General Business
| Degree: | Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) |
| Major: | General Business |
| Minor: | Business |
| Certificate: | Business Essentials |
| Department: | Business Administration Building 76A, Room 309 850-474-2310 http://uwf.edu/businessadministration |
| College: | Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business |
| CIP Code: | 52.0101 |
| Semester Hours Required For Degree: 120 | |
The B.S.B.A. in General Business is an included program in the University's accreditation by AACSB International.
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) degree with a major in General Business prepares students for the world of business, which increasingly demands that business graduates have cross functional abilities. The General Business major builds abilities across multiple business disciplines, including Management, Marketing, and Finance/Economics, thus providing broad abilities in the context of managing modern businesses. The orientation of the major is towards effective management of resources, adoption of market orientation, and understanding of financial and/or economic implications of management decisions.
Program Requirements
In addition to the university’s general requirements, students seeking the B.S.B.A. in General Business must meet the requirements listed below. A minimum course grade of "C" is required in all Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business prerequisites and courses.
Students should consult with their academic advisor for courses which may satisfy both the General Education requirements and common prerequisites.
General Education
In addition to the General Education requirements listed on this page, students must satisfy all additional University requirements, including the College-Level Communication and Computation, Multicultural, and Foreign Language requirements. With appropriate planning and coordination with an academic advisor, students may satisfy some of the general University requirements through the General Education curriculum. For a complete listing of general degree requirements, refer to the State University Requirements section of this catalog.
General Education Curriculum:
General Business majors should take the following courses to satisfy components of the General Education curriculum courses:
| Humanities | 3 | |
| Public Speaking | ||
| Mathematics | 6 | |
| Elements of Statistics | ||
| Calculus with Business Applications | ||
| Social Sciences | 3 | |
| Principles of Economics Macro | ||
Multicultural Requirement
Civic Literacy Requirement
The 2017 Florida Legislature amended Section 1007.25, Florida Statutes, to require students initially entering a State University System (SUS) and/or Florida College System (FCS) institution in 2018-2019 and thereafter to demonstrate competency in civic literacy. The 2021 Legislature further amended Florida Statutes, requiring students to complete both a civic literacy course and an exam. As a result, there are three cohorts of students currently matriculating at Florida public institutions subject to varying requirements. As demonstrated in the table below, the exact civic literacy requirements are based on the academic term in which a student first enrolled in a Florida public institution.
| Students Included in Cohort | Civic Literacy Competency Requirement |
| Cohort 1: Students first entering the SUS or FCS prior to fall 2018 | None |
| Cohort 2: Students first entering the SUS or FCS in fall 2018 – summer A 2021 | Complete a course or exam (course options AMH 2020, POS 2041 ) |
| Cohort 3: Students first entering the SUS or FCS in summer B 2021 (on or after July 1, 2021) and thereafter | Complete both a course and exam (course options AMH 2020, POS 2041) |
Additionally, the 2021 Legislature made two additional exceptions: approving the use of accelerated mechanisms for meeting the course competency requirement and exempting high school students who pass the Florida Civic Literacy Exam in high school from the postsecondary exam requirement. These two changes are in effect for Cohort 3.
There are multiple ways to satisfy this requirement. Students should work with their academic advisor to determine which option is best for their degree requirements/degree plan.
Additional information can be found on our Civic Literacy website, SUS regulation BOG 8.006 and Florida Statute s.1007.25(4,a-b).
Mathematics Pathway
Students are advised to complete the following courses to fulfill the mathematics pathway that aligns with the mathematics skills needed for success in their program and their career goals. Students should refer to their academic advisor for questions about the math pathway for their program. For information about this requirement, refer to the catalog page for Mathematics Pathways. These courses may also fulfill requirements for General Education and Common Prerequisites.
| Algebra through Calculus | ||
| MAC 1105 | College Algebra | 3-4 |
| or MAC 1105C | College Algebra with Lab | |
| MAC 2233 | Calculus with Business Applications | 3 |
| or STA 2023 | Elements of Statistics | |
| Students will be placed on a starting point based on their mathematics placement. | ||
Common Prerequisites
State-mandated common prerequisites must be completed prior to graduation, but are not required for admission to the program. See the Common Prerequisite Manual for course substitutions from Florida colleges and universities.
| ACG 2021 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACG 2071 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| CGS 2570 | Personal Computer Applications | 3 |
| ECO 2013 | Principles of Economics Macro * | 3 |
| ECO 2023 | Principles of Economics Micro | 3 |
| MAC 2233 | Calculus with Business Applications * | 3 |
| STA 2023 | Elements of Statistics * | 3 |
| Total Hours | 21 | |
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Indicates common prerequisites which can be used to satisfy General Education requirements.
