Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Management Science
Solving problems and making decisions are integral parts of every organization’s daily operations. The discipline of Management Science focuses on the development and application of scientific and mathematical modeling to aid organizations in making these decisions. Students will have the opportunity to develop and apply analytical models and to acquire essential computer skills necessary in the increasingly technical business environments. Many organizations hire management science majors for managerial positions because of their computing skills and problem-solving abilities. These skills are essential in business environments that are seeking increased efficiency and productivity. The focus of this degree is on applications and appropriate software with a view toward how a manager can effectively apply quantitative models to improve the decision-making process.
The diverse courses offered provide students with an opportunity to specialize in professional fields such as operations and logistics. Thus, students have the option of emphasizing operations and logistics or using their breadth of marketable skills and abilities to solve problems in a variety of organizations and functional areas. The degree is designed to prepare students for careers in manufacturing, materials management, service operations, procurement, third party logistics, transportation processes, and management consulting. Since management science majors study a wide variety of topics dealing with daily activities and problems faced by managers in today’s ever-changing world, many career tracks are available to them. The minimum number of semester credit hours required for the Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Science is 120, at least 39 of which must be at the upper-division level.
All candidates seeking this degree must fulfill the Core Curriculum requirements, the Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) requirements, and the degree requirements, which are listed below.
Core Curriculum requirements: Students seeking the Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Management Science must fulfill University Core Curriculum requirements in the same manner as other students. The courses listed in the table below satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements; however, if these courses are taken to satisfy both requirements, then students will need to take additional courses in order to meet the minimum number of semester credit hours required for this degree. For a complete listing of courses that satisfy the Core Curriculum requirements see pages 5–9 of this catalog.
| Core Curriculum Component Area | Courses that Satisfy Core Curriculum and Degree Requirements |
|---|---|
Communications | English Rhetoric/Composition (6 semester credit hours) |
Mathematics |
Mathematics (3 semester credit hours) |
Natural Sciences |
Science (6 semester credit hours) |
Humanities & Visual and Performing Arts |
Literature (3 semester credit hours) |
Social and Behavioral Sciences |
United States History and Diversity (6 semester credit hours) |
World Society and Issues |
(3 semester credit hours) |
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 |
In addition to the Core Curriculum requirements and requirements from the College of Business Common Body of Knowledge (CBK), all candidates for the degree must complete the following degree requirements.
Degree Requirements
9 semester credit hours of required Management Science courses:
MS 3403 Logistics Management MS 4333 Project Management MS 4343 Production/Operations Management - 15 semester credit hours of business upper-division electives chosen from the following:
ECO 3123 Introduction to Econometrics and Business Forecasting FIN 4873 Computer Modeling of Financial Applications IS 4153 Electronic Commerce IS 4203 Business Process Re-engineering MKT 3083 Marketing Research MS 3063 Decision Support Systems MS 3313 Business Applications of Statistics MS 3413 Purchasing and Inventory Management MS 4313 Six Sigma and Lean Operations MS 4323 Simulation Applications in Business MS 4353 Service Operations Management MS 4363 Quality Management and Control MS 4383 Applied Forecasting in Operations MS 4543 Supply Chain Management MS 4913 Independent Study in Management Science MS 4933 Internship in Management Science MS 4953 Special Studies in Management Science STA 4133 Introduction to Programming and Data Management in SAS STA 4803 Statistical Quality Control
To substitute another course for one of the above electives, a student should submit a petition to the College of Business Undergraduate Advising Center and receive approval from any Management Science full-time faculty member before registering for the course.
5 semester credit hours of free electives
For options in designing and selecting career tracks contact a Management Science full-time faculty member.