Additional Requirements
General Education Requirements - BEFORE Fall 2002
General Education Requirements -AFTER Fall 2002
Business Core Requirements
Business Approved Electives
Global Awareness Electives
New Requirements - Starting Fall 2009
General Education Requirements - BEFORE Fall 2002
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Each business degree program requires that a minimum of 60 hours and a maximum
of 72 hours (out of the total minimum of 120 credit hours) be taken in other
than business administration courses. The faculty of the College of Business
Administration feel that a strong grounding in the liberal arts is desirable.
Humanities
In fulfilling general education requirements, all business degree seeking
students must complete a minimum of three courses in the humanities.
A list of courses which satisfies this requirement
includes appreciation type courses in art and/or music as well as courses in philosophy
and literature.
Social Sciences
The College of Business Administration requires five courses in the social
sciences in partial fulfillment of the campus' general education component.
Courses include: one in microeconomics;
one in macroeconomics;
and one which covers the constitution, fulfilling a requirement of the State of Missouri.
A minimum of two additional social science courses must be selected.
Mathematics and Natural Science
The campus requires at least three courses from the combined disciplines
of mathematics and natural science. The specific requirements of the College
of Business Administration include: College Algebra (or demonstrated proficiency therein); Basic Calculus; Basic Probability and Statistics;
and one natural science lecture.
Cultural Diversity Requirement
To expand cultural awareness, all business degree programs require the
completion of one course (three credit hours) which emphasizes Asian,
African, Middle Eastern, Latin American, Pacific Aboriginal, Native American,
or comparable culture. The course selected should involve substantial
material independent of the cultures' interactions with European cultures.
Most courses which satisfy this requirement also partially satisfy other
general education requirements. For example, a student selecting a course
in Asian philosophy would fulfill both the cultural diversity
requirement as well as one of the three required courses in the humanities.
A list of Cultural Diversity courses is available.
Global Awareness Requirement
All students pursuing business degrees are required to take two courses
(six hours) which have an international dimension. The courses may be
either in business or non business. A list of Global Awareness courses is available.
Written and Oral Communication
All business degree seeking students must demonstrate evidence of proficiency
in communication skills. Entering freshmen are required to complete an English Composition course.
Additionally, all students are required to satisfy a junior level writing requirement.
Junior level writing courses include (but are not limited to): Business Writing, Advanced Expository Writing and Technical Writing.
Admission to these courses requires that students be of junior standing and have
successfully completed a basic English composition course. Other Business and non
business courses have written and/or oral communication components; these course do
not fulfill the junior level writing requirement. Accounting degree students must
also complete a course which develops oral communication skills.
Electives
Beyond these requirements, students may select approved electives to bring the total of their non business courses to a minimum of 60 hours,
72 hours maximum, within the 120 hour degree program.
Breadth of Study Requirement
The breadth of study requirement results in a minimum of 42 hours from the
combined components of humanities, social sciences and
mathematics/natural science.
General Education Requirements - AFTER Fall 2002
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All Students, native and transfer, must complete a 42-hour block of course in six areas:
SKILL GOALS
1. Communicating Skills - 6 Hrs.
The Communicating Skills Goal develops students' effective use of the English language and
quantitative and other symbolic systems essential to their success in school and in the world.
Students should be able to read and listen critically and to write and speak with thoughtfulness,
clarity, coherence, and persuasiveness (CBHE General Education, June 2000).
Business Administration students meet this requirement with one of the following course:
Eng 1100: Freshman Composition
Eng 1110: Freshman Composition for International Students
Honors 1100: Honors Composition
and one additional course (See
List)
2. Managing Information
Skills - 3 Hrs.
The Managing Information Skills Goal develops students' abilities
to locate, organize, store, retrieve, evaluate, synthesize and
annotate information from print, electronic, and the other sources
in preparation for solving problems and making informed decisions
(CBHE General Education, June 2000).
