H-E-B School of Business and Administration

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

BACHELOR 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:

1. Be able to demonstrate an awareness of domestic and global social issues, and the role of business in solving them;
2. Demonstrate knowledge in the fundamental practices of business;
3. Be able to demonstrate technological proficiency in preparation and analysis of an industry standard spreadsheet application;
4. Demonstrate the ability to think critically and communicate complex ideas through writing.

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 study in a discipline of their choice, to include accounting, banking and finance, economics 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 accounting, business administration, economics, 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.

BBA Degree Requirements:

1. 18 semester hours of required lower division business core courses. These courses serve as prerequisites for required upper division business core courses.

2. 30 semester hours of required upper division business core courses.

3. Additional semester hour requirements established for the student's chosen concentration. Disciplines may offer selected topics to address special needs and interests. These courses will be listed as 4399 and may be used to satisfy concentration requirements. Refer to descriptions of each concentration for more details.

4. Students may have an option to complete an internship for credit. Refer to the internship descriptions of each discipline for more details. All internships for credit require permission of the internship instructor and registration with the Career Services Internship Program. Internships are primarily an academic and/or intellectual endeavor, with the goal of establishing the link between theory and practice directly related to the student's major field of study. Once the approvals are in place a learning agenda will be established between the internship instructor and the student. Weekly activities and hours worked are reported to the internship instructor and Career Services. Most internships require a minimum GPA of 3.0 and completion of 12 hours of study in the discipline.

Requirements for a Minor in Business Administration:

ACCOUNTING (ACCT)

Accounting is the means by which businesses report to their stakeholders the results of their operations, comprehensive income, financial position and changes in cash and owner's equities by analyzing, recording, presenting and interpreting the results of transactions and events. Intended to develop the decision making and accounting skills needed to enter the profession and become accountants in public practice, industry, non-profit organizations or government, the curriculum is based on the American Institute of Certified Public Accountant's core competencies. The requirements for the accounting concentration in the BBA are:

A. 15 semester hours of required accounting courses:

B. 9 semester hours selected from:

The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (TSBPA) requires 30 semester hours of approved upper division accounting courses, plus 21 hours of approved upper division business courses, plus an approved three hour course in ethics, included within a total of 150 semester hours with a degree, as qualifications to sit for the CPA examination.

The Master of Science in Accounting program offers a thirty-hour graduate degree in a combined five-year program. The program is designed to provide the opportunity for students to achieve the professional competencies required for entrance to the accounting profession, as well as to provide the candidate the credentials required by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy to sit for the national CPA licensing examination. BBA candidates with a declared concentration in accounting, a 3.0 GPA in the undergraduate prerequisite accounting courses, junior standing and permission of their academic advisor, may apply for admission to the MS in Accounting program. Applicants accepted in the program earn up to nine hours of graduate work during the senior undergraduate year, and may earn both the BBA and MS in Accounting degrees after completing all requirements. This master's program is also open to those who already have their bachelor's degree from varied academic backgrounds including but not limited to accounting. See the Graduate Bulletin for more information.

Requirements for a Minor in Accounting

The accounting minor consists of 15 semester hours:

BANKING AND FINANCE (BFIN)

The program is designed to prepare students for careers in private and public employment in the fields of banking, financial management, investments, and securities markets. To fulfill the requirements for award of the banking and finance concentration, the student must complete:

A. 12 semester hours of required courses:

B. 6 semester hours in area of emphasis, either:

Corporate Finance Emphasis: Students must choose 6 semester hours from the following courses:

Banking Emphasis: 6 semester hours as follows:

ECONOMICS AND FINANCE

Students concentrating in "Economics and Finance" are prepared for careers in the fields of banking, investments, financial management, securities markets, international financial markets and government service. Students are equipped to function in today's global business environment. The concentration is an excellent preparation for the M.B.A. To fulfill the requirements for award of the Economics and Finance concentration, the student must complete 24 semester hours of required courses, which include:

Requirements for a Minor in Economics:

GENERAL BUSINESS

The general business curriculum allows students desiring a broad background in business administration to design their own area of emphasis, with the approval of their advisor. To fulfill the requirements for award of the general business concentration, the student must complete:

1. 12 semester hours in business courses at the 3000 level from any of the following eight areas: accounting, management, marketing, information systems, international business, economics, business law, and banking and finance.
2. 6 semester hours at the 4000 levels.
3. Students may also elect to take BINT 3319: International Internship, in addition to the 18 hours required for the concentration.

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 18 semester hours:

Requirements for a Minor in Information Systems include completion of:

A. 12 semester hours of required courses:

B. Students from within the B.B.A. major must take both of the courses below. Students from outside the major must take one of the courses below and all prerequisites that course requires.

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS (BINT)

The International Business concentration is designed to prepare students with the skills necessary for international trade positions in business, governmental agencies or other organizations involved in global trade.

