B.S. in Business Management
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Academic Foundations | ||
| First Year Experience requirement | 4 | |
| English Composition requirement | 6-7 | |
| Mathematics requirement 1 | 3-4 | |
Select one of the following: | ||
| Algebra and Functions with Support | ||
| Algebra and Functions | ||
| Algebra, Functions, and Trigonometry | ||
| Precalculus | ||
| Brief Calculus 2 | ||
| Calculus I 2 | ||
| Interdisciplinary requirement | 3 | |
| Diverse Communities requirement | 3 | |
| Ethics requirement | 3 | |
| Distributed Disciplinary Foundations | ||
| Science requirement 3 | 6-8 | |
| Introduction to Geospatial Technology and Analytics | ||
or CSC 112 | Programming & Data Science | |
| Behavioral & Social Science requirement | 6 | |
| Principles of Economics (Macro) 1 | ||
| Humanities requirement | 6 | |
Select one of the following: | ||
| World Philosophies 4 | ||
| Critical Thinking and Problem Solving 4 | ||
| Introduction to Ethics 4 | ||
| Arts requirement | 3 | |
| ADDITIONAL BACCALAUREATE REQUIREMENTS | ||
| University Requirements | ||
| Writing Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
| Speaking Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
| Public Speaking | ||
or SPK 230 | Business and Professional Speech Communication | |
| Degree Requirements | ||
| Capstone requirement | 1-15 | |
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Pre-Business Requirements 1,5 | ||
| ECO 111 | Principles of Economics (Macro) | 3 |
| ECO 112 | Principles of Economics (Micro) | 3 |
| ACC 201 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ECO 251 | Business Analytics I | 3 |
| MAT 143 | Brief Calculus 2 | 3 |
| or MAT 161 | Calculus I | |
| MGT 200 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MKT 250 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| Business Core 1,6 | ||
| ACC 202 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BLA 201 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| ECO 351 | Business Analytics II | 3 |
| FIN 325 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| MGT 313 | Business and Society | 3 |
| MGT 341 | Production and Operations Management | 3 |
| Major Core Courses 1,6 | ||
| INB 300 | Introduction to International Business | 3 |
| MGT 321 | Organization Theory and Behavior | 3 |
| MGT 431 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| MGT 498 | Seminar in Management | 3 |
| MIS 300 | Introduction to Management Information Systems | 3 |
| Business Electives 6 | ||
| Select 300-level or above courses in ACC, BLA, ECO, FIN, INB, MGT, MIS, MKT, SCM, GEO 325, GEO 425, or ENG 368. | 12 | |
| Student Electives | ||
| Select 12 credits of electives. 7 | 12 | |
| Capstone Requirement | ||
| MGT 499 | Business Policy and Strategy 1,8 | 3 |
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 120 | |
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A minimum grade of C- must be attained in each of these courses. If not, the course must be repeated until a C- minimum is earned. Students are limited to six course repeats; a single course may not be repeated more than twice.
- 2
If either of these MAT courses is completed with a grade of C- or better to fulfill general requirements, then a free elective maybe substituted.
- 3
Internal/external transfer students who have already taken two approved general education science classes are exempt from CSC 112 or GEO 104.
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Management's philosophy gen ed requirement waived for students with Academic Passport.
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Must be completed prior to applying to any business major.
- 6
A minimum GPA of 2.50 is required to register for 300- or 400-level business classes.
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Students in an accelerated program should take 12 graduate credits.
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This course fulfills the Capstone requirement.
