Student Resources
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Student Resources
Welcome SBPA Tritons!
“Your experience at UOG is only as good as your plan!”
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We are so happy to have you as one of our valued majors.
There are many events and activities that the School of Business and Public Administration thoughtfully and continually designs for our majors. We want to ensure you stay connected and are in the know by having access to the most up to date information. We offer high level experiences and a diverse offering of learning opportunities tied to your courses as well as co-curricular and extra-curricular engagement - we don’t want you to miss out on any of this.
To ensure your academic success, we have a portfolio of distinguished faculty across disciplines in leadership, business administration, accounting, criminal justice, and public administration. Their knowledge and expertise support real world applications complemented with island wisdom. Our faculty take a comprehensive approach to helping students explore issues that confront our local, regional, and global environments in ways that are forward thinking and solution centric. You can count on experiences that are relevant, meaningful, and of high quality. It’s important to check in with your faculty advisor during your studies with us. Be sure to check out their office hours and make an appointment to meet with them.
To guide you along the way, the SBPA Student Success Team has put together this one-stop resource for all SBPA students. Yes, they are incredible! Anything you need from academic planning to faculty advisors, textbooks to student forms, internship opportunities to announcements and special events – these, and more can be found on this site. If we missed something, let us know.
The entire community - faculty, staff, and dean - at the School of Business & Public Administration are committed to ensuring you achieve your professional and life goals.
Explore and take a peek into your future with SBPA.
We are excited to support you through this transformational journey!
One step closer,
Dr. Annette T. Santos, Dean
Iris Lapid, Student Success Advocate
Jaran Aguon, Student Success Advocate
Jullian Briosos, Student Success Advocate
Course Textbook Information for Spring 2021 Semester
Below is a table of the required textbooks you will need for the your classes. Please note that this list is constantly updated so some information for your classes may not initially be present.
| COURSE | COURSE TITLE | TEXTBOOK | AUTHOR | PUBLISHER | ISBN-13 |
| BA-110 | PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS | To be confirmed | |||
| BA-130 | INTRO TO COMPUTERS & APPS | Technology for Success and Illustrated Series™ Microsoft® Office 365® & Office 2019, 1st Edition | D. Beskeen, R. Hooper, L. Ruffolo, L. Wermers, J.T. Campbell, M. Ciampa, B. Clemens, C.M. Cram, J. Duffy, S.M. Freund, L. Friedrichsen, & M. Frydenberg | Cengage | 978-0-3573-9274-4 |
| BA-131 | INTRO TO INFO MGMT | Illustrated Microsoft® Office 365® & Excel 2019 Comprehensive, 1st Edition | L. Wermers | Cengage | 978-0-3573-9269-0 |
| BA-150 | INTRO TO HOSPITALITY | Introduction to Hospitality Management, 5th Edition | J.R. Walker | Pearson | 978-0-1341-5288-2 |
| BA-180 | BUSINESS ESSENTIALS | No Textbook | |||
| BA-200 | PRIN OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING | Financial and Managerial Accounting, 8th Edition | J. Wild & K. Shaw | McGraw Hill | 978-1-2602-4785-5 |
| BA-201 | PRIN OF MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING | Financial and Managerial Accounting, 8th Edition | J. Wild & K. Shaw | McGraw Hill | 978-1-2602-4785-5 |
| BA-203 | PREP. FOR THE ACCTG PROFESSION | Financial and Managerial Accounting, 8th Edition | J. Wild & K. Shaw | McGraw Hill | 978-1-2602-4785-5 |
| BA-230 | DATA PROCESSING & DATA ADMIN | To be confirmed | |||
| BA-220-01/02 | To be confirmed | ||||
| BA-240 | MANAGEMENT OF ORGANIZATIONS | To be confirmed | |||
| BA-241 | HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | Human Resource Management, v. 2.0.1 | L. Portolese Dias | FlatWorld | 978-1-4533-7038-4 |
| BA-242 | INTRO TO ENTPNRSP & INNOVAT | To be confirmed | |||
| BA-252 | INTERNATIONAL TOURISM | Tourism: The Business of Hospitality and Travel, 6th edition | R.A. Cook, C. Hsu, & L.L. Taylor | Pearson | 978-0-1344-9020-5 |
| BA-260 | FUNDAMENTALS OF MARKETING | Principles of Marketing, 17 Edition | P. Kotler, & G. Armstrong | Pearson | 978-1-2922-2017-8 |
| BA-300 | INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING I | Intermediate Accounting, 10th Edition | D. Spiceland, M. Nelson, W. Thomas, & J. Sepe | McGraw Hill | 978-1-2603-1017-7 |
| BA-301 | INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING II | Intermediate Accounting, 10th Edition | D. Spiceland, M. Nelson, W. Thomas, & J. Sepe | McGraw Hill | 978-1-2603-1017-7 |
| BA-303 | GOVERNMENTAL ACCTG NON-ACC MAJ | What You Should Know About Your Local Government’s Finances: A Guide to Financial Statements. 3rd Edition | D.M. Mead | Financial Accounting Foundation | |
| BA-304 | INCOME TAXATION | South-Western Federal Taxation 2021: Comprehensive. 44th Edition | David M. Maloney/James C. Young/Annette Nellen/Mark Persellin | CengageNOWv2 | |
| BA-305 | COST AND MANAGERIAL ACCT | Fundamentals of Cost Accounting, 6th Edition | W. Lanen, S. Anderson, & M. Maher | McGraw Hill | 978-1-2599-6947-8 |
| BA-307 | INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING | International Financial Reporting Standards: An Introduction, 3rd Edition | B.E. Needles, & M. Powers | Cengage | 978-1-1331-8794-3 |
