Taking Care of Business Blog

To apply for MKTG 490: Promotion Project, see details below.

BIE stands for Broadening, International, and Experiential. Every business major falls into one of the categories below.

1. Business students with a single concentration take a Broadening course and either an International or Experiential course.
2. Business students with two or more concentrations take either an International or Experiential course with these exceptions:
   1. Students with an International Business concentration take either a Broadening, Experiential or 200-level or higher language course.
   2. Students with a concentration in Entrepreneurship and Innovation take a Broadening or an International course.
3. Economics majors are not required to take a Broadening, International, or Experiential course.
4. Accounting majors who do not have a business concentration are not required to take a Broadening, International, or Experiential course.
5. Accounting majors who have a business concentration such as finance take either an International or Experiential course.

A course taken to fulfill a concentration requirement may not be double-counted to satisfy a requirement in the Broadening, International, or Experiential area.

BROADENING
A broadening course is any 300 or 400-level business course not required by the student’s concentration and offered outside the concentration area. For example, MKTG 315 would be a broadening course for a finance concentration.

INTERNATIONAL

International course. These classes are designated in Zagweb with the “BU-International” attribute. Commonly offered classes include:

• BFIN 327 International Finance
• ECON 311 Global Economic Issues
• MGMT 355 International Management
• MKTG 417 International Marketing
• OPER 348 Qlty Mgmt & Intrnl Standards
• OPER 440 Global Operations and Supply Chain Management
• Check Zagweb for the most up-to-date list for each semester. The list above is only the most commonly offered classes.

EXPERIENTIAL

These classes are designated in Zagweb with the “BU-Experiential” attribute. Common classes include:

• BUSN 470 Multidisciplinary Act Projects
• ACCT 471 Forensic Accounting Lab
• BFIN 429ABC Portfolio Mgmt
• BUSN 494 Small Business Consulting
• BUSN 497 Internship (See requirements)
• Check Zagweb for the most up-to-date list for each semester. The list above is only the most commonly offered classes.

The Human Resource Management minor provides students with a broad background in HR as well as an awareness of the functional specialties within the field. By developing essential skills in managing people, this minor prepares students to excel in professional roles that require effective leadership and personnel management.

For more information, see your advisor or email Dr. Molly Pepper at pepper@gonzaga.edu.

Upper Division (15 credits) *all five courses required
1. MGMT 350 Principles of Management
2. MGMT 400 Recruitment and Selection
3. MGMT 405 Compensation and Performance Appraisal
4. MGMT 410 Training and Development
5. MGMT 415 Employment Law

Lower Division (3 credits) choose one of the following five courses

• BUSN 230 Business Statistics
• SOCI 202 Statistics for Social Science
• PSYC 202 Statistics for Psychology
• MATH 121 Introductory Statistics
• MATH 321 Statistics for Experimentalists

Are you interested in learning more about career opportunities in finance? Join us for the inaugural Friday of “Fridays in the Financial Field.” This is a workshop designed to highlight career opportunities for women in the financial planning industry. Led by Sarah Carlson, founder of Financial Life Manager, this program offers an opportunity to learn from an expert in the field.

On Friday afternoon, Sept 27, Carlson will open her conference room for a program that includes:

• Workshop: Gain hands-on experience and practical knowledge of what financial planners do. Sarah Carlson and Jonna Damiano will take you through a presentation for professionals to get motivated and organized in their own financial Life.
• Career Tracks: Discover various career paths within the financial planning field. Sarah Carlson and Jonna Damiano will talk to you about different career tracks of participating and getting started in a career in wealth management.
• Essential Skills: Discuss creativity, problem-solving, communication, grit, resilience, and heart—key skills every financial planner needs. They will share tips for how you can set yourself apart from your peers in pursuing a career in money management.

Only 10 students will be accepted into the program. To apply, please complete the application here (the application requires a 200-300 word statement explaining why you are interested in joining the program and a current resume). The application is due Monday, Sept. 9. Transportation to and from the event will be provided.

Don’t miss this chance to be part of the first workshop in a new series dedicated to empowering women in finance!

Questions? Email Dr. Pepper at pepper@gonzaga.edu

From noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4 in the Jepson Lobby, there will be a Student Organization Expo with the various groups. Stop by to see what business clubs and other organizations are doing.

Student membership on the Dean’s Business Forum Board (DBFB) is an opportunity for Gonzaga business students to gain first-hand experience in board-level activities, foster community mentoring relationships, and build networking experiences. For more information on the board, click here.

