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College of Business

Overview

Since its origination in 1965, the College of Business has been one of the fastest growing business schools in the nation. This growth has mirrored the dynamic growth of the D/FW Metroplex as the college has worked hard to provide high quality educational programs. The college is organized into six academic departments: Accounting, Economics, Finance, Information Systems and Operations Management, Management, and Marketing. A total of 103 full-time equivalent faculty organize and conduct classes, including 88 with doctoral degrees from some of the top schools in the nation. The college currently enrolls 5,500 students, of whom more than 1,500 are enrolled in 12 graduate business programs.

Teaching, research, and community service are the essential activities of the College of Business. 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.  All bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs are fully accredited by AACSB International-The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

Mission, Vision and Values

The mission of the College of Business is to create and disseminate knowledge with global impact that engages the business community and positively impacts society.  The College seeks to be ranked among the top business schools in the nation.

As its vision, the College develops recognized business thought-leaders who create value and enrich the world.  Faculty, students and graduates of the College are functioning as thought-leaders for better understanding the economies of the enterprise, effectively managing its resources and producing results for goal accomplishment.

Five values form much of the foundation upon which the College operates on a daily basis in developing and offering degree programs, linking faculty and students to the business and professional communities, and conducting relevant research to advance business practices and enhance the performance of business and other organizations.  These values are:

Integrity – We do the right thing, always being honest, transparent and accountable.

Respect - We treat all people in a way that affirms their individual uniqueness, worth and dignity.

Diversity – We pursue an inclusive environment where individual differences create value.

Excellence – We continually strive to achieve the highest levels of performance in all our endeavors.

Collaboration – We team with internal and external partners to create and accomplish shared goals.

Accreditation

The University of Texas at Arlington’s College of Business is fully accredited in business and accounting at both the undergraduate and graduate levels by the AACSB-International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

Business Undergraduate Advising Center

107 Business Building
817-272-3368
wweb.uta.edu/business/ugadvise/

Each student in the College of Business has access to a professional academic advisor for educational and vocational guidance. The advising process is designed to assist students as they make important decisions related to their academic progress at UT-Arlington and career goals in general.

Specifically, the purpose of advising is:

  • To empower students to clarify and achieve their educational goals by providing timely and accurate information about degree requirements, as well as College and University policies and procedures.
  • To provide every business student with the opportunity to develop a relationship with a knowledgeable advisor in order to obtain sound academic advising with a degree of continuity.
  • To provide students with information about additional services, programs, and support systems available within the College and University as appropriate.

Ultimately, the student is responsible for seeking academic advice, making decisions regarding goals, meeting degree requirements, and enrolling in appropriate courses. The academic advisor is to provide assistance and help in these decisions. All students are responsible for understanding and complying with University and College policies and procedures.

The Advising Center is located on the first floor of the Business Building, Suite 107 and operates on an appointment basis. Please contact the Center by calling 817.272.3368 between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

Graduate Business Services

107 Business Building
817-272-3004/3005

http://wweb.uta.edu/business/gradbiz

Graduate Business Services (GBS) provides information to assist students with various issues relating to their graduate business education. Prospective students, current students and graduating students can contact GBS for general information, assistance with understanding graduate program rules and admission status.  Specific advising questions are addressed to the program advisor.

The office is located on the first floor of the Business Building, Suite 107. Please contact GBS by calling 817.272.3004/3005 between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. While the University is in session, the office has extended hours Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 6:46 pm.

Goolsby Leadership Academy

304 Business Building
817-272-3085
www.uta.edu/goolsby
goolsbyacademy@uta.edu

The Goolsby Leadership Academy was founded in 2003 with a gift of $2 million from an anonymous donor in honor of John and Judy Goolsby. John Goolsby is a 1964 graduate of the College of Business with a degree in accounting. Much of his executive career was spent as CEO of the Howard Hughes Corporation. There are three sets of Academy participants: students, faculty members, and executives. Each year the Academy selects qualified undergraduate students who take a series of specialized courses regarding different aspects of leadership and participate in special projects and field activities designed to give them real-world leadership experiences. Faculty associated with the Academy teach leadership courses and conduct leadership research. Executives mentor Goolsby students, provide field research opportunities for faculty scholarship, and support Academy leadership training programs.

