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UIW Home / Undergraduate Catalog 2003-05 / VI. Undergraduate Programs | |
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VI.UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMSCOLLEGE OF HUMANITIES, ARTS, AND SOCIAL SCIENCES H-E-B SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ADMINISTRATION
SCHOOL OF INTERACTIVE MEDIA AND DESIGN SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE, AND ENGINEERING SCHOOL OF NURSING AND HEALTH PROFESSIONS H-E-B SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ADMINISTRATION Bachelors of Business Administration (BBA) The BBA degree program goal is to develop in each student a broad understanding of how the elements and processes of business organizations relate to one another and to the external environment. Degree requirements are designed to develop proficiency and confidence in the functional areas of business. In addition to providing the technical skills required for a professional level business position, the ethical considerations of business are emphasized. Students who successfully complete the BBA program will:
Admission to Major in Business: Students should apply to the major in Business Administration as soon as they are eligible to do so. To be eligible to apply for the major a student must have completed 32 semester hours as defined by University requirements and have at least a 2.0 grade point average. In addition, the student must have completed College Algebra (or a higher level mathematics course) with a grade of “C” or better. The BBA degree program affords students the opportunity to select an area of concentration in a discipline of their choice, to include accounting, banking and finance, general business, information systems, international business, management, marketing, merchandising management, and sports management. In addition, students have the opportunity to complete a Minor in business administration, information systems, management, and marketing. Academic requirements for award of a concentration, and for award of a Minor with a concentration, are defined in the following sections. In determining whether students have satisfied the requirements for a concentration, or for a Minor, “double counting” a course to satisfy more than one requirement is not acceptable. A completed course may be credited once only. As an example, if a business student successfully completes BINT 3331: International Business Management, the student has satisfied a core requirement. The student may not credit BINT 3331 again to satisfy a 3000 level course requirement for his or her concentration. To fulfill requirements for award of a BBA degree a student must complete:
Requirements for a Minor in Business Administration: BINF 2321, ACCT 2301, BINT 3331, BMGT 3340, BMKT 3331, and BLAW 3317. Requirements for a Minor in Economics: ECON 2301, 2302, 3340, 4310, 4350, 4360 Business Administration Concentrations Accounting (ACCT) Accounting is the means by which business transactions and events are analyzed, recorded, presented, and interpreted for various interested parties. The curriculum is designed to develop administrative decision-making skills and to prepare students for careers in accounting with public accounting firms, business firms, governmental units, and other nonprofit organizations. To fulfill the requirements for award of the accounting concentration, the student must complete:
Banking and Finance (BFIN) The program is designed to prepare students for management positions within the banking and financial/service industry, business firms, or governmental organizations. To fulfill the requirements for award of the banking and finance concentration, the student must complete:
General Business
Economics and Finance Specialization Students specializing in “Economics and Finance” are prepared for careers in private and public employment in the fields of banking, investments, financial management, securities markets, and international financial markets. Students are equipped to function in today’s global business environment. The specialization is an excellent preparation for the M.B.A. and other graduate programs. To fulfill the requirements for award of the Economics and Finance specialization, the student must complete 27 semester hours of required courses, which include:
Information Systems (BINF) This information systems concentration prepares students to solve technical, customer service, and management problems in governmental, business and other community organizations using information management principles and information technology skills. To fulfill the requirements for award of the Business Information Systems concentration, the student must complete the following 27 semester hours: BINF 2328 Hardware and System Software Requirements for a Minor in Information Systems include completion of:
International Business (BINT) The international business concentration is designed to prepare students for positions with business organizations, governmental agencies, or other organizations concerned with international trade. To fulfill the requirements for award of the international business concentration, the student must complete 18 semester hours of required courses, which include: Management (BMGT) The management concentration is designed for students who aspire to positions in business firms, governmental units, community agencies, or executive level positions in small organizations. To fulfill the requirements for award of the management concentration, the student must complete:
Requirements for a Minor in management include completion of:
Marketing (BMKT) The marketing concentration is designed for students planning to assume managerial responsibilities in marketing, sales, distribution, advertising, and related fields. To fulfill the requirements for award of the marketing concentration, the student must complete:
Requirement for a Minor in Marketing include completion of:
The merchandising management concentration is designed for students desiring careers in department and specialty store retailing. The program provides the student with an overview of the retail industry, merchandising functions and operations, and a foundation in marketing and other business disciplines. To fulfill the requirements for award of the merchandising management concentration, the student must complete:
Sport Management (SMHP) The sport management concentration is designed to prepare students for positions of leadership in professional sports, colleges, universities, and non-profit organizations. To fulfill the requirements for award of the sports management concentration, the student must complete the following 18 semester hours:
Bachelors of Arts with a Major in Applied Administration The goal of the Applied Administration major is to develop in each student a broad understanding of how the elements and processes of the field of administration, particularly in applied settings, relate to one another and to the external environment. Degree requirements are designed to develop proficiency and confidence in all of the functional areas of administration. In addition to providing the technical skills required for a managerial position, the ethical considerations of all aspects of administration are emphasized. These programs are supported by experienced faculty with expertise in all functional areas of administration. Students who successfully complete the Applied Administration program will:
To fulfill the requirements for the Applied Administration program, the student must complete: At least 30 semester hours (up to 36 semester hours possible) of non-business classes as transfer or elective Please Note: These thirty to thirty-six hours are normally taken at a community college or technical At least 13 hours of non-business classes as general electives (to include the required number of upper 30 semester hours of required business administration courses, which include:
Bachelors of Arts with a major in Organizational Administration The goal of the Organizational Administration major is to develop in each student a broad understanding of how the elements and processes of the fields of organizational development and administration relate to one another and to the external environment. Degree requirements are designed to develop proficiency and confidence in all of the functional areas of organizational development and administration. In addition to providing the technical skills required for an organizational development or administrative position, the ethical considerations of all aspects of organizational development and administration are emphasized. These programs are supported by experienced faculty with expertise in all functional areas of organizational development and administration. Students who successfully complete the Organizational Administration program will:
To fulfill the requirements for the Organizational Administration program, the student must complete: At least 30 semester hours (up to 36 semester hours possible) of non-business classes as transfer or elective lower division electives. Please Note: These thirty to thirty-six hours are normally taken at a community college or technical At least 7 hours of non-business classes as general electives (to include the required number of 21 semester hours of required business administration courses, which include: ACCT 2301 Accounting for Non-Business Majors 15 semester hours of required organizational development courses, which include: PSOD 3312 Social Skills: Personal and Small Group BACHELOR OF APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCES The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree is patterned after the traditional “inverted degree.” This degree format allows students who have completed two years work or an associate’s degree from a community college to complete a four-year degree without losing credit for most of their earlier work. The degree plan has been structured to allow a student to broaden the technical/ occupational work with advanced study in at least three academic disciplines at UIW, with no more than twelve hours and no fewer than six hours taken in any one discipline. Students who complete the BAAS degree will be eligible to enroll in graduate programs and, if they have selected their interdisciplinary module with care, enroll without prerequisite course requirements. Admission Requirements: Completion of 60 or more hours, or an associate’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum grade point average of 2.5/4.0. Additionally, the student must have completed the Occupational/Technical Module in a discipline related to Business, Education, Humanities, Arts, or Sciences before admission into the BAAS major. Degree Requirements: 128 hours with at least 42 advanced as specified below:
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS: BUSINESS This program is intended for students who are not planning to currently complete the Bachelor of Arts degree but are interested in entering the field of business. Students must complete 34 core curriculum hours as defined by the University and the required community service hours. In addition students must satisfy the requirements in the concentration. Requirements for an Associates of Arts Business Concentration: 30 hours
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