| BA-310 | APPLIED STAT FOR BUS DECISION | Statistical Techniques in Business and Economics, 15th Edition | D. Lind, W. Marchal, & S. Wathen | McGraw Hill | 978-0-0734-0180-5 |
| BA-330 | INFO TECH & NETWORKS FOR BUS | Security Awareness: Applying Practical Security in Your World, 5th Edition | M. Ciampa | Cengage | 978-0-3576-8688-1 |
| BA-333 | MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS | Information Systems: A Manager’s Guide to Harnessing Technology (Version 8.0) | J. Gallaugher | FlatWorld | 978-1-4533-9788-6 |
| BA-335 | CYBERSECURITY AND CLOUD SVC | Cybersecurity: The Essential Body of Knowledge, 1st Edition | D. Shoemaker & Wm. A. Conklin | Cengage | 978-1-1335-8021-8 |
| BA-350 | HOTEL MANAGEMENT | To be confirmed | |||
| BA-352 | FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGEMENT | To be confirmed | |||
| BA-363 | ADVERTISING & SALES PROMOTION | Advertising, Promotion and Other Aspects of IUniversity Marketing & Communications, 9 Edition | T.A. Shimp, & J.C. Andrews | Cengage | 978-1-1115-8021-6 |
| BA-380 | E-BUSINESS | E-Business, 10th Edition | G. P. Schneider | Cengage | 978-1-3058-6781-9 |
| BA-400 | ADVANCED ACCOUNTING | Fundamentals of Advanced Accounting, 7th Edition | J.B. Hoyle, T. Schaefer, & T. Doupnik | McGraw Hill | 978-1-2597-2263-9 |
| BA-401 | GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTING | Accounting for Governmental and Nonprofit Entities, 18th Edition | J. Reck, S. Lowensohn, & D. Neely | McGraw Hill | 978-1-2599-1705-9 |
| BA-402 | ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS | Accounting Information Systems, 3rd Edition | V. Richardson, C. Chang, & R. Smith | McGraw Hill | 978-1-2599-6953-9 |
| Computer Accounting with QuickBooks Online, 2nd Edition | D. Kay | McGraw Hill | 978-1-2608-8806-5 | ||
| BA-403 | AUDITING I | Auditing: A Risk Based Approach, 11th Edition | K. M. Johnstone-Zehms, A.A. Gramling, & L.E. Rittenberg | Cengage | 978-0-3576-8825-0 |
| BA-405 | ACCOUNTING INTERNSHIP | No Textbook | |||
| BA-406 | ETHICS FOR THE ACCOUNTANT | Ethical Obligations and Decision-Making in Accounting | Mintz, S. & Morris, R | McGraw-Hill Education | 978-1-259-96946-1 |
| BA-410 | MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS | Managerial Economics: A Problem Solving Approach, 5th Edition | L.M. Froeb, B.T. McCann M.R. Ward, & M. Shor | Cengage | 978-0-3576-9018-5 |
| BA-450 | TOURISUM RESEARCH AND MARKET DEVELOPMENT | Marketing Research for the Tourism, Hospitality and Events Industries, 1st Edition | B. Kolb | Routledge | 978-1-1380-4216-2 |
| BA-451 | TOURISUM/HOTEL INTERNSHIP | No Textbook | |||
| BA-463 | MARKETING MANAGEMENT | Marketing Management, 14th Editon | P.T. Kotler, & K.L. Keller | Pearson | 978-9-3325-5718-5 |
| LW-442 | LAW AND ETHICS IN BUSINESS AND GOVNMNT | Business Law: (2019, 17th Ed.) | Arlen Langvardt, A. James Barnes et al Available |
Degree Planning Guide
These course planning guides were made for students following the 2019-2020 catalog year. Please double check your catalog year to avoid any confusion with the following list.
** Prior years’ catalogs and planning sheets can be found on UOG’s Website **
Bachelor of Business Administration - Pathways
COURSE PLANNING GUIDE | CATALOG 2019-2020
** Prior years’ catalogs and planning sheets can be found on UOG’s Website **
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
| Course Title | Course Code | Credit Hours | Sem. Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Year Seminar 🔱 | FY 101 | 3 | Every Semester |
| Critical Thinking | CT 101 | 3 | Every Semester |
| Quantitative Reasoning | MA110 or higher | 3 | Every Semester |
| Written Communication | EN110 | 3 | Every Semester |
| Oral Communication | CO210 | 3 | Every Semester |
| Information Literacy | EN111 | 3 | Every Semester |
| Science + Lab | Choose one: AL101/L, AL102/L, AL109/L, AL136/L, CH100/L, CH101/L, CH102/L, CH103/L, GE203/L, BI100/L, BI103/L, BI120/L |
4 | Every Semester |
| Human Sciences | Choose one: PY101 or SO101 | 3 | Every Semester |
| Creative Expressive | Choose one: AR101, AR102, MU101, MU102, MU106, MU110, MU121, EN210, TH101, TH102 | 3 | Every Semester |
| Human Systems & Organziation | Choose one: CO106, HI121, HI122, PI101, PI102, SW110, WG101, GE201, LN101, PS101,
SO202, PA233 PA233 is recommended |
3 | Every Semester |
| Cultural Perspectives | Choose one: AN101, HI211, HI243, PS202, ED265, PI103, SW201 | 3 | Every Semester |
| Uniquely UOG (Regional) | Choose one: BI100/L, BI103/L, BI201/L, ED265, PS225, EN213, EN333, HI211, HI243, JA215, PY100, PA201 | 3 | Every Semester |
| Uniquely UOG - Language | Uniquely UOG (Language) Any 101 or 102 Language course | 4 | Every Semester |
| Direction Building | Complete all three: BA110, BA180, PA205 | 9 | Every Semester |
BBA FOUNDATION REQUIREMENTS
| Course Code | Title & (Semester offered) | Credit Hours | Prerequisites |
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| BA131 | Introduction to Information Managemen | 3 | MA110/115/161 (a/b) |
| BA200 | Principles of Accounting | 3 | BA131 or BA230 MA110/MA115/MA161(a/b) |
| BA201 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 | BA200 |
| BA220 | Basic Business Finance | 3 | BA201, 🔱 PA205/MA151/ BA210, and BA240 |
| BA240 | Management of Organizations (F/SP) | 3 | BA180 |
| BA241 | Human Resources Management | 3 | Placement in EN110 and MA110/115 |
| BA260 | Fundamentals of Marketing | 3 | none |
| BA310 | Applied Statistics for Business Decisions | 3 | PA205/MA151/ BA210, and BA240 |
BA333 BA334 BA380 |
