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Welcome SBPA Tritons!

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“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 **

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
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

 

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!

 

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
Non-Accounting Majors
(Fall/Spring/Hybrid)

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

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
(Fall only)

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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
BA-334 with a C grade or better in all 3 courses.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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
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

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

waltera@triton.uog.edu

 

Dr. Gena Rojas

PALS Professor

rojasg@triton.uog.edu

 

 

 

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

Atty. Ronald Aguon
PALS Professor
RBAguon@triton.uog.edu
 

 SBPA Triton Academic Resource Station

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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.

 

CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW!

 

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 Chapter

President: Chelzea Laserna
Advisor: Dr. Bui

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
  1. To enhance AMA's interaction and relationships with the local businesses
  2. To create cohesion with other CBPA student organizations
  3. To build new membership
AMA's Facebook Page | AMA's Instagram Page
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Alpha Phi Sigma (Lambda Psi Chapter)

President: Kamalin Toves
Advisosr: Dr. Ron McNinch, Dr. John Rivera, Dr. Ansito Walter

MISSION

The 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 
excellence, community service, educational leadership, and unity.

 

APS's Instagram Page
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Entrepreneur Society (E-Society)

President: Adrienne Floresa
Advisor: Dr. James Ji

ABOUT

The 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.

 

E-Society's Facebook Page | E-Society's Instagram Page
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Junior Accountants Society (JAS)

President: Michelle Puno
Advisors: Dr. Doreen Crisostomo and Dr. Martha Suez-Sales

 

MISSION

To 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
  1. To promote accounting as a major in the School of Business and Public Administration through a massive information campaign focusing on the bright prospects awaiting accounting graduates.
  2. To enhance academic excellence for its members by encouraging the sharing of knowledge and ideas.
  3. To foster social and civic consciousness through active involvement in community services and participation in projects of non-profit social organizations
JAS's Website | JAS's Facebook Page | JAS's Instagram Page
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Omicron Delta Epsilon (ODE)

President: Prarie Garrido
Advisors: Dr. Claret Ruane, Dr. Roseann Jones, and Dr. Kuan-Ju Chen

 

ABOUT

Omicron 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.

 

ODE National Chapter Website
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Pi Alpha Alpha

President: Jullian Briosos
Advisor: Dr. John Rivera

 

MISSION 

The 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
Advisors: Dr. Ron McNinch

 

ABOUT

The 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.

 

PALS' Facebook Page | PALS' Instagram Page
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Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – UOG Chapter

President: Melchor Castigador
Advisor: Dr. Richard Colfax

 

MISSION
  1. To promote fellowship and better understanding of the mutual problems affecting those engaged in human resource work in business, industry and public service
  2. To provide a means for the exchange of ideas and discussion of common problems
  3. To encourage the application of scientific methods of the human problems of business, industry and public service as a means of increasing the operating effectiveness of staff and management
  4. To provide information regarding current rends in the administration of human resource management through the medium of understanding speakers, significant reports and studies, and other means determined by the Program Committee
  5. To expand human resource technologies throughout the Western Pacific Region

SHRM's Facebook Page | SHRM's Instagram Page | SHRM's Website
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Soroptimist Sigma Society

President: Niza Mian
Advisor: Dr. Annette Santos

 

MISSION

To 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 Group

President: Jesse Quichocho
Advisor: Dr. Fred Schuman

 

MISSION

We strive to promote, develop, and explore the Tourism Industry within the community and internationally.

 

OBJECTIVES
  1. To promote awareness of the Tourism Industry
  2. To promote excellence of the Tourism Industry
  3. To enrich the members and community with knowledge about the Tourism Industry
  4. To participate and create in the activities within the University of Guam and community
TAG's Facebook Page | TAG's Instagram Page
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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).

 

TI's Facebook Page | TI's Instagram Page

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.