Goolsby Scholars are encouraged to apply for admission to the Honors College. Each of the required Goolsby courses qualifies for Honors College credit. Form more information, please visit the Honors College website.

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.

Undergraduate Degree 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 two major degree programs, each developed within the frame of reference described above. The first is the Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) Degree, with subject area concentrations in finance, information systems, management, marketing, operations management, real estate, or economics. A minor is not required or allowed for any B.B.A. The B.B.A. (Accounting) degree, while adhering to the basic philosophy outlined, permits a maximum 27 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 in one modern language (French, German, Russian, or Spanish). The second major degree program is a Bachelor of Science (B.S.). 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 27 semester hour concentration in accounting and, depending on the area, 15 to 24 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; a minor is required for degree completion.  The requirements for the B.B.A. in International Business are found later in this section.  The requirements for the additional B.B.A. degree programs and the B.S. degree programs are found in their respective departmental sections.

Admission Policy

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

Direct Admission Criteria

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

  • Students must meet all UT Arlington admission requirements and
  • Students must have a grade point average of 3.25 or better for all college level credit earned.

In addition to meeting the criteria stated above, students must attend a Business Success Workshop. Students are notified about the workshop in writing.

Applicants Who Do Not Meet Direct Admission Criteria

Applicants who do not meet the criteria for direct admission stated above will be admitted as business-intended majors. Academic performance will be evaluated after twelve (12) hours of business course work at UT Arlington. To declare a major, a business-intended student must meet the following criteria:

  • An overall grade point average of 2.25 at UT Arlington;
  • A business grade point average of 2.50 at UT Arlington; and
  • Completion of the CoB math requirement. (The CoB math requirement includes MATH 1302 COLLEGE ALGEBRA or MATH 1315 COLLEGE ALGEBRA FOR ECONOMICS & BUSINESS ANALYSIS and MATH 1316 MATHEMATICS FOR ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS ANALYSIS , or equivalent courses as transfer credits.)

College of Business Probation and Dismissal

If at any time a business-intended student does not meet the above standards, the student is on College of Business Probation. If the Admission Criteria can be met by eighteen (18) hours of business coursework at UT-Arlington, the student may be allowed to continue as a business-intended major up to the semester containing the eighteenth hour of business course work under an enrollment contract. Depending on the circumstances, a student on CoB probation may have restrictions on course load, course selection, and will be given specific course grade requirements that must be met. All business hours will be used to calculate a business grade point average for the CoB admission purposes.

Students who do not meet the requirements for declaring a business major after eighteen (18) hours of business course work or do not meet the requirements outlined in the enrollment contract will not be allowed to take additional business courses at UT Arlington. The student will be dismissed from the CoB and must choose a major other than business in order to remain enrolled at UT Arlington.

Degree Progress and Major Dismissal

Students who have been accepted to a business degree program must maintain satisfactory progress in their field of study (major). Declared business majors are subject to dismissal from a business degree program and will not be permitted to enroll for additional courses in that major if they:

  • Receive a grade of D or F in more than one upper level major course, or
  • Receive any combination of grades of D or F in two attempts of the same major course.

College of Business Graduation Requirements

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

  • Be a declared business major;
  • 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;
  • 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;
  • Students with a concentration other than Accounting, must complete a minimum of 9 credit hours in residence of upper level concentration course work beyond the Business Core; and
  • A grade of "C" or better must be earned in all major/concentration courses required for the degree.

