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Brigham Young University. College of Business

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1959 - 1988

Biography

The College of Business (1959-1988) was the college relating to business administration at Brigham Young University.

The College of Commerce was renamed the College of Business in 1959. In 1979 it came under the administration of the School of Management, where it remained until it was dissolved in 1988. Between 1959 and 1979, the college was administered by the following deans and acting deans: Weldon J. Taylor, Bryce B. Orton, and Merrill J. Bateman.

The College of Business was originally organized to provide training for students to make an effective contribution to the stability and abundance of the economy in order to acquire economic self-reliance and personal satisfaction. Moreover, some of the objectives of the college included training in analysis, business operations, oral and written communication, and understanding human characteristics and social aspects of business.

The College of Business was the administering body for the following departments: Accounting, Business Education and Office Management, Business Management, Economics, Statistics, Business Education, and Organization Behavior. The college was administered by a dean under the direction of the president of the university.

Citation:
Brigham Young University organizational history project website, viewed Jul. 26, 2011 (College of Business; established 1959; previously the College of Commerce; came under the administration of the School of Management, 1979; dissolved in 1988; administered by the following deans and acting deans: Weldon J. Taylor, Bryce B. Orton, and Merrill J. Bateman; organized to provide training for students to make an effective contribution to the stability and abundance of the economy in order to acquire economic self-reliance and personal satisfaction. Moreover, some of the objectives of the college included training in analysis, business operations, oral and written communication, and understanding human characteristics and social aspects of business; administering body for the following departments: Accounting, Business Education and Office Management, Business Management, Economics, Statistics, Business Education, and Organization Behavior. The college was administered by a dean under the direction of the president of the university)

Found in 78 Collections and/or Records:

Marriott School of Management records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 664
Scope and Contents Contains records of the Marriott School of Management and its predecessors the School of Management, the College of Business, and the College of Commerce. Includes administrative records, including administrative records of the National Advisory Council (NAC). Also includes letters, including internal correspondence between members of the Marriott School of Business and correspondence with groups and individuals external to the school and the university. Also contains reports including...
Dates: 1797-2016; Majority of material found within 1934-2016

Marriott School of Management records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5338
Scope and Contents

Contains the Dean's office and other departmental correspondence, administrative records relating to the students, faculty, staff, and courses taught in the Marriott School of Management, records from the National Advisory Council, and Marriot School magazines. Dated 1951-2011.

Dates: 1951-2011

Marriott School of Management reports, 1971-2009

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 664 Series 2 Sub-Series 7
Scope and Contents

Contains reports produced by the Marriott School of Management. Includes reports intended for Brigham Young University leadership for the purposes of strategic planning and reports compiled for accreditation by national organizations. Also includes reports on enrolled students and graduates. Many of these reports include materials from and descriptions of current courses. Materials dated 1971-2009.

Dates: 1971-2009

Marriott School of Management reports, 1953-1998

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 664 Series 1 Sub-Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains reports by and about the Marriott School of Management maintained by the deans. Includes productivity reports submitted by various departments within the School of Management and annual reports of the School of Management, among other reports. Material dated 1953-1998.

Dates: 1953-1998

Marriott School of Management studies, 1970-1999

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 664 Series 2 Sub-Series 8
Scope and Contents

Contains reports on studies conducted by students, faculty, and staff in the Marriott School of Management. Also includes application forms and proposals submitted to get approval for these research studies. Also includes letters relating to the administration of the studies. Materials dated 1970-1999.

Dates: 1970-1999

Marriott School of Management subject files, 1971-2009

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 664 Series 2 Sub-Series 9
Scope and Contents

Contains subject files compiled by the Marriott School of Management. Many of the files are about individuals invited to give guest lectures or other presentations for the students, faculty, and staff of the college. Many files include letters with the subject; biographies, clippings, and photographs of the subject, and transcripts and notes of their lecture or presentation. Materials dated 1971-2009.

Dates: 1971-2009

Marriott School of Management subject files, 1963-1998

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 664 Series 1 Sub-Series 7
Scope and Contents

Contains subject files compiled by the deans of the Marriott School of Management. Common subjects include graduation ceremonies, professional associations, and various companies and organizations. Materials dated 1963-1998.

Dates: 1963-1998

Marriott School of Management working papers, 1978-1989

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 664 Series 2 Sub-Series 10
Scope and Contents

Includes working papers produced by members of the Marriott School of Management to report on research they've conducted. Materials dated 1978-1989.

Dates: 1978-1989

Master's of Business Administration files, 1966-1981

 Series
Identifier: UA 674 Series 6
Scope and Contents note

Published material of the Master's Business administration program, minutes, brochures

Dates: Other: 1966-1981

Master's of Public Administration files, 1975

 Series
Identifier: UA 674 Series 5
Scope and Contents note

News-letters

Dates: Other: 1975