Lower Division Electives
| Students must complete sufficient 1000/2000 level electives to complete at least 60 semester hours in the lower division. Current UWF students may use elective courses at any level (1000-4000) to meet this elective requirement. | 3-12 | |
Major
Students must complete courses from both the Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business core (30 semester hours) and from the specialization (30 semester hours).
Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business BSBA Core
All students pursuing a BSBA major in the Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business must complete each of the following BSBA core courses with a grade of "C" (2.0) or better.
| BUL 3130 | Legal and Ethical Environment of Business | 3 |
| FIN 3403 | Managerial Finance | 3 |
| GEB 3213 | Business Communication | 3 |
| GEB 4361 | International Business | 3 |
| ISM 3011 | e-Business Systems Fundamentals | 3 |
| ISM 3116 | Introduction to Business Analytics | 3 |
| MAN 3025 | Management Fundamentals | 3 |
| MAN 3504 | Operations Management | 3 |
| MAN 4720 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| MAR 3023 | Marketing Fundamentals | 3 |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business Undergraduate Transfer Credit Policy
The Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business at the University of West Florida is accredited by AACSB International, the highest level of accreditation available to a college or school of business. As such, the College believes that it is in the student's best interest to take all junior/senior level BSBA Core, Major, and Major-related courses at UWF. These courses are typically taught by academically or professionally qualified faculty members as defined in the College's policy on faculty qualifications.
Undergraduate transfer credit for degree programs in the Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business is awarded consistent with specifications in the UWF Catalog and the requirements of Florida's Common Numbering System.
Normally, the Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business will not accept transfer credits as equivalent to UWF 3000/4000 level business-related courses from institutions not accredited by AACSB International.
Students should seek guidance from their Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business academic advisors on these matters.
General Business Specialization
| MAR 3202 | Supply Chain Logistics Management | 3 |
| MAN 3240 | Behavior in Organizations + | 3 |
| MAN 3301 | Human Resources Management + | 3 |
| MAN 4750 | The Future: Projecting, Planning and Managing + | 3 |
| Two 3000/4000 level advisor-approved Management/MIS (MAN/ISM) courses + | 6 | |
| Two 3000/4000 level advisor-approved Finance/Economics (FIN/ECO/ECP) courses +* | 6 | |
| One 3000/4000 level advisor-approved Marketing (MAR or TRA) courses + | 3 | |
| One 3000/4000 level College of Business elective (ACG/ECO/ECP/FIN/GEB/HFT/ISM/MAN/MAR/TRA) + | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
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Courses included in the major GPA.
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May include MAR 3714 Sports Markets.
Business Minor
The Minor in Business is designed to provide the non-business major with professional skills necessary for positions in business and industry. The curriculum is conceived as a broad introduction to several areas of business. Business majors may not earn this minor.
The Business Minor requires a minimum of 18 semester hours (sh) of coursework. At least 12 sh must be upper-level courses, and 9 sh of those must be completed at UWF. All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher. Students should complete MAC 1105 College Algebra, STA 2023 Elements of Statistics, and any computer literacy course before enrolling in required courses.
If a student completes equivalent work at the lower division level, the student must select upper-level business electives in the area of interest to complete the required 12 sh of upper-level work.
| ACG 3082 | Accounting for Non-Majors | 3 |
| or ACG 2021 & ACG 2071 | Principles of Financial Accounting and Principles of Managerial Accounting | |
| ECO 3003 | Principles of Economic Theory and Public Policy | 3 |
| or ECO 2013 & ECO 2023 | Principles of Economics Macro and Principles of Economics Micro | |
| FIN 3403 | Managerial Finance | 3 |
| MAN 3025 | Management Fundamentals | 3 |
| MAR 3023 | Marketing Fundamentals | 3 |
| 3000/4000 level Business elective | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Business Essentials Certificate
The Business Essentials Certificate enables students to learn about the basic principles of business in a real-world context. Foundational courses in business law, entrepreneurship, management, and marketing provide students with an understanding of essential business principles and practices. This program guides students through the applications of business fundamentals within the context of the student’s discipline.
The certificate requires completion of the following courses with a grade of "C" or higher. At least 6 semester hours must be completed at the UWF Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business (LBJCOB). All prerequisites must be met in order to enroll in these courses. Participants must secure a combined grade point average of 2.5 or higher for the courses to be awarded the certificate.
| LBJCOB Undergraduate Business Course | 6 | |
| Legal and Ethical Environment of Business | ||
| Foundations of Entrepreneurial Leadership | ||
| Marketing Fundamentals | ||
| UKCOH Advisor Approved Undergraduate Elective | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 9 | |