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Degree requirements are listed below under BBA Degree Requirements and under individual major degree requirements . For a complete list of requirements for a degree, the student should combine the degree requirements in these two sections with the University's minimum General Requirements for graduation.
Core Curriculum
All students must complete the University’s Core Curriculum and the following specific requirements for the BBA, including the requirements of a major. In some cases, a course that is required for the BBA or for a major may also be counted toward the Core Curriculum; these courses are identified below.
Each student must complete the University’s Core Curriculum . In the process of completing Core Curriculum and BBA degree requirements, students must earn credit for seven flags as listed below; most of the required flags are attached to the business core and major courses students must complete to earn a BBA degree. Courses may simultaneously satisfy flag and other degree requirements. As applicable, students are advised to fulfill the cultural diversity and the global cultures flag requirements through courses that meet other requirements of the Core Curriculum such as the first-year signature course, American history, government, or visual and performing arts requirements, or BBA degree requirements such as the human behavior requirement or electives. Please note, students may not earn the cultural diversity and global cultures flag from the same course.
Two writing flags: one flag requirement is typically satisfied by Business Administration 324 or 324H , or Communication 324M or 324H , a second by the capstone class in the major when taken in residence.
One quantitative reasoning flag: flag requirement typically satisfied by Accounting 311 or 311H , Accounting 312 or 312H , Statistics 301 or 301H or 235 when taken in residence.
One global cultures flag: BBA students should find a course that satisfies one of the University Core requirements, human behavior requirement, or an elective, which carries the global cultures flag.
One cultural diversity in the United States flag: BBA students should find a course that satisfies one of the University Core requirements, human behavior requirement, or an elective, which carries the cultural diversity in the United States flag.
One ethics flag: typically satisfied by Management 336 or 336H , or Legal Environment of Business 323 or 323H when taken in residence.
One independent inquiry flag: typically satisfied by the capstone class or a class required for the degree; Finance 370 , Management 374 , 374H , Management Information Systems 375 , Marketing 370 , and Operations Management 337 (Topic 3: Procurement and Supplier Management ), when taken in residence.
Flags may be added to courses periodically; courses with flags are identified in the Course Schedule . More information is available in the section on Skills and Experience Flags .
Applicability of Certain Courses
Physical activity courses.
Physical activity (PED) courses are offered by the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education. They may not be counted toward the Bachelor of Business Administration degree. However, they are counted among courses for which the student is enrolled, and the grades are included in the grade point average.
ROTC Courses
No more than 15 semester hours of air force science, military science, or naval science coursework may be counted toward the Bachelor of Business Administration degree. ROTC courses may be used only as non-business or free electives.
Courses Taken on the Pass/Fail Basis
A business student may count toward the degree up to four one-semester courses in elective subjects outside the major taken on the pass/fail basis; only free electives (any level/subject), non-business electives, and upper-division non-business electives may be taken on the pass/fail basis. Business courses taken on the pass/fail basis cannot be counted toward the major, unless they are offered only on the pass/fail basis. Credit earned by examination is not counted toward the total number of courses that the student may take pass/fail.
Complete rules on registration on the pass/fail basis are given in the General Information Catalog .
University Extension Self-Paced and Semester-Based Courses
Students planning to take self-paced or semester-based University Extension courses should consult with the BBA Program Office before doing so to ensure compliance with the following restrictions:
- Credit that an in-residence University student earns simultaneously through University Extension or similar means from another institution should be discussed in advance with the student's academic advisor to determine business degree applicability.
- A student may not be enrolled concurrently for courses from University Extension or another institution during his or her last semester without jeopardizing graduation eligibility.
- With regard to registration on the pass/fail basis, extension courses are subject to the same restrictions as courses taken in residence; these restrictions are given in the section Courses Taken on the Pass/Fail Basis.
Concurrent Enrollment
To ensure degree applicability, students are urged to consult with their academic advisor before registering concurrently at another institution, either for resident coursework or for a distance education course, and before enrolling in University Extension self-paced or semester-based coursework. A student may not be enrolled concurrently during his or her last semester in any course to be counted toward the degree without jeopardizing graduation eligibility.
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Ten Majors and Endless Possibilities
While all students receive the tools needed to excel in the world of business, focusing your efforts in one of our 10 majors will give you specialized skills and set you apart.
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This major teaches how money moves from place to place, and what that means for people worldwide.
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Students in the five-year iMPA program graduate with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting.
