Business and Technology at Mountain State University

The School of Business and Technology at Mountain State University offers business programs at the associate and bachelor's levels that prepare students for challenging positions in business and industry, education, and governmental organizations. These programs provide the student with managerial and technical skills that prepares them to identify and respond to complex challenges in business and prepares them to pursue continued study within their field.

The School of Business actively supports scholarly investigation and service to public and private organizations. Faculty members and students are involved in consulting, training research, community service, and other educational and professional activities.

Internship/Practicum

During senior year, qualified bachelor's degree students have an opportunity to work directly in their field of concentration. A practicum experience helps to develop students' confidence as well as establish valuable credentials for future employment.

Upon completion of the internship/practicum experience, students earn up to 6 semester hours of credit. In most instances, students earning more than one degree must complete a separate practicum experience for each degree. Legal studies students pursuing both the associate and bachelor's degree in legal studies are only required to complete one practicum experience.

Capstone

During their senior year, qualified bachelor's degree students in accounting and business administration must complete the business strategy course for their degree program. This capstone course provides an integrative approach that focuses on formulating and implementing business strategy within the context of a particular organization and industry. The capstone uses such techniques as computer simulation, case analysis, and discussion to aid in developing critical decision-making capabilities. It is also designed to ease the transition from an academic setting to the private sector through the development of a cover letter and resume writing, work samples, and other related activities.

Students in computer science, culinary arts, information technology, and legal studies must complete a capstone project involving development of an electronic personal portfolio. Additionally, legal studies students must complete a legal research and writing project with an oral presentation.