MGT_BSBA - Management
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About this Program
- College: Heavener School of Business
- Degree: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Credits for Degree: 120
To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college, and major requirements.
The Department of Management includes faculty members who research and teach in various areas of Management (Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management, Strategic Management, and Business Law). This vibrant faculty with strong research agendas contribute to important and innovative programs.
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About This Program
The MGT_BSBA curriculum focuses on the structure and behavior of organizations, the management of human resources, and the creation, use and evaluation of strategies that help organizations achieve competitive advantages. The MGT_BSBA degree prepares students for a broad range of occupations in virtually every sector of the economy. Graduates can also pursue graduate studies in business, hospital administration, urban and regional planning and the social sciences.
MGT_BSBA majors are encouraged to gain practical work experience through internships, student organizations and community service. In addition, the Heavener School of Business offers students a wide variety of academic and career and leadership programs, including study abroad, the Florida Leadership Academy, involvement in student organizations and research activities. Students should consult an academic advisor/career coach for specific information.
Requirements for the Major
MGT_BSBA majors must maintain a 2.0 core, major and UF GPA. Students must read the individual course descriptions in this catalog to determine the prerequisites for their required courses. In addition to the critical-tracking and General Education courses outlined below, MGT_BSBA majors must take 120 credits, including:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| BUL 4310 | The Legal Environment of Business | 4 |
| FIN 3403 | Business Finance | 4 |
| GEB 3373 | International Business | 4 |
| MAN 3025 | Principles of Management | 4 |
| MAN 4504 | Operations and Supply Chain Management | 4 |
| MAR 3023 | Principles of Marketing | 4 |
| QMB 3250 | Statistics for Business Decisions | 4 |
| QMB 3302 | Foundations of Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) | 4 |
| Major Courses | ||
| MAN 3240 | Organizations: Structure and Behavior | 4 |
| MAN 4301 | Human Resource Management | 4 |
| MAN 4723 | Strategic Management | 4 |
| 3000/4000-level MAN or BUL elective course(s) | 4 | |
| Restricted Elective Courses | ||
| Any 3000/4000-level courses or 1000/4000-level foreign language courses 1 | 7 | |
| Professional Communication Course | ||
| Select one: 2 | 3 | |
| Professional Writing in Business | ||
| Professional Speaking in Business | ||
| Introduction to Public Speaking | ||
| Advanced Argumentative Writing | ||
A similar course with prior approval | ||
| Career Readiness Requirement | 6 | |
| Students must complete the minimum number of required credits in all four phases, see requirement details below. | ||
| Total Credits | 64 | |
- 1
Internship, externship, independent study or assistantship credit will not count toward this requirement.
- 2
Requires a minimum grade of C.
CAREER READINESS REQUIREMENT
Heavener School majors in campus-based programs are required to complete 6 credit hours of professional development coursework. This sequence of course offerings is designed to help students explore careers in different business disciplines, build specific career competencies that are sought after by employers, give students an opportunity to apply their skills, and finally, to consolidate student’s prior learning and add leadership tools to launch them into their careers.
To complete the career readiness requirement, students must complete the minimum number of required credits in each of the four phases.
Career Readiness Phases
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Explore | ||
1 required credit; select from: | ||
| Exploring Careers in Business | ||
| Career Accelerator | ||
| Special Topics (Transfer Success) | ||
| Retail Management Seminar | ||
| Sales Seminar | ||
| Enrich | ||
2 required credits; select from: | ||
| Special Topics in Business Communication | ||
| Undergraduate Research in Business | ||
| Apply | ||
1 required credit; select from: | ||
| Business Externship: Micro-Consulting | ||
| Internship in Business Administration | ||
| Sales Internship | ||
| Retail Management Internship | ||
| Advance | ||
2 required credits | ||
| Leadership Launch | ||
To satisfy the “Apply” phase, students must complete an internship or externship course. Students who choose to meet this requirement through the internship option must enroll in one of the internship courses and complete an internship of at least 150 hours before the start of the senior year. The internship requirement can be waived for students who participate in a study abroad experience of at least six weeks. Students who waive this requirement via study abroad are strongly encouraged to complete at least one internship to improve their chances of obtaining full-time employment and/or admission to graduate programs or law school. Consult a Heavener academic and career advisor for more information.