International Business

This major addresses the diverse goals of students considering international careers.

Students in this major develop a flexible skillset that applies to all manners of business.

This major prepares you to succeed in fast-paced marketing environments.
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The MIS major focuses on technology’s role in all aspects of business.
Business Analytics

Learn how to generate, collect and analyze data from business transactions and consumers alike.
Supply Chain Management

Students in this major study systems operations and focus on strategy and problem-solving.
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Undergraduate Four-Year Degree Plans
In compliance with Texas Senate Bill 25, the following website lists four-year degree plan sequences for certain majors offered at UT-Austin. Please note, these four-year degree plan sequences are an advising tool and are not considered to be an authoritative source. Current and prospective undergraduate students should consult their respective Undergraduate Catalog and their academic advisor to discuss course and degree plan options.
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Degree Requirements (120 semester credit hours)
Four-Year Degree Plan (Example)
These are examples only. Please see advisor to develop your individual plan.
- General Business
- Business Analytics
- Business Economics Concentration
- Energy Management Concentration
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship Concentration
- Risk Management and Insurance Concentration
- Real Estate Investment Management Concentration
- Sales Concentration
This is an example only. Please see your advisor to develop your individual plan.
Business Administration (BS) with Business Analytics Concentration
Business administration (bs) with business economics concentration, business administration (bs) with energy management concentration, business administration (bs) with innovation and entrepreneurship concentration, business administration (bs) with risk management and insurance concentration, business administration (bs) with real estate investment management concentration, business administration (bs) with sales concentration.
Business Majors
Students enter the McCombs School of Business as "Unspecified Business" majors and may declare their major once they meet the requirements below. Business students may only declare and complete one BBA major.
Requirements to Declare a BBA Major
- Clear any high school unit deficiencies
- Fulfill the foreign language proficiency requirement (2 years of high school in a single foreign language OR 2 semesters of college in a single foreign language)
- Complete 30 hours of college credit, including:
Declaring/Changing a Major
Business students may declare or change a major using this online form and may change their major at any time and as many times as needed. The Canfield Business Honors Program and Integrated BBA/MPA have separate applications for current students.
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Degree Plans
Degree requirements for each plan can vary greatly by catalog year. Degree requirements on older catalogs may include courses that are no longer offered, due to the change in CS curriculum. For students on older degree plans, consult your advisor and your degree audit to confirm your degree requirements. The main difference is that the BSA leaves more room for you to explore another, related area (and requires it). As a note, the BA and UTeach options were both superseded by the BSA, and so those will be eliminated in Fall 22. You can do the BSA + UTeach if you are interested in teaching K-12 computer science. Compare the difference between the BS, BA, and BSA degrees .
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The Bachelor of Science degree is comprised of 120 hours. About 1/3 general education and 2/3 math, science and computer science courses.
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Bachelor of Arts
The Bachelor of Arts degree is comprised of 120 hours. About 1/2 general education and Liberal Arts courses and about 1/2 math, science and computer science courses. The B A degree will be discontinued in 2022 - 2023.
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Bachelor of Science & Arts
The BSA degree is the newest degree, beginning Fall 2014. It is composed of 120 hours, 1/2 of general education and interdisciplinary courses, and 1/2 math, science, and CS courses.
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Turing Scholars Honors
The Turing Scholars degree is comprised of 120 hours. This degree is a derivative of the Bachelor of Science degree and is about 1/3 general education courses and 2/3 math, science and computer science courses. This is a research-based degree requiring a research project that culminates in an honors thesis. The Computer Science Business program is a dual degree with a Bachelor of Science degree and Bachelor of Business Administration.
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The five-year Masters program is comprised of 120 hours at the undergraduate level and 30 hours at the graduate level. This degree is a derivative of the Bachelor of Science degree and is about 1/4 general education courses and 3/4 math, science and computer science courses. You can find more information about this degree and the application process on the integrated program page.
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Bachelor of Science - Option V: Teaching
The Bachelor of Science - Option V: Teaching degree is comprised of 120 hours. This degree is through the UTeach program. It allows students to complete the Bachelor of Science degree and all course work for middle or high school teacher certification in four years. The degree is about 1/3 general education and teaching courses and 2/3 math, science and computer science courses. The UTeach degree will be phased out in 2022-2023. The BSA degree with UTeach certificate is an alternative option.