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, INSY 2303 INTRODUCTION TO M.I.S. AND DATA PROCESSING. Students are also required to take an oral communication course, COMS 1301 FUNDAMENTALS OF PUBLIC SPEAKING, or COMS 2305 BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION

Special Undergraduate Programs and Opportunities

Business Honors Program

The Business Honors Program (BHP) operates as a part of UT 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 degree programs.

Internship for Degree Credit

One approved internship can be used as an advanced business elective for eligible students. Students must be a declared business major, junior or senior standing, have an overall UT Arlington GPA of 2.5 or better, have 3 hours of advanced business electives available, and complete the approval forms before the appropriate semester deadline.

The internship must be related to the student's major and is graded on a pass/fail basis. No credit will be given for previous experience or activities. For specific course requirements, refer to the internship approval forms. If a change of major occurs, the internship no longer applies to the degree.

Sales Certificate Program

The Sales Certificate program prepares undergraduate students for a challenging and rewarding career in the sales profession. The program will enhance students' abilities to sell themselves, their ideas, products, and services. It also equips students with knowledge and skills related to managing mutually beneficial relationships with customers. The Sales Certificate is available to business and non-business majors.  Certificate requirements can be found in the Department of Marketing section of the catalog.

Fast Track Master's Degrees in Accounting

This program emphasizes preparation for a career as a professional accountant, including preparation for the Certified Public Accountant designation. Most states, including Texas, require completion of at least 150 semester hours of college study of which at least 37 semester hours must be in accounting in order for an individual to be licensed as a Certified Public Accountant. The Fast Track Program in Accounting is designed to fulfill these requirements and enable outstanding senior undergraduate Accounting students to satisfy degree requirements leading to a Master's of Science in Accounting or a Master's of Science in Taxation while completing their undergraduate studies and thereby completing fewer courses to earn both undergraduate and graduate degrees in accounting.

An undergraduate Accounting student will apply:

  • within 30 hours of completing a bachelor's degree
  • upon completion of at least 30 hours at UTA, achieving an overall UTA GPA of 3.3 or better
  • with an overall GPA of 3.3 or better in all college courses (at all schools), and
  • with a UTA Business GPA of 3.3 or better.

Additionally, a candidate must have completed 12 hours of specified undergraduate Fast Track foundation courses with a minimum GPA of 3.5 in these courses. These courses are mandatory and must be completed at UT Arlington. The foundation courses required for admission to the various Fast Track programs are:

ACCT 3311FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING I3
ACCT 3312FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING II3
FINA 3313BUSINESS FINANCE3
BSTAT 3321BUSINESS STATISTICS I (whichever is taken first at UTA)3
or BSTAT 3322 BUSINESS STATISTICS II
Total Hours12

Once admitted, a student will be allowed to take select graduate courses that may be used to satisfy both bachelor's and master's degree requirements. These students will be allowed to enroll in Auditing, Effective Business Communication, and an Accounting elective at the graduate level and these courses should not be completed as an undergraduate.

An undergraduate student who successfully completes the Fast Track graduate coursework with grades of B or better will graduate with the undergraduate degree and will be automatically admitted to the Graduate School at that time. The student will not be required to take the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT), will not have to complete the normal Graduate School application for admission, and will not have to pay the related application fee.

For more details about this program, please consult the graduate accounting advisor (graduate.accounting.advisor@uta.edu ).

Fast Track Master's Degrees in Business

Fast Track Programs enable outstanding senior undergraduate Business students to satisfy degree requirements leading to select master's degrees in business while completing their undergraduate studies.

An undergraduate Business student will apply:

  • within 30 hours of completing a bachelor's degree
  • upon completion of at least 30 hours at UTA, achieving an overall UTA GPA of 3.2 or better
  • with an overall GPA of 3.2 or better in all college courses (at all schools), and
  • with a UTA Business GPA of 3.3 or better.

