Frequently Asked Questions



Questions


How am I accepted into the management program?

There are six pre-management courses that must be completed before application:

  • Acc 200 Principles of Accounting
  • Stat 221 Principles of Statistics
  • Econ 110 Micro/Macro Economics
  • Math 119 Intro to Calculus
  • I Sys 100 MS Excel
  • I Sys 101 MS PowerPoint

The pre-management GPA and overall GPA both must be at least a 3.0 to be eligible to apply. However, these minimums do not guarantee acceptance to the Marriott School. The application deadlines for the management program are:

  • Fall Last Working day of June by 4:30 pm
  • Winter Last Working day of October by 4:30 pm
  • Spring Last Working day of February by 4:30 pm

How do I apply?

To apply, you must fill out an online application at marriottschool.byu.edu/apply.cfm. Online applications for each of the different degrees offered by the Marriott School can be located on that web site.

What GPA do I need to apply?

In order to be eligible to apply you will need:
Minimum 3.0 overall GPA (minimum GPA does not guarantee acceptance)
Minimum 3.0 prerequisite GPA (minimum GPA does not guarantee acceptance)

Other than grades, what goes into the application?

In addition to grades, the application includes a 500-word essay and graduation plan.

How long does it usually take until I am ready to apply to the management program?

On average, it typically takes students three semesters to be ready to apply to the Marriott School of Management. It can take less time if you plan well. By completing the prerequisites and completing some of the GE requirements, many students apply to the Marriott School before their junior year.

What classes should I take now?

Typically students apply to the program after their sophomore year. During your first two years it is recommended that you complete a majority of your general education requirements, as well as all of your pre-management courses. We recommend that students take the Math 119, Stat 221, and their computer proficiency courses within their first year. It is also recommended that you take Acc 200 and Econ 110 during your first semester of your sophomore year. If you plan to apply to the accounting or information systems programs you will have the remaining semester to complete additional required courses.

Can I take all of the prerequisite classes in the same semester?

It is not recommended because of the time and effort required for each class.

What generals will be covered with management classes?

The pre-management courses that will count toward your generals include:

  • Acc 200 GE: Quantitative Reasoning
  • Stat 221 GE: Languages of Learning/Quantitative Reasoning
  • Math 119 GE: Languages of Learning/Quantitative Reasoning
  • Econ 110 GE: Social Science

In addition, M Com 320 will count toward your advanced writing GE.

Do I have to take Math 119 or does another math requirement fulfill the prerequisite?

You can also take Math 112 to fulfill the math requirement. However, Math 119 is designed for business students.

What transfer classes count?

At marriottschool.byu.edu/management/transfer you can find information on transfer courses from many colleges. If your college or course you have taken is not in our database, you can bring, send, or fax us a syllabus of the course you have taken. Our fax number is 801-422-0942. Please include your name, student ID number, phone number, and email so we can notify you once your courses have been evaluated. Also, transferred pre-management courses will be discounted in the application process a third of a step when figuring a student's pre-management GPA (i.e. A to A-). The process of getting a class approved typically takes one to two weeks.

What do my AP credits count for?

A score of 4 on the AP statistics test will waive your Stat 221 requirement. A math AP score of 4 on AB or 3 on BC will waive your Math 119 requirement. In order to waive the Econ 110 requirement you must have received a 5 on the micro and a 5 on the macro economics tests.

Can I test out of ISys 100/ISys 101?

You may challenge the course by passing the Excel or PowerPoint MOS Certification examination. For more information contact the Information Systems Department at marriottschool.byu.edu.

Do you discount if I retake I Sys 100 & 101 a second time?

No, we do not. We make sure that you have passed both classes.

Should I repeat a class?

Determining whether or not you should retake a class is a decision that should be carefully weighed. Any repeated pre-management courses will be discounted in the application process (i.e. A to A-), and no pre-management course may be repeated more than once.

How many times may I repeat a class?

You may repeat prerequisite courses only once. General education and religion courses may be repeated more than once, although this is strongly discouraged.

What if I retake a class but do worse on it the second time? Do you take the best grade?

No, we take the most recent grade. If you decide to retake a class, it is important that you do better than you did the first time. Remember that when you retake a prerequisite class, we discount the grade .3.

What should I do if I cannot get into a class that I need? (i.e. The class is full or the registration system does not allow me to register for it).

Before classes actually begin they may appear full online. As students drop the classes, seats become available. Be diligent in checking back online for available seats. You may also contact the instructor and ask permission to be added to a class or take an add/drop card and ask permission to be admitted on the first day of class.

