PURPOSE
The mission of the College of Business is to expand the knowledge of business and to educate men and women for managerial leadership through research activities and professional educational programs. These programs address issues of importance to future managers in a world characterized by demands for continuous improvements in quality; growing sophistication of information technology; globalized markets; racial, cultural, and gender diversity in the work force; and a demand for managers with practical, realistic skills.
Students have many opportunities to supplement their academic experiences. The college offers an honors program for academically talented students, an Academic Access Program to assist underrepresented students, an international component to provide a variety of international opportunities, an internship program which provides related practical experience, and 18 co-curricular organizations to increase student interaction and learning.
The college is a member of the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the official accrediting organization in the field of business. The undergraduate and graduate programs and the School of Accountancy and Information Management are accredited by this organization.
The college is host to a chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma, a national society that recognizes high academic achievement in AACSB-accredited schools. Selection to Beta Gamma Sigma is the highest scholastic honor a student in business can earn.
In addition to the regular degree curricula, other programs of study in the college are designed to meet special needs. Selected majors are available in the evening and continuing education courses are conducted for qualified persons who are regularly employed and who otherwise would be unable to enroll in college courses. Short courses and institutes on a noncredit basis are organized in cooperation with various business groups for the furtherance of in-service training of employed personnel.
The college works in partnership with the business community, and the board of the Dean’s Council of 100 serves as a primary source of advice and counsel for the college. Through the various divisions of the L. William Seidman Institute, the college reaches out to the business community through research and executive education. For more information, visit the college’s Web site at www.cob.asu.edu.
ORGANIZATION
The courses offered by the College of Business are organized into groups so that a related sequence may be established for the various subject fields. For administrative purposes, these fields are organized into the following academic units:
ADMISSION
The Prebusiness Program. Each student admitted to the College of Business is designated as a prebusiness student. The student follows the freshman and sophomore sequence of courses listed in the curriculum outline. Students are required to follow the recommendations of an academic advisor in completing the prescribed background and skill courses in preparation for the subsequent professional program. The skill courses follow.
| ACC 230 | Uses of Accounting Information I (3) |
| ACC 240 | Uses of Accounting Information II (3) |
| CIS 200 | Computer Applications and Information Technology N3 (3) |
| ECN 111 | Macroeconomic Principles SB (3) |
| ECN 112 | Microeconomic Principles SB (3) |
| ENG 101, 102 | First-Year Composition (6) |
| or ENG 105 Advanced First-Year Composition (3) | |
| MAT 119 | Finite Mathematics N1 (3) |
| MAT 210 | Brief Calculus N1 (3) |
| QBA 221 | Statistical Analysis N2 (3) |
| Total: 30 |
Accountancy and Computer Information Systems majors should refer to their specific requirements in the “School of Accountancy and Information Management,” which list variations in the skill courses.
Completion of lower-division requirements does not ensure acceptance to the upper-division professional program. Prebusiness students are not allowed to register for 300- and 400-level business courses.
The Professional Program. The junior and senior years constitute the professional program of the undergraduate curriculum. Admission to the professional program is competitive and limited by available resources. Admission is awarded to those applicants demonstrating the highest promise for professional success.
To be considered for admission to the professional program, students must obtain an application to the professional program in the Undergraduate Programs Office in the College of Business. This application contains complete information concerning academic qualifications for admission to the professional program. Students interested in beginning the professional program in summer or fall must submit a professional program application in February or May. Students interested in beginning the professional program in January must submit a professional program application in September.
Nonbusiness Students. A nonbusiness student is permitted to register for selected 300- and 400-level business courses only if, (1) at the time of registration, the student has junior standing (56 semester hours completed) and (2) the student has a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 at ASU and a minimum GPA of 2.50 for all business courses completed at ASU. Students who have 56 semester hours completed but have never attended ASU are given a one-semester period to register and to establish a GPA at ASU. Students must meet all prerequisites and course requirements as listed in the catalog.
Nonbusiness majors are limited to a maximum of 15 semester hours of selected upper-division business courses (excluding economics [ECN] courses).