Business Administration students meet this requirement with
the following course:
3. Valuing Skills - 3 Hrs.
The Valuing Skills Goal develops students abilities to understand the moral and ethical values
of a diverse society and to understand that many courses of action are guided by value judgements
about the way things ought to be. Students should be able to make informed decisions through
identifying personal values and the values of others and through understanding how such values develop
(CBHE General Education, June2000).
Business Administration students meet this requirement with the following course:
KNOWLEDGE GOALS
4. Social and
Behavioral Science - 9 Hrs.
The Social and Behavioral Sciences Knowledge Goal develops students' understanding of themselves
and the world around them through the study of content and the processes used by historians and
social and behavioral scientist to discover, describe, explain, and predict human behavior and
social systems. Students must understand the diversities and complexities of the cultural and
social world, past and present, and come to the informed sense of self and others (CBHE General
Education, June 2000).
Business Administration majors meet this requirement with the following two courses:
Econ 1002: Macroeconomics
and an additional group to be chosen from this list (scroll down to Social and Behavioral Science).
5. Humanities and Fine Arts - 9Hrs.
The Humanities and Fine Arts Knowledge Goal develops the students' understanding of the ways in which humans have addressed the condition through imaginative work in the humanities and fine arts; to deepen their understanding of how that imaginative process is informed and limited by social, cultural, linguistic, and historical circumstances; and to appreciate the world of the creative imagination as a form of knowledge (CBHE General Education, June 2000).
Business Administration majors meet this requirement with three courses from this list (scroll down to Humanities and Fine Arts).
6. Math & Life/Natural Sciences Knowledge - 12Hrs.
The Mathematics and Life/Natural Sciences Knowledge Goal develops the students' abilities in
the areas of mathematics and sciences. In mathematics, the goal develops the students' understanding
of fundamental mathematical concepts and their applications. Students should develop a level of
quantitative literacy that would enable them to make decisions and solve problems and which could
serve as a basis for continued learning. In the life and natural sciences, this goal develops the
students' understanding od principles and laboratory procedures of life and physical sciences and to
cultivate their abilities to apply the emperical methods of scientific inquiry. Students should
understand how scientific discovery changes theoretical views of the world, informs our imaginations,
and shapes human history. Students should also understand that science is shaped by historical and
social contexts (CBHE General Education, June 2000).
Business Administration majors meet this goal with the following courses:
Mth 1100: Basic Calculus
Mth 1105: Basic Probability and Statistics
Science Course, no lab required. See list
Additional College of Business requirements include:
Cultural Diversity Requirement
To expand cultural awareness, all business degree programs require the completion of one course
(three credit hours) which emphasizes Asian, African, Middle Eastern, Latin American, Pacific
Aboriginal, Native American, or comparable culture. The course selected should involve substantial
material independent of the cultures' interactions with European cultures. Most courses which
satisfy this requirement as well as one of three required courses in the humanities. A list of
Cultural Diversity courses is available from this list.
Global Awareness Requirement
All students pursuing business degrees are required to take two courses (six hours) which have an
international dimension. The courses may be either in business or non business. A list of
Global Awareness courses is available from this list.
Written Communication
All business degree seeking students must demonstrate evidence
of proficiency in communication skills. Entering freshman are
required to complete an English Composition course. Additionally,
all students are required to satisfy a junior level writing requirement
by completing Eng
3120: Business Writing with a C- or higher grade. Admission
to this course requires that students be of junior standing and
have successfully completed a basic English composition course.
Other business and non business courses have written and/or oral
communication components; these courses do not fulfill the junior
level writing requirement. Accounting degree students must also
complete a course which develops oral communication skills.
Approved Electives
Beyond these requirements, students may select approved electives to bring the total of their non
business courses to a minimum of 60 hours, 72 hours maximum, within the 120 hour degree program.
For more information, see this list.
State Requirement
The state of Missouri requires that students satisfactorily complete a course in American history or governments from this list.
Business Core Requirements
(30 Credit Hours)
All students pursuing business degrees must complete no fewer than 48 credit hours and no more than 60 within the minimum 120 hour degree program. Of that number, 30 hours are business core courses, required of all business students. The remaining 18 to 30 hours are approved business electives, with the minimum (18 hours) being upper division (junior/senior) in nature.
