Brigham Young University. College of Commerce and Business Administration

The College of Commerce and Business Administration was organized within Brigham Young University in 1921. The College of Commerce and Business Administration continued in operation until it was established under the name of the College of Commerce in 1929. Between 1922 and 1929, Harrison V. Hoyt was the dean of the college.

Description

Established: 1921

Abolished: 1929

Location: Provo, Utah (1921-1929)

Functions

The College of Commerce and Business Administration was originally organized with the purpose to provide training for leadership in finance and industry as well as supplying the necessary skills for students to analyze business conditions, manage industries, and learn efficiency in office administration.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The College of Commerce and Business Administration was the administering body for the following departments: Finance and Banking, Accounting and Business Administration, Economics, Political Science, and Office Practice. The college was administered by a dean under the direction of the president of the university.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University (1921-1929)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Finance and Banking (1921-1929)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Accounting and Business Administration (1921-1929)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Office Practice (1921-1925)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Economics (1921-1929)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Political Science (1921-1979) (1921-1929)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. College of Commerce (1929)

Associated Archival Materials

Booklet, 1928. (UA 34)

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual Catalogue, 1921-1922: p. 32 (est:1921)

Brigham Young University Quarterly Annual Catalogue, 1922-1923: p. 9 (Harrison V. Hoyt, dean) p. 36-37 (College of Commerce and Business Administration purposes and skills provided; departments listed)

Brigham Young University Quarterly Annual Catalogue, 1925-1926: p. ? (Departments listed: no Department of Office Practice)

Brigham Young University Quarterly Annual Catalogue, 1929-1930: p. 59 (College of Commerce established within Brigham Young University)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00140

Creator: UPB