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Prospective Student Guide
2018-2019
Prospective Student Guide
Table of Contents
Welcome to Horned Frogs Country................................................................................................. 3
Neeley Student Success Services..................................................................................................... 4
Neeley Academic Advising Center ................................................................................................... 5
Neeley Professional Development Center ...................................................................................... 6
Alcon Career Center…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7
Pre-Business and Admission to Major ............................................................................................. 8
Admissions Checklist ....................................................................................................................... 9
Majors....................................................................................................................................... 10-11
TCU Core Curriculum ................................................................................................................ 12-14
Suggested Sequence...................................................................................................................... 15
Microsoft® Office Specialist ...................................................................................................... 16-17
PC Laptop Requirement ................................................................................................................ 18
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Welcome to Horned Frog Country
We’re glad that you are considering TCU and the Neeley
School of Business as your home and partners in success for
the next four years.
The Neeley Academic Advising Center is dedicated to
supporting students throughout their entire academic career,
from prospective students to crossing the graduation stage,
we’re here to connect you to campus resources. Our
professional advisors assist students in developing an
educational plan, reviewing academic progress and providing
assistance with major and minor selection.
This guide outlines what to expect should you decide to join
our horned frog family.
1. Neeley Student Success Services
2. Pre-Business and Admission to Major
3. Admissions Checklist
4. Majors
5. TCU Core Curriculum
6. Suggested Sequenced
Thanks for visiting! GO FROGS!
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Neeley Student Success Services
The mission of Neeley Student Success Services is to ensure that student academic plans are aligned
with their career and professional development plans. It is through this alignment that Neeley students
are able to realize their full potential for professional success. Neeley Student Success Services is a
collaborative partnership designed to integrate the core services of undergraduate student
development. The key areas of this partnership include: the Neeley Academic Advising Center, the Alcon
Career Center, the Neeley Professional Development Center and Neeley student leadership programs.
The Neeley School of Business at TCU is proud to be fully accredited by the Association to Advance
Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) for our undergraduate and graduate programs.
In addition, our accounting department is among an elite number (less than 200) accredited
by AACSB.
AACSB International accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement
for business schools, worldwide.
The TCU Neeley School of Business is recognized by the AACSB as having
the nationwide best practice for its admissions process.
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Neeley Academic Advising Center
Web site: www.neeley.tcu.edu/BBA
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tandy Hall 190
Microsoft Office Certification: 817-257-5220 Advising: 817-257-6772
The mission of the Neeley Academic Advising Center (NAAC) is to support business majors throughout
their entire undergraduate experience at the Neeley School by providing effective academic advising.
While students are responsible for their own academic progress, academic advisors will assist students
in exploration, development and management of a successful educational plan.
Services include:
Course selection during orientation
Assist in developing an educational plan with consideration
to academic interest and career plans
Provide information on university policies, procedures and
resources
Assess student’s academic progress
Refer to resources when academic challenges arise
Discuss Neeley admissions requirements
Major/minor selection
Communicate degree requirements
The advisors in the Neeley Academic Advising Center assist students
with educational planning while promoting student responsibility. We provide guidance tailored to each
student’s specific needs and goals and encourage students to be responsible for their own success at
TCU.
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Alcon Career Center
Web site: www.neeley.tcu.edu/acc
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tandy Hall 380
Phone: 817-257-5572 Email: alconcenter@tcu.edu
The staff of the Alcon Career Center at the Neeley School of Business is dedicated to the career
development of Neeley undergraduate students. The Alcon Career Center staff is available to provide
services that include: strategizing employment campaigns, developing and exploring career goals,
critiquing résumés, negotiating salary, preparing for interviews and evaluating job offers.
Services include:
Career exploration
Cover letter and résumé writing
Networking
Internship and job search strategies
and techniques
Company research methods
Interview preparation, techniques and
follow−up procedures
Professionalism and etiquette
Negotiation and salary information
Geographical relocation
Graduate/professional school planning
The Alcon Career Center works individually with students to help facilitate their career development.