Lower Division Core Course Requirements
Where a course is shown to have a prerequisite, a minimum grade of "C-" in the prerequisite course(s) is required for admission.
Business Administration (BA)
BA 1800: Computers and Information Systems
No prerequisite
BA 2400: Financial Accounting
Prerequisites: 27 credit hours and College Algebra
BA 2410: Managerial Accounting
Prerequisites: College Algebra and Financial Accounting
BA 2900: Legal Environment of Business
Prerequisites: Principles of Microeconomics and Financial Accounting
Upper
Division Business Core Requirements
The following business core courses are junior/senior
level in nature and require course specific prerequisites with
a minimum grade of "C-" as well as a minimum campus grade point
average of 2.0.
Business Administration (BA)
BA 3500: Financial Management
Prerequisites: Principles of Macroeconomics, Basic Probability
and Statistics, and Financial Accounting
BA 3700: Basic Marketing
Prerequisites: Principles of Microeconomics and junior
standing
BA 3600: Management and Organizational Behavior
Prerequisite: junior standing
BA 3300: Business Statistics
Prerequisites: Basic Probability & Statistics and Basic
Calculus,
BA 3320: Introduction to Operations Management
Prerequisites: Principles of Microeconomics, Computers and
Information Systems, Business Statistics, and Managerial Accounting
BA 4219: Strategic Management
A capstone course normally taken in the last semester
of one's undergraduate program. Prerequisites: senior standing, Financial Management, Basic
Marketing, and Management and Organizational Behavior
BA 4220: Business Assessment Testing
Administered to all graduating seniors. A "Satisfactory"
grade is required for graduation.
The economics and mathematics components of the program are included within the general education requirements.
If you are completing an Accounting degree:
- Related Business Courses include Business Law, Finance Electives, and Information Systems courses.
- Related Non-Business Courses include Philosophy courses, Communication courses and Political Science courses.
- Suggested Minors: Finance and Management Information Systems (MIS).
If you are completing a Management Information Systems degree:
- Related Business Courses include Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Management and Organizational Behavior and Logistics and Operations Management courses.
- Related Non-Business Courses include Computer Science and Communication* courses.
- Suggested Minors: Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, Logistics and Operations Management, or Marketing.
If you are completing a Finance emphasis area:
- Related Business Courses include Accounting electives (see the Finance Track requirements).
- Related Non-Business Courses include Economics and Communication* courses.
- Suggested Minors: Accounting or Economics.
If you are completing an International Business emphasis area:
- Related Business Courses included courses in any emphasis area (you might want to get an additional emphasis area in Finance, Management and Organizational Behavior or Marketing).
- Related Non-Business Courses include Language courses, Anthropology or Sociology course.
- Suggested Minors: Any language.
If you are completing a Logistics and Operations Management emphasis area:
- Related Business Courses include MIS courses, Marketing courses (especially BA 3740: Marketing Research).
- Related Non-Business Courses include Economics, Communication*, Math, and Computer Science courses.
- Suggested Minors: Math, Management Information Systems, or Marketing.
If you are completing a Management and Organizational Behavior emphasis area:
- Related Business Courses include BA 3100: Contemporary Business Communication and Marketing Courses.
- Related Non-Business Courses include Psychology courses, Communication* courses and Economics courses.
- Suggested Minors: Psychology or Communication.
If you are completing a Marketing emphasis area:
- Related Business Courses include Logistics and Operations Management courses and Management and Organizational Behavior courses.
- Related Non-Business Courses include Communications courses and Economics courses.
- Suggested Minors: Logistics and Operations Management or Communication.
PLEASE NOTE: *Some Communication courses do not meet the breadth of study requirement.
MOST EDUCATION COURSES ARE NOT APPROVED ELECTIVES. Please check with our office if you are considering education courses or courses from categories not listed above because they may not count towards your business degree.