Additionally, a candidate must have completed 12 hours of specified undergraduate Fast Track foundation courses with a minimum GPA of 3.5 in these courses. These courses are mandatory and must be completed at UT Arlington. The foundation courses required for admission to the various Fast Track programs are:

MBA or MS-INSY or MS-HR

ECON 3310MICROECONOMICS (first completed at UTA)3
or ECON 3312 MACROECONOMICS
FINA 3313BUSINESS FINANCE3
MANA 3318MANAGING ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR3
BSTAT 3321BUSINESS STATISTICS I (first completed at UTA)3
or BSTAT 3322 BUSINESS STATISTICS II
Total Hours12

MS-REAE

ECON 3310MICROECONOMICS (first completed at UTA)3
or ECON 3312 MACROECONOMICS
FINA 3313BUSINESS FINANCE3
REAE 3325REAL ESTATE FUNDAMENTALS3
BSTAT 3321BUSINESS STATISTICS I (first completed at UTA)3
or BSTAT 3322 BUSINESS STATISTICS II
Total Hours12

MA-ECON

ECON 3310MICROECONOMICS3
ECON 3312MACROECONOMICS3
FINA 3313BUSINESS FINANCE3
BSTAT 3321BUSINESS STATISTICS I (first completed at UTA)3
or BSTAT 3322 BUSINESS STATISTICS II
Total Hours12

Once admitted, a student will be allowed to take select graduate courses that may be used to satisfy both bachelor's and master's degree requirements.

An undergraduate student who successfully completes the Fast Track graduate coursework with grades of B or better will graduate with the undergraduate degree will be automatically admitted to the Graduate School at that time. The student will not be required to take the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT), will not have to complete the normal Graduate School application for admission, and will not have to pay the related application fee.

For more details about this program, please refer the appropriate graduate advisor.

Requirements for a Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business/Modern Language

Students must meet all lower division requirements before enrolling for upper division courses. Specified prerequisites are designated for certain courses.

Pre-Professional Course Requirements - Fulfill the University General Core Requirements (36 hours)
General Core Requirements 42
Communication (minimum 6 hours required)
ENGL 1301RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION I3
ENGL 1302RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION II3
Mathematics (minimum 6 hours required)
MATH 1315COLLEGE ALGEBRA FOR ECONOMICS & BUSINESS ANALYSIS3
MATH 1316MATHEMATICS FOR ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS ANALYSIS3
Life and Physical Sciences (minimum 6 hours required)6
From Approved University General Core Requirement List
Language, Philosophy & Culture (minimum 3 hours required)
Satisfied by Modern Language Level IV (See Modern Language Options below)
Creative Arts3
From Approved University General Core Requirement List
US History (minimum 6 hours required)
HIST 1311HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 18653
HIST 1312HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES, 1865 TO PRESENT3
Government/Policical Science (minimum 6 hours required)
POLS 2311GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES3
POLS 2312STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT3
Social & Behavioral Sciences (minimum 3 hours required)
Satisfied by completion of ECON 2305 in the Business Core
Foundational Component Area (minimum 3 hours required)
COMS 1301FUNDAMENTALS OF PUBLIC SPEAKING3
Professional Course Requirements - Business Core (36 hours)
ACCT 2301PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING I3
ACCT 2302PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING II3
ECON 2305PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS (Social & Behavioral Sciences University Core Requirement)3
ECON 2306PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS3
INSY 2303INTRODUCTION TO M.I.S. AND DATA PROCESSING3
BCOM 3360EFFECTIVE BUSINESS COMMUNICATION3
BLAW 3310LEGAL AND ETHICAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS3
BSTAT 3321BUSINESS STATISTICS I3
FINA 3313BUSINESS FINANCE3
MANA 3318MANAGING ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR3
MANA 4322ORGANIZATIONAL STRATEGY3
MARK 3321PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING3
Professional Course Requirements - Advanced International Business (15 hours)
BLAW 4310BASIC INTERNATIONAL LAW FOR BUSINESS3
Select one of the following:3
COMPARATIVE ECONOMIC SYSTEMS
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
INTERNATIONAL FINANCE
FINA 4324INTERNATIONAL CORPORATE FINANCE3
MANA 4321INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT3
MARK 4325INTERNATIONAL MARKETING3
Modern Language Requirements (26 hours)
Select one of the following areas (beyond all other requirements):26
French
German
Russian
Spanish
See Modern Language Options section below for specific courses
Advanced Electives (9 hours)
Upper level, advisor approved electives. (Students are encouraged to include six hours of degree specific language in this area.)9
Total Hours122

