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Contact Information:
College of Business & Economics, PO Box 6025
Morgantown, West Virginia 26506-6025 USA
| Phone: | 1-304-293-4959 | | Fax: | 1-304-293-3566 |
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 Program Overview
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A degree from West Virginia University College of Business and Economics is an investment, as students get an excellent education at an affordable price. In fact, America's 100 Best College Buys (2nd ed.) places WVU on its list, and the College's business programs are fully accredited by the AACSB International.
The College (B&E) offers an undergraduate curriculum that emphasizes independent thinking, decision making, managing information and working effectively in a changing workforce. Developed with input from the business community, this curriculum provides a solid foundation in core business principles and the skills needed to compete in the current job market: communications, team work and leadership. Its programs are ranked by U.S News & World Report among the top quartile of AACSB - accredited undergraduate programs in the country.
The College offers two bachelor's degrees: A Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBAd) with majors in accounting, business management, finance, management information systems and marketing; and a Bachelor of Science in Economics. Admission to the College occurs just before the junior year. During the freshman and sophomore years, students complete both foundation business courses and a variety of courses required by the University under the General Education Curriculum.
All students earning the BSBAd degree take a 37 credit-hour core business curriculum. Students earning a Bachelor of Science in Economics degree must earn 24 credit hours of core coursework designated by that program.
The College considers students to be the central focus of its mission and takes pride in the personal attention B&E students enjoy through an entire staff of professional academic advisors to guide them towards graduation. The advisors have often been awarded the National Honor Society's Golden Apple Award. Personal services for students also include the Center for Career Development where professional staff help students define career goals, prepare for professional careers, arrange interviews with prospective employers, and land choice internships and jobs.
Knowing that the classroom is by no means the only place where students can develop skills that are invaluable in a career, the College offers a variety of co-curricular opportunities and events to enhance professional development. The College hosts more than a dozen student professional organizations with many opportunities to build lifelong friendships, gain leadership skills, and learn about career opportunities. Students can attend numerous distinguished guest lectures throughout the year, participate in professional development seminars, compete in the annual business plan competition offered by the Entrepreneurship Center, choose to study business or economics in a foreign culture, or arrange for practical experience in an internship. The College offers study abroad opportunities in China, Czech Republic, Italy and Poland.
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| Buildings and Facilities
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The College offers students modern classrooms, software, and computer labs for use in their studies. B&E students have priority access to standard and specialized business software, email and Internet services through two fully equipped computer labs. All classrooms are equiped with advanced teaching technology and a wireless network that provides Internet access throughout the B&E building. The building also houses two multi-media classrooms, two large lecture halls and three distance learning centers.
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| Highlights
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- The business core curriculum is built on leadership, teamwork, proficiency in technology, and effective communications
- The Center for Career Development assists students with internships and career placement.
- The Entrepreneurship Center promotes entrepreneurial activities, including an annual Business Plan Competition in which the winners receive money and resources to launch their business.
- The College and University offer a variety of ways to include study abroad in the degree program
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| Program Facts
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| Year Program Founded | 1951 | | Program Length | 4 years | | Degrees Offered | BSBAd, BS, MPA, MBA, EMBA, MSIR, PhD Econ | | Postgraduate Opportunities | Yes |
Calendar Year:
fall semester (Aug–Dec)
spring semester (Jan–May)
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| Study Options
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College study abroad opportunities available in China, Czech Republic, Italy and Poland. University exchange programs available globally. Minor in Business Administration with many of the courses available online.
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| Majors
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Accounting; Business Management; Economics; Finance; Management Information Systems; Marketing.
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| Student Profile
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| Students Applied/yr | 638 | | Students Accepted/yr | 533 | | Students Enrolled/yr | 505 | | Total Program Enrollment | 986 | | Class Sizes: | | | Junior Level | 367 | | Senior Level | 619 |
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| Recognition
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- The 2006 U.S. News & World Report ranks the College of Business and Economics among the top quartile of AACSB–accredited undergraduate programs in the country. Of the 504 programs eligible, B&E is ranked 116th. Among public institutions, the College ranks 89th.
