COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
MISSION STATEMENT
The College of Business is dedicated to creating and sharing knowledge that enhances the translation of theory to practice. The College combines rigor with relevance and provides innovative solutions to global business challenges.
General Information
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) accredits all bachelor’s degrees granted in the College of Business. In addition, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB) accredits the B.B.A. degree.
Students in the College of Business may not enroll in specified 3000- and 4000-level courses in the College of Business before declaring a major. Students majoring in fields outside the College of Business may not take more than 27 semester credit hours in this college without approval of the Dean of the College of Business.
The College of Business is a member of the Consortium of Universities for International Business Studies. This consortium of AACSB-accredited colleges of business maintains undergraduate and graduate sites (Paderno and Asolo, respectively) in northeast Italy (approximately 25 miles north of Venice). The University of Kansas is the “umbrella” school for the Consortium and provides administrative and other support. Consortium students are provided an opportunity to further internationalize their business education through a semester of study abroad. As a member of the Consortium, UTSA College of Business undergraduate students who meet certain academic requirements are eligible to take business and economics courses offered by the Consortium and taught in English. Courses are also offered in Italian, Communication Studies, and Journalism. The Consortium provides on-campus dorms, meals, and other support for both undergraduate and graduate students. Organized factory visits and cultural study trips are also offered to students as part of the program.
The Leadership Challenge program gives undergraduate business students an opportunity to enhance their understanding of leadership and to develop personal leadership skills. Undergraduate business students are exposed to community and corporate leaders, corporate work environments, special projects, dialogues, and speakers. A limited number of students are selected into the Leadership Challenge based on their academic achievements, extra-curricular activities, community service, and leadership potential. For further information, contact the Center for Professional Excellence at (210) 458-4778.
College of Business Undergraduate Admission Policy for the Bachelor of Business Administration Degree
Admissions Philosophy
The College of Business (COB) at UTSA seeks to use available resources in ways that best prepare as many qualified students as possible for careers in business. Admitting more students than resources allow would hinder the attempt to achieve this objective by not permitting the College to provide business majors the attention they deserve. Therefore, the undergraduate degree admission policy seeks to identify those students most likely to succeed in an undergraduate business education. A Business Scholars program helps promising students from disadvantaged backgrounds to prepare for academic and professional success. A business minor is available to all UTSA students who seek a strong foundation in business.
Direct Admission Criteria
- Applicants entering UTSA from high school and transfer students who have completed fewer than 30 hours of transferable college credit will be directly admitted to any College of Business major if they:
- meet all UTSA undergraduate admission requirements
- are ranked in the top 25 percent of their high school graduation class
- have successfully completed evaluation under the Texas Success Initiative for unencumbered registration for courses.
- Applicants who have completed 30 or more hours of transferable college credit will be directly admitted to any College of Business major if they:
- meet all UTSA undergraduate admission requirements
- have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or better for all college-level courses completed
- have successfully completed the following or equivalent courses:
COM 1053 Business and Professional Speech IS 1403 Business Information Systems Fluency MAT 1033 Algebra with Calculus for Business (MAT 1214 Calculus I for majors in Actuarial Science).
Applicants Who Do Not Meet Direct Admission Criteria
Applicants for admission to the College of Business who do not meet the criteria for direct admission stated above will be admitted to the College as prebusiness (PRB) students. Academic performance for admittance to the College of Business will be evaluated at the end of the semester in which at least 12 total semester credit hours of College of Business courses are completed at UTSA. The four courses listed below also must be completed.
To declare a business major, a prebusiness student must have:
- a grade point average of at least 2.0 for all UTSA coursework
- a grade point average of at least 2.2 for all UTSA College of Business coursework
- successfully completed the following or equivalent courses:
COM 1053 Business and Professional Speech IS 1403 Business Information Systems Fluency MS 1023 Business Statistics with Computer Applications I (STA 3513 Probability and Statistics for majors in Actuarial Science) MAT 1033 Algebra with Calculus for Business (MAT 1214 Calculus I for majors in Actuarial Science)
(NOTE: A specific B.B.A. major cannot be guaranteed and will depend on departmental resources. Changes of major must be made through the College of Business Undergraduate Advising Center and must be approved by the department chair.)
A student who does not meet the requirements to declare a B.B.A. major after completing 12 total semester credit hours of UTSA College of Business coursework will only be permitted to take additional business courses that are needed for a business minor and will not be considered a prebusiness student. The student must choose a major other than a business discipline or become undeclared in order to remain enrolled at UTSA.