Students are strongly encouraged to study abroad. The College of Business, the Department of Modern Languages, and the International Office currently work together in assisting student participation in existing exchange programs. Furthermore, the University will continue to develop exchange agreements with other recognized international universities.

Modern Language Options

French

Students concentrating in International Business/French should be certain they meet the requirements specified previously under the heading Requirements for a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree. Within the framework of these conditions, a student must complete:

FREN 1441BEGINNING FRENCH I 14
FREN 1442BEGINNING FRENCH II 14
FREN 2313INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I 13
FREN 2314INTERMEDIATE FRENCH II (Satisfies Language, Philosophy & Culture University General Core Requirement)3
FREN 3300PHONOLOGY & PRONUNCIATION3
or FREN 3303 ADVANCED FRENCH CONVERSATION
FREN 4314ADVANCED FRENCH GRAMMAR AND COMPOSITION3
FREN 4334CONTEMPORARY FRENCH CULTURE3
FREN 4335BUSINESS FRENCH3
Total Hours26

German

Students concentrating in International Business/German should be certain they meet the requirements specified previously under the heading Requirements for a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree. Within the framework of these conditions, a student must complete:

GERM 1441GERMAN LEVEL I 14
GERM 1442BEGINNING GERMAN II 14
GERM 2313INTERMEDIATE GERMAN I 13
GERM 2314INTERMEDIATE GERMAN II (Satisfies the Language, Philosophy & Culture University General Core Requirement)3
GERM 3313TOPICS IN GERMAN CULTURE & CONVERSATION3
GERM 3314TOPICS IN GERMAN CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION3
GERM 4334THE CULTURE OF BUSINESS3
GERM 4335BUSINESS GERMAN3
Total Hours26

Russian

Students concentrating in International Business/Russian should be certain they meet the requirements specified previously under the heading Requirements for a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree. Within the framework of these conditions, a student must complete:

RUSS 1441BEGINNING RUSSIAN I 14
RUSS 1442BEGINNING RUSSIAN II 14
RUSS 2313INTERMEDIATE RUSSIAN I 13
RUSS 2314INTERMEDIATE RUSSIAN II (Satisifes the Language, Philosophy & Culture University General Core Requirement)3
RUSS 3333CONVERSATION AND TOPICS IN RUSSIAN CULTURE3
RUSS 4362RUSSIA AND THE SUCCESSOR STATES TODAY3
RUSS 4334THE CULTURE OF BUSINESS3
RUSS 4335BUSINESS RUSSIAN3
Total Hours26

Spanish

Students concentrating in International Business/Spanish should be certain they meet the requirements specified previously under the heading Requirements for a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree. Within the framework of these conditions, a student must complete

SPAN 1441BEGINNING SPANISH I 14
SPAN 1442BEGINNING SPANISH II 14
SPAN 2313INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I 13
SPAN 2314INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II (Satisfies the Language, Philosophy & Culture University General Core Requirement)3
SPAN 3311SPANISH CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION3
or SPAN 3312 LATIN AMERICAN CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION
SPAN 3314ADVANCED SPANISH GRAMMAR3
SPAN 4334CULTURE AND ECONOMIC GLOBALIZATION IN THE HISPANIC WORLD3
SPAN 4335BUSINESS SPANISH3
Total Hours26

Non-heritage speakers should plan to take SPAN 3303 ADVANCED SPANISH CONVERSATION as an advanced business elective. Heritage speakers should plan to take SPAN 2315 in place of SPAN 2314 and SPAN 3305 ADVANCED SPANISH FOR HERITAGE SPEAKERS in place of SPAN 3314 ADVANCED SPANISH GRAMMAR.

