BUS 1101 FINAL BAYLOR UNIVERSITY
On your academic transcript, what does an "E" mean next to a course, and what does an "I" mean?
"E" means grade excluded and "I" means grade included in cases of corse repetition
What is the "Big Lie"?
"I'll only do it once"
What word is commonly used as a filler in a spoken sentence, but is a habit that needs to be broken?
"Like" and "Um"
What is the name of the service that Baylor provides where they will text you if an emergency happens on campus? How do you register for the service?
Baylor.edu/emergency--> Baylor Alert
For what courses MUST you have earned credit prior to taking the capstone course, BUS 4385, in the Business School?
FIN 3310, MKT 3305, MGT 3305, MGT 3325
Which office in the Paul Foster Success Center can help you in selecting a major through career exploration?
Office of Career and Professional Development
Can a BBA student pick one of the minors in the Business School to add to their degree or can they only pick a minor outside of the Business School?
Only outside the business school
What grade will a student receive if they drop a course beginning the 13th class day through the 50th class day?
W for Withdraw
What is a "NO" sandwich?
Yes: Affirm situation No: Refuse to participate Yes: affirm relationship
What is FERPA?
document to disclose student information
What is the main type of communication that the Baylor University offices will use to communicate with students therefore, you must check it daily?
How do you build your personal brand in college?
getting involved in student organizations
What is CareerShift and what types of things can you find on it?
helps you search for jobs and internships and people that specifically went to Baylor in those Jobs
What is the Career Profile section on your resume?
professional summary of you and qualifications for the position you're applying for. 2-3 sentences.
How should you address a professor if you do not know if they have earned a doctorate?
professor or dean if unknown
What does the University mean when they say a course has a prerequisite?
required material/classes needed to be allowed to take that class
What should be your response every time to an invitation with an RSVP at the end?
respond politely and promptly to host
What is the course retake and attendance policy in the Business School
retake courses only once, retake no more than two courses
What are the critical skills and capabilities for which College Recruiters are looking?
safe bet, positive attitude, self-starter, impact player for success, leadership and good communicator
What is the Equivalent Course Tool (ECT)?
shpws courses that have been transferred into Baylor in that last 5 years
Where do you find all of the requirements and expectations, the grading system, and the attendance policy for a course?
syllabus
What is academic dismissal?
when a student fails to achieve a 2.0 GPA after following a 2nd suspension
What is the airplane test?
your ability to fit socially with a company
any grade that gives you less than a 2.0 grade point
C or lower
Know when to use the word "well" instead of "good".
I am feeling "well". She is "good" at math.
If you have _____ final exams on one day, you may ask one or your professors for an alternate day on which to take one of your exams.
3
What are the three General Policies on Transfer Credit?
1. C on all courses transferred in 2. 3000 level or above not allowed 3. You are not given credit if enrolled the same time as Baylor
What is the maximum number of hours for which you may register in the fall or spring without asking for an overload?
18
What do the first number and second number mean in a Baylor course number (i.e., BUS 1201)?
1st-1, freshman, 2, sophomore, 3, Junior, 4 Senior 2nd- # of semester hours
What is the minimum GPA you must earn in a semester (term) to not be placed on academic probation?
2.0
What minimum GPA is needed to take ACC 2303, ACC 2304, ECO 2306, ECO 2307, QBA 2302, and QBA 2305 at Baylor
2.5 or better
What GPA must you earn in a semester to make the "Dean's List"?
3.7
When may an academic warning be reported and for what?
6th week of semester for a student with low grades, missing tests, or irregular class attendance
To earn academic credit in a business course, a student must attend at least ____ percent of all class sessions for that course, regardless of why you missed the classes.
75%
What are the possible grades you can earn at the end of the semester in your various classes?
A, A-,B+,B,B-,C+,C,C-,D+,D,D-,F
Which office in the Paul Foster Success Center can help you with grade recovery, study strategies, tutoring, and withdrawals from the University?
Academic Support Programs
Which Business School department offers a five year program where a student can earn a bachelors and masters degree in five years?
Accounting
If a student wants to take more than 18 hours, please know where to look for what qualifications must he/she meet.
B average on all courses 3.25 GPA last term senior in good standing
Where do you look to see where you go to be advised, if you have a registration hold, if your advising flag has been set, and print your degree audit?
Bearweb
What minimum grade must be earned in BUS 1101, BUS 1201, and MIS 1305 by the end of your first two semesters in the BBA degree in order for you to not have to change out of the BBA degree
C
What minimum grade must be earned in ENG 1302, ENG 1304 or 3300, and MTH 1309 or 1321 in order to continue in the BBA degree (see pg. 152, Requirements for the BBA Degree or Week Three PPT)?
C
What minimum grade must be earned in MTH 1308 or MTH 1320 in order to go on to MTH 1309 or MTH 1321
C
What minimum grade must be earned in each lower core business class in order to be admitted to the Business School
C or better
What is the Equivalent Course Request (ECR)?
ECR is submitted if the course is not found as an Equivalent Course Tool
What is THE most important day that you should be in attendance in your classes?
First day- when prof goes over syllabus
How many hours must you complete to move up to each classification at Baylor (i.e., freshman, sophomore, etc.)?
Freshman- less than 30 Sophomore- 30 or more Junior- 60 or more Senior- 90 or more
What service on the Baylor website shows you who is hiring on the Baylor campus, allows you to sign up for an On Campus Interview, and allows you to search to find internships, and part-time and full-time jobs?
HireABear
Who is the Dean of the Business School?
Terry S. Maness
What happens if a student earns below a 2.0 GPA two semesters (terms) in a row?
academic suspension
What is the meaning of post-matriculation?
after a student has enrolled at Baylor
Know the Policies Specific to Coursework Transferred to Baylor Post-matriculation
after matriculation max of 15 hrs can be transferred course taken in residence may not be repeated at another school for credit
What is the minimum GPA needed, minimum number of credit hours needed, and what courses must be completed to be admitted to the Business School at the beginning of your junior year
apply when you have 60 hrs, have credit for MTH1309/21, ENG1302/04, BUS1101, BUS1201, ACC2304/03, ECO2306/07, QBA2302/05, and must have a minimum of 12 Baylor hours
Know where to go to obtain an override for a business class and where to obtain an override for a non-business class
business: bayor.edu/business/undergrad non-business: contact department and request override
When should a grade of Incomplete be given to a student?
incompletes are used when unforseen circumstances arise to prohibit student from completing assignments/exams at the end of the semester. Incomplete occures becuase of excused absences from final exam or extension of time on report/paper
What did Ken Buckley say was the single most important social media site to join in order to enhance your job networking?
What is a minor?
minimum of 18 hours in an area of study
What classes must be completed, what GPA must be earned, and how many Baylor credit hours must be earned by the end of your first two semesters in the BBA degree in order for you to not have to change out of the BBA degree
minimum of 24 hrs credit, 2.5 GPA, BUS1101, BUS1201, and MIS1305 must be completed and 3 of the 4 of ENG1302, ENG1304, MTH1308/20, and MTH1309/21 must be met