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies. A business emphasis is available to Interdisciplinary Studies students who successfully complete 18 semester hours of approved course work. Students may use any one of the existing business minors or certificates as a guide for the business emphasis. Students will select additional Business minor hours to meet the minimum 18-hour requirements. Students may use only one emphasis in business toward the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies. For details, refer to the “Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies” degree.
Minor. A Business minor is available to nonbusiness students. To complete the minor, students must obtain the requirements from the Undergraduate Programs Office in the College of Business and complete the specified business courses with a grade of “C” or higher. Courses used in a student’s major may not be used toward the Business minor. Students are advised to consult an advisor in the college of their majors to ensure the proper selection of courses for the minor. The upper-division courses for the minor are restricted to students with 56 semester hours who are in good standing. A specific program emphasizing small business is also available.
Nondegree Undergraduate and Graduate Students. A nondegree undergraduate or graduate student is permitted to enroll in selected 300- and 400-level business courses only during online registration and only if (1) the student has an ASU cumulative GPA of at least 2.50 and an ASU cumulative business GPA of at least 2.50 at the time of online registration or (2) the student has never attended ASU, in which case he or she is given a one-semester period to register during online registration and to establish a GPA at ASU. Students must meet all prerequisites and course requirements as listed in the catalog.
Nondegree undergraduate and graduate students are limited to a maximum of 15 semester hours of selected upper-division business courses (excluding economics courses).
ADVISING
The student should follow the sequence of courses in the “Curriculum Outline” and the recommendations of the academic advisor in completing the prescribed background and skill courses in preparation for the subsequent professional program.
First Semester
| ECN 111 | Macroeconomic Principles SB (3) |
| or ECN 112 Microeconomic Principles SB (3) | |
| ENG 101 | First-Year Composition (3) |
| MAT 119 | Finite Mathematics N1 (3) |
| General Studies (3) | |
| PGS or SOC course (3) | |
| Total: 15 | |
Second Semester
| COM 100 | Introduction to Human Communication SB (3) |
| or COM 230 Small Group Communication SB (3) | |
| or COM 259 Communication in Business and the Professions (3) | |
| ECN 112 | Microeconomic Principles SB (3) |
| or ECN 111 Macroeconomic Principles SB (3) | |
| ENG 102 | First-Year Composition (3) |
| MAT 210 | Brief Calculus N1 (3) |
| Laboratory science S1/S2 (4) | |
| Total: 16 | |
Third Semester
| ACC 230 | Uses of Accounting Information I (3) |
| QBA 221 | Statistical Analysis N2 (3) |
| General Studies (3) | |
| Laboratory science S1/S2 (4) | |
| PGS or SOC course (3) | |
| Total: 16 | |
Fourth Semester
| ACC 240 | Uses of Accounting Information II (3) |
| CIS 200 | Computer Applications and Information Technology N3 (3) |
| General Studies (9) | |
| Total: 16 | |
| Prebusiness program total: 62 | |
Accountancy and Computer Information Systems majors should refer to their specific course requirements in the “School of Accountancy and Information Management.” which list course requirement variations.
Students are encouraged to have College Algebra (MAT 117) proficiency before registering in ECN 111 and 112. ECN 111 and 112 may be taken during the second and third semesters without any delay in the prebusiness program.
Professional Program. Students admitted to the professional program should select the necessary upper-division business courses to complete the major by consulting their departmental advising guide and faculty advisor. Professional program students must complete BUS 301 and COB 300 and 301 the first semester in the professional program.
Transfer Credit. Credit from other institutions is accepted subject to the following guidelines. Students planning to take their first two years of work at a community college or another four-year college should take only those courses in business and economics that are offered as freshman- or sophomore-level courses at any of the state-supported Arizona universities. These lower-division courses are numbered 100 through 299. A maximum of 30 hours of business and economics courses from community colleges are accepted toward a bachelor’s degree in business.
