The College of Business Administration
Dean: Daniel D. Himarios, Ph.D.
Suite 107 Business Bldg. • Box 19366 • 817-272-3368 • www2.uta.edu/coba

The Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Economics, Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Master of Business Administration, Master of Professional Accounting, Master of Science in Accounting, Master of Science in Information Systems, Master of Science in Marketing Research, Master of Science in Human Resource Management, and Master of Science in Real Estate at The University of Texas at Arlington are fully accredited by AACSB - The International Association for Management Education.

Philosophy
Teaching, research, and community service are the essential activities of the College of Business Administration. All three activities are aimed at enhancing the college’s scholarly environment and strengthening relationships with the business community. The emphasis on excellence in the performance of these cornerstone activities enables the college to offer an outstanding business education for students over a broad spectrum of interest, age, and experience.

To be of lasting value, education for business, like education generally, must develop in its students the ability to engage in critical thinking, to project the future, and to relate effectively to others. First-rate business schools are inhabitors of the ever-expanding intellectual frontier of the American business world. Their mission is to seek out and foresee the inevitable changes ahead and, on occasion, even bring them about. They must report findings, not only to students but also to the leaders of business practice. Then they must draw on all relevant knowledge, as well as all the modern processes of thought and analysis, that will help the students to understand, and business leaders to master, the problems of change. The College of Business Administration strives to prepare the student for a lifetime career in professional management, and the heart of that profession is the making of managerial decisions in a world of change.
The college is dedicated to the development of graduates who possess not only the skill and knowledge requisite for success in business, but also the wisdom and understanding which will enable them to become productive citizens. The college’s program seeks to provide a firm base of liberal arts education consistent with that of any other professional preparation, to strive for adequate breadth within its own curriculum, and to maintain a continuing, lively interchange with related fields. Effort is exerted to make the study of business a challenging intellectual adventure rather than a mere exercise in specialized techniques.

Computer Literacy and Oral Competency
Students majoring in business administration obtain competencies in computer literacy and oral presentation via required course work. They are required to take a computer course, BUSA 2303, Introduction to MIS and Data Processing. Students are also required to take an oral communication course, SPCH 1301, Fundamentals of Speech, or SPCH 2305, Business and Professional Communication.

Mission Statement
Consistent with the mission of the University, the College of Business Administration strives to be a recognized contributor in the field of business education and research. It is our mission to build and maintain a quality educational environment, creating value for our constituencies.

Our achievement-focused programs produce quality graduates at all degree levels. These programs respond to changing needs and opportunities, generate and communicate new knowledge and ideas to benefit the scholarly, public and private sectors, and provide a wide range of intellectual and professional services locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.

Objectives
Our mission will be fulfilled by achieving the following objectives:

• To discover and disseminate knowledge that, through its relevance and rigor, benefits our students, practitioners and other constituencies.
• To continue to develop and provide instructional programs that meet the needs of our students: part-time, full-time, employed and international.
• To maintain a rigorous and effective client-focused environment that capitalizes on our urban setting.
• To continually improve all our academic programs to effectively address the diversified needs of the Metroplex area.
• To further our community interaction by offering off-campus courses, distance education and professional development seminars.
• To enhance the visibility of the college and improve its financial strength through increased external funding.
• To provide advisory services to academic, professional and other organizations.

Programs
To attain these objectives, guidelines have been developed to provide minimum coverage of the basic areas of human knowledge and exposure to the fundamentals in each of the functional areas of business.
There are three major degree programs, each developed within the frame of reference described above. The first is the Bachelor of Business Administration Degree, with subject area concentrations in finance, information systems, management, operations management, marketing, real estate, or economics. The B.B.A. (Accounting) degree, while adhering to the basic philosophy outlined, permits a maximum 33 semester hour concentration in accounting. Thus, in addition to acquiring excellent preparation for a management career in industry, a student may also pursue professional objectives leading to a career in private, governmental, or public accounting. The B.B.A. in International Business is a dual concentration program requiring specific international business course work and 26 to 32 hours of a modern language. A B.S. degree in accounting is offered for students planning a career in professional accounting who also desire in-depth study in a related business discipline such as economics, finance, or information systems. This degree program permits a maximum 33 semester hour concentration in accounting and, depending on the area, 12 to 21 semester hours in a related business discipline. A B.S. degree in information systems is offered for the student planning a professional career in business information systems. A B.S. degree in economics is also offered for the benefit of the student planning a career as a professional economist. The B.A. degree in economics is the traditional liberal arts degree, oriented toward careers in teaching and research, government, or business.