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| University and Location
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West Virginia University (WVU) was founded in 1867 as a public land–grant university. The University's 14 colleges and schools offer 171 Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral, and professional degree programs. Classified by the Carnegie foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a high research activity university, WVU ranks nationally in the number of students who have garnered prestigious scholarships, including 25 Rhodes Scholars, 18 Truman Scholars, 30 Goldwater Scholars, 2 British Marshall Scholars, 2 Morris K. Udall Scholars, and 5 USA Today All USA College Academic First Team Members.
WVU's mix of historic and modern facilities includes 233 buildings on 913 acres. A student recreation center, life sciences building and library have been added in recent years, and two new residence halls are being built. Ten of the main campus buildings are listed on the national register of historic places.
The WVU campus is surrounded by the safe, vibrant community of Morgantown. With a population of 28,291 (not including students), Morgantown was recently voted the number one small city in America by BizJournals.com for its exceptional quality of life, and a survey in the June 2004 issue of Men's Journal ranked Morgantown among the top 50 places to live. In Morgantown, students enjoy the shopping, dining and cultural opportunities of a large city in a friendly West Virginia atmosphere. Outdoors enthusiasts will find themselves in West Virginia's famous playground of outdoor recreation opportunities, including a paved trail running along the river for miles where students can inline skate, walk, or cycle. The trail connects with the WVU arboretum on the Evansdale campus. Morgantown is within easy travelling distance of Washington D.C. to the east; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the north, and Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio to the northwest.
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| Admissions
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B&E seeks students able to extend themselves and grow professionally and personally in a challenging environment. Admission to the College occurs just before the junior year. During the freshman and sophomore years, students complete basic business courses and a variety of courses required by the University under the General Education Curriculum.
To be considered for admission to the College, a student must have completed 58 credit hours including six hours of principles of economics, six hours of principles of accounting, three hours of statistics, six hours of English composition and rhetoric, four hours of computer science, and a minimum of six hours of mathematics (including three hours of calculus).
Students with a cumulative GPA at or above 2.50 will be considered by descending grade point average for admission into the college as space permits. Demand for entry into business programs has been especially keen. In recent semesters a grade point average substantially above the 2.50 minimum has been required for admission to the College.
Applications for admission are accepted each fall semester from the first day of classes to September 15 and during spring semester from the first day of classes to February 15.
For detailed admission requirements, call 1-304-293-4959, send an email to Catharine.Thieme@mail.wvu.edu, or visit www.be.wvu.edu.
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| Support for International Students
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The Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) offers various cross-cultural programs and activities for international students. The office helps students adjust to life and study in the US, while promoting diversity among domestic students.
OISS also offers international students the opportunity to connect with American families through the Friends of International Students Program. The program helps American families and international students learn from each other through informal visits, excursions and meals. Students and their host family are matched based on common interests.
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| University and Location
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| Total Enrollment | 28,113 | | Private vs Public | public | | Campus Setting | suburban | | # in University Housing | 5,500 | | City Population | 28,292 | | Climate Range | 20° to 90°F |
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| Admissions at a Glance
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| Application Fee: | $25 - resident, $45 - Non-resident |
Minimum Academic Requirements:
res: min. high school GPA of 2.0 and min. ACT score of 19 or min. SAT score of 910
nonres: min. high school GPA of 2.25 and min. ACT score of 20 or min. SAT score of 950
Minimum English Requirements:
TOEFL 500 (pbt) or 173 (cbt), 61 (ibt) or IELTS 6.0 or completion of WVU Intensive English Program
Domestic Student Application Deadlines:
rolling
International Student Application Deadlines:
Apr 1 (fall admission)
Oct 1 (spring admission)
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| Annual Expenses (in US$)
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| In-State Tuition | $5,846 | | Out-of-State Tuition | $16,822 | | Int'l Student Tuition | $16,822 | | Int'l Student Fees | n/a | | Co-op Term Fees | n/a | | Total Tuition for Degree: | | | In-State Students | $23,384 | | Out-of-State Students | $67,288 | | International Students | $67,288 | | Books | $970 | | Accommodation (including food costs): | | | Residence | n/a | | Private | n/a | | Homestay | n/a |
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| International Students
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| University Enrollment | 1,301 | | Program Enrollment | n/a | | % of Program Enrollment | n/a | | Admitted/yr to Program | n/a |
Countries of Origin:
International students at West Virginia University come from 89 countries.
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