Accelerated B.S. in Business Management to Master of Public Administration Program
Any B.S. in Business Management major with a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher who has completed at least 60 credits can apply to the Accelerated B.S. in Business Management to Master of Public Administration (MPA) program. Accepted students may substitute up to 12 credits of graduate coursework from the MPA for student electives in the B.S. in Business Management. These credits will also apply toward the MPA program.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Choose from the following courses: | ||
| PPA 500 | Foundations of Public Service | 3 |
| PPA 501 | Analysis and Decision Making I | 3 |
| PPA 502 | Analysis and Decision Making II | 3 |
| PPA 504 | Public Human Resource Management | 3 |
Accelerated B.S. in Business Management to Master of Business Administration Program
Any B.S. in Business Management major with a 3.75 cumulative GPA or higher who has completed at least 90 credits can apply to the Accelerated B.S. in Business Management to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. Accepted students may substitute up to 12 credits of graduate coursework from the MBA for student electives in the B.S. in Business Management. These credits will also apply toward the MBA.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Choose from the following courses: | ||
| MBA 610 | Law and Ethics in the Business Environment | 3 |
| MBA 601 | Strategic Cost Management | 3 |
| MBA 602 | Financial Analysis and Valuation | 3 |
| MBA 603 | Global Operations and Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| MBA 606 | Innovation and Marketing Strategy | 3 |
| MBA 607 | Economic Analysis for Business | 3 |
| MBA 608 | Strategic Leadership and Governance | 3 |
| MBA 611 | Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation | 3 |
| MBA 619 | Business Analytics | 3 |
Accelerated B.S. in Business Management to M.S. in Human Resource Management Program
Any B.S. in Business Management major with a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher who has completed at least 90 credits can apply to the Accelerated B.S. in Business Management to the Master of Science in Human Resource Management (MSHRM) program. Accepted students may substitute up to 12 credits of graduate coursework from the MSHRM for student electives in the B.S. in Business Management. Students must take HRM 601 and may take up to three additional HRM courses. These credits will also apply toward the MSHRM.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Choose from the following courses: | ||
| HRM 601 | Components of Effective Leadership | 3 |
| HRM 602 | Employment Law & Labor Relations | 3 |
| HRM 603 | Strategic Talent Management | 3 |
| HRM 604 | Compensation Analysis | 3 |
| HRM 605 | HR Information Systems and Analytics | 3 |
| HRM 606 | Ethics, Social Responsibility & Sustainability in HRM | 3 |
| HRM 607 | Managing Diverse and Globalized Workforces | 3 |
Accelerated B.S. in Business Management to M.S. in Geography Program
Any B.S. in Business Management major with a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher who has completed at least 60 credits can apply to the Accelerated B.S. in Business Management to M.S. in Geography program. Accepted students may substitute up to 12 credits of graduate coursework from the M.S. in Geography for student electives in the B.S. in Business Management. These credits will also apply toward the M.S. in Geography.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Choose from the following courses: | ||
| GEO 502 | Topical Seminar in Geography | 3 |
| GEO 506 | Seminar in Physical Geography | 3 |
| GEO 507 | Internet Applications of Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| GEO 521 | Suburbanization and Land Development | 3 |
| GEO 524 | Population Processes | 3 |
| GEO 526 | Metropolitan Systems and Problems | 3 |
| GEO 531 | Transportation Planning | 3 |
| GEO 538 | Environmental Modeling with Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| GEO 556 | Introduction to Business GIS | 3 |
| GEO 572 | Seminar in Resource Management | 3 |
| GEO 577 | Geodatabases | 3 |
| PLN 505 | Planning Design (Studio A) | 3 |
| PLN 525 | Planning History, Theory and Ethics | 3 |
| PLN 527 | Planning Law and Organization | 3 |
| PLN 528 | Economic Development Planning | 3 |
| PLN 536 | Environmental Planning | 3 |
| PLN 554 | Housing and Planning in America | 3 |
To track their individual degree progress, students are advised to access their Degree Audit via RamPortal regularly. For more information, visit the Degree Audit FAQ webpage.
The following is a sample suggested course sequence for this program; course offerings and availability are not guaranteed. Students should consult their academic advisor with any questions.