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Core Curriculum Options
The core requirements are designed to complement the depth and focus of a major with breadth that allows students to put their major coursework into a broader intellectual context and to understand how other disciplines raise and answer important questions. The core also facilitates the exploration of prospective majors and, in some cases, serves as a foundation for more advanced coursework within the major.
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Master of Business Administration
The Dual Degree Program in law and business is designed to train qualified law and business students for careers in the private or public business sectors and the legal profession. The interaction between law and business is becoming more pervasive and intense, and graduates of the Dual Degree Program may be expected to be involved directly in this interaction.
Program Structure
A student admitted to the Dual Degree Program must complete the first-year program at the School of Law (28 hours for students who matriculated prior to Fall 2016, 29 hours for those starting Fall 2016 and beyond) during the first year of the Program and before taking any courses in the Graduate School of Business.
Curriculum Requirements
Requirements for awarding of dual degrees.
All course requirements of both schools must be met. There are no waivers in the MBA program. No required courses in the School of Law may be waived.
As of Fall 2010, a student must complete a minimum total of 117 hours of credit in order to earn the two degrees as follows:
- 70 hours in the School of Law
- 23 hours of MBA core courses in the Graduate School of Business
- 24 hours of MBA elective courses in the Graduate School of Business
The required 70 law credit hours must include all courses listed as ‘Required First-Year Courses’ and ‘Required Advanced Courses’ on the degree requirements page .
Both degrees are awarded simultaneously upon completion of all requirements of the Dual Degree Program. Therefore, students should arrange their course schedules so that both degree requirements are completed in the same semester. Except for summer term enrollments, after the first-year program at the School of Law is completed, students must enroll in courses in both schools each term.
Work done in the Graduate School of Business may be credited toward the JD degree and work done in the School of Law may be credited toward the MBA degree only if the student completes all work required in the Dual Degree Program. Students should check with the School of Law on their eligibility to take the bar examination.
How to Apply
A student must apply for admission to the School of Law, the Graduate School of Business, and the Dual Degree Program. In most cases, it is advisable to apply for admission to both schools at the same time. The student then enters the MBA program in the fall following the completion of the first year of courses taught in the School of Law. Alternatively a student currently enrolled in the first-year program of the School of Law may apply for admission to the Graduate School of Business and to the Dual Degree Program. The requirements for admission are described below.
A student will not be considered for admission to the Dual Degree Program unless first admitted by both schools. However, admission to both schools does not guarantee admission to the Dual Degree Program. A Dual Degree Committee composed of faculty members from the two schools selects students for admission to the Dual Degree Program and provides advice to students in the Dual Degree Program. A student is required to select a specific field of study and to secure the advance approval of the Dual Degree Committee for the 12 hours of Dual Degree elective credits.
A prospective Dual Degree Program student should make application as follows:
- Carefully read all Law School admissions information.
- Take the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) no later than February.
- Complete and submit an application for admission no later than March 1.
- Obtain an application form and a brochure describing admissions policies and program information from the Associate Dean, Graduate School of Business, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, by April 1.
- Submit the application form and other required materials to the Director of Admissions, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, by April 1.
- Take the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) and have the results sent to the Director of Admissions, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, prior to April 1.
- To the Dual Degree Program. After admission to the School of Law and to the Graduate School of Business, application to the Program shall be made by completing an application form stating in substance that the applicant hereby applies for admission to the Dual Degree Program and giving the additional information required by that form. Please go to http://new.mccombs.utexas.edu/MBA/Full-Time/Admissions/Apply.aspx and complete the application for dual degree programs. Questions regarding this application should be directed to the Graduate Admissions Office at (512) 475-7391.
Registration
Students admitted to the Dual Degree Program will register under the code 760516.
Financial Aid
The School of Law and the Graduate School of Business have limited funds for qualified students who merit financial assistance and can show need. Information with respect to such assistance appears in the admissions information for the two schools. In general, funding for the first year may be awarded only through the School of Law, and through either school thereafter.
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Offered on the main campus in Arlington, the Flexible MBA program allows students to complete coursework at their own pace in a traditional setting through face-to-face, hybrid, and online course offerings. This 36 credit hour degree program consists of:
- 21 required hours
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- 12 areas of specialization
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- Degree completion in as little as 15 months
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Conveniently located in downtown Fort Worth, the Cohort MBA offers a sequential schedule of accelerated 5- and 10-week courses allowing students to focus on one course at a time while completing 9 credit hours each semester. This 36 credit hour degree program consists of:
- A lock-step schedule laid out from program start to finish
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- 2 areas of specialization (Health Care Administration and Real Estate)
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Sport Management prepares you for a career in the management, marketing, and administration of sport programs in educational, sport business, or the entertainment industry. In addition to the required courses, you will complete a semester-long internship. You will learn analytical skills in business and marketing, resource management, law, ethics, and leadership within sport organizations.