How do I change my major to pre-management?

Go to the Marriott School Advisement Center (460 TNRB) and fill out a ýChange of Major Form.ý

Can you help me figure out what is the best major for me?

Doing personal research on the types of careers you are most interested in is the best way to figure out what the best major is for you. In addition, the career center located in 442 TNRB is a helpful resource when choosing a major. There you can meet with advisors who specialize in career placement. Once accepted to the Marriott School you will begin taking coursework that will help provide direction.

May I apply concurrently to the accounting program or information systems program and the management program?

Yes, you may apply concurrently to all undergraduate degree programs at the Marriott School. However, you may only enter into one these programs. The accounting and information systems programs only admit students for the fall semester so be aware of deadlines and know which requirements are needed to apply. Visit marriottschool.byu.edu for more information.

What is a Continuance Form?

Students who have met the requirements for their intended major may fill out a ýContinuance Formý and a grad plan which are available online at marriottschool.byu.edu/management/forms.cfm. Refer to the pre-major flowchart for the Core-I requirements specific to your major. With this form, permission may be granted to take the following classes before formal acceptance to the Marriott School:

  • I Sys 201 Hardware, Software, Internet, MS Office
  • M Com 320 Business Writing
  • Bus M 301 Financial Management

What are the prerequisites for I Sys 201?

You must have I Sys 100 and 101 completed before you can take I Sys 201. After completing these courses, you may fill out an I Sys 201 Continuance Form.

I am waiting to see if I was accepted, is there any way that I can register for business classes such as Man Ec?

No, you must wait until you are accepted into the program before you can register for classes other than Core I classes.

Do I have to wait until I am in the program to take my emphasis classes or can I get some of them done before?

The majority of the emphasis classes must be taken after the integrated core. There are a few classes that are open to all students in the university that will count toward emphasis classes. You should check to make sure that they count toward your area of emphasis before taking them. Some of these emphasis classes include OrgB 347 and BusM 430.

What if I want to change my emphasis after I am admitted to the Marriott School?

Once you are in the Marriott School, you are allowed to change your emphasis up until you start to take your emphasis classes. You will need to complete an online ýChange of Emphasis Form.ý If you have already taken an emphasis class, you may only change your emphasis to general business.

What are the prerequisites for the integrated core?

The prerequisites for the Integrated Core for management students and information systems students are I Sys 201, Acc 210, MCom 320, and BusM 301. If you are an accounting student, you must complete the accounting junior core before you can take the integrated core.

Do I have to take the classes in the integrated core in the same semester or can I break them up?

All of the courses in the integrated core must be taken in the same semester. This is a fifteen-hour schedule and must be taken all at once. There are no exceptions.

What do I have to do if I want to minor in business?

You will need to complete a ýMinor Clearance Formý in the Marriott School Advisement Center (460 TNRB). To receive a minor in business, you will have to complete the following classes: Econ 110, Acc 200, a math class (Math 110, 112, or 119), Bus M 300, Bus M 340, Org B 320 or HonP 322, and a lecture series class (Bus M 371R, 380, 384).

What do I have to do if I want to declare a minor in a different subject?

You will need to go to the advisement center of the minor and fill out the necessary paperwork and then bring it back to the Marriott School Advisement Center (460 TNRB).

What do I do if I want to double major?

You will need to get a double major form from the Marriott School Advisement Center (460 TNRB). It must be approved by the director of the Undergraduate Management Program, the dean, and your secondary major's college.

Does the Marriott School require its students to do internships?

The Marriott School does not require students to do an internship, but students are strongly encouraged to do one. An internship will help give you practical experience and make you a stronger job candidate.

What should I do if I want to do an internship during a fall semester? Is there a way to defer?

Yes. If you need to defer for a mission, an internship, or other reasons, you will need to apply for a deferment. Once you are accepted into the Marriott School, you must be enrolled in a three-credit hour class for every semester that you are in the program (excluding spring/summer terms). Deferment Forms are available online at marriottschool.byu.edu/management/forms.cfm.

I am not in the program but I want to get internship credit. What should I do?

You may sign up for Bus M 199R. In this class pre-management students may earn credit for doing an internship. Students who are already in the business program should take BusM 496R for internship credit. Internships must be approved for credit by the Marriott School Internship Office in 460 TNRB.

Is there a way to extend/shorten my graduation plan?

If you plan on extending it through a spring or summer term, you may visit 460 TNRB and update your online graduation plan. If you extend through a fall or winter semester, you will have to clear it through the director, Joan Young. Please make an appointment with her in 460 TNRB.