Choose one Management Information Syestems (prq: BA240 & BA330) Business Analytics (prq: PA205 and BA240) / (Spring - Even years) E-Business (prq: BA260 and BA330; may be co-requisite) / (Spring only) |
3 | EN111, MA110/115/161 (a/b and prereqs indicated on left |
BA252 BA341 BA420 BA460 |
Choose one International Tourism (prq: BA240) / (F/Sp) International Business Environment / (Sp Only) International Finance (prq: BA220) / (Sp/Hyb ) International Marketing (prq: BA260) / (Fall only) |
3 | EN111, MA110/115/16 (a/) and prereqs indicated on left |
| BA335 | Cyber Security and Cloud Services | 3 | BA130, BA131 or BA230 |
| BA/PA347🔱 | Leadership & Collaboration in Business & Society (F/Sp) | 3 | BA240 |
| BA440 | Organizational Behavior | 3 | BA240 and PY101 or SO101 |
| BA386 | Logistics and Supply Chain Management (F/Sp) | 3 | BA240 and BA260 |
| LW442 | Business Law I | 3 | EN111 and MA110/115 |
| BA483 | Business Professional and Career Development (F/Sp/Hyb) | 3 | BA220, BA260, BA310 and BA241 or PA440 |
| BA480 | Business Strategy & Policy | 3 | BA483, Graduating Senior Intructor's Consent |
Bachelor of Business Administration - The Pathway Menu
GENERAL BUSINESS PATHWAY
The General Business Pathway is designed for the majority of BBA students. The pathway is business interdisciplinary, preparing well-rounded graduates for Guam’s and the region’s business workforce.
Students must meet the merit-based qualification standards to take upper division BA courses in the General Business Pathway. Students need a minimum 2.7 GPA in all prior lower-division coursework and must maintain at least an overall 2.7 GPA.
Complete all three required courses: The following three courses (9 credits) are required in the General Business Pathway.
| BA410 | Managerial Economics | 3 | BA310 |
| BA441 | Operations & Project Management (Spring only) |
3 | PA205 |
| BA482-A | Business Service Learning | 3 | Senior standing & Instructor's Consent |
Choose 5 courses. With SBPA advisor guidance and approval, click the button below to select five(5) from the following courses.
As the pathway is business interdisciplinary, students may not choose more than three upper-division courses in a single business discipline (e.g., no more than nine credit hours in accounting, economics, finance, management {includes entrepreneurship, human resources, information technology, international tourism/ hospitality}, or marketing).
BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL PATHWAY
The Business Professional Pathway is for select BBA students who have demonstrated the interest and capacity for intensive, upper-division coursework in one of the professional fields of economics/finance, management (includes entrepreneurship, human resources, international tourism/ hospitality), or marketing.
Students must meet the merit-based qualification standards to take upper division BA courses in the Business Professional Pathway. Students need a minimum 3.3 GPA in all prior lower-division coursework and must maintain at least an overall 3.3 GPA.
Complete required courses below: The following two courses (6 credits) are required in the General Business Pathway.
| BA431 | Topics in the Management of Technology & Innovation | 3 | BA335, BA386, and BA333 or BA334 or BA380. Senior standing and Instructor's Consent |
| BA482B | Business Service Learning | 3 | Senior standing & Instructor's Consent |
Choose 6 courses. With SBPA advisor guidance and approval, select six(6) from the following courses:
Students must take six courses from economics/finance, or management (includes entrepreneurship,
human resources, international tourism/ hospitality), or marketing. Advisor must approve.
Coursework must be related to the selected field and may be from upper-division BA
courses and/or independent study. If approved, one of the upper-division courses may
be from any upper-division course offered at the University that the advisor judges
relevant to the chosen field and course of study.
BUSINESS HONORS PATHWAY
The Business Honors Pathway is for the highest performing BBA students. This pathway can be either business interdisciplinary or focused on one of the professional fields of economics/finance, or management (includes entrepreneurship, human resources, international tourism/hospitality), or marketing.
Students must meet the merit-based qualification standards to take upper division BA courses in the Business Honors Pathway. Students need a minimum 3.7 GPA in all prior lower-division coursework and must maintain at least a 3.7 GPA overall.
Complete required courses below: The following three courses (9 credits) are required in the General Business Pathway.
| BA431 | Topics in the Management of Technology & Innovation | 3 | BA335, BA386, and BA333 or BA334 or BA380. Senior standing and Instructor's Consent |
| BA482-B | Business/Research Internship | 3 | Senior standing & Instructor's Consent |
| BA482-C | Business Formation, Innovation and Transformation | 3 | Senior standing and Instructor's Consent |
Choose 5 courses. With SBPA advisor guidance and approval, select six(6) from the following courses:
Students must take six courses from economics/finance, or management (includes entrepreneurship,
human resources, international tourism/ hospitality), or marketing. Advisor must approve.
Coursework must be related to the selected field and may be from upper-division BA
courses and/or independent study. If approved, one of the upper-division courses may
be from any upper-division course offered at the University that the advisor judges
relevant to the chosen field and course of study.