Students may transfer a maximum of nine semester hours of approved upper-division business course work required for the business degree to ASU Main. Professional business courses taught in the junior or senior year in the state universities may not be completed at a two-year college for transfer credit in the business core or major. The introductory course in the legal, ethical, and regulatory issues in business is accepted as an exception to this policy, but only lower-division credit is granted. Such courses may be utilized in the free elective category subject to the 30-hour limitation. Courses taught as vocational or career classes at the community colleges that are not taught in the colleges of business at any one of the state universities are not accepted for credit toward a bachelor’s degree. Courses taught in the upper-division business core at the state universities must be completed at the degree-granting institution unless transferred from an accredited four-year school. Normally, upper-division transfer credits are accepted only from AACSB-accredited schools. To be accepted for credit as part of the professional program in business, all courses transferred from other institutions must carry prerequisites similar to those of the courses they are replacing at ASU.
A Transfer Partnership Degree is available to Maricopa community college students who wish to complete their first two years of course work at a Maricopa community college and transfer to the College of Business without loss of credit. Additional associate degrees are available to students who wish to complete their first two years of course work at an Arizona community college and transfer to the College of Business without loss of credit. Students should consult with an academic advisor in the Undergraduate Programs Office to plan curriculum requirements.
DEGREES
The faculty in the College of Business offer the B.S. degree in Accountancy, Computer Information Systems, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing, Real Estate, and Supply Chain Management upon successful completion of a four-year curriculum of 120 semester hours. Students may select one of the majors shown in the “College of Business Degrees, Majors, and Concentrations” table. Each major is administered by the academic unit indicated.
| Major | Degree | Administered by |
| Baccalaureate Degrees | ||
| Accountancy | B.S. | School of Accountancy and Information Management |
| Computer Information Systems | B.S. | School of Accountancy and Information Management |
| Economics | B.S. | Department of Economics |
| Finance | B.S. | Department of Finance |
| Management | B.S. | Department of Management |
| Marketing | B.S. | Department of Marketing |
| Real Estate | B.S. | Department of Business Administration |
| Supply Chain Management | B.S. | Department of Business Administration |
| Graduate Degrees | ||
| Accountancy | M.Acc. | School of Accountancy and Information Management |
| Business Administration | M.B.A. | College of Business |
| Business Administration Concentrations: accountancy, finance, health services research,1 information management, management, marketing, supply chain management | Ph.D. | College of Business |
| Economics | M.S., Ph.D. | Department of Economics |
| Health Services Administration | M.H.S.A. | School of Health Administration and Policy |
| Information Management | M.S. | School of Accountancy and Information Management |
| Statistics | M.S.2 | Committee on Statistics |
| Taxation | M.Tax. | School of Accountancy and Information Management |
| 1 | Not accepting applications. |
| 2 | This program is administered by Graduate College. See “Graduate College.” |
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
The faculty in the College of Business offer the Master of Accountancy degree, a Master of Business Administration degree, the Master of Health Services Administration degree, the M.S. degree in Information Management, the M.S. degree in Economics, the Master of Taxation degree, the Ph.D. degree in Business Administration, and the Ph.D. degree in Economics.
Students have the opportunity to obtain dual degrees in two years with several master’s degree programs in the College of Business. Some of those available are:
Other concurrent degrees available are:
The evening M.B.A. program offers a Technology M.B.A. in addition to the full-time M.B.A. program.
The Executive M.B.A. program is available to those with significant work experience.
For more information about M.B.A. programs, refer to the Graduate Catalog.
UNIVERSITY GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
In addition to fulfilling college and major requirements, students must meet all university graduation requirements. For more information, see “University Graduation Requirements.”
General Studies Requirement
All students enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program must satisfy a university requirement for a minimum of 35 hours of approved course work in General Studies, as described in “General Studies.” Note that all three General Studies awareness areas are required. Consult your advisor for an approved list of courses.
General Studies courses are listed in the General Catalog following the section on “General Studies,” in the course descriptions, in the Schedule of Classes, and in the Summer Sessions Bulletin. See “ASU Main and ASU East General Studies courses.”
First-Year Composition Requirement
Completion of both ENG 101 and 102 or ENG 105 with a grade of “C” or higher is required for graduation from ASU in any baccalaureate program. See “First-Year Composition Requirement.”
COLLEGE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
College degree requirements supplement the General Studies requirement with additional course work from the list of approved courses. Business courses may not be used to fulfill college degree requirements except for ECN 111 and 112 and QBA 221.
A well-planned program of study may enable students to complete many General Studies and college degree requirements concurrently. Students are encouraged to consult with an academic advisor in planning a program to ensure that they comply with all necessary requirements.
