College of Business Top Things to Know

Fall course planning

If you haven’t taken these courses yet, there are extra offerings for you! Take these this fall so that you don’t get behind. Advisors can answer your questions.
BSAD 220 Business Writing
BSAD 222 Career Development and Planning
BSAD 50 Business Computer Applications
SCMA 250 Spreadsheet Analytics

 

Prerequisite changes

CoB has made changes to many course prerequisites. You will start seeing a MNGT 101 prerequisite on courses but this does not apply to you. Other courses now available to you sooner! These include:

ACCT 201 Introductory Acct I (no longer need a 2.5 GPA)
ACCT 202 Introductory Acct II (no longer need a 2.5 GPA)
ACCT 313 Intermediate Acct I (no longer need ACCT 202; need C or better in ACCT 201)
MNGT 301 - open to all if you’ve taken 12 hours
BLAW 371 – CoB major, 2.5 GPA, BSAD 220, BSAD 333
MRKT 341 - CoB Major, 2.5 GPA, SO standing, BSAD 220, ECON 211, ECON 212
FINA 361 - CoB Major, 2.5 GPA, BSAD 222, MATH 104, SCMA 250 or concurrent, ECON 215, ACCT 201, ECON 211
SCMA 331 –CoB Major, 2.5 GPA, BSAD 222, MATH 104, SCMA 250, ECON 215 (or concurrent)
SCMA 335 - CoB Major, 2.5 GPA, MATH 104, SCMA 250
SCMA 350 - CoB Major, 2.5 GPA, BSAD 220, MATH 104, BSAD 50, SCMA 250, ECON 215

 

Course Alert

Check out these new or returning courses:

ECON 435 Applied Game Theory
ECON 452 Economics of Education
FINA 361A Finance
FINA 420 Retirement and Employee Benefit Plans
FINA 465 Bank Management
MNGT 412 Negotiating and Conflict Management
MNGT 413 Building Ethical and Sustainable Organizations
MRKT 458 Sales Force Management

 
Dean's Office Hours | Tuesday March 25 | 4-5 p.m. in HLH 301C.
Dean's Office Hours | Tuesday March 25 | 4-5 p.m. in HLH 301C.

Dean's Office Hours

Drop in to visit with Dean Kathy Farrell on Tuesday, March 25, from 4-5 p.m. in HLH 301C.

 
Open Pitch Night | March 27 from 5-6:30p.m. in HLH 315.
Open Pitch Night | March 27 from 5-6:30p.m. in HLH 315.

Open Pitch Night

Open Pitch Night will be held the last Thursday of each month from 5-6:30p.m. in HLH 315. This is a low stakes casual environment to practice a pitch. Offer and receive help from peers and faculty.

 
Learn about Japanese Culture and Study Abroad | Monday March 31 from 1-2 p.m. in the Kawasaki Reading room
Learn about Japanese Culture and Study Abroad | Monday March 31 from 1-2 p.m. in the Kawasaki Reading room

Learn about Japanese Culture and Study Abroad

Learn about Japanese Culture and Study Abroad along with Senshu and Seiza on Monday March 31 from 1-2 p.m. in the Kawasaki Reading room! Enjoy refreshments and learn about Nebraska's program at Senshu University in Tokyo.

 
Study Abroad at a Glance: Europe | April 1 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in DIGS (HLH 102)
Study Abroad at a Glance: Europe | April 1 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in DIGS (HLH 102)

Study Abroad at a Glance: Europe

Enjoy free refreshments and swag! Bring your questions to the info session on Tuesday April 1 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in DIGS (HLH 102)

 
Business Abroad: Japan applications open until April 1
Business Abroad: Japan applications open until April 1

Business Abroad: Japan

Apply by April 1 for the Senshu University Exchange in Japan. Earn credits, navigate Japanese business norms, immerse yourself in culture and live with students from all over the world for Fall semester 2025. Open to all UNL Students!

More details at: http://go.unl.edu/CoB_Japan
 
Accounting Open House | Wednesday April 2 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. outside HLH 002
Accounting Open House | Wednesday April 2 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. outside HLH 002

Accounting Open House

Join the School of Accounting to learn more about the Accounting Program and visit with faculty and accounting students on Wednesday April 2 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. outside HLH 002. Stop by for something sweet to eat!

 
New Course: Applied Improv for Business Leaders!
New Course: Applied Improv for Business Leaders!

This semester: Applied Improv for Business Leaders!

Try out this new 1 credit course this spring semester - earn 1 credit over 3 weeks. BSAD 261: Applied Improv for Business Leaders teaches you to increase your listening and collaboration skills, foster trust and innovation, and adapt in the moment- crucial skills all employers seek!

More details at: https://go.unl.edu/improv
 
MRKT 490 Special Topics - Union Pacific
MRKT 490 Special Topics - Union Pacific

MRKT 490 Special Topics - Union Pacific

Challenge yourself and add to your resume. No books or tests required, bring your skills and knowledge. The Marketing Department is offering the Union Pacific Applied Business Projects Class, Marketing 490 for Fall 2025. The class will work with Union Pacific, a Fortune 150 company headquartered Continue reading…

 
Applications open for Nebraska Entrepreneurship Accelerator program
Applications open for Nebraska Entrepreneurship Accelerator program

Applications open for Nebraska Entrepreneurship Accelerator program

The Nebraska Entrepreneurship Accelerator offers a unique combination of resources, experts and programming that leads to a supportive environment filled with exclusive opportunities to build a business and valuable connections to support your leadership and entrepreneurial journey. Continue reading…

 
Professional Development Day | April 22 from 2-3:30 p.m. in the Atrium
Professional Development Day | April 22 from 2-3:30 p.m. in the Atrium

Professional Development Day

Professional Development Day will be held on Tuesday, April 22 from 2-3:30 p.m. in the Atrium and will have mini presentations by professionals on different career paths, internships, CPA exam and the MPA program. You will rotate table topics every 10 minutes.

 
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