CHOOSE YOUR PATHWAY
Now is your chance to really take control. Depending on the pathway you are pursuing, choose your courses from the list below.
But before you do, seriously reflect on what it is you want to do after your receive your degree. What is your plan? What is your ultimate career goal? Where will you find happiness in your career? Align your choices below with that goal you envision.
This is another chance to craft that degree for you. This is your chance to make strong your professional foundation. Own it!
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BA 300 Intermediate Accounting I Intermediate accounting provides technical knowledge in regard to the application of conceptual accounting knowledge to specific practice circumstances and the understanding of a wide scope and range of accounting topics Prerequisite: BA201 with a C grade or better, Instructor’s consent, and pass the Accounting Major Competency Exam. |
BA 300 Intermediate Accounting II Provides technical knowledge in regard to the application of conceptual accounting knowledge to specific practice circumstances and the understanding of a wide scope and range of accounting topics. Prerequisite: BA-300 with a C grade or better. |
BA 303 Governmental Accounting for This course is an introduction to the theory and procedure of general accounting practices of the non-profit segment of the economy. The semester covers the application of accounting information in planning and control for non-profit organizations. Prerequisite: EN111 and MA110/115 |
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BA 305 Cost and Managerial Accounting This is a study of the fundamental managerial and cost accounting concepts and their application to the planning and control of the firm. Topics include cost accounting, budgeting, cost allocation, capital budgeting, and introduction to modern concepts like ABC, JIT and cost of quality. Prerequisite: BA-300 with a C grade or better. |
BA 307 International Accounting This course is designed to provide an understanding of international accounting issues to students who will be involved in international business as business and capital markets become more global. Prerequisite: BA-301 with a C grade or better |
BA 311 Intermediate Macro-Economic Theory This course offers an in-depth discussion of Keynesian-NeoKeynesian-Neoclassical models of aggregate economic activity and the use of these models to shed light on such public policy questions as unemployment, inflation, taxation, poverty, trade, growth, money and interest rates. Prerequisite: PA-205 or MA-151 or PA-205 with a C grade or better. |
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BA312 Intermediate Micro-Economic Theory (Fall only) This course offers an in-depth discussion of models relating to consumer behavior, market demand and price theory, the theory of the firm, and the impact of different market structures for outputs and inputs. Time permitting, the subjects of choice under uncertainty, welfare economics and general equilibrium theory are covered. Prerequisite: PA-205 or MA-151 or BA-210 with a C grade or better. |
BA321 Money and Banking (Fall only) This is the study of money, credit, and money markets; the structure and origins of the commercial banking and Federal Reserve Systems; and the application of monetary and fiscal policy within the American economy Prerequisite: BA-110 with a C grade or better. |
BA322 Personal Finance Planning This course is a software and web-based program that offers students the opportunity to develop a financial career plan for their personal and professional use. Elements of financial planning are presented and include: career aspects of financial planning; financial goals and objectives; personal financial statements and budget; cash and credit management; personal tax planning; housing, insurance and investment decisions; and retirement. Prerequisite: EN111 and MA110/115 |
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BA323 Corporate Finance (Fall only) This is an advanced course in the study of the elements of financial management in a business organization. Topics include financial forecasting, break-even analysis, capital budgeting, investment banking, capital financing and international finance. Prerequisite: BA-220 with a C grade or better. |
BA330 Information Technology and Network for Business This course provides foundation concepts of information technology and data networks as a basic business infrastructure. It addresses the emerging roles of technology and communication networks in business operations. The course surveys popular and anticipated technology adopted by businesses, examines strengths and weaknesses of these technologies, and evaluates the cost and productivity implications of the deployment of technology. The course also addresses managerial and organizational issues surrounding the selection and implementation of technology, including the broad spectrum of telecommunication services. Prerequisite: EN111 and MA110/115 |
BA342 Entrepreneuship: Issues and Solutions in Small Business Startups (Spring only) Provides an overview of why small businesses fail and how to reduce this risk. Major functional areas of business will be covered through the use of case studies including the areas of: finance, human resources, operations management, distribution channels, marketing, IT, and laws and government regulations Prerequisite: BA240 and BA242 |
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BA345 Managing the Employee & Work Environment (Spring only) This business and public administration management course examines employee management issues, practices and environmental forces that all managers, especially human resource (HR) managers, need in the workplace when managing diverse workforces. Focus will be on work environment practices, issues and applications including required record keeping and compliance activities. This course will help prepare students for eventual professional human resource management certification in these areas. Prerequisite: BA-241 with a C grade or better or Instructor’s consent. |
BA350 Hotel Management (Spring only) This course examines the organization and characteristics of hotels and how they are effectively managed by applying the four management functions of planning, organizing, directing, and controlling. Case studies of successful general managers are examined from the perspective of their duties, responsibilities, challenges, rewards, and lifestyles. Prerequisite: BA-240 with a C grade or better. |
BA352 Food and Beverage Management(Spring - Odd years) This course examines the principles of food and beverage management as a profit center in hotels. Components include the management of food production, restaurants and bars, banquets and catering, and room service. Prerequisite: BA-240 with a C grade or better. |
