The B.S.B.A. in Marketing is an included program in the University's accreditation by AACSB International.

In today’s hyper-competitive business environment, it is becoming very clear that for any organization to prosper, it must adopt a market orientation as its guiding management philosophy. Being market-oriented simply means that an organization considers the needs and wants of its customers as crucial input in every decision that it makes. To successfully accomplish this goal, the organization must develop and nurture close relationships with its customers. No matter which specialization you choose to pursue, a career in Marketing is at its heart a career in creating and managing these relationships. Marketers are literally the interface between the organization and its customers. The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) degree prepares students for a variety of careers in the marketing profession. Historically, a large portion of top-level managers in major corporations are promoted from the marketing area. Of course, all successful entrepreneurs must possess highly developed marketing skills. Marketing program students choose one of four specializations.

Comprehensive Marketing Specialization

This specialization prepares students for a broad range of positions in marketing. Students are required to complete five marketing electives from among the courses offered at the 3000 and 4000 levels.

Global Marketing Specialization

This specialization focuses on the issues of marketing in an increasingly global market. Students are required to spend at least one semester at one of UWF’s partner universities abroad studying marketing. This cultural, as well as educational experience, prepares students especially well for positions dealing with the cross-cultural nature of marketing in the global marketplace. Students must complete a specific sequence of courses in this specialization, designed in conjunction with their advisor, at the partner university. It is recommended, but not required, that during their lower division studies students complete two additional courses in a foreign language beyond the University’s foreign language admission requirement.

Sales Management Specialization

This specialization focuses on issues involved in negotiation, professional selling, and sales management in free market economies. It emphasizes building customer relationships, managing sales staff, and analysis of marketplace opportunities.

Program Requirements

In addition to general University requirements, students seeking the B.S.B.A. in Marketing must meet the requirements listed below. A minimum course grade of “C” is required in all Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business prerequisites, major, and major-related courses.

Students should consult with their academic advisor for courses which may satisfy both the General Education requirements and common prerequisites.

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.

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.

Comprehensive Marketing Specialization

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:

Marketing majors should take the following courses to satisfy components of the General Education curriculum:

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.

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. 

Common Prerequisites

Lower Division Electives

Major Courses

Major-Related

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Courses included in the major GPA.

Global Marketing Specialization

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:

Marketing majors should take the following courses to satisfy components of the General Education curriculum:

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.

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. 

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.

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 Indicates common prerequisites which can be used to satisfy General Education requirements.

Lower Division Electives

Major Courses

Major-Related

+

Courses included in the major GPA.

Sales Management Specialization

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:

Marketing majors should take the following courses to satisfy components of the General Education curriculum:

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.

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. 

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.

*

 Indicates common prerequisites which can be used to satisfy General Education requirements.

Lower Division Electives

Major Courses

Major Related

+

Courses included in the major GPA.

Marketing Minor

The Minor in Marketing requires completion of the following courses of which 9 semester hours of upper division coursework must be taken at UWF. Marketing majors may not earn this minor. All courses in minors must be completed with a “C” or better.

Marketing Applications Minor

The Minor in Marketing Applications is designed for and only available to non-business majors. Marketing majors may not earn this minor. All courses in minors must be completed with a “C” or better.

Digital Marketing Certificate

Department: Commerce

Semester Hours: 12

Program Requirements: In addition to meeting general UWF requirements, participants must successfully complete the prescribed courses earning a grade of "C" (2.0) or better in each course, and secure a combined grade point average of 2.5 or higher for the courses required by the certificate. 

This certificate is designed to enable students to earn additional credentials within the requirements of their current degree programs. The Certificate in Digital Marketing was developed in response to changes in business communication technologies and business/customer interactions of the 21st century, namely, social media marketing and digital marketing in general. 

Sales Management Certificate

Department: Marketing

Semester Hours: 12

Program Requirements: In addition to meeting general UWF requirements, participants must successfully complete the prescribed courses earning a grade of "C" (2.0) or better in each course, and secure a combined grade point average of 2.5 or higher for the courses required by the certificate.