International Business students, other than international students who attend UIW on a student visa, must engage in a meaningful academic international experience outside the U.S as a condition of graduation. Study Abroad, study at a UIW international campus, short course-based/faculty-led programs integrated into a course for which the student is registered, and approved international internships may qualify. Other options for meeting the requirement may be proposed by the student in the semester preceding the experience, and will be considered prior to the experience on a case-by-case basis by the student's advisor.

A. To fulfill the requirements for the international business concentration, the student must complete the following 15 hours:

B. In addition, students must choose 3 semester hours from the following courses:

C. Students may also elect to take BINT 3319: International Internship in addition to the 18 hours required for the concentration.

MANAGEMENT (BMGT)

The management concentration is designed for students who aspire to assume positions in business organizations, governmental agencies, community/non-profit firms, or ownership/executive-level positions in small entrepreneurial companies. To fulfill the requirements for award of the management concentration, the student must complete:

A. 9 semester hours as follows:

B. 9 hours selected from:

C. It is suggested that students also elect to take BMGT 3319: Management Internship in addition to the 18 hours required for the concentration.

Requirements for a Minor in Management include completion of:

A. 12 semester hours as follows:

B. 3 semester hours from the following;

C. 3 semester hours from the following:

MARKETING (BMKT)

The marketing concentration is designed for students planning to assume managerial responsibilities in marketing, sales, distribution, advertising, and related fields.

A. To fulfill the requirements for award of the marketing concentration, the student must complete the following 12 hours:

B. To complete the 18 required semester hours in the concentration, students may choose 6 semester hours from the following courses:

To fulfill the requirement for a minor in Marketing, the student must complete:

Merchandising Management

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:

A. 12 semester hours of required courses:

B. 6 semester hours selected from:

SPORT MANAGEMENT (SMHP)

The sports 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:

ADMINISTRATION

The Bachelor of Arts in Administration is designed especially for the transfer student. It contains a professional sequence of business courses that will provide students the necessary background in administration for entry-level positions. This degree permits the student to customize their plan by requiring a minor that complements their current job or prepares them for future goals. This degree is also excellent preparation for the MBA, since it requires 8 of the 12 undergraduate courses required for entry into the MBA. By working with their advisor, a student can use the elective area to take the four extra courses they will need to be admitted to the MBA program.

Major Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts in Administration:

30 semester hours as follows:

Selection of a Minor is required.

HUMAN RESOURCES

The purpose of the major in Human Resources is to prepare students for challenges in the workplace related to managing and developing people. This includes those interested in HR careers as well as those who desire to improve their ability to solve problems, improve processes and enhance the effectiveness of people in organizations. In addition to developing competencies in key HR activities (staffing; training & development; performance management; compensation & benefits; legal compliance), the student will develop important skills in critical thinking, problem solving, technology and business communication.

Major Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources:

45 semester hours as follows:

A. Business (21 hours)

B. Human Resources (24 hours)

Requirements for a minor in Human Resources:

Must Complete:

And complete 12 hours from the following:

BACHELOR OF APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCES

The degree plan has been structured to allow a student to broaden the technical/occupational work with advanced study in business related coursework. Admission Requirements are completion of 18 or more hours from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Additionally, the student must have completed 18-30 hours in an Occupational/Technical area or other academic area consisting of one discipline.

Major Requirements for a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences:

Completion of 52/55 semester hours of the UIW Core Curriculum.

1. Professional Development Module: 30 hours of Business related coursework at the 3000-4000 level.

2. Primary Module: 18-30 hours. 18-30 hours normally taken at a community college in an occupational or technical field related to Business, Education, Humanities, Arts, or Sciences. Academic coursework can also be used if it consists of one discipline.

3. Upper Level Electives Module: Free elective hours some of which may be needed to meet the 42-hour upper division requirement for graduation

Total Requirements must equal at least 128 credit hours to be eligible for graduation.

ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The purpose of the major in Organizational Development is to prepare students for challenges related to improving organizational effectiveness and efficiency by increasing the capacity for individuals, groups and organizations to adapt to change. This includes those interested in becoming OD practitioners, as well as those desiring to learn approaches for introducing new methods or practices in the workplace, and in helping organizations solve problems and achieve goals. In addition to building a foundation in business/business management, and developing competencies in key OD activities, the student will develop important skills in critical thinking, problem solving, technology and business communication.

Major Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Development:

45 semester hours as follows:

A. Business (21 hours)

B. Organizational Development (24 hours)

Requirements for a minor in Organizational Development:

Must complete:

And complete 12 hours from the following:

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN 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. The Associate of Arts degree requires 34 approved core curriculum hours to include a course in macroeconomics, 18 requires hours within the concentration and 12 elective hours. The degree also requires the completion of community service hours.

Requirements for an Associates of Arts in Business Concentration:

A. The following 18 hours:

B. An additional 12 hours of approved electives.

Requirements for an Associates of Arts - Business Information Systems Concentration:

A. The following 18 hours:

B. An additional 12 hours of approved electives: