2008-09 Undergraduate Catalog
Majors
The curriculum for information systems (IST) is designed for students who are interested in information systems, information technology and supply chain management. The IST curriculum is multi-disciplinary, focusing on the computing, quantitative and application skills that are vital to a business problem-solving setting. IST graduates typically fill such positions as decision support specialist, information systems specialist and systems analyst. Graduates can also pursue graduate studies in information systems, operations management, supply chain management or business.
IST 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 with an academic adviser for specific information.
IST majors must maintain a 2.0 core, major and UF GPA. In addition to the critical-tracking and general education courses outlined below, IST majors must take 120 credits, including:
To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college and major requirements.
To remain on track for the IST 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.
| Information Systems |
| College: Warrington College of Business Administration |
| Degree: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration |
| Hours for Degree: 120 |
| Minor: No |
| Combined-Degree Program: Yes |
| Website: www.cba.ufl.edu/sb/programs/ |
The curriculum for information systems (IST) is designed for students who are interested in information systems, information technology and supply chain management. The IST curriculum is multi-disciplinary, focusing on the computing, quantitative and application skills that are vital to a business problem-solving setting. IST graduates typically fill such positions as decision support specialist, information systems specialist and systems analyst. Graduates can also pursue graduate studies in information systems, operations management, supply chain management or business.
IST 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 with an academic adviser for specific information.
Requirements for the Major
IST majors must maintain a 2.0 core, major and UF GPA. In addition to the critical-tracking and general education courses outlined below, IST majors must take 120 credits, including:
- Core courses (BUL 4310, ECP 3703, FIN 3403, MAN 3025, MAN 4504, MAR 3023 and QMB 3250);
- Major courses (ISM 3254, ISM 3255, ISM 4113, ISM 4210, ISM 4220, ISM 4330, QMB 4701 and QMB 4702);
- 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
- Restricted elective courses (11-12 credits of 3000-/4000-level courses offered by other UF colleges [not WCBA] or 1000-/4000-level foreign language courses. Students can take one professional development or professional communication course to fulfill part of the restricted 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 IST 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 |
| FIN 3403 Business Finance | 4 |
| MAN 3025 Principles of Management (GE-S) | 4 |
| QMB 4701 Managerial Operations Analysis 1 | 2 |
| QMB 4702 Managerial Operations Analysis 2 | 2 |
| Restricted elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| ECP 3703 Managerial Economics | 4 |
| ISM 3254 Business Systems 1 | 2 |
| ISM 3255 Business Systems 2 | 2 |
| MAR 3023 Principles of Marketing | 4 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| BUL 4310 The Legal Environment of Business | 4 |
| ISM 4113 Business Systems Design and Applications | 2 |
| ISM 4210 Database Management | 2 |
| QMB 3250 Statistics for Business Decisions | 4 |
| Restricted elective | 4 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| ISM 4220 Business Data Communications 1 | 2 |
| ISM 4330 Information Systems and Operations Strategy | 2 |
| MAN 4504 Operations and Supply Chain Management | 4 |
| Restricted elective | 4 |
| Elective | 2 |
| Total | 14 |