fields of Information Systems, Entrepreneurship and Management. The School of Business has two programs leading to the Master of Business Administration.

Facilities

Programs in the School of Business are currently housed in several buildings on the Hampton University campus. The School's administrative offices are located in Buckman Hall, which also houses the school's two micro-computer laboratories and the programs of Entrepreneurship, Management, Business Administration, Marketing and the Graduate Programs. The Department of Accounting, Banking and Finance is located in the Science and Technology Building.

Vision of New Building
Campaign Launch - October 2003

Internship/Cooperative Education

Consistent with the expectations of employers and graduate schools, students are strongly encouraged to complete at least one significant work assignment during their tenure at Hampton. An internship is typically a paid summer experience of two or three months, a cooperative education experience typically is for six months. These experiences enrich the student's education by providing relevant perspectives to the theory and techniques covered in the classroom. Students who have internships and/or cooperative education experiences are more attractive to employers. The School of Business works closely with the Career Counseling and Planning Center and our corporate partners to enhance the number and quality of these paid internship and cooperative experiences.

Student Organizations

National Accounting Honor Society, Pirate Knight Chess Club, National Association of Black Accountants (NABA), Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE), Economics Club, Business Club and its affiliates, and American Marketing Association are recognized student organizations and provide opportunities to serve and demonstrate leadership. All students are encouraged to participate.

Undergraduate Study in Business

Admission
Majors in the School of Business must adhere to the general academic policies established by the University. Students preparing for careers in business must have completed Mathematics 117 with a "C" or better before attempting accounting or statistics courses. Mathematics placement is based on the student's pre-college academic preparation. Students who need additional preparation in mathematics are encouraged to seek admission for the summer preceding the freshman year. Because of the extensive use of computer related assignments, the School of Business also encourages freshman students to purchase a personal computer for their use.

Taking Courses at Another Institution & Prerequisites
Students majoring in Business must successfully complete all major, business related and core requirement courses at Hampton University. With the exception of students pursuing the Five-Year MBA degree, the first two years of study are identical for all business majors. All students will complete their freshman studies, general education requirements and foundation courses in economics, accounting, and statistics before taking any upper division courses. Completion of at least 65 semester hours is required prior to enrollment in 300/400 level business courses. Business School majors are strongly encouraged to maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5.

Graduation Requirements: Bachelor of Science Programs

The following courses are used by all business majors to satisfy general education: ENG 101 & 102; SCT 103; HIS 105 (or 107), HIS 106; UNV 101; HUM 201 & 202; ECO 201 & 202 (Related Courses used to fulfill Social Science requirements); MAT 117 (or higher), MAT 130 (or higher); BIO 101 (or higher); SCI 102 (or chemistry or physics course); two PED electives; and HEA 200 for a total of 44 semester hours.

The Core Business Requirements are ACC 203, 204; MGT 215, 216, 301, 305, 323, 400; FIN 304; MKT 305 for a total of 30 semester hours. Six credit hours of a modern foreign language and three credit hours of an approved communications course are required for all programs in the School of Business. A program language will satisfy one course (3hrs.) of foreign language. The remaining courses required for graduation are distributed between major, business-related and non-business electives as indicated on the approved curriculum outlines. School of Business majors are required to earn credit for all graduation requirements, excluding free electives, under the letter grade (A, B, C, D, F) system. Accordingly, students must not register under the Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) grade system for courses used to meet graduation requirements. The grade of C or higher is required in ENG 101 and 102, SCT 103, MAT 117 and 130, ECO 201 and 202, all core courses, all business electives, and all major courses.

Dr. Ayuba Sarki, Professor of Economics, and Dr. Edward Pyatt, Chair Department of Accounting,
Banking and Finance, Preparing Presentation