1

Students will be placed in appropriate language level upon completion of a written and/or a verbal competency exam administered by the Modern Language Department.

Suggested Course Sequence

First Year
First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHours
ENGL 13013ENGL 13023
MATH 13153MATH 13163
HIST 13113HIST 13123
Life & Physical Science3Life & Physical Science3
Modern Language Requirement - Level I4Modern Language Requirement - Level II4
 16 16
Second Year
First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHours
ACCT 23013ACCT 23023
ECON 23053ECON 23063
POLS 23113INSY 23033
COMS 13013POLS 23123
Modern Language Requirement - Level III3Modern Language Requirement - Level IV3
 15 15
Third Year
First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHours
Modern Language Requirement 3Modern Language Requirement 3
ECON 4306, 4321, or 43223MANA 43213
BLAW 33103BSTAT 33213
FINA 33133MARK 33213
MANA 33183Creative Arts3
 15 15
Fourth Year
First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHours
Modern Lanaguage Requirement 3Modern Language Requirement 3
FINA 43243BLAW 43103
MARK 43253MANA 43223
BCOM 33603Advanced Elective3
Advanced Elective3Advanced Elective3
 15 15
Total Hours: 122

Undergraduate Minors

The College of Business offers several minors to undergraduate Non-Business majors.  The requirements for the Business Administration Minor follow.  The requriements for the minors in Accounting, Economics, and Information Systems are found in their respective departmental sections.

Minor in Business Administration

The College of Business:

  • Requires half of the course work for a minor in business be completed in residence at UT Arlington. For an 18-hour minor requirement, this would require a minimum of 9 hours of business course work at UT Arlington.
  • Requires a grade of C or better in all minor requirement courses.
  • Will not use vocational and technical courses (including WECM courses) toward any business minor.

Business Administration

Select three of the following:9
PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING I
PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING II 1
PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS
PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS
INTRODUCTION TO M.I.S. AND DATA PROCESSING
Select 9 hours Jr/Sr level from one area or from several areas: 19
ACCT
BCOM
BLAW
BSTAT
ECON
FINA
INSU
INSY
MANA
MARK
OPMA
REAE
Total Hours18

Special Graduate Programs and Opportunities

The Graduate Advanced Studies Program

This is a certificate program open to those holding a graduate degree in a business field. Applicants must meet normal MBA admissions requirements and complete 12-21 semester hours of graduate courses in a specified area. This is an excellent way for business professionals to update their business skills in advanced areas.

Special Students

An applicant can gain admission as a special student in the College of Business, but he/she must meet the same admission requirements as those unconditionally admitted. In order to take masters and/or doctoral level courses in the College of Business, a student must be admitted as a graduate student.

Dual Degree Programs

The college offers a rich array of dual degree opportunities that build synergistic skill sets that prepare students for more advanced career opportunities. While most dual degree programs include two graduate business degrees, the Professional Management Option in the MBA program allows professionals with undergraduate degrees in engineering, architecture, nursing, education, and urban affairs to complete a master’s degree in that field along with the MBA. Dual degree programs allow students to earn two degrees with a substantial reduction in course requirements. The MBA Program also offers a special dual degree with Thunderbird School of Global Management.

Fast Track Programs

The Fast Track Program enables outstanding undergraduate UT Arlington Business students to satisfy degree requirements that will lead to a master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), Accounting, Human Resource Management, Real Estate, Taxation, Information Systems, or Economics while completing their undergraduate studies. If admitted, students will be allowed to take select graduate courses that may be used to satisfy both bachelor’s and master’s degree requirements. Admitted students will be allowed to complete 6 to 9 hours of selected graduate coursework as an undergraduate student. A GPA of 3.0 in the graduate work is required to continue taking graduate courses. Any Fast Track student who completes the 6 to 9 hours of graduate coursework with grades of B or better will be automatically admitted to Graduate School. The student would then be awarded his or her bachelor’s degree. The student will not be required to take the GMAT, complete the graduate application, and will have the related application fees waived.

