2018-2019 UNIVERSITY CATALOG NUMBER 78 The Webber International University Catalog is published annually by Webber International University, Babson Park, Florida 33827 Phone (863) 638-1431 1 ACCREDITATION AND RECOGNITION Chartered by: Majors: State of Florida, 1927 Accounting, Computer Information Systems, Criminal Justice Management, Elementary Education, Finance, Hospitality and Tourism Accredited by: Management, Management, Integrated Webber International University is accredited Marketing Communications, Sport by the Southern Association of Colleges and Business Management Schools Commission on Colleges to award at the Associate, Bachelor and Master levels. Member of: Contact the Commission on Colleges at American Association of Collegiate Registrars 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033- and Admissions Officers 4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about American Library Association the accreditation of Webber International American Society of Travel Agents University. Webber International University Central Florida Development Council has the following degree programs: Council for Higher Education Accreditation Master of Business Administration with Haines City Chamber of Commerce concentrations in Accounting, Criminal Justice Florida Association of Colleges and Universities Management, International Business and Florida Association of Collegiate Registrars Sport Business Management; Bachelor of and Admissions Officers Science degree in General Business Studies; Florida Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators Bachelor of Science degree in Business Florida Independent College Fund Administration with majors in Accounting, Florida Library Association Computer Information Systems, Criminal Frostproof Chamber of Commerce Justice, Management, Finance, Hospitality Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida And Tourism Management, Management, International CHRIE the Hospitality & Tourism Educators Integrated Marketing, and in Sport Business Lake Wales Chamber of Commerce Management; Bachelor of Arts in Elementary National Association of College Admissions Counselors Education, Associate of Science degree in National Association of Foreign Student Advisors Business Administration with majors in National Association of Academic Affairs Administrators Accounting, Criminal Justice Management, Sebring Chamber of Commerce Finance, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Management, and in Sport Business Management Southern Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers Southern Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators Southern Association of College and University Approved by: Business Officers The Florida Department of Veterans Affairs Tampa Library Consortium for the training of veterans Winter Haven Area Chamber of Commerce Licensed by: Florida Board of Education Degrees Granted: Associate of Science in Business Administration Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Bachelor of Science in General Business Studies Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education Master of Business Administration 2 Statement of Policy STATEMENT OF POLICY Academic information in this edition of the Webber International University Catalog supersedes all others. Because the educational process necessitates change, Webber International University reserves the right to alter, without prior notice, the provisions listed in this catalog. Webber International University admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the University. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its education policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, loan programs, or athletic programs. That in any advertisement, catalog, brochure, literature, or other material produced by or for this school, any statement which may appear concerning approval for admittance by nonimmigrant students must be limited to the following: "This school is authorized under Federal law to enroll nonimmigrant students." The University reserves the right to make changes at its discretion and as might seem appropriate in such areas as, but not limited to, procedures, policies, services, requirements, and fee structures, etc. Notification of any such changes will be appropriately circulated. Any such changes will be incorporated into the electronic version of the Academic Catalog, which is the authoritative version of the Catalog. Note: The electronic version of the Academic Catalog is available on the University website https://webber.edu/current-students/ under Handbooks & Catalogs and is the official and authoritative version of the Academic Catalog. 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Accreditation and Recognition 2 Statement of Policy 3 Table of Contents 4 Undergraduate Calendar 8 MBA Calendar 12 A Message from the President 13 Mission 15 History 16 Campus Map 18 19 Facilities Campus Facilities, Grace and Roger Babson Learning Center Undergraduate Degree Programs and Offerings 20 Degree Requirements 21 Undergraduate Degree Requirements: AS and BS 21 Associate of Science, Bachelor of Science, Degree Combinations, Graduation, Graduation Honors The General Education Curriculum 22 The Combined BS and MBA Program 23 e-Learning for Online Courses and Degree 24 Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration (BSBA) 26 Common Core Requirements, Concentration Requirements Associate of Science Degree in Business Administration (ASBA) 27 Common Core Requirements, Concentration Requirements 4 Table of Contents Requirements for BSBA Majors Accounting 28 Computer Information Systems 30 Criminal Justice Management 32 Finance 34 Hospitality and Tourism Management 36 Integrated Marketing Communications 38 Management 44 Sport Business Management 46 Bachelor of Science Degree in General Business Studies 48 Minors 50 Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education 51 The McKenna Adult Education Program 54 Admission Requirements, The Intensified Program, Tuition, Associate Degrees, Accounting, Computer Information Systems, Criminal Justice Management, Finance, Management, Integrated Marketing Communications and Bachelor of Science in General Business Studies Military Service Program / Veteran’s Education Benefits 59 Undergraduate Course Descriptions 60 Honors Course Descriptions 87 Admissions 88 General, Admission Requirements, First Year Applicants, Transfer Applicants, Transfer Credit Acceptance, Non Traditional/Testing Credits, International First year Applicants, International Transfer Applicants, Selection for Admissions, Fresh Start Acceptance, Registration, Orientation, International Student Orientation 5 Table of Contents Academic Policies and Procedures 94 Academic Advising, Course Load, Course Selection, Appeal Procedure for Transfer Credits Placement, Course Cancellation, Independent Study, Grading System, Academic Standing, Student Classification, Academic Progress/Good Standing, Academic Warning, Academic Probation, Academic Dismissal, Reinstatement, Fresh Start Program-Academic Policies, Academic Dishonesty, Reporting Grades, Dean's List, Drop/Add, Withdrawal from a Course, Attendance, Withdrawal from University, Privacy Act Information, Testing, Student Services 107 Counseling, Disabled Student Services, Dress Code, Bookstore, Housing, Documentation Standards for Freshmen Living off Campus, Food Service, Student Vehicles, Security, Reporting Campus Crime, Airport Transportation, Student Health Services, Tutoring Services, Procedures for Appeal Policies Governing University Services 112 Education Records and Student's Right to Privacy, The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Career Services 113 Student Activities 114 Athletics, Beach Volleyball, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Phi Beta Lambda (PBL), Student Leadership Association, Society of Hosteurs, Society of International Students, Sport Business Management Club, Sound of the Warrior, Quality club, Intramurals, Rotaract Club, Student Publication(s) (The Warrior) Student Finances 116 Financial Policies (Paying Tuition and Fees, Cancellation Policy, Holds, Official Notice, General Regulations), Full-Time Student Fees per Semester (Tuition and Fees, Housing, Meal Plan, Budgets), Part-Time Student Fees, Graduation Fee, Incomplete Fee, Overload Fee, Technology Fee, Lab Fee, Refund Policy Financial Aid 122 Financial Aid Application Procedures, Types of Financial Aid (Webber International University Scholarship Program, Federal and State Programs) 6 Table of Contents General 129 Transient Students, Webber/SFSC Articulation Agreement, Webber/PSC Articulation Agreement, International Agreements MBA Program 131 Instruction Methods and Strategies, Standard MBA, MBA Accounting Option, MBA Criminal Justice Management, MBA International Business Option, MBA Sport Business Management Option, Admissions Standards, Student Finances, Education Records and Student's Right to Privacy Course Requirements for MBA Program 142 MBA Course Descriptions 144 Board of Trustees 150 Administration and Staff 151 Faculty 154 Adjunct Faculty 157 Athletics 159 Directions to Webber International University 161 7 Academic Calendar Undergraduate Program Spring 2018 – Summer 2020 Undergraduate Calendar Spring Semester 2018 Jan. 4 Residence Halls Open March 5 B-Term Classes Begin Jan. 4-5 Orientation, Advising, and March 7-9 B-Term Drop/Add - Fee Registration March 12-17 Spring Break – No Classes