The center’s goal is to teach the skills that will allow students to control and guide their own personal
career path, far beyond Neeley and TCU.
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Pre-Business and Admission to Major
Students in the TCU Neeley School of Business are either pre-business or a declared business major.
Pre-Business: First-year students who are granted
admission to the University as pre-business. Students must
complete additional requirements to be considered for
advancement to one of the seven business majors and
upper division courses.
Declaring a Business Major: Student has completed
admission requirements and formally applied to the Neeley
School. Students typically apply in their fourth semester for
admission to upper level courses which begin in their fifth
semester. Admission is competitive and not guaranteed.
Upon acceptance, students will select a specific major in
business.
First-Year Requirements
As a first-year student at TCU, you have many opportunities to explore academic and professional interests. To
get the most out of your first year, please use the checklist below as a guide to help keep track of your academic
and professional goals.
Pre-Business students must complete the following four courses in their first year: ECON 10223, ECON
10233, MATH 10283 and ENGL 10803, along with at least one TCU core requirement or other course
recommended by their academic advisor.
o ECON 10223 Introductory Microeconomics
o ECON 10233 Introductory Macroeconomics
o MATH 10283* Applied Calculus
o ENGL 10803 Introductory Composition
Attend the First-Year Symposium
Complete PowerPoint during the first semester by published deadline date
Complete Excel during second semester by published deadline date
GPA Requirement at the End of the First Year
Students entering TCU as pre-business majors must complete a minimum of 24 credit hours in the first
year at TCU and obtain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA in order to continue as a Pre-Business student
beyond the first year.
NOTE: Students who do not meet the minimum 2.5 GPA at the end of the first year may not continue as
pre-business and must select a major other than business.
*Precalculus in high school and score at least a 600 on SAT Math or 24 on ACT Math, or you must take Math 10273 as a
prerequisite.
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Majors
Here’s a list of the majors we offer at the TCU Neeley School of Business.
Accounting
Skills Learned Skills Needed to Succeed Careers
Assess financial success of Effective leadership Associate, Manager,
business transactions and and supervisory skills and Partner in a
strategies Clear communication Professional Services
Develop financial Customer service Advisory Firm
information to facilitate orientation Corporate CFO
business decision making Financial Consultant
Tax strategy, Accounting Financial Analyst
Information Systems, Audit
and Enterprise Risk
Business Information Systems
Skills Learned Skills Needed to Succeed Careers
Apply business and Analytical skills Business Analyst
information technology Communication skills IS Management
knowledge to analyze and Project management Consultant
solve business problems, skills Project Manager
leverage resources, and Application of Business Intelligence
transform organizations computer skills Analyst
Systems Developer
Finance
Skills Learned Skills Needed to Succeed Careers
Evaluate and select Strong math and Financial Analyst
securities, manage analytical skills Credit Analyst
investment portfolios, raise Interpersonal skills Stockbroker
capital to finance Understanding of Investment Banker
organizations economics and
Managing financial accounting
resources of a firm
Valuation and investment
basics
10Entrepreneurial Management
Skills Learned Skills Needed to Succeed Careers
Leadership and teamwork Ability to motivate and Entrepreneur
skills influence employees Business Analyst
Organizing and managing Ability to manage Human Resource
processes conflict Generalist
Developing and Problem solving Operations Manager
implementing business Communication skills
plans
Identify entrepreneurial
opportunities
Marketing
Skills Learned Skills Needed to Succeed Careers
Market research, product Analytical skills Sales
development, promotion, Communication skills Advertising
selling, distribution and Creativity Product Management
pricing Marketing Research
Creating a marketing plan Non-Profit Marketing
Teamwork
Supply and Value Chain Management
Skills Learned Skills Needed to Succeed Careers
Marketing Organization Logistics or Distribution
Logistics Strong computer skills Sales Forecasting and
Purchasing Attention to detail Planning
Operations Management Analytical skills Inventory Analysis
Communication skills Supply Chain
Information Systems
11TCU Core Curriculum
The TCU Core Curriculum has three components: the Essential Competencies Curriculum (12 hours plus 6 hours
Writing Emphasis), the Human Experiences and Endeavors Curriculum (27 hours), and the Heritage, Mission,
Vision, and Values Curriculum (18 hours which may overlay with other elements of a student’s degree
requirements). The required minimum hours are 39 (12 EC + 27 HEE), with an additional 6 hours of writing
emphasis plus a substantial overlay component (18 HMVV) which can be provided by coupling overlay outcomes
with the HEE Curriculum or with the major, minor or general curriculum. This is commonly referred to as
“double dipping” ex. a humanity credit may also count for a religious tradition credit. Allowing the student to
fulfill two requirements with one class.
