2006-07 Undergraduate Catalog
Undergraduate Degrees
The college offers Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degrees in computer and information sciences, decision and information sciences, economics, finance, mangagement and marketing; a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration degree in general studies with an outside area of concentration; and the online Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration degree. All undergraduate degrees require 120 credit hours and all include universal tracking, general education, business core, major or area of specialization, and restricted elective courses. The degree programs are designed to provide students with a strong foundation in business.
The college encourages all business majors to take Warrington Welcome - First Year Florida (SLS 1102 for business majors), which serves as an introduction to the college and provides students with the opportunity to connect with faculty, advisers and fellow business students.
Minors and Certificates
A minor in business administration (for non-business majors only), a minor in entrepreneurship and a certificate in retailing leadership are available to undergraduate students.
Combined Degrees and One-Year Master's Programs
The college offers the following combined-degree and one-year master's programs: Master of Arts in Business Administration: concentration in International Business (MAIB), Master of Science in Business Administration: concentration in Decision and Information Sciences (MSDIS), Master of Arts in Business Administration: concentration in Entrepreneurship (MAE), Master of Science in Finance (MSF), Master of Science in Real Estate (MSRE) and for non-business majors, the Master of Science in Business Administration: concentration in Management (MSM). Undergraduates can seek permission to take graduate courses from the graduate coordinator of the appropriate department.
Professional Development
In addition to completing a degree, all business majors are encouraged to gain practical work experience through co-ops, internships and community service. The Warrington College of Business Administration also offers students a wide variety of professional development and leadership opportunities including study abroad, the Florida Leadership Academy, involvement in student organizations and research options. Students should consult an academic adviser for specific information.
International Programs and Study Abroad
To prepare for work in the global marketplace, business majors can gain experience through study abroad, learn a foreign language, pursue the college's General Studies - International Business degree or international-related minors and courses, and participate in international or multicultural student organizations.