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BA363 Advertising and Sales Promotion (Spring only) This course covers basic concepts and functions of advertising and sales promotion; personal selling; point-of-sale promotion; consumer motivation; problems in utilizing and measuring effectiveness of advertising and sales promotion techniques. Prerequisite: BA-260 with a C grade or better |
BA400 Advanced Accounting This course covers accounting principles and procedures peculiar to specialized areas such as partnerships, combinations, consolidations, foreign transactions and operations, and securities exchange commission reporting. Prerequisite: BA-301 with a C grade or better. |
BA401 Government Accounting(Fall/Spring/Hybrid) This course covers state and local accounting, non-profit accounting, accounting for grant monies, and federal accounting. Government accounting is different from commercial accounting, as this course will provide the student with a working knowledge of all echelons of governmental accounting within the United States. Prerequisite: BA-301 with a C grade or better. |
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BA402 Accounting Systems (Fall/Spring/Hybrid) This course offers an analysis of theoretical models illustrating structure design and installation of specific accounting systems with emphasis on computer applications. Prerequisites: BA-301, BA-305 and BA-330 or |
BA403 Auditing This is an introduction to auditing theory and the techniques used in examination and verification of financial statements. Prerequisite: BA-402 with a C grade or better |
BA406 Ethics for the Accountant(Fall/Spring/Online) This course is designed to provide accounting professionals and intensive treatment of post-Sarbanes-Oxley ethics (also post Enron-WorldCom era). Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent. |
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BA421 Investments and Real Estate (Spring/Hybrid) This is an introductory course in the techniques of investing in the capital markets. A variety of investment vehicles are introduced, including: stocks, bonds, convertibles, warrants, stock options, mutual funds, precious metals, and real estate. Prerequisite: BA-220 with a C grade or better. |
BA443 Compensation, Benefits and Performance Evaluation This business and public administration management course provides students with theoretical and practical knowledge of the design and implementation of effective compensation, benefits and performance evaluation programs. This course will help prepare students for eventual professional human resource management certification in these areas. Prerequisite: BA-241 with a C grade or better or consent of instructor. |
BA444 Staffing and Employee Development This business and public administration management course provides students with theoretical and practical knowledge about recruitment, selections, staffing and employee development. This course will help prepare students for eventual professional human resource management certification in these areas Prerequisite: BA-241 with a C grade or better or Instructor’s consent. |
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BA/P 446 Entrepreneurship: New Venture Creation(Spring only) This course provides an opportunity to develop a business plan through the application of the principles, theories and practices learned in the previous entrepreneurship courses. Emphasis will be placed on the practicability of the plan and the ability to present the concept as a viable and profitable business venture. Prerequisites: BA-242 and BA-342 with a C grade or better. |
BA450 Tourism Research and Market Development (Spring - Odd years) This course examines the innovative and dynamic environment of international tourism marketing. It discusses the nuances of tourism products and services that require the development of distinctive marketing approaches and strategies. It reviews the various techniques utilized to conduct tourism research and the analysis and application of their findings in order to formulate effective marketing plans and remain competitive in the international market place. The Internet will be utilized as a database for market research and as tool for market penetration. Prerequisites: BA-260 with a C grade or better. |
BA453 Tourism Research and Market Development (Fall only) This course examines the numerous issues that a community must consider in establishing and guiding a successful tourism industry. Among the topics are selecting the type of tourism that is most appropriate for a community, the identification and utilization of necessary resources, and the regulation of tourism. Prerequisite: BA-240 with a C grade or better. |
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BA461 Marketing Channel Management (Fall- Even years ) This course addresses the principles, functions and analysis of problems in retailing; location and layout; and merchandise planning, buying and selling, organization, expense analysis and control. Prerequisite: BA-260 with a C grade or better. |
BA462 Marketing Research (Fall only) This course covers the principles, procedures, and concepts involved in gathering, recording, and analyzing facts about problems relating to the sale and transfer of goods and services from producer to consumer. Included are studies of relation- preparation of commodities for sale, physical distribution, wholesale and retail merchandising, and financial problems. Prerequisites: BA-260 and BA-310. |
BA463 Marketing Research (Fall only) This course builds on the concepts and theories covered in the introductory, Marketing subjects, as well as those learned in subsequent Marketing course work. As a capstone marketing major course, this course focuses on strategic marketing analysis and planning at both the corporate and SBU levels. Prerequisites: BA-260 and BA-462. Graduating Senior. |
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BA481 Practical Application in Small Business Management This course provides instruction and experience in small business. It addresses both Entrepreneurship and the management of small business operations. The course also has a practical orientation. Students intern for 80 hours with the Guam Small Business Development Center (SBDC), assisting small businesses as defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration Prerequisites: BA-260 and Senior standing. |
BA491 Seminar in Marketing (Fall/Spring, As required) The Seminar provides the opportunity for study and discussion of significant topics and problems in the field of marketing Prerequisites: BA-260 and PA-205 or MA-151. |
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Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
PLANNING GUIDE | CATALOG 2019-2020
** Prior years’ catalogs and planning sheets can be found on UOG’s Website **
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
| Course Title | Course Code | Credit Hours | Sem. Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Year Seminar 🔱 | FY 101 | 3 | Every Semester |
| Critical Thinking | CT 101 | 3 | Every Semester |
| Quantitative Reasoning | MA110 or higher | 3 | Every Semester |