Below are the acronyms to look for when seeking out TCU Core courses:
Humanities (HUM)
Social Science (SSC)
Fine Arts (FAR)
Natural Science (NSC)
Religious Traditions (RT)
Historical Traditions (HT)
Literary Traditions (LT)
Cultural Awareness (CA)
Global Awareness (GA)
Citizenship & Social Values (CSV)
Mathematical Reasoning (MTH)
Oral Communication (OCO)
Written Communication (WCO)
Writing Emphasis TCU Core (WEM)
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Lower Division Requirements (LDR)
LDR GPA of 2.5 is required for admission to Neeley.
First Year Required Courses Second Year Required Courses
__ ENGL 10803-Introductory Composition** __ ENGL 20803-Intermediate Composition**
__ MATH 10283-Applied Calculus** __ ACCT 20353-Fundamentals of Acct
__ ECON 10223-Introductory Microeconomics** __ BUSI 20173-Foundations in Business
__ ECON 10233-Introductory Macroeconomics** __ INSC 20153-Statistical Analysis*
*NOTE: Microsoft Excel is __ INSC 20263-Business Information Systems
Prerequisite for INSC 20153. __ MANA 20153-Legal Environment of Business
**NOTE English, Math, and Econ classes are eligible for Pass/ No Credit Option (limit 2) or can be taken away
from TCU.
Upper Division Business Core
(22 hours)
__ MARK 30153-Marketing Management __ MANA 30153-Organizational Management
__ INSC 30313-Supply Chain Management __ ACCT 40163-Acct Decision Making & Control
__ FINA 30153-Financial Management __ INSC 30801-Business Applications in Excel
__ BUSI 30153-Ethical Decision Making __ MANA 40153-Strategic Management
Graduation Requirements
124 Total Credit Hours
TCU CORE (39-63 hours)
BUSINESS CORE (37 hours)
MAJOR COURSE WORK (21-27 hours)
NON BUSINESS ELECTIVES (9 hours)
FREE ELECTIVES (hours will vary)
Curriculum subject to change for academic year 2019-2020
14Suggested Sequence
This is a SUGGESTED sequence of courses for PRE-BUSINESS students. Students should consult their academic
advisor in the NAAC or the TCU catalog for clarification on course offerings and prerequisites. This sequence is
designed to ensure that students are ready to enroll in the upper division courses once they are admitted to
Neeley. NOTE: **It is the student’s responsibility to understand and meet the requirements for a degree.
To reduce the number of hours taken each semester, it is encouraged that students enroll in summer school. Please visit the
Neeley Academic Advising Center website at www.neeley.tcu.edu/BBA/ for clarification on any summer school restrictions.