Business Honors
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) majors who have been admitted to the University Honors College may earn Business Honors if they maintain a minimum UTSA grade point average of 3.25 and complete an Honors section of five of the following Common Body of Knowledge courses: ACC 2013, ACC 2033, ECO 2013, ECO 2023, FIN 3014, IS 3003, MGT 3013, MGT 4893, MKT 3013, MS 1023, and MS 3043. Certain 5003 courses in the M.B.A. degree program may, subject to approval, substitute for Common Body of Knowledge courses. These undergraduate courses are offered once per year, and enrollment is targeted for B.B.A. degree program majors seeking University Honors. Contingent upon available space, students with outstanding academic records, including exceptional freshmen and transfer students, can apply for admission into these classes subject to approval by the faculty member, department chair, and Dean of the College of Business. Honors classes emphasize class discussion, presentations, and business research.
Scholarships
The College of Business has many scholarships available to assist students in reaching their educational and career goals. The scholarship program within the College is managed generally within the College of Business Undergraduate Advising Center, located in the Business Building in room BB 2.02.04. Some scholarships are administered through the various departments within the College of Business; however, students should visit the Undergraduate Advising Center for information and application procedures for all scholarships within the College. Detailed information and eligibility requirements for specific scholarships administered through the College are available at the Advising Center’s Web page at http://business.utsa.edu/undergraduate/. Other scholarship information is available through the UTSA Scholarship Office. The number and amounts of scholarship awards vary. Additionally, scholarship eligibility requirements differ, but may include considerations of grade point average, financial need, number of semester credit hours completed, enrollment status, activities, residency status, or bilingualism. Students must complete the application process and submit required documentation by the deadlines stated on application materials. Students will be considered for all awards for which they meet the eligibility criteria. Award amounts are generally disbursed equally among the semesters covered by the scholarship as long as recipients continue to meet grade point, enrollment, and other scholarship criteria.
Minors in the College of Business
The following College of Business minors are open to any UTSA major: Minor in Business Administration (this minor is restricted to nonbusiness majors); Minor in Economics; Minor in Applied Statistics; Minor in Infrastructure Assurance and Security; Minor in Actuarial Science; and Minor in Management Science. All other minors are restricted to College of Business majors.
Bilingual Business Certificate – Spanish
The Bilingual Business Certificate – Spanish is designed to prepare business students with the language and cultural skills necessary for successful international business careers between Spanish-speaking and English-speaking countries. It certifies to employers that students awarded the certificate have completed coursework and field experiences that prepare them for business careers in Spanish-speaking and English-speaking countries. The certificate is granted upon graduation from the University with a major or minor in business.
To earn a Bilingual Business Certificate – Spanish, students must earn 15 semester credit hours (nine of these must be upper division) as follows:
9 hours of business courses taught in Spanish
3 hours of comparative business courses
3 hours of business experience in a Spanish-speaking environment
or
3 hours of an international program in a Spanish-speaking country
To apply for the Bilingual Business Certificate – Spanish, students should consult with the COB Business Studies for the Americas program for specific information about program requirements and consult with their academic advisor to verify that they have met all requirements.
Business courses taught in Spanish may be taken at UTSA or transferred from an international institution. Candidates should consult with their academic advisor about transferring credits.
Business courses taught in Spanish through the College of Business will be offered on a rotating basis. They may include but are not limited to:
| ACC 2033 | Principles of Accounting II |
| BLW 3013 | Business Law |
| MKT 3013 | Principles of Marketing |
| MS 3043 | Business Statistics with Computer Applications II |
Comparative business courses include:
| ECO 3193 | International Economics |
| ECO 4303 | Economics of Developing Countries |
| FIN 4613 | Introduction to International Finance |
| MGT 4073 | International Management |
| MGT 4083 | Comparative International Management Practices |
| MKT 4073 | International Marketing |
Currently available international programs include:
- one semester of study in an international university
- an internship in a Spanish-speaking environment
- UTSA faculty-led study abroad “immersion” programs
- UTSA courses with an international study component.
Other international programs will be considered with pre-approval.