| Written Communication | EN110 | 3 | Every Semester |
| Oral Communication | CO210 | 3 | Every Semester |
| Information Literacy | EN111 | 3 | Every Semester |
| Science + Lab | (Choose one) AL101/L, AL102/L, AL109/L, AL136/L, CH100/L, CH101/L, CH102/L, CH103/L, GE203/L, BI100/L, BI103/L, BI120/L |
4 | Every Semester |
| Human Sciences | Choose one: PY101 or SO101 | 3 | Every Semester |
| Creative Expressive | Choose one: AR101, AR102, MU101, MU102, MU106, MU110, MU121, EN210, TH101, TH102 | 3 | Every Semester |
| Human Systems & Organziation | PA233 | 3 | Every Semester |
| Cultural Perspectives | Choose one: AN101, HI211, HI243, PS202, ED265, PI103, SW201 | 3 | Every Semester |
| Uniquely UOG (Regional) | Choose one: BI100/L, BI103/L, BI201/L, ED265, PS225, EN213, EN333, HI211, HI243, JA215, PY100, PA201 | 3 | Every Semester |
| Uniquely UOG - Language | Uniquely UOG (Language) Any 101 or 102 Language course | 4 | Every Semester |
| Direction Building | BBAA majors must complete all three: BA110, BA180, PA205 | 9 | Every Semester |
Total General Education credits: 47
ACCOUNTING FOUNDATION REQUIREMENTS
| Course Code | Title & (Semester offered) | Credit Hours | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA200 | Principles of Accounting | 3 | BA131 or BA230 MA110/MA115/MA161(a/b) |
| BA201 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 | BA200 |
| BA220 | Basic Business Finance | 3 | BA201, PA205/MA151/ BA210, BA240 and BA201 |
| BA230 | Data Processing and Data Administration | 3 | MA-110/MA-115/MA-161ab/MA-165 |
| BA240 | Management of Organizations | 3 | BA180 🔱 |
| BA260 | Fundamentals of Marketing | 3 | none |
| BA307 | International Accounting | 3 | BA301 |
| BA310 | Applied Statistics for Business Decisions | 3 | PA205/MA151/ BA210, BA240 and BA201 |
| BA334 | Business Analytics (Sp/Even Years) | 3 | BA-131 or BA-230 and an one of the following: PA-205, BA-210, or MA-151 |
| BA/PA347 | Leadership & Collaboration in Business & Society | 3 | BA240 |
| BA410 | Managerial Economics | 3 | BA310 |
| BA440 | Organizational Behavior | 3 | BA240 and PY101 or SO101 |
| LW442 | Law and Ethics in Business and Government | 3 | EN111 and MA110/115 |
| LW443 | Business Law II | 3 | LW442 |
| BA483 | Business Professional and Career Development (F/Sp/Hyb) | 3 | BA220, BA260, BA310 and BA241 or BA440 Senior standing |
| BA480 | Business Strategy & Policy | 3 | BA483, Graduating Senior Intructor's Consent |
Total BBAA Foundation credits: 47
ACCOUNTING MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Prerequisites |
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| BA300 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 | BA-201, Accounting Major Competency Exam and Instructor’s Consent |
| BA301 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 | BA300 |
| BA304 | Income Taxation | 3 | BA300 |
| BA305 | Cost and Managerial Accounting | 3 | BA300 |
| BA400 | Advanced Accounting | 3 | BA301 |
| BA401 | Government Accounting | 3 | BA301 |
| BA402 | Accounting Systems | 3 | BA301, BA305, and BA330 or BA334 |
| BA403 | Auditing | 3 | BA402 |
| BA405 | Accounting Internship | 3 | Instructor's Consent, Graduating Senior |
| BA406 | Ethics for the Accountant | 3 | Instructor's Consent, Graduating Senior |
Total BBAA Major credits: 30
Important note: Students must earn a grade of “C” or better for each course in the BBAA Foundation and Major requirements as well as maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher in the Accounting major requirements and an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher. Declared BBAA majors are required to pass the Accounting Major Competency Exam as part of the prerequisites for BA300 to continue in the BBAA program. Students must meet with their Accounting advisor to schedule taking this exam.
Dr. Doreen Crisostomo
Accounting Advisor
DoreenTC@triton.uog.edu
Ms. Martha Suez-Sales
Accounting Advisor
Suez-SalesM@triton.uog.edu
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
PLANNING GUIDE | CATALOG 2019-2020
** Prior years’ catalogs and planning sheets can be found on UOG’s Website **
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
| Course Title | Course Code | Credit Hours | Sem. Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Year Seminar 🔱 | FY 101 | 3 | Every Semester |
| Critical Thinking | CT 101 | 3 | Every Semester |
| Quantitative Reasoning | MA110 or higher | 3 | Every Semester |
| Written Communication | EN110 | 3 | Every Semester |
| Oral Communication | CO210 | 3 | Every Semester |
| Information Literacy | EN111 | 3 | Every Semester |
| Science + Lab | Choose one: AL101/L, AL102/L, AL109/L, AL136/L, CH100/L, CH101/L, CH102/L, CH103/L, GE203/L, BI100/L, BI103/L, BI120/L |
4 | Every Semester |
| Human Sciences | Choose one: PY101 or SO101 | 3 | Every Semester |
| Creative Expressive | Choose one: AR101, AR102, MU101, MU102, MU106, MU110, MU121, EN210, TH101, TH102 | 3 | Every Semester |
| Human Systems & Organziation | PA233 | 3 | Every Semester |
| Cultural Perspectives | Choose one: AN101, HI211, HI243, PS202, ED265, PI103, SW201 | 3 | Every Semester |
| Uniquely UOG (Regional) | Choose one: BI100/L, BI103/L, BI201/L, ED265, PS225, EN213, EN333, HI211, HI243, JA215, PY100, PA201 | 3 | Every Semester |
| Uniquely UOG - Language | Uniquely UOG (Language) Any 101 or 102 Language course | 4 | Every Semester |
| Direction Building | Complete all three: BA110, EN210, LW101 | 9 | Every Semester |
Criminal Justice Major Requirements
| Course Code | Title & (Semester offered) | Credit Hours | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA130 | Introduction to Computer Operations | 3 | MA110/115/161 (a/b) |
| LW106 | Personal Law | 3 | None |
| LW202 | Trial and Evidence | 3 | None |
| LW306 | Criminal Law | 3 | EN111 and MA110 |
| LW311 | Correctional Security Management and Administration (Fall only) | 3 | EN111 and MA110 |
| LW402 | Constitutional Law | 3 | EN111 and MA110 |
| LW404 | Administration and Management of Criminal Justice Organization (Fall only) | 3 | EN111 and MA110 |
| LW409 | Problems in Criminal Justice | 3 | EN111 and MA110 |
| LW490 | Special Project in Legal Studies | 3 | EN111 and MA110 |
| PA210 | Public Administration and Management | 3 | None |
| PA303 | Government Finance (Fall only) | 3 | EN111 and MA110 |
| PA304 | Government Public Information (Spring only) | 3 | EN111 and MA110 |
MA385 or PA305 |
Choose one: Applied Statistics Data Analysis in Public Administration |
3 | For MA385: MA151 For PA305: EN111, MA110, and BA130 |
| PA403 | Public Personnel Administration (Fall only) | 3 | EN111 and MA110 |
| PA490 | Special Project in Public Administration | 3 | EN111 and MA110 |
| BA483 | Business Professional and Career Development (F/Sp/Hyb) | 3 | BA220, BA260, BA310 and BA241 or PA440 |
| LW480 | Criminal Justice Capstone | 3 | EN111 and MA110, Graduating Senior. Meet with advisor before registering for course. |
CRIMINAL JUSTICE ELECTIVES (30 credit hours)
Required electives must be approved by BSCJ advisor.