B.S. in Business Management
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ECO 111 | Principles of Economics (Macro) | 3 |
| MAT 113 |
Algebra and Functions or Algebra, Functions, and Trigonometry or Precalculus |
3 |
| WRT 120 | Effective Writing I | 3 |
| FYE 100X | First Year Experience | 4 |
| Behavioral & Social Science Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ECO 112 | Principles of Economics (Micro) | 3 |
| MAT 143 or MAT 161 |
Brief Calculus or Calculus I |
3 |
| GEO 104 or CSC 112 |
Introduction to Geospatial Technology and Analytics or Programming & Data Science |
3 |
| WRT 2XX | 200-Level WRT Course | 3 |
| Humanities Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| MGT 200 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| ACC 201 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ECO 251 | Business Analytics I | 3 |
| SPK 208 or SPK 230 |
Public Speaking or Business and Professional Speech Communication |
3 |
| Science Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ACC 202 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BLA 201 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| MKT 250 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| PHI 101 |
World Philosophies or Critical Thinking and Problem Solving or Introduction to Ethics |
3 |
| Interdisciplinary Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| ECO 351 | Business Analytics II | 3 |
| FIN 325 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| MIS 300 | Introduction to Management Information Systems | 3 |
| Business Elective | 3 | |
| Arts Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| MGT 313 | Business and Society | 3 |
| MGT 341 | Production and Operations Management | 3 |
| INB 300 | Introduction to International Business | 3 |
| Diverse Communities Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| MGT 321 | Organization Theory and Behavior | 3 |
| MGT 431 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| Business Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| MGT 498 | Seminar in Management | 3 |
| MGT 499 | Business Policy and Strategy | 3 |
| Business Elective | 3 | |
| Business Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 121 | |
Accelerated B.S. in Business Management to Master of Public Administration
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ECO 111 | Principles of Economics (Macro) | 3 |
| MAT 113 |
Algebra and Functions or Algebra, Functions, and Trigonometry or Precalculus |
3 |
| WRT 120 | Effective Writing I | 3 |
| FYE 100X | First Year Experience | 4 |
| Behavioral & Social Science Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ECO 112 | Principles of Economics (Micro) | 3 |
| MAT 143 or MAT 161 |
Brief Calculus or Calculus I |
3 |
| GEO 104 or CSC 112 |
Introduction to Geospatial Technology and Analytics or Programming & Data Science |
3 |
| WRT 2XX | 200-Level WRT Course | 3 |
| Humanities Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| MGT 200 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| ACC 201 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ECO 251 | Business Analytics I | 3 |
| SPK 208 or SPK 230 |
Public Speaking or Business and Professional Speech Communication |
3 |
| Science Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ACC 202 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BLA 201 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| MKT 250 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| PHI 101 |
World Philosophies or Critical Thinking and Problem Solving or Introduction to Ethics |
3 |
| Interdisciplinary Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| ECO 351 | Business Analytics II | 3 |
| FIN 325 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| MIS 300 | Introduction to Management Information Systems | 3 |
| Business Elective | 3 | |
| Arts Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| MGT 313 | Business and Society | 3 |
| MGT 341 | Production and Operations Management | 3 |
| INB 300 | Introduction to International Business | 3 |
| Diverse Communities Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| MGT 321 | Organization Theory and Behavior | 3 |
| MGT 431 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| PPA 500 | Foundations of Public Service | 3 |
| PPA 501 | Analysis and Decision Making I | 3 |
| Business Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| MGT 498 | Seminar in Management | 3 |
| MGT 499 | Business Policy and Strategy | 3 |
| PPA 502 | Analysis and Decision Making II | 3 |
| PPA 504 | Public Human Resource Management | 3 |
| Business Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 121 | |
Accelerated B.S. in Business Management to M.S. in Geography
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ECO 111 | Principles of Economics (Macro) | 3 |
| MAT 113 |
Algebra and Functions or Algebra, Functions, and Trigonometry or Precalculus |
3 |
| WRT 120 | Effective Writing I | 3 |
| FYE 100X | First Year Experience | 4 |
| Behavioral & Social Science Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ECO 112 | Principles of Economics (Micro) | 3 |
| MAT 143 or MAT 161 |
Brief Calculus or Calculus I |
3 |
| GEO 104 or CSC 112 |
Introduction to Geospatial Technology and Analytics or Programming & Data Science |
3 |
| WRT 2XX | 200-Level WRT Course | 3 |
| Humanities Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| MGT 200 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| ACC 201 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ECO 251 | Business Analytics I | 3 |
| SPK 208 or SPK 230 |
Public Speaking or Business and Professional Speech Communication |
3 |
| Science Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ACC 202 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BLA 201 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| MKT 250 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| PHI 101 |
World Philosophies or Critical Thinking and Problem Solving or Introduction to Ethics |
3 |
| Interdisciplinary Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| ECO 351 | Business Analytics II | 3 |
| FIN 325 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| MIS 300 | Introduction to Management Information Systems | 3 |
| Business Elective | 3 | |
| Arts Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| MGT 313 | Business and Society | 3 |
| MGT 341 | Production and Operations Management | 3 |
| INB 300 | Introduction to International Business | 3 |
| GEO/PLN 5XX | Graduate Elective | 3 |
| Diverse Communities Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| MGT 321 | Organization Theory and Behavior | 3 |
| MGT 431 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| GEO/PLN 5XX | Graduate Elective | 3 |
| GEO/PLN 5XX | Graduate Elective | 3 |
| Business Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| MGT 498 | Seminar in Management | 3 |
| MGT 499 | Business Policy and Strategy | 3 |
| GEO/PLN 5XX | Graduate Elective | 3 |
| Business Elective | 3 | |
| Business Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 121 | |



