Program Overview

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University of Florida Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration-General Studies

The University of Florida offers a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration-General Studies degree that provides students with a broad overview of the functional areas of business and a selected area of specialization. This program is designed to prepare students for a wide variety of business-related careers, graduate studies in business, and graduate programs related to the area of specialization.

Program Description

The Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration-General Studies degree program allows students to couple a business major with an outside interest. Students can choose an area of specialization, which is comprised of courses taught by the Heavener School of Business or another UF department.

Requirements for the Major

To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college, and major requirements. The major requires 120 credits, including:

• 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
• Area of specialization courses that focus on a specific topic, such as general business, mass communication, sociology, or sport management

Course List

The following courses are required for the major:

• BUL 4310: The Legal Environment of Business
• FIN 3403: Business Finance
• GEB 3373: International Business
• MAN 3025: Principles of Management
• MAN 4504: Operations and Supply Chain Management
• MAR 3023: Principles of Marketing
• QMB 3250: Statistics for Business Decisions
• QMB 3302: Foundations of Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Area of specialization courses (12 credits)
• Business electives (11-12 credits)
• Professional communication course (3-4 credits)
• Internship (1 credit)

Critical Tracking

Critical Tracking records each student's progress in courses that are required for entry to each major. To remain on track for the BAGUFO major, students must meet the critical-tracking criteria listed below:

• Semester 1: Complete 1 critical-tracking course from ACG 2021, ACG 2071, ISM 3013, ECO 2013, ECO 2023, MAC 2233, STA 2023
• Semester 2: Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses for a total of 3 critical-tracking courses
• Semester 3: Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses (including ACG 2021) for a total of 5 critical-tracking courses
• Semester 4: Complete all 7 critical-tracking courses
• Semester 5-8: Meet all semester 1-4 critical-tracking requirements and maintain a 2.0 UF GPA

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

The Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration-General Studies program is designed to help students achieve the following learning outcomes:

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of elements of economics, financial accounting, marketing, operations management, organizational behavior, business law, information technology, business statistics, and social responsibility.
2. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of business-related software applications.
3. Define the ethical responsibilities of business organizations and identify relevant ethical issues.
4. Understand how the business environment, including culture, differs across countries.
5. Possess awareness of cultural differences and how these differences affect business decisions.
6. Identify characteristics and roles of groups and teams.
7. Identify characteristics and roles of managers and leaders.
8. Possess knowledge in an area of specialization outside the disciplines of business and accounting.
9. Specify and implement a framework for identifying a business problem and develop alternative solutions and a set of evaluation criteria.
10. Assess the outcomes of a course of action and make appropriate adjustments.
11. Write business documents clearly, concisely, and analytically.
12. Speak in groups and in public clearly, concisely, and analytically, with appropriate use of visual aids.

Assessment Types

The program uses various assessment types, including:

• Exams, papers, and presentations in major-specific courses
• Writing and public speaking assignments in courses such as Business Finance, Professional Writing in Business, and Professional Speaking in Business

College Information

The Heavener School of Business is one of the nation's top-ranked undergraduate public business schools, offering degrees in Finance, General Business, Management, Information Systems & Operations Management, and Marketing. The school is committed to providing students with a high-quality education and preparing them for successful careers in business.