Specific courses from the following areas must be taken to fulfill the college degree requirement.
Social and Behavioral Sciences. College of Business students must complete ECN 111 and 112, one course with a PGS prefix, one course with an SOC prefix, and may include these courses toward the General Studies requirements.
Science and Mathematics. College of Business students must complete MAT 119 and 210 (or a more advanced MAT course), QBA 221, and may include these courses toward the General Studies requirements.
Communication. All students in the College of Business except Accountancy majors must complete COM 100, 230, or 259. Accountancy majors must complete COM 100 (or 230) and 259.
Additional Courses. Additional courses, as needed to complete 60 hours, may be selected from the General Studies areas as noted in “General Studies” or from the College of Business Policy Statement. Students are encouraged to consult with an academic advisor to ensure that they comply with all necessary requirements. Business courses may not be used to fulfill this requirement except for ECN 111 and 112 and QBA 221.
Additional Graduation Requirements
In addition to completion of courses outlined under “Major Requirements,” to be eligible for the B.S. degree in the College of Business, a student must
Exceptions. Any exception to these requirements must be approved by the Standards Committee of the College of Business.
Program of Study Requirement. A student in a professional program must complete a formal Undergraduate Program of Study during the semester in which the student completes 87 semester hours. The Program of Study guides the student in accomplishing successful completion of degree requirements in a timely manner. Students who have not met this requirement are prevented from further registration.
Pass/Fail
Business majors may not include among the credits required for graduation any courses taken at this university on a pass/fail basis. Pass/fail credits taken at another institution may be petitioned for use, but only if the student can demonstrate proof that the pass grade was equivalent to a “C” or higher.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Students seeking a B.S. degree in the College of Business must satisfactorily complete a curriculum of 120 semester hours.
A major consists of a pattern of 18–24 semester hours in related courses falling primarily within a given subject field. Available majors are shown in the “College of Business Degrees, Majors, and Concentrations” table.
Major Proficiency Requirements. Students must receive grades of “C” or higher in upper-division courses for the major. If a student receives a grade below “C” in any course in the major, this course must be repeated. If a second grade below “C” is received in either an upper-division course in the major already taken or in a different upper-division course in the major, the student is no longer eligible to take additional upper-division courses in that major.
Business Core Requirements
To obtain an understanding of the fundamentals of business operation and to develop a broad business background, every student seeking a B.S. degree in the College of Business must complete the following courses:
Lower-Division Business Core
| ACC 230 | Uses of Accounting Information I (3) |
| ACC 240 | Uses of Accounting Information II (3) |
| CIS 200 | Computer Applications and Information Technology N3 (3) |
| Lower-division business core total: 9 |
Upper-Division Business Core
| BUS 301 | Fundamentals of Management Communication L1 (first semester) (3) |
| COB 300 | Strategic Business Foundations L2 (first semester) (3) |
| COB 301 | Business Forum (first semester) (1) |
| FIN 300 | Fundamentals of Finance (3) |
| LES 305 | Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Issues in Business (3) |
| MGT 301 | Management and Organization Behavior (3) |
| MKT 300 | Principles of Marketing (3) |
| OPM 301 | Operations and Logistics Management (3) |
| International business course (3) | |
| Upper-division business core total: 25 | |
| Business core total: 34 | |
Accountancy and Computer Information Systems majors should refer to their specific requirements in the “School of Accountancy and Information Management,” which list variations in the business core courses.
Core Proficiency Requirement. Students must receive grades of “C” or higher in upper-division business core courses to graduate. If a student receives a grade below “C” in any of these courses, the course must be repeated. University policy states a course may be repeated only one time.
Elective Courses
Sufficient elective courses are to be selected by the student to complete the total of 120 semester hours required for graduation.
ACADEMIC STANDARDS
Probation. All students, freshman through senior, must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.00 for all courses completed at ASU. If these standards are not maintained, the student is placed on probation.
Disqualification. A student who is on probation becomes disqualified if (1) the student obtains a semester GPA below 2.50 or receives a grade below “C” in one or more courses or if (2) the student has not returned to good standing by the end of two consecutive semesters.