Fall 1st Year (15 hours) Spring 1st Year (15 hours)
ENGL 10803 – Introductory Composition ECON 10233 – Introductory
(WCO)*1 Macroeconomics (SSC)
ECON 10223 – Introductory *MATH 10283 – Applied Calculus or INSC
Microeconomics (SSC) 20153 – Statistical Analysis*2
*MATH 10283 – Applied Calculus (MTH) Three (3) CORE Classes (9 hours)
or MATH 10273 – Applied Pre-Calculus
Two (2) CORE Classes (6 hours)
Fall 2nd Year (15 hours) Spring 2nd Year (15 hours)
ENGL 20803 – Intermediate Composition ACCT 20353 – Fundamentals of
(WCO) Accounting
MANA 20153 – Legal Environment of INSC 20263 – Business Information
Business Systems
Three (3) CORE Classes (9 hours) BUSI 20173 – Foundations in Business
Two (2) CORE Classes/MARK 30153*3/
INSC 30313*4
Apply to Neeley this semester with a
cumulative 3.0 GPA
**Advising is mandatory for a student’s first four (4) semesters at TCU, regardless of a student’s classification
by hours.
IMPORTANT PREREQUISITE INFORMATION SUGGESTIONS FOR CORE CLASSES
MATH 10273 (with “C-” or better) IS A PREREQUISITE FOR MATH 10283. Try to maintain a balance between
math and science and reading and
(Students who have high school credit for Pre-Calculus AND at least a 600 SAT Math writing intensive courses.
OR 24 ACT Math score are exempt from MATH 10273).
*1 Students may take ENGL 10803 in fall or spring of their first year or in the summer prior to their first year.
*2 Students may take INSC 20153 Statistical Analysis during their first or second year. Microsoft Office 2016 Excel certification exam must
be successfully completed in order for a student to enroll in INSC 20153.
*3 Students who plan to major in Marketing should take MARK 30153 spring semester second year.
*4 MARK 30153 and/or INSC 30313 can be taken the spring semester of a student’s second year.
Curriculum subject to change for academic year 2019-2020
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PC Laptop Requirement
The Neeley School of Business prides itself on providing a first class education that prepares students for success when they enter
the world of business. Part of this means being acutely aware of what employers are looking for when our students graduate.
While there are many computer options available on the market, we have found that the majority of companies and businesses
continue to operate on a PC platform. In addition, many of the business school textbooks are also written exclusively for a PC.
Because of these key factors, the Neeley School of Business will now be requiring all students to have a PC laptop or notebook
computer. Please understand that an Apple/Mac computer with PC software is not the same as a computer based on a PC
platform (e.g. Dell, Samsung, Sony, etc.) as students will notice critical differences in keystrokes and other functions that are
taught in class.
Please review the chart below to view the recommended minimum PC laptop of notebook requirements:
WINDOWS PC
Operating MINIMUM
System Windows 10
Windows 8
Windows 7 Professional
Windows 7 Ultimate
Productivity Tools Microsoft Office:
Office 365 or Office 2016
https://it.tcu.edu/O365/ Access to Microsoft online and ability to download and install
Microsoft for free
www.varsitybuys.com for TCU student discount
Processor Type MINIMUM: Core i3 Processor
RECOMMENDED: Core i5 or i7 Processor
Memory MINIMUM: 4 GB RAM
RECOMMENDED: 8 GB RAM
Hard Drive MINIMUM: 250 GB
RECOMMENDED: 500 GB or higher
Virus and Spyware Sophos Antivirus is provided by the University. For software and
Protection Software instructions please visit http://it.tcu.edu/support/student-computing/. A free
version of Sophos is available for all students and can be downloaded from my.tcu.edu.
Resources For Purchasing a PC Laptop
A discount program CDW Government Sales is available at: www.cdwg.com/tcustudent
See also:
http://www.shopping.hp.com/en_US/home-office/-/products/Laptops/Laptops
18Neeley Academic Advising Center
Tandy Hall 190
Neeley School of Business
Texas Christian University
TCU Box 298530
Fort Worth, Texas 76129
817-257-6772
www.neeley.tcu.edu/BBA/
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