The UF Online Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration-General Studies degree provides a broad overview of the functional areas of business with a selected area of specialization. Students take foundation courses in economics, mathematics, computing skills and accounting; core courses that relate to the basic functions of business, such as finance, management, marketing and operations management; and area of specialization courses that focus on a specific topic, such as general business, mass communication, sociology, or sport management.
To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college, and major requirements.
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Overview
The Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration-General Studies (BABA-GBAONL) degree program allows students to couple a business major with an outside interest. BABA-GBAONL students can choose an area of specialization which is comprised of courses taught by the Heavener School of Business or another UF department. The BABA-GBAONL 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.
BABA-GBAONL majors are encouraged to gain practical work experience through internships, research activities, student organizations and community service and to study abroad. Students should consult an academic advisor/career coach for specific information.
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Requirements for the Major
BABA-GBAONL majors must maintain a 2.0 core, area of specialization and UF GPA. Students must read the individual course descriptions in this catalog to determine the prerequisites for their required courses. In addition to the critical-tracking and general education courses outlined below, BABA-GBAONL majors take 120 credits, including:
- Core courses: BUL 4310, FIN 3403, GEB 3373, MAN 3025, MAN 4504, MAR 3023 and QMB 3250
- Area of specialization courses: Complete 12 credits at the 3000/4000 level in a chosen discipline
- Business elective courses: Complete 11-12 credits from a list of approved business electives. Internship, independent study or assistantship credit will not count toward this requirement.
- Professional communication course: GEB 3219 Writing and Speaking in Business, SPC 2608 Introduction to Public Speaking, or a similar course with prior approval (requires a minimum grade of C)
- Internship course: GEB 4941 Internship in Business Administration (one credit) in conjunction with an internship of at least 150 hours. The internship requirement can be waived for students who participate in a study abroad experience of at least six weeks. Students who waive the requirement via study abroad are strongly encouraged to complete at least one internship to improve their chances of obtaining full-time employment and/or admission to graduate programs or law school. Students should consult an academic advisor/career coach for more information.
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Critical Tracking
Critical Tracking records each student’s progress in courses that are required for entry to each major. Please note the critical-tracking requirements below on a per-semester basis.
Equivalent critical-tracking courses as determined by the State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites may be used for transfer students.
To remain on track for the BABA-GBAONL 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. After a student receives a minimum grade of C 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
- Complete 1 critical-tracking course from ACG 2021, ACG 2071, ISM 3013, ECO 2013, ECO 2023, MAC 2233, STA 2023
- 2.5 GPA on all attempts of critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 2
- Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses for a total of 3 critical-tracking courses
- 2.75 GPA on all attempts of critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 3
- Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses (including ACG 2021) for a total of 5 critical-tracking courses
- 3.0 GPA on all attempts of critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 4
- Complete all 7 critical-tracking courses
- 3.0 GPA on all attempts of critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 5
- Meet all semester 1-4 critical-tracking requirements
- 2.0 UF GPA required (and maintained through semester 8)
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Model Semester Plan
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold.
This semester plan represents an example progression through the major. Actual courses and course order may be different depending on the student's academic record and scheduling availability of courses. Prerequisites still apply.
Students should consult with an academic advisor/career coach to create an individualized academic plan.
| Semester 1 |
Credits |
|---|
ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics
GE-S |
4 |
IUF 1000 What is the Good Life
GE-H |
3 |
Biological or Physical Science
State Core GE-B or P |
3 |
Elective
MAC 1140 Precalculus Algebra, if needed |
3 |
| Total |
13 |
| Semester 2 |
Credits |
|---|
ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics
State Core GE-S |
4 |
MAC 2233 Survey of Calculus 1
State Core GE-M |
3 |
Biological or Physical Science
GE-B or P |
3 |
Composition
GE-C; WR |
3 |
Humanities
State Core GE-H |
3 |
| Total |
16 |
| Semester 3 |
Credits |
|---|
| ACG 2021 Introduction to Financial Accounting |
4 |
| ISM 3013 Introduction to Information Systems |
4 |
Composition
State Core GE-C
|
3 |
Diversity
GE-D |
3 |
International
GE-N |
3 |
| Total |
17 |
| Semester 4 |
Credits |
|---|
| ACG 2071 Introduction to Managerial Accounting |
4 |
| GEB 4941 Internship in Business Administration |
1 |
STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1
GE-M |
3 |
Professional communication course
GEB 3219, SPC 2608, or ENC 3254 |
3 |
| Elective |
4 |
| Total |
15 |
| Semester 5 |
Credits |
|---|
MAN 3025 Principles of Management
GE-S |
4 |
| QMB 3250 Statistics for Business Decisions |
4 |
| Area of specialization course |
3 |
| Elective |
4 |
| Total |
15 |
| Semester 6 |
Credits |
|---|
| FIN 3403 Business Finance |
4 |
| MAR 3023 Principles of Marketing |
4 |
| Area of specialization course |
3-4 |
| Business elective |
4 |
| Total |
15-16 |
| Semester 7 |
Credits |
|---|
| BUL 4310 The Legal Environment of Business |
4 |
| GEB 3373 International Business |
4 |
| Area of specialization course |
3-4 |
| Business elective |
4 |
| Total |
15-16 |
| Semester 8 |
Credits |
|---|
| MAN 4504 Operations and Supply Chain Management |
4 |
| Area of specialization course |
3-4 |
| Business elective |
4 |
| Elective |
3-4 |
| Total |
14-15 |
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