Global Awareness Electives
Anthropology
| Anth 3224 | Culture Continuity and Change in Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Anth 3235 | Women in Saharan Africa: A Contemporary Perspective |
| Anth 3238 | Culture and Business in East Asia |
Business Administration
| BA 3580 | International Corporate Finance |
| BA 3581 | Business in China |
| BA 3582 | International Investments |
| BA 3680 | International Management |
| BA 3682 | Managing the Global Workforce |
| BA 3684 | The Japanese Management System |
| BA 3685 | The Role of the Global Corporation |
| BA 3689 | International Business and Society |
| BA 3780 | International Marketing |
| BA 3980 | The Law of International Business Transactions |
| BA 3X98 | Missouri/London Seminar (see Academic Advisor) |
| BA 4381 | International Logistics and Operations Management |
| BA 4689 | International Strategic Management |
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Economics
| Econ 3300 | International Economic Analysis |
| Econ 3301 | International Finance |
| Econ 3310 | Comparative Economic Systems |
| Econ 3320 | Economic Development |
| Econ 3900 | Selected Topics in Economics |
| Economics of Japan and the Pacific Rim | |
| Globalization, Growth and International Economic Analysis |
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History
| His 3000 | Selected Topics in History |
| His 3032 | History of Women in Comparative Cultures |
| His 3093 | Europe 1950- Present: Peace and Prosperity |
| His 3094 | Contemporary France: Since 1870 |
| His 3091 | European Social History Since 1715 |
| His 3093 | Europe 1950- Present: Peace and Prosperity |
| His 3094 | Contemporary France: Since 1870 |
| His 3101 | Modern Japan, 1850 - Present |
| His 3102 | Modern China, 1800 - Present |
| His 3103 | Modern History of the Pacific Rim |
| His 3302 | West Africa Since 1800 |
| His 3303 | African Diaspora to 1800 |
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Honors
| Honors 3010 | Advanced Honors Seminar
in the Humanities Topics: International Business Ethics |
| Honors 3030 | Advanced Honors Seminar
in the Social and Behavioral Sciences Topics: Japan and the US in the Age of Globalization Africa: Political and Cultural Diaspora Comparative Politics of Europe New World Order/Disorder Political Systems of South Africa |
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Political Science
| PS 3830 | International Political Economy |
| PS 3840 | European International Relations |
| PS 3850 | International Organizations and Global Problem Solving |
| PS 4850 | International Law |
| PS 3890 | Studies in International Relations |
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Sociology
| Soc 3241 | Selected Topics in Macro-sociology |
| Soc 3245 | Sociology of South Africa |
| Soc 4342 | World Population and Ecology |
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New Requirements - Starting Fall 2009
At present individuals entering UM-St. Louis may self declare themselves as "business" students and they are assigned to business as their academic unit. They are advised in business and may take business courses so long as they maintain a minimum campus grade point average of 2.0 and have satisfied the prerequisites for the courses they propose to take.
Beginning in the fall of 2009, students will self declare themselves as "pre-business" students. They will continue to have business as their academic unit and be advised in business, but they will not be formally admitted to the College of Business Administration until they file a formal application for admission.
Formal admission to the College of Business Administration is by application through an academic advisor in the College of Business Administration. Applicants for such admission must meet the following requirements:
- a minimum 2.5 campus grade point average based on a minimum of 12 credit hours completed at UM-St. Louis; and
- completion of the following cluster of courses (or their equivalent) with a minimum 2.0 grade point average in the cluster, with a grade of C- or better in each of these courses (note: all attempts at each course in the cluster will be used in calculating this minimum grade point average):
Math 1030, College Algebra
Math 1100, Basic Calculus
Math 1105, Basic Probability and Statistics
Econ 1001, Micro Economics
Econ 1002, Macro Economics
Bus Ad 2400, Financial Accounting
Bus Ad 2410, Managerial Accounting
Bus Ad 2800, Information Systems Concepts and Applications
Bus Ad 2900, Legal Environment of Business
Students not formally admitted to the College of Business Administration will be limited to no more than 15 hours of upper division business (BA) courses.