The term of service, which can be extended at the discretion of the Dean, begins in the fall semester and concludes with the last meeting in the spring semester. Student members fully engage in board discussions, serve on optional task forces and committees, and otherwise engage as regular members of the board. Meetings are generally once a month at 7:15 a.m. Tuesday mornings.

Only a limited number of students can serve on the board. To apply, use this form using your zagmail address to submit your application before Wednesday, Sept. 4.

Questions? Email Dr. Pepper at pepper@gonzaga.edu

Are you interested in non-profits? Do you want hands-on experience in the banking industry? Want to make industry connections before you graduate? Numerica Credit Union is again looking for one junior to serve on its Board of Directors for the 2024-2025 academic year. Being on a board of directors is a prestigious post. This is an opportunity to learn about the inner workings of a financial institution and to network with people in the industry. The opportunity is open to all business, accounting, and economics students. Accounting and finance students may find it most in line with their course work, but it is good experience for any business student who is looking for experience in non-profits, community organizations, or servant leadership.

Gonzaga has had several students earn this prestigious position over the years. It is a great way to build your resume and apply your classroom learning.

To qualify, you must be a junior-level business or accounting major and be able to commit to two years of service to the Board as a non-voting member. You will be expected to contribute to the board including attendance at meetings on the fourth Monday of each month at 5 p.m. You must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 and a GPA of at least 3.0 across all your business courses (or their equivalent). You cannot be on any type of university probation. You also must meet with the approval of the Numerica Board, as they make the final selection decision. You must also join/be a member of Numerica Credit Union, pass background checks, and sign confidentiality and ethics agreements.

If you are interested, complete this form using your Zagmail address. The form requests a current resume and a 300-word statement of interest that includes a section on how you would best serve and fulfill your duties as a student director. You also must receive two recommendations from Gonzaga faculty/staff using this form. Applications are due Monday, Sept. 21.

Questions? Email Dr. Pepper at pepper@gonzaga.edu

Are you interested in joining a select group of students who will be learning about careers in finance? The Women in Finance Leadership and Balance (WiF LaB) will be a small group that meets six times this semester with influential women in the finance field to learn more about how to design an individual pathway for personal and professional leadership in finance. The LaB will be facilitated by Linda Underwood, one of the SBA’s executives in residence. Sessions will include storytelling, professional guests, and applied skills.

Fall meetings are 4:30-5:20 p.m. in Jepson 120 on the following Mondays.

• Sept. 16
• Sept. 30
• Oct. 7
• Oct. 14
• Nov. 4
• Nov. 18

To apply for this cohort, please write a 200-300 word statement regarding your interest in the LaB and upload it here along with a resume. The LaB is open to all students at Gonzaga. Applications are due by Wednesday, Sept. 4. Applicants will be informed of the selection committee’s decision by Friday, Sept. 6.

Questions? Email Dr. Pepper at pepper@gonzaga.edu

Please visit your advisor to be cleared to register, review your mid-term grades, and talk about your future. Tips from the Registrar are available here.

Frequently asked questions about registering for Fall 2023 courses include:

I want to get “signed in” to a closed section of a course. What should I do?
Download a Course Authorization form from this page and follow the instructions on the page for having it approved. (Hint: You can do this before your register and be pre-approved for when you do register.)

How do I declare my major/concentration or change my major/concentration?
Download a Declaration of Major from this page and follow the instructions on the page for having it approved.

I need a course that meets the experiential requirement for my business concentration. Which Fall 2024 classes will fulfill that requirement?

BMIS 445 Analytics Practicum
BMIS 441 Data Base Management
BUSN 470 Multidisciplinary Act Projects
ACCT 471 Forensic Accounting Lab
BFIN 429B Portfolio Mgmt II
BUSN 494 Small Business Consulting
BUSN 497 Internship (See requirements.).

I need a course that meets the international requirement for my business concentration. Which Fall 2024 classes will fulfill that requirement?

ECON 311 Global Economic Issues
MGMT 355 International Management
MKTG 417 International Marketing
OPER 348 Qlty Mgmt & Intrnl Standards
OPER 440 Global Operations and Supply Chain Management

I need a course with the core designation Global Studies, Writing Enriched, and/or Social Justice. How do I find out which courses have those attributes?

Answer: Instructions on finding attributes are available here. In the SBA, the following Fall courses will have those attributes:

• Global Studies: ECON 311 Global Economic Issues; MKTG 417 International Marketing; OPER 440 Global Supply Chain Management
• Writing Enriched: MGMT 350 Principles of Management (all sections), MGMT 400 Recruitment and Selection (when taught by Pepper); BFIN 423 Financial Management Cases (when taught by Morscheck)
• Social Justice: BUSN 480 Senior Seminar Business Ethics

How do I know which classes I need to take?

