January 11-12, 2006

ITEM: 130-1005-R0106    Approval of Proposal to convert the B.S. major in Business Administration-Option in Information Systems to a B.S. major in Information Systems

THAT: The Board of Regents authorizes The University of Montana-Missoula to convert the B.S. major in Business Administration-Option in Information Systems to a B.S. major in Information Systems.

EXPLANATION: Students who graduate from the School of Business Administration with majors instead of options will enhance opportunities to obtain employment and compete favorably with graduates from other universities. Compared to majors from other leading business programs, our options require similar course work and similar required credit hours. However, some recruiters have suggested to our graduates that they are not qualified for particular jobs because they have an option instead of a major. Each of the programs already exists and no additional resources are required.