Dr. Ronald McNinch
PALS Program Chair
McNinchR@triton.uog.edu
Dr. Ansito Walter
PALS Professor
Dr. Gena Rojas
PALS Professor
Bachelor of Science in Public Administration
PLANNING GUIDE | CATALOG 2019-2020
** Prior years’ catalogs and planning sheets can be found on UOG’s Website **
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
| Course Title | Course Code | Credit Hours | Sem. Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Year Seminar 🔱 | FY 101 | 3 | Every Semester |
| Critical Thinking | CT 101 | 3 | Every Semester |
| Quantitative Reasoning | MA110 or higher | 3 | Every Semester |
| Written Communication | EN110 | 3 | Every Semester |
| Oral Communication | CO210 | 3 | Every Semester |
| Information Literacy | EN111 | 3 | Every Semester |
| Science + Lab | Choose one: AL101/L, AL102/L, AL109/L, AL136/L, CH100/L, CH101/L, CH102/L, CH103/L, GE203/L, BI100/L, BI103/L, BI120/L |
4 | Every Semester |
| Human Sciences | Choose one: PY101 or SO101 | 3 | Every Semester |
| Creative Expressive | Choose one: AR101, AR102, MU101, MU102, MU106, MU110, MU121, EN210, TH101, TH102 | 3 | Every Semester |
| Human Systems & Organziation | PA233 | 3 | Every Semester |
| Cultural Perspectives | Choose one: AN101, HI211, HI243, PS202, ED265, PI103, SW201 | 3 | Every Semester |
| Uniquely UOG (Regional) | Choose one: BI100/L, BI103/L, BI201/L, ED265, PS225, EN213, EN333, HI211, HI243, JA215, PY100, PA201 | 3 | Every Semester |
| Uniquely UOG - Language | Uniquely UOG (Language) Any 101 or 102 Language course | 4 | Every Semester |
| Direction Building | Complete all three: BA110, EN210, LW101 | 9 | Every Semester |
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION FOUNDATION REQUIREMENTS
| Course Code | Title & (Semester offered) | Credit Hours | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA130 | Introduction to Computer Operations | 3 | MA110 or higher |
| BA330 | Information Technology and Networs for Business | 3 | EN111 and MA110 |
| BA303 | Government Accounting for Non-Accounting Majors | 3 | None |
| LW402 | Constitutional Law | 3 | EN111 and MA110 |
| PA210 | Public Administration and Management | 3 | None |
| PA215 | Supervision in Government Organizations | 3 | None |
| PA233 | Impact of Government Regulatory Administration in Business | 3 | None |
| PA303 | Government Finance (Fall only) | 3 | EN111 and MA110 |
| PA304 | Government Public Information (Spring only) | 3 | EN111 and MA110 |
MA385 or PA305 |
Choose one: Applied Statistics Data Analysis in Public Administration |
3 | For MA385: MA151 For PA305: EN111, MA110, and BA130 |
| PA/AL 401 | Community Planning | 3 | EN111 and MA110 |
| PA402 | Public Administration and Public Policy | 3 | EN111 and MA110 |
| PA403 | Public Personnel Administration (Fall only) | 3 | EN111 and MA110 |
| PA405 | Leadership Ethics in the Professions | 3 | EN111 and MA110 |
| PA420 | Public Finance and Fiscal Policy (Spring only) | 3 | EN111 and MA110 |
| PA490 | Special Projec in Public Administration | 1 | EN111 and MA110 |
| PA480 | Public Administration Capstone | 3 | EN111 and MA110, Graduating Senior. Meet with advisor before registering for course. |
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION ELECTIVES (33 credit hours)
Required electives must be approved by BSPA advisor.
Dr. Ronald McNinch
PALS Program Chair
McNinchR@triton.uog.edu
SBPA Triton Academic Resource Station
The SBPA Triton Academic Resource Station will serve as a space for students needing WIFI access and a computer station to support online learning. Work space(s) have been identified to support this initiative.
Before entering the work space, users must clear through the temperature reading stations.
The work space will go through a sanitization procedure before and after the start of each day and in between use to ensure safety of user and minimize risk of virus transmission. The room will also be equipped with disinfecting wipes and hand sanitizer stations.
RESERVATION PROCEDURES:
Access to the STARS will be based on a first-come, first-serve reservation service. Students will need to fill out a reservation form to indicate the day and time they will be needing access to the room. (Reservation requests will be monitored by the SBPA Connect Team). A schedule has been developed to ensure that only one student will have access to a work space per designated time/day:
Students are given 45 minutes access to the room to allow time for inspection and proper sanitization in between use. If students wish to extend their reservation time, they may indicate this request through the reservation form.