Students who have been academically disqualified are not permitted to enroll in upper-division business courses during summer sessions.
Reinstatement and Readmission. Students seeking reinstatement (after disqualification) or readmission (after an absence from the university) should contact the Undergraduate Programs Office regarding procedures and guidance for returning to good standing.
Academic Dishonesty. The faculty of the College of Business follow the guidelines in the Student Academic Integrity Policy on academic dishonesty. A copy of the policy may be obtained in the Undergraduate Programs Office.
Student Appeal Procedure on Grades. The faculty of the College of Business have adopted a policy on the student appeal procedure on grades. A copy of the policy may be obtained in the Undergraduate Programs Office.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Academic Access Program. The primary mission of the Academic Access Program (AAP) is to help the underrepresented student populations of the College of Business successfully navigate the college’s rigorous academic demands. To that end, the office manages a number of programs to assist students. Some of the programs are:
Students can visit the office in BA 122, call 602/965–4066, or visit the college’s Web site at www.cob.asu.edu/up/aap.
Asian Studies. Students in the College of Business may pursue a program with an emphasis in Asian studies as part of the B.S. degree requirements in business. At least 30 upper-division semester hours of the program must be in Asian studies content courses. Reading knowledge of an Asian language is required. The Asian studies content program must be approved by the Center for Asian Studies (see College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, “Asian Studies”). Fulfillment of the requirements is recognized on the transcript as a bachelor’s degree with a designation of the Asian studies discipline. It is possible to complete the certificate program in International Business Studies and the Asian studies emphasis concurrently.
Certificate in Small Business and Entrepreneurship. A curriculum in small business and entrepreneurship is available to business majors at ASU.
The certificate requires 15 semester hours of classes of which the following six semester hours must be included:
| MGT 440 | Entrepreneurship (3) |
| MGT 494 | ST: Business Plan Development (3) |
The remaining nine semester hours consist of three additional upper-division courses relevant to small business. A copy of the approved electives for business majors pursuing the Certificate in Small Business and Entrepreneurship is available in the Undergraduate Programs Office. To receive the certificate, students must complete the specified business courses with a grade of “C” or higher.
Certificate in International Business Studies. See “International Business Studies” for the requirements of this certificate.
Certificate in Quality Analysis. converttabThe program of study leading to the Certificate in Quality Analysis prepares students to perform technical analyses associated with quality measurement and improvement of manufacturing and service processes. Graduates with the ability to implement these analyses are in high demand in the marketplace. This program is not a substitute for the listed areas of business specialization; rather, the courses required for the certificate add quantitative strength and implementation skills for quality tools to the student’s chosen field of specialization.
Students are required to complete a bachelor’s degree from any of the major fields of study at ASU and to complete a minimum of 15 semester hours of approved course work, including the following nine hours:
| QBA 321 | Applied Quality Analysis I L2 (3) |
| QBA 421 | Applied Quality Analysis II (3) |
| QBA 450 | Operations and Process Analysis L2 (3) |
To complete the certificate, the student selects at least six additional hours of course work related to quality analysis approved in advance by the advisor for the certificate program. The student must also complete the 15 hours of course work with a minimum GPA of 2.50.
Honors Program. College of Business students who have been admitted to the University Honors College and the professional program are eligible to participate in the Business Honors Program.
The Business Honors Program provides opportunities for academically talented undergraduate business students to interact with other leading students, faculty and business professionals inside and outside the classroom. The result is a challenging and enriched education experience that is valuable for professional career or graduate work.
To be admitted into the Business Honors Program students must meet the following criteria:
Upon acceptance into the program, a valuable learning experience begins. The honors course work consists of HON 171 and 172 The Human Event or HON 394 Selected Topics and an additional 18 semester hours of upper-division honors courses, including the following six semester hours:
| COB 394 | Honors Business Forum (1) |
| COB 492 | Honors Directed Study (1) |
| COB 494 | Honors Research (1) |
| ––– 493 | Honors Thesis (3) |
The Business Honors Program emphasizes activities beyond the normal classroom setting in order to broaden the educational experience. Such activities include special honors scholarships, student/faculty mixers, and professional seminars and panel discussions. Students are also encouraged to participate in the Mentoring Program, which allows students the opportunity to interact with local business professionals.