Business Foundations Program
The Business Foundations Program (BFP) provides a solid foundation in basic business concepts. The program, consisting of six junior level courses and constituting a minor in business administration, is designed specifically for non-business majors. Participants successfully completing all requirements of the program will be awarded a Business Foundations Program Certificate.

To be considered for admission into the program, a student must be admitted to U.T. Arlington and seeking a non-business degree. The student must have completed one college level math course and meet the university’s computer literacy requirement.

To receive a BFP Certificate a student must apply and be accepted to the program through the College of Business Administration, and complete the following eighteen (18) hours at U.T. Arlington with a grade of “C” or better in each:

Foundations of Accounting
Foundations of Economics
Foundations of Business Law
Foundations of Business Finance
Foundations of Management
Foundations of Marketing

College of Business Administration degree program courses with a grade of “C” or better may be used to substitute for certain BFP courses, but transfer courses from other colleges or universities may not be used under any circumstances.

Students wanting to use BFP courses toward their minor must consult with their major department. Students may complete less than six BFP courses if needed for a minor, or for any other reason, but no BFP certificate will be awarded.

BFP courses may not be used for credit toward any College of Business Administration bachelor’s degree.

Course fee information is published in the online student Schedule of Classes at www.uta.edu/schedule. Please refer to this Web site for a detailed listing of specific course fees.

FACC 3300. FOUNDATIONS OF ACCOUNTING (3-0) 3 hours credit. An introduction to financial and managerial accounting, with an emphasis on the content, interpretation, and uses of accounting reports. Discussion of the determination and reporting of net income and financial position, and the theories underlying business financial statements; coverage of various managerial accounting topics designed to extend the student’s knowledge of planning and controlling firm operations. This course is open only to non-business majors and may not be counted towards a bachelor’s degree in business.

FECO 3310. FOUNDATIONS OF ECONOMICS (3-0) 3 hours credit. A non-technical overview of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory. Provides a survey of the key lessons of economics: demand, supply, pricing in markets, structure of markets, monetary policy, fiscal policy, international trade, and other key issues that arise in general discussion. Reviews the primary tools of economic thinking and covers the major themes that appear in the popular media. This course is open only to non-business majors and may not be counted towards a bachelor’s degree in business.

FLAW 3320. FOUNDATIONS OF BUSINESS LAW (3-0) 3 hours credit. Survey of areas of law related to business, making and administration of law, process of dispute resolution, filing and trying cases. Visit to courts and/or guest speakers. This course is open only to non-business majors and may not be counted towards a bachelor’s degree in business.

FFIN 3330. FOUNDATIONS OF BUSINESS FINANCE (3-0) 3 hours credit. Principles of effective financial management, including planning, organization and control; financial intermediaries; securities markets; evaluation of alternative assets, debt and capital structures. Prerequisites: FACC 3300 and FECO 3310. This course is open only to non-business majors and may not be counted toward a bachelor’s degree in business.

FMAN 3340. FOUNDATIONS OF MANAGEMENT (3-0) 3 hours credit. An introduction to the management of organizations. Issues are addressed from the perspectives of strategic management, organizational behavior, and human resource management. This course is open only to non-business majors and may not be counted towards a bachelor’s degree in business.

FMRK 3350. FOUNDATIONS OF MARKETING (3-0) 3 hours credit. Introduction to the basic concepts and terminology in marketing: the marketing mix, market segmentation, buyer behavior, marketing research, and other fundamental concepts. This course is open only to non-business majors and may not be counted towards a bachelor’s degree in business.

PPIB Program
The Professional Program in Business (PPIB) is designed for students with superior academic credentials and a clear focus on their career aspirations. This program will enable students to meet requirements for both Bachelor's and Master's degrees in a specially designed five-year format. The entire five-year program can be completed with up to 12 fewer hours than would be required in completion of separate Bachelor's and Master's degrees. With this plan both degrees will be awarded simultaneously. Any combination of undergraduate degrees (BBA, BA, BS) and graduate degrees (MBA, MS, MA) is possible. The number of undergraduate hours that can be waived (substituted) may be influenced by the degree combination chosen.