HEALTH, SAFETY, AND SANITIZATION:
All students who request access to the room must adhere to the following safety and sanitization procedures:
- ·Students are required to sign in, sanitize, and get their temperature checked at the designated entrance before entering the resource station.
- Students are required to properly (correctly) wear their mask at all times.
- Students will be required to sanitize the computer station (table/seat) BEFORE and AFTER use.
NEED FOR WIFI ACCESS ONLY:
Students who need WIFI access only may opt to park in the SBPA parking lot and access Eduroam and UOG-Guest WIFI. Students must remain in their cars at all times to comply with health and safety protocols.
Student Organizations
Join the many student organizations at SBPA, created and ran by our students and faculty members!
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American Marketing Association (AMA) – UOG Collegiate ChapterPresident: Chelzea Laserna Mission: To allow members to apply marketing skills in and out of the classroom and
to increase the awareness of marketing's importance in business and in life. OBJECTIVES
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Alpha Phi Sigma (Lambda Psi Chapter)President: Kamalin Toves MISSIONThe Honor Society recognizes academic excellence of Undergraduate and Graduate students of Criminal Justice, as well as Juris Doctorate students. The goals of Alpha Phi Sigma are to honor and promote academic
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Entrepreneur Society (E-Society)President: Adrienne Floresa ABOUTThe University of Guam (UOG) Entrepreneur Society (E-Society) brings together students with the desire to mix education with enterprise, and connect them with entrepreneurs who are established and are now establishing themselves.
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Junior Accountants Society (JAS)President: Michelle Puno
MISSIONTo promote the accounting profession in the university and to assist its members in learning the different aspects of accounting by arranging various activities and involvement with professionals, faculty, and peers
OBJECTIVES
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Omicron Delta Epsilon (ODE)President: Prarie Garrido
ABOUTOmicron Delta Epsilon is one of the world's largest academic honor societies. The objectives of Omicron Delta Epsilon are recognition of scholastic attainment and the honoring of outstanding achievements in economics; the establishment of closer ties between students and faculty in economics within colleges and universities, and among colleges and universities; the publication of its official journal, The American Economist ; and sponsoring of panels at professional meetings as well as the Irving Fisher and Frank W. Taussig competitions.
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Pi Alpha AlphaPresident: Jullian Briosos
MISSIONThe purpose of Pi Alpha Alpha is to encourage and recognize outstanding scholarship and accomplishment in public affairs and administration. Its objectives, such as fostering integrity, professionalism, and effective performance, promote the advancement of quality in the education and practice of the art and science of public affairs and administration. PAA membership identifies those with the highest performance levels in educational programs preparing them for public service careers. |
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Public Administration & Legal Studies Society (PALS)President: Jade Terlaje
ABOUTThe Public Administration and Legal Studies (PALS) Society promotes interest in the public administration and criminal justice field. We foster leadership in government and social issues. We encourage the improvement of public service on Guam and the Western Pacific. We facilitate the exchange of knowledge and results of experience among persons interested or engaged in the fields of public administration and legal studies. We also engage in various types of community services/volunteer work. Our only requirement in order to join PALS Society is that the individual be a current University of Guam student.
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Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – UOG ChapterPresident: Melchor Castigador
MISSION
SHRM's Facebook Page | SHRM's Instagram Page | SHRM's Website |
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Soroptimist Sigma SocietyPresident: Niza Mian
MISSIONTo improve the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world.
Soroptimist Sigma Society's Facebook Page | Soroptimist Sigma Society's Instagram Page |
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Tourism Awareness GroupPresident: Jesse Quichocho
MISSIONWe strive to promote, develop, and explore the Tourism Industry within the community and internationally.
OBJECTIVES
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Triton Investments (TI)President: Josiah Lanuza
Advisors: Dr. Leila Kabigting and Dr. Ruane ABOUT“Today's Investment is Tomorrow's Success.”
The Triton Investment Club (TIC or TI) is a prestigious organization recognized by many in the business community. Our members engage in various educational sessions while gaining first-hand experience in the real world of finance. Students learn by interacting with other students, participating in conferences, workshops, and through traveling to financial conferences held internationally. Additionally, TIC provides its members the opportunity to meet and interact with potential future employers.
UOG TIC’s members participate in real investments of stocks, bonds, mutual funds, futures, currencies, and other equities in most major stock exchanges. Our investments are monitored under the guidance of the professionals at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney (MSSB).
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Scholarships
Remember that different scholarships are available at different times throughout the year, so it is important to check this page regularly. For more information on scholarships, pelase visit the financial aid webpage by clicking here for General Scholarships and here for Local Financial Aid (SFAP). This page is also updated regularly for SBPA-specific scholarship opportunities.
The Pedro "Doc" Sanchez Scholarship
Håfa Adai! Applications for the Pedro “Doc” Sanchez Professional Scholarship for Career Employees of the Government of Guam are now being accepted. Career (classified) employees of the Government of Guam who are accepted into the scholarship program will commence their studies in the 2021 Fanuchånan (Fall) Semester. The application deadline HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO THE FOLLOWING DATE: FRIDAY, JUNE 25, 2021 at 5:00PM!
Application forms are available and may be picked up from the Financial Aid Office, located at the University of Guam Field House and from the University of Guam Financial Aid Office scholarship website, https://www.uog.edu/financial- aid/scholarships.
You can also click here to download a .pdf version of the application!
Classified government employees wishing to apply for the scholarship must carefully follow the application instructions and submit a fully completed application along with required documents to the University of Guam, School of Business and Public Administration Dean’s Office. Applications and required documents may also be submitted electronically at sbpaconnect@triton.uog.edu
Interested career employees are encouraged to apply as early as possible to meet all application requirements before the deadline. Current participants in the program do not need to reapply. For additional information contact our office at (671) 735-2501 or via email at sbpaconnect@triton.uog.edu.