An academic advisor is assigned strictly to assist honors students in course selection, to monitor progress toward the honors recognition, and to be actively involved in career and educational guidance upon completion of the degree.
While the program focuses on students in the professional program, freshman and sophomore honors students are offered break-out sections in core classes, are invited to attend selected events, and can be assigned a junior or senior honors mentor.
For more information, call 602/965–8710 or stop by the Honors Program Office located in BAC 226. More information may be obtained by visiting the Honors College’s home page at www.cob.asu.edu/HON. Interested students should also contact the University Honors College at 602/965–2359.
Internships. The college encourages students to complement their academic program with career-related work. This practical experience gives students a distinct advantage in the job market when seeking their first full-time professional positions. Additional benefits include industry contacts, a deeper understanding of career options, and monetary compensation that helps students finance their education.
Formal internships and co-ops offer professional work experience and experiential learning opportunities that enrich the student’s academic preparation. Students may do internships in the summer or part time during semesters. Co-op positions are full-time and require a one-semester or longer break in school attendance. The college provides guidelines to companies and encourages them to sponsor internship and co-op positions that benefit both the firm and the student. This is accomplished by building positions around projects and challenging responsibilities that enable students to apply learning acquired in advanced business classes.
ASU Career Services and the College of Business work cooperatively to help students identify and obtain career-related work. The process of obtaining internships and co-ops is a learning opportunity. Students use the same job-search skills and resources that are utilized to obtain permanent career positions. Informational materials, workshops, and required class activities help students learn job-search and career-exploration skills, and locate internship and co-op opportunities.
Students may earn academic credit for internship experience. Several academic units within the college offer internship courses. Work assignments for these courses must be approved in advance by a designated faculty member and all internship courses include an academic component.
For additional information, visit the Undergraduate Internship coordinator at BA 122, call 602/965–4066, or visit the College of Business Web site at www.cob.asu.edu.
Latin American Studies. Students in the College of Business may pursue a program with an emphasis in Latin American area studies. At least 30 upper-division semester hours of the program must be in Latin American content courses, including 15 semester hours of Latin American content courses in the College of Business listed under “International Business Studies” (except ECN 365) and 15 semester hours of Latin American content courses in other disciplines. A reading knowledge of either Spanish or Portuguese is required; a reading knowledge of both is recommended. The Latin American content program must be approved by the Center for Latin American Studies (see College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, “Latin American Studies Studies”). Fulfillment of the requirements is recognized on the transcript as a bachelor’s degree with a designation of the Latin American studies discipline. It is possible to complete the certificate program in International Business Studies and the Latin American emphasis concurrently.
Prelaw Studies. Prelaw students may pursue a program of study in the College of Business. Courses in accounting, economics, finance, insurance, labor relations, and statistics are recommended for any student planning to enter the legal profession.
The admission requirements of colleges of law differ considerably. The student should communicate with the dean of the law school the student hopes to attend and should plan a program to meet the requirements of that school. Most law schools, including the ASU College of Law, require a baccalaureate degree for admission, although some permit admission upon completion of three years of college work.
Students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree before entering law school may follow any field of specialization in the College of Business. Within the College of Business are faculty members who are lawyers and who serve as advisors for students desiring a prelaw background.
RESEARCH CENTERS
L. William Seidman Research Institute
The College of Business has eight research centers operating under the umbrella of the L. William Seidman Research Institute. The following centers provide support for faculty research, give opportunities for advanced graduate students’ involvement with faculty, and provide information and assistance to the business community on a wide variety of subjects:
The Seidman Research Institute’s mission is to encourage and support applied business research by serving as a public access point to the College of Business, by transferring new knowledge to the public, by encouraging the development of education programs grounded in applied business research, and by conducting high-quality, applied business research.
The institute increases the level of funded research by adding support services to facilitate grant preparation and by facilitating the mission of research centers as liaisons between faculty and businesses. In addition, the institute provides desktop publishing services.
For more information, contact the director at the L. William Seidman Research Institute, BA 319, 602/965–5362. The institute’s Web site is www.cob.asu.edu/seid.
Omnibus Courses: See omnibus courses that may be offered.
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