Facilitated Admission of Outstanding UT Arlington Undergraduates

The following programs participate in the Facilitated Admissions program: Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts in Economics, Master of Science in Human Resource Management, Master of Science in Information Systems, Master of Science in Marketing Research and Master of Science in Real Estate. Students pursuing Facilitated Admission must demonstrate quantitative proficiency. For details on admission into the program please refer to UT Arlington’s Graduate Catalog Special Admissions Programs under Admission Requirements and Procedures.

Internship Program

Graduate students are encouraged to participate in internships to supplement and complement classroom education by providing valuable experience and training in their chosen area of expertise. Internships allow students to meet and interact with professionals in the work setting, identify and develop critical professional skills, clarify their own career goals and interests, and develop important contacts for future development. This internship program is open to all graduate students who have completed nine hours of graduate courses, are in good academic standing (GPA => 3.0), and have secured their advisor’s approval for up to three hours of graduate credit. Interested students should ask for a fact sheet and an application in the Graduate Business Services Office. After gaining the advisor’s approval, students will complete an application and meet with the appropriate departmental internship coordinator. Once an internship is obtained, the coordinator will monitor progress and assign a Pass/Fail grade.

Study Abroad/Exchange Programs

The leaders for the 21st century will be deeply involved in business opportunities around the world. Study abroad/exchange programs are available to help students prepare in both curricular and extracurricular ways for these future international leadership roles. Students wishing to study abroad are encouraged to review the many opportunities contained in the Study Abroad Library in the International Office. Once a specific program is identified, students discuss the available courses with their advisor to ensure they meet degree requirements. Depending on their terms, study abroad/exchange programs may allow students to complete courses as resident credit or as transfer credit.

Waivers and Transfer Credit

There are three types of required courses: deficiency, core and advanced. Applicants may have both deficiency and core courses waived without the requirement for a substitute course if they have completed a similar course, during the last 10 years, at a recognized college or university and received a "B" or better grade (3.0) in that course or have a business degree in the same field of study.* Extensions to this 10-year limit may be granted for managers and executives who have completed educational activities to remain current or have extensive related experience.  Each master's program has its own waiver policy.  Check with the advisor

A maximum of 9 hours of advanced coursework may be transferred in from other AACSB accredited schools if approved by the program advisor. Transfer of graduate courses from other universities will be considered on a case-by-case basis. All work submitted for transfer credit must have been completed no more than six years before completion of a graduate program at the University of Texas at Arlington.

* Note: The University of Texas at Austin offer Business Foundations Programs (BFP) for non-business majors that provide solid foundations in basic business concepts. BFP courses and courses from equivalent programs for non-business majors at other colleges/universities may not be used for course waiver credit.

Doctoral Program

The objective of the Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration degree is primarily to develop scholars with an ability to teach and conduct independent research in various areas of business administration. The program prepares students for careers as creative teachers and researchers by providing thorough preparation in both the theory and practice of business administration. The curriculum emphasizes and develops the rigorous analytical skills needed to make significant contributions in fields of business. Graduates of the program will assume significant roles in the world’s educational and research institutions.

Coursework is offered in the following areas: accounting, banking and finance, business economics, business policy/strategic management, business statistics, personnel/human resource management, insurance and risk management, international business management, investments and securities, labor/industrial relations, management information systems, management sciences, marketing management and research, organizational behavior, organizational theory, production/operations management, real estate, small business management and ownership, and taxation. Coursework in these areas of study supports the following major fields: Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Management, Marketing, and Operations Management.