Answer: Run a degree evaluation. Instructions for how to do so are available here.

How do I change advisors?

Answer: Download a Change of Advisor from this page and follow the instructions on the page for having it approved.

Can I count my internship for academic credit?

Juniors and Seniors can get up to three credits for internships but must meet the criteria. More information on how to register for an internship is available here.

I think I want to do an individualized concentration. How does that work?

Students may design an interdisciplinary concentration of courses related to their individual goals and interests. Use this link to learn more.

When is my registration window?

You can find this information under the Registration tab on ZAGWEB:
1. Log into ZAGWEB
2. Select “Student”
3. Select “Student Profile”
4. Ensure the term you are registering for is selected in the upper left corner
5. Select “Registration Notices” in the upper right corner
6. You will see your time ticket indicated at the bottom of the “Registration Notices” section

I plan to take classes at another university in the summer. How can I make sure those classes will transfer back to Gonzaga?

Instructions are available here.

The School of Business Administration offers several in-person one-credit elective classes. If you are a full-time undergraduate student and have fewer than 18 credits, you can likely take one of these courses as part of your regular tuition. Classes are open to all majors.

These classes can be added even after the add deadline has passed by calling the Registrar at (509) 313-6592. Or by emailing Registrar@gonzaga.edu from your Zagmail account and including your student ID number and the CRN of the class. For example: Dear Registrar, I would like to register for CRN 12345 and my ID number is 123456789. Thank you. {Your name}

BCSS 209 Content Creation for Social Media Strategy
This weekend-intensive course will equip participants with the essential skills and knowledge to create compelling content that drives engagement and supports social media marketing strategies. Participants will learn to develop a content strategy that aligns with business goals, create engaging visuals, videos, and text, and use tools for content planning and performance tracking.
October 25-26
4-10 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday
Instructor: Dr. Mariella Zavala, assistant professor of marketing

BCSS 221 Excel Skills
Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet software program that allows the user to analyze and visualize data. This course will introduce students to Excel concepts that allow them to analyze and present data in a format that will inform business decisions. This project-based course will use hands-on exercises to cover practical Excel skills used every day in business.
Instructor: Jenn Klein, director of institutional assessment systems, Gonzaga University
9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Nov. 16-17

BCSS 234 Career Preparedness
Career preparedness refers to knowledge, skills, and abilities that allow workers to enter the workforce with success and create a foundation on which to build a productive career. Topics include professionalism, communication, leadership and management, critical thinking, and belonging.
Instructor: Erin Standley, Learning and Development Consultant
Oct. 11-12
4-10 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday

BCSS 262 Equity and Storytelling
Storytelling allows a leader to engage listeners by structuring information as a story instead of talking about facts. This course develops individual and collective views of equity through storytelling. Authentic leadership will be a focus of the course as storytelling is explored as a way to impact individuals, organizations, and society.
Instructor: Stephanie Elie-Martin, leadership/business consultant, SE Consulting
9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Nov. 16-17

BCSS 201 Business Leadership
Business leadership refers to how people in an organization set objectives and influence others to achieve those objectives. Topics include leadership styles, theories of leadership, and case studies of leaders.
Instructor: Brian Newberry, CEO of Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho
9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Nov. 16-17

BCSS 207 Resiliency
What is resiliency, what is optimism and how might we cultivate them?
What role do positive emotions like awe and gratitude play in being resilient?
What does resiliency look like in our work lives?
How might business leaders cultivate a happy workplace? Why should they bother?
Instructor: Monica Bartlett, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology
9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Oct. 12-13

BCSS 260 Intercultural Business Communication
Intercultural business communication refers to how people in organizations communicate in intercultural and cross-cultural business contexts. Whether the context is regional or global, intercultural business communication skills are a strategic advantage. This course explores how to develop intercultural competence and communication skills that will allow students to thrive across multiple contexts.
Instructor: Julie Silbar, Ph.D., Service Delivery Quality Manager, Expedia Group, Inc.
9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Nov. 2-3

BCSS 240 Women’s Career & Confidence Development
This course introduces how to create a development plan to reach personal and professional goals. Topics include how to find your “Why”, crush your inner critic, start your financial freedom journey, handle criticism in a new way, and enhance your interview skills. During this course, students will develop through presentations, group discussions, a written assignment, interaction with guest speakers, and reflection opportunities.
Instructor: Karen Cash, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Consultant
Aspire – DEI&B Consultant Services
9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Nov. 2-3