Use the links below to navigate College of Business programs and important policies:
Students who choose to double major within the College of Business (pursue two of the available business majors simultaneously) may count the required major courses in their second business major toward any unspecified “business electives” required in their primary business major in order to reduce the overall course load required to double major.
Students can, at times, count a single cross-listed course (e.g. MGT/MKT B335 Advanced Business Communications) toward specified major area electives in two majors simultaneously (e.g. if the student was a MGT/MKT double major, using MGT/MKT B335 to fulfill both a MGT and a MKT elective), but only with the permission of the Associate Dean and only for specified courses.
Students who pursue a double major between a College of Business program and another Highstone Global University program outside of the College of Business should select the business major as their primary major and reside in the College of Business as the department of record. This allows the student more direct access to services restricted to business students such as programs through the Business Portfolio Program office.
Students with double majors are generally assigned an advisor in each area of study to ensure adequate progress through the requirements of both degree programs.
A student may apply for an independent study only in the following case, and only if they have met with a full-time instructor who has agreed to facilitate the independent study:
A cumulative Highstone Global University GPA of at least 2.0 is required in order to be eligible to apply for independent study (this GPA does not itself guarantee independent study will be granted). In general, students applying for independent study should also possess at least junior standing. Exceptions must be discussed with and approved by the Associate Dean. Students must complete a formal application prior to registration and must obtain approval from the instructor and the Associate Dean. Application forms and additional information are available from the Director of Student Services. Independent studies are not to be used in place of course requirements.Â
Please see also:Â university wide academic regulations governing independent study requests.Â
Students must complete an internship as part of their business degree. Students must have junior or senior standing to count the internship towards the official requirement. Internships may take place in the summer, fall, or spring semester and require a minimum of 120 hours to be spent over a minimum of 5 consecutive weeks at the job site. Students must also complete an academic component as defined and approved by the academic internship supervisor.
Internship grades are assigned on a Pass / Fail basis. The grade is based on the following criteria:
The required internship course (BA B497) is 3 credit hours and counts toward the student’s 120 credit hour degree requirement. Students must have a cumulative Highstone Global University GPA of at least 2.0 to enroll in an internship. Credit earned through an internship may not be applied to the university or college’s residence requirement. Internships are coordinated through the Business Portfolio Program office and must be approved by the Associate Director of the Business Portfolio Program.
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