Program Overview

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University of Florida Business Administration Program

The online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration-General Business (BSBA-IBA ONL) degree program provides a broad overview of the functional areas of business. It is designed for students who live outside the Gainesville community or have work and/or family commitments that make traditional campus attendance impractical.

Program Description

• Students take foundational courses in economics, mathematics, computing skills, and accounting.
• Core courses relate to the basic functions of business, such as finance, management, marketing, and operations management.
• Professional development courses include business communication and career management.

About this Program

• College: Heavener School of Business
• Degree: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
• Credits for Degree: 120

School Information

The Heavener School of Business offers degrees in Finance, General Business, Management, Information Systems & Operations Management, and Marketing.

Curriculum

• Overview: The online BSBA program provides a broad academic background in a variety of business disciplines and prepares students for a wide array of business careers and for graduate studies in business.
• Critical Tracking: Records each student’s progress in courses that are required for entry to each major.
• Model Semester Plan: A sample plan that students should follow to complete the program in eight semesters.

Requirements for the Major

• To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college, and major requirements.
• BSBA online students must meet General Education requirements and maintain a 2.0 core, major, and UF GPA.
• Students must read the individual course descriptions to determine the prerequisites for their required courses.

Course List

Course List Code	Title	Credits
BUL 4310	The Legal Environment of Business	4
FIN 3403	Business Finance	4
GEB 3373	International Business	4
MAN 3025	Principles of Management	4
MAN 4504	Operations and Supply Chain Management	4
MAR 3023	Principles of Marketing	4
QMB 3250	Statistics for Business Decisions	4
QMB 3302	Foundations of Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI)	4

General Business Major Courses

• GEB 3017: Leading Organizations
• MAN 4723: Strategic Management
• Select two:
  • ENT 3003: Principles of Entrepreneurship
  • MAR 3231: Introduction to Retailing Systems and Management
  • REE 3043: Real Estate Analysis

Professional Development Courses

• GEB 3035: Effective Career Management in Business
• GEB 2219: Writing and Speaking in Business
• ISM 3004: Computing in the Business Environment

Critical Tracking

• Semester 1: Complete 1 of the following critical-tracking courses and maintain a 2.25 GPA on all attempts of critical-tracking courses.
• Semester 2: Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses for a total of 3 critical-tracking courses and maintain a 2.25 GPA.
• Semester 3: Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses (including ACG 2021) for a total of 5 critical-tracking courses and maintain a 2.5 GPA.
• Semester 4: Complete all 7 critical-tracking courses and maintain a 2.5 GPA.
• Semester 5-8: Meet all term 1-4 critical-tracking requirements and maintain a 2.0 UF GPA.

Plan of Study Grid

Semester	Credits
Semester One	13
Semester Two	16
Semester Three	14-15
Semester Four	17
Semester Five	16
Semester Six	12
Semester Seven	16
Semester Eight	16

Student 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

• Exams, papers, and presentations in the following and major-specific courses:
  • 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
• Writing and public speaking assignments in the following:
  • FIN 3403: Business Finance
  • GEB 2216: Professional Writing in Business
  • GEB 3218: Professional Speaking in Business

Before Graduating

• Take the CAPSIM Comprehensive Exam (MOD-XM) as part of MAN 4504.
• Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by the faculty.