Prospective students must have a 3.2 overall GPA at U.T. Arlington and a 3.2 GPA in COBA courses to be considered for participation in this program. Also, students must have completed a minimum of 24 hours of course work at UT Arlington. Students should seek advising about this option and make the decision to enter this program during their junior year. Information about the program and the process for applying is available in the Advising Center.

Business Honors Program
The Business Honors Program (BHP) operates as a part of U.T. Arlington’s Honors College. Its primary objective is to establish a cohesive community of exceptionally intelligent and motivated students who will pursue the study of business together in a stimulating learning environment. Participation in the BHP is open to students who maintain a total cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher. Students who complete the program successfully will receive a special citation on their diplomas. The University honors degree requirements are compatible with all College of Business Administration degree programs.

Admission Policy
Accounting/Economics/Finance/Information Systems/International Business-Modern Language/Management/Marketing/Operations Management/Real Estate Degree Programs (B.A., B.B.A. and B.S.)

Direct Admission Criteria
I. Applicants entering U.T. Arlington from high school and transfer students who have completed less than 30 hours of transferable college credit will be directly admitted to a College of Business Administration (COBA) major based on the following criteria:

• Students must meet all U.T. Arlington admission requirements and
•Students must meet one of the following SAT/ACT and high school rank combinations:

Rank in                               Minimum           Minimum
High School                       SAT score          ACT score
Top 10%                        900                  19
Next 15%                       1000                21
of the top quarter

II. Applicants who have completed 30 or more hours of transferable college credit will be directly admitted to a COBA major based on the following criteria:

• Students must meet all U.T. Arlington admission requirements and
• Students must have a grade point average of 3.00 or better for all college level credit earned.

Applicants Who Do Not Meet Direct Admission Criteria
Applicants who do not meet the criteria for direct admission stated above will be admitted as pre-business majors. Academic performance will be evaluated after twelve (12) hours of business course work at U.T. Arlington. To declare a major, a pre-business student must meet the following criteria:

• An overall grade point average of 2.0 at U.T. Arlington;
• A business grade point average of 2.50 at U.T. Arlington; and
• Completion of the COBA math requirement. (The COBA math requirement includes Math 1302 or Math 1315 and Math 1316, or equivalent courses as transfer credits.)

If a student does not meet the above criteria after earning twelve (12) hours in business course work, the student may be allowed to continue as a pre-business major. For the semester containing the eighteenth hour of business course work, all business hours will be used to calculate a business grade point average for the COBA admission purposes. Students who do not meet the requirements for declaring a business major after eighteen (18) hours of business course work will not be allowed to take additional business courses at U.T. Arlington. The student will be suspended from the COBA and must choose a major other than pre-business at that time in order to remain enrolled at U.T. Arlington.

College of Business Administration Graduation Requirements
In addition to meeting the credit hour and course requirements for a specific College of Business Administration degree program, the student must meet the following requirements:

• A minimum overall grade point average of 2.0;
• A minimum grade point average of 2.0 in all course work taken from the College of Business Administration;
•A minimum grade point average of 2.0 for courses taken within the major/concentration area for those majors having a concentration. This requirement also applies to modern language course work for International Business degree programs;
• Students must complete at least 50 percent of their business course work in residence and
• A grade of “C” or better must be earned in all major/concentration courses required for the degree.

Liberal Arts Major/Business Administration Minor
Liberal Arts majors planning to pursue a Master of Business Administration degree are advised to select a minor (18-24 semester hours) from the following courses: ACCT 2301, 2302, BUSA 2302, 2303, 3321, OPMA 3306, MANA 3318, FINA 3313, MARK 3321, and ECON 2305, 2306. In addition, MATH 1315 and MATH 1316 are recommended to fulfill the mathematics requirement.

Completion of the above courses will allow the student, subject to normal graduate admission requirements, to reduce the foundation MBA program requirements. A student not completing all the courses identified above will be required to enroll in the appropriate MBA foundation courses.

Science Major/Business
Administration Minor
Science majors planning to pursue a Master of Business Administration Degree are advised to select a minor (18-24 semester hours) from the following courses: ACCT 2301, 2302, BUSA 2302, 2303, 3321, OPMA 3306, MANA 3318, FINA 3313, MARK 3321, and ECON 2305, 2306.

Completion of the above courses will allow the student, subject to normal graduate admission requirements, to reduce the foundation MBA program requirements. A student not completing all the courses identified above will be required to enroll in the appropriate MBA foundation courses.

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