Enrollment in College of Business Courses
Enrollment in the College of Business is restricted to students who have successfully completed evaluation under the Texas Success Initiative for unencumbered registration for courses. College of Business courses at the 3000- and 4000-level are restricted to College of Business majors or to students who require the courses for their particular degree, with the following exceptions: BLW 3013, FIN 3003, FIN 3014, IS 3003, MGT 3003, MGT 3013, MKT 3013, MS 3043, and MS 3053. These courses are open to all students who meet course prerequisites. Enrollment in upper-division economics and statistics courses is open to all students who meet prerequisites. Enrollment in all other 3000- and 4000-level College of Business courses may be open to nonbusiness majors with at least an overall UTSA grade point average of 2.75, contingent upon approval of the faculty member teaching the course and the department chair. See the College of Business Undergraduate Advising Center for the required form.
Academic Standing of All Business Majors and Prebusiness Students
College of Business majors (B.B.A. degrees, B.A. degree in Economics, and B.S. degree in Statistics) and prebusiness (PRB) students must maintain good academic standing in the College of Business. This requires that the student:
- meets all University regulations related to good academic standing
- maintains a minimum grade point average of 2.0 in UTSA College of Business courses.
Students who do not meet these requirements are placed on College academic probation. College of Business grade point averages (GPAs) are computed according to University policy (see UTSA Information Bulletin). Students on College academic probation have one subsequent long semester (Fall or Spring) to achieve good academic standing in the College.
A student who does not meet requirements for good academic standing in the College at the end of the one long semester will be classified as an undeclared (UND) student and will not be considered a part of the College of Business. Students who are classified UND but who still meet University requirements for good academic standing, may pursue other majors in the University and may pursue College of Business minors for which they are eligible. They may also apply to the Dean of the College of Business for readmission to the College, presenting justification of an urgent and unusual nature that is not normally experienced by university students.
All College of Business majors must be in good academic standing in the College in order to receive a bachelor’s degree offered by the College of Business. This policy does not pertain to students pursuing a minor in the College of Business.
Students pursuing the B.B.A. in Accounting degree must meet additional standards that are described under Department of Accounting, Major Status Check, on page 49.
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Field of Study Curriculum for Business
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has mandated a field of study curriculum for Business which consists of seven (7) courses with the following Texas Common Course Numbers (TCCN). UTSA courses satisfying this requirement are listed in parentheses (see Appendix B in this catalog for a list of TCCN courses).
2 Courses in Accounting:
TCCN: ACCT 2301 (ACC 2013 Principles of Accounting I)
TCCN: ACCT 2302 (ACC 2033 Principles of Accounting II)
1 Course in Computer Literacy:
TCCN: BCIS 1305 (IS 1403 Business Information Systems Fluency)
2 Courses in Economics:
TCCN: ECON 2301 (ECO 2013 Introductory Macroeconomics)
TCCN: ECON 2302 (ECO 2023 Introductory Microeconomics)
1 Course in Mathematics:
TCCN: MATH 1325 (MAT 1033 Algebra with Calculus for Business)
1 Course in Speech:
TCCN: SPCH 1321 (COM 1053 Business and Professional Speech)
Common Body of Knowledge (CBK)
All students seeking a B.B.A. degree in the College of Business must complete the following Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) courses in addition to the Core Curriculum.
Course or Requirement |
Semester Credit Hours |
|
| ACC 2013 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| ACC 2033 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
| BLW 3013 | Business Law | 3 |
| COM 1053 | Business and Professional Speech | 3 |
| ECO 2013 | Introductory Macroeconomics (satisfies Economics Core Curriculum requirement) |
3 |
| ECO 2023 | Introductory Microeconomics | 3 |
| FIN 3014 | Principles of Business Finance | 4 |
| GBA 2013 | Social and Ethical Issues in Business | 3 |
| IS 1403 | Business Information Systems Fluency | 3 |
| IS 3003 | Principles of Information Systems for Management | 3 |
| MAT 1033 | Algebra with Calculus for Business (satisfies Mathematics Core Curriculum requirement) (Actuarial Science majors must take MAT 1214 in lieu of MAT 1033) |
3 |
| MGT 3003 | Business Communication and Professional Development | 3 |
| MGT 3013 | Introduction to Organization Theory, Behavior, and Management | 3 |
| MGT 4893 | Management Strategy (taken in semester of graduation) | 3 |
| MKT 3013 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| MS 1023 | Business Statistics with Computer Applications I (Actuarial Science majors must take STA 3513 in lieu of MS 1023) |
3 |
| MS 3043 | Business Statistics with Computer Applications II (Actuarial Science majors must take STA 3523 in lieu of MS 3043) |
3 |
| MS 3053 | Management Science and Operations Technology | 3 |
Students completing degree course requirements with fewer than 120 semester credit hours will augment their program with electives.