Business Management B.S. in Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Business Management
College of Business
Catalog Year: 2022-23
General Education Requirements
Information regarding these requirements can be found in the General Education Section of the catalog.
Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| College of Business Requirements | 51-53 | |
Primary Lower Core Courses | ||
Math Requirement | ||
Statistics Requirement | ||
Secondary Lower Core Courses | ||
Upper Major Core Courses | ||
Capstone Course and Upper-Division Writing Requirement | ||
| Business Management Major Requirements | 12 | |
| Business Management Major Electives | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 75-77 | |
Degree Specific Credits: 75-77
Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Notes:
- At least 54 credits must be earned in Business classes (ECNS, College of Business internship courses, and College of Business faculty-led study abroad courses may be counted as Business Classes). A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in these courses.
- At least 27 credits in business courses must be taken at UM.
- All business credits transferred in after matriculating to UM must be pre-approved by the department chair in your major.
College of Business Requirements
Primary Lower Core Courses
Note: Unless a higher requirement is specified, all primary lower core courses must be completed with a C- or better and a 2.0 GPA in the six (6) listed courses prior to admission into an upper-division Business Major. A minimum grade of C or better is required for ACTG 201 and ACTG 202 as a prerequisite for ACTG 305.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| ACTG 201 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACTG 202 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BGEN 105S | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BGEN 222 | Business Models and Operations | 3 |
| BMIS 270 | MIS Foundations for Business | 3 |
| ECNS 201S | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Math Requirement
Note: The College of Business requires that credit be earned for one of the math courses below with a C- or better before enrolling in ACTG 202. A student's result on any math placement exam does not waive this math requirement.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following courses: | 3-4 | |
| Probability and Linear Mathematics | ||
| College Algebra | ||
| Precalculus | ||
| Applied Calculus | ||
| Total Hours | 3-4 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Statistics Requirement
Note: This is a primary lower core course. The College of Business requires that credit be earned for STAT 216 (preferred) or one of the other statistics courses below with a C- or better prior to being admitted into an upper-division College of Business major.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following courses: | 3-4 | |
| Forest Biometrics | ||
| Psychological Statistics | ||
| Social Statistics | ||
| Introduction to Statistics (preferred) | ||
| Total Hours | 3-4 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Secondary Lower Core Courses
Note: All courses must be completed with a C- or better to satisfy prerequisites for certain major, upper major core, or capstone courses. Students are advised to complete these courses prior to being admitted to an upper-division Business Major. Prerequisites are strictly enforced.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| BGEN 220E | Business Ethics and Social Responsibility (Students must complete this course with a C- or better prior to taking the capstone, though earlier completion is strongly encouraged.) Ethical & Human Values Requirement | 3 |
| COMX 111A | Introduction to Public Speaking (Students must complete this course with a C- or better prior to taking the capstone, though earlier completion is strongly encouraged.) Expressive Arts Requirement | 3 |
| ECNS 202S | Principles of Macroeconomics Social Science Requirement | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Upper Major Core Courses
Note: All upper major core courses must be completed before the capstone can be taken. A student must be listed as a major or minor in business to take these courses. Major or minor in Business is defined as junior standing with all primary lower core courses completed, a 2.0 cumulative GPA, and formal admission to the major or minor.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| BFIN 322 | Business Finance | 3 |
| BGEN 341 | People, Process and Technology I | 3 |
| BGEN 342 | People, Process and Technology II | 3 |
| BGEN 361 | Principles of Business Law | 3 |
| BMKT 325 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Capstone and Upper-Division Writing Requirement
Notes:
- Students must complete all primary and secondary lower core and upper core courses and their prerequisites and have an approved graduation application to register for their capstones.
- Students must pass the required comprehensive exam as well as all requisite coursework to earn a passing grade in BGEN 499.
- BGEN 499 must be taken at UM.
- This course also satisfies the UM and College of Business upper-division writing requirement.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete the following course: | ||
| BGEN 499 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Business Management Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| BGEN 360 | International Business | 3 |
| BMGT 420 | Leadership and Motivation | 3 |
| BMGT 444 | Leading Teams & Conflict Management | 3 |
| BMGT 448 | Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Business Management Major Electives
Notes:
- Up to 4 credits of BMGT 458 can count towards the 12 credit elective requirement.
- Up to 6 credits of BMGT 491 can count towards the 12 credit elective requirement.
- Up to 6 credits of BMGT 493 can count towards the 12 credit elective requirement.
- Up to 6 credits of BMGT 494 can count towards the 12 credit elective requirement.
- Up to 3 credits of BMGT 498 can count towards the 12 credit elective requirement.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete 12 credits from the following courses: | 12 | |
| Sustainability Reporting | ||
| Human Resource Management | ||
| Event Management | ||
| Principles of Entertainment Management I | ||
| Principles of Entertainment Management II | ||
| Sustainable Business Practices | ||
| Advanced Entrepreneurship | ||
| Global Operations and Supply Chain Management | ||
| Cross-Cultural Mgmt | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| International Experience | ||
| Seminar/Workshop | ||
| Internship | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-