2008-09 Undergraduate Catalog
Majors
The general studies curriculum combines business fundamentals with an outside area of interest. In addition to taking core business courses, general studies majors choose an area of specialization from over 70 disciplines, including foreign language, mass communication, international studies, travel and tourism management, criminology, and sports management (refer to the college website for a list of pre-approved areas and course requirements). The general studies degree prepares students for a wide variety of business-related careers, for graduate studies in business and for graduate programs related to the area of specialization.
General studies majors are encouraged to gain practical work experience through internships and community service projects. In addition, the Warrington College of Business Administration offers students a wide variety of professional development and leadership opportunities, including study abroad, the Florida Leadership Academy, involvement in student organizations and research activities. Students should consult an academic adviser for specific information.
General studies majors must maintain a 2.0 core, major and UF GPA. In addition to the critical-tracking and general education courses outlined below, general studies majors take 120 credits, including:
To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college and major requirements.
To remain on track for the general studies major, students must meet the critical-tracking criteria listed below. The critical-tracking GPA is calculated based on all attempts of the critical-tracking courses or their equivalents. Once a student receives a grade of C or higher in a critical-tracking course or its equivalent, no subsequent grade in that course or its equivalent will be used in the calculation of the critical-tracking GPA.
| Business Administration - General Studies |
| College: Warrington College of Business Administration |
| Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration |
| Hours for the Degree: 120 |
| Minor: No |
| Combined-Degree Program: No |
| Website: www.cba.ufl.edu/sb/programs/ |
The general studies curriculum combines business fundamentals with an outside area of interest. In addition to taking core business courses, general studies majors choose an area of specialization from over 70 disciplines, including foreign language, mass communication, international studies, travel and tourism management, criminology, and sports management (refer to the college website for a list of pre-approved areas and course requirements). The general studies degree prepares students for a wide variety of business-related careers, for graduate studies in business and for graduate programs related to the area of specialization.
General studies majors are encouraged to gain practical work experience through internships and community service projects. In addition, the Warrington College of Business Administration offers students a wide variety of professional development and leadership opportunities, including study abroad, the Florida Leadership Academy, involvement in student organizations and research activities. Students should consult an academic adviser for specific information.
Requirements for the Major
General studies majors must maintain a 2.0 core, major and UF GPA. In addition to the critical-tracking and general education courses outlined below, general studies majors take 120 credits, including:
- Core courses (BUL 4310, ECP 3703, FIN 3403, MAN 3025, MAN 4504, MAR 3023 and QMB 3250);
- Area of specialization courses (12 credits at the 3000-/4000-level in a chosen discipline);
- Professional communication requirement (complete one of the following with a grade of C or better: GEB 3213, Professional Writing in Business; GEB 3218, Professional Speaking in Business; SPC 2600, Introduction to Public Speaking; ENC 3312, Advanced Argumentative Writing; or a similar course with prior approval); and
- Business elective courses (11-12 credits from a list of approved electives. Students can take one professional development or professional communication course to fulfill part of the business elective requirement - GEB 3035 Effective Career Management in Business, GEB 3213 Professional Writing in Business or GEB 3218 Professional Speaking in Business).
To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college and major requirements.
Critical Tracking and Recommended Semester Plan
To remain on track for the general studies major, students must meet the critical-tracking criteria listed below. The critical-tracking GPA is calculated based on all attempts of the critical-tracking courses or their equivalents. Once a student receives a grade of C or higher in a critical-tracking course or its equivalent, no subsequent grade in that course or its equivalent will be used in the calculation of the critical-tracking GPA.
Semester 1:
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Complete 2 of the following critical-tracking courses: CGS 2531, ECO 2013,
ECO 2023, MAC 2233, ACG 2021C, STA 2023 and ACG 2071 - 2.5 GPA on all attempts of critical-tracking courses
- Earn a 2.0 UF GPA (must be maintained throughout all 8 semesters)
Semester 2:
- Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses for a total of 4 critical-tracking courses
- 2.75 GPA on all attempts of critical-tracking courses
Semester 3:
- Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses (including ACG 2021C) for a total of 6 critical-tracking courses
- 3.0 GPA on all attempts of critical-tracking courses
Semester 4:
- Complete all 7 critical-tracking courses
- 3.0 GPA on all attempts of critical-tracking courses
- Meet all CLAST requirements or pass the CLAST exam
Semester 5:
- Meet all term 1-4 critical-tracking requirements
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold.
Recommended semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| CGS 2531 Problem Solving Using Computer Software (GE-M) | 3 |
| ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics (GE-S) | 3 |
| Humanities/International (GE-H, N) | 3 |
| Electives (MAC 1140 Precalculus Algebra if needed) | 6 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics (GE-S) | 3 |
| MAC 2233 Survey of Calculus 1 (GE-M) | 3 |
| Biological Science (GE-B) | 3 |
| Composition (GE-C, WR) | 3 |
| Diversity (GE-D) | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| ACG 2021C Introduction to Financial Accounting | 4 |
| STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1 (GE-M) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Physical Science (GE-P) | 3 |
| Elective | 2 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| ACG 2071 Introduction to Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Biological or Physical Science (GE-B or GE-P) | 3 |
| Professional communication requirement | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| Area of specialization course | 3 |
| FIN 3403 Business Finance | 4 |
| MAN 3025 Principles of Management (GE-S) | 4 |
| Elective(s) | 4 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| Area of specialization course | 3 |
| ECP 3703 Managerial Economics | 4 |
| MAR 3023 Principles of Marketing | 4 |
| Business elective | 4 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| Area of specialization course | 3 |
| BUL 4310 The Legal Environment of Business | 4 |
| QMB 3250 Statistics for Business Decisions | 4 |
| Business elective | 4 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| Area of specialization course | 3 |
| MAN 4504 Operations and Supply Chain Management | 4 |
| BUL 4310 The Legal Environment of Business | 4 |
| Elective(s) | 4 |
| Total | 15 |