The Robinson College of Business offers a special Business Learning Community (BLC) for students in the fall and spring semesters. The BLC builds on the successful model of the Freshman Learning Community, giving students an integrated business curriculum and providing them with an introduction to the many programs offered in the Robinson College of Business. (See the Freshman Learning Community heading in a later chapter of this catalog.) Enrollment in the BLC is on a first-come/first-serve basis and requires a minimum 2.50 Georgia State GPA.
Students who are not a declared major in the Robinson College may be interested in the BLC program as the basis for a business minor. For students who are undecided about their major but have an interest in business, the BLC is a good way to get exposure to some buiness disciplines with required courses in the B.B.A. program. One of the major benefits of the BLC program is that its structure allows students to take multiple classes with a group of classmates, providing opportunities to work and learn together. The classes in the learning community are limited to 40 students, providing opportunities for more interaction with professors.
The Business Learning Community consists of the following grouping of courses:
An information session is held each spring to provide additional details about the Business Learning Community. The session is an opportunity to hear about the courses in the business learning community, to meet the professors, and ask questions. Students interested in the BLC who wish to be notified about the information session can send an email to iib@gsu.edu, giving full name and contact information.
For questions, phone or e-mail Dr. Nancy R. Mansfield, BLC Faculty Adviser and Associate Professor of Legal Studies at 404/651-2717 or nmansfield@gsu.edu.
The International Business Alliance (IBA) is a student organization open to all students. The IBA provides a wide range of opportunities for students to build business relationships in the international business community, to broaden and deepen their knowledge of the practice of international business, and to meet other students with similar interests and career goals. IBA programs include:
Mentor Program: The Mentor Program is the flagship program of the International Business Alliance. Each student is matched with a senior executive who brings a wealth of experience and insight to the practice of international business.
Speakers Forum: Speakers from the international business community are invited to talk on various topics of interest. The topics vary by industry, functional areas, or geographic focus. It is an opportunity to meet leaders in the community, to expand students' knowledge base, and to explore a new area of interest.
Company visits: Company visits provide an opportunity to meet the practitioners on their turf, to ask questions, and to build relationships.
Several other types of community, cultural, and social events are part of the activities of the IBA. For additional information and announcements, consult the web site at robinson.gsu.edu/iib, contact the IBA office at iibiba@gsu.edu or call 404/651-0988. The IBA office is located in 819 RCB Building.
The Institute of International Business promotes international learning experiences through a strong portfolio offering of study abroad programs. The study abroad programs range from two-to-three week intensive experienes to semester- and year-long programs. The programs span disciplines and geographic regions, affording students in all business disciplines the rich rewards of an international study experience. RCB currently offers programs in Argentina, China, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Russia, and South Africa. A junior-or senior-year abroad program is offered in Italy. Other locations are possible through our partner institutions. Students must be in good standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Additional requirements vary by program. For individual program descriptions and application information, consult the Institute of International Business web site at robinson.gsu.edu/iib or contact IIB at iib@gsu.edu.
In cooperation with the College of Arts and Sciences, the Robinson College offers a five-year program leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in French, German, or Spanish plus the Master of International Business degree. For more information, consult the Arts and Sciences chapter of this catalog and the RCB chapter of the university's graduate catalog.
Accounting Tutorial Lab: The School of Accountancy and Beta Alpha Psi sponsor tutorial assistance to students enrolled in Acct 2101 and Acct 2102. Student tutors are available at scheduled times during the semester to supplement and complement classroom instruction. The schedule is available each semester from the Acct 2101-2102 instructors and from the School of Accountancy. The lab is located in the School of Accountancy. Beta Alpha Psi can be contacted at 404/659-1272.
Economics Tutorial Lab: The Department of Economics offers free tutorial assistance to students enrolled in Econ 2105 and Econ 2106. Graduate student tutors are available at scheduled times during the semester to supplement and complement classroom instruction. The schedule is available from the Econ 2105 and Econ 2106 instructors. The tutoring lab is located in the Department of Economics on the 6th floor of the Robinson College of Business Building.
Other tutorial facilities are available to students who may need assistance with writing or mathematics and are described in the "College of Arts and Sciences" chapter of this catalog.
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