Connections with Austin FC, Longhorn Athletics, and other local sport organizations offer many opportunities for first-hand experience in professional sport settings. We also have connections to the entertainment industry, including ACL Music Festival, SXSW Music and Film Festival, and the Circuit of the Americas. You also may decide to continue your education through graduate studies in sport management, law, business, or physical culture and sport studies.
Preparing for this Major
If you are still in high school, take as many statistics and business-related courses as you can. We also recommend shadowing a professional in your field of interest.
If you are currently attending another college or university, contact an academic advisor to make sure the classes you are taking will transfer.
Getting Started
You should apply to the university as a Physical Culture and Sports major and complete the following prerequisite courses once you’re on campus:
- A writing flag course taken in residence at UT Austin
- Three semester hours of Economics (301, 304K, or 304L)
- KIN 312M Management of Physical Activity & Sports Programs with a minimum grade of B-
- KIN 347 Historical & Ethical Issues in Physical Culture and Sports with a minimum grade of B-
- Maintain a university GPA of 2.5000 or higher
- Prerequisite class GPA of 2.5000 or higher
In order to apply to the Sport Management major, you must complete the internal transfer application during the next open application period after you have finished your prerequisites. Application deadlines are May 1 and December 1.
Please note that completion of the above does not guarantee acceptance into the major as enrollment is capped at 150 students. Admission is based on the number of available spaces, academic performance, your resume’s quality, and previous volunteer and work experiences.
After You’re Admitted
When you start the program, talk to your academic advisor . They will review your degree requirements and help you choose a certificate, track, minor, or specialization . Your advisor will help you identify and choose the option that best aligns with your career goals.
Learn more about certificates, minors, specializations, and tracks
Courses in This Major
As a Sport Management major, you will take more than 30 hours of Kinesiology and Health Education classes, including core courses that give you the foundation you will need to do well in the cognate classes specific to the. Some of the course options include:
- KIN 312 Sport Industry in America
- KIN 312M Management of Physical Activity & Sport Programs
- KIN 347 Historical & Ethical Issues in Physical Culture & Sports
- KIN 350 Sociological Aspects of Sport & Physical Activity
- KIN 352K Race and Sport in African American Life
- KIN 352K Women and Sport
- KIN 353 Sport Law
- KIN 354 Sport & Event Marketing
- KIN 355 Media & Public Relations in Sport
- KIN 356 Revenue & Budgeting in Sport
- KIN 357 Strategic Management of Sport Organizations
- HED 311 Intro to Health Promotion & Behavioral Science
- KIN 310 Physiological Basis of Conditioning
You also will be able to take elective courses that supplement your major. Be sure to talk to your academic advisor about the best options.
Internships
You will be required to choose one of two internship options in order to graduate. Internships are typically done at the end of the program during your final semester. Students planning on enrolling in the required Sport Management internship during Spring 2020 should contact Tolga Ozyurtcu for the required information and documents.
Study Abroad Opportunity
Experience the world and change it. Studying abroad goes beyond the classroom. You also can intern, conduct research, and gain hands-on experience internationally – all of which look great on your resume.
Maymester in Denmark: Sport, Society, and the International Olympic Movement
Led by Professors Thomas Hunt and John Bartholomew, this course is held in the beautiful city Copenhagen, Denmark. Students in the program visit organizations such as the Danish Olympic and the Danish Anti-Doping Agency in order to gain insight into the international political dimensions of sport and the Olympic Movement. The first half of the program focuses on the impact of nationalism and globalization in sport. The second half is devoted to an examination of youth sport in comparative international context. Students also explore the distinct culture of Copenhagen by way of both bike and boat tours of the city. Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark and home to many Danish national sport organizations, providing ample opportunity for professional networking. Lonely Planet voted it the #1 city to visit in the world last year.
A number of other study abroad opportunities exist at UT. Reach out to Texas Global and your academic advisor to learn more.
You may have the opportunity to conduct fieldwork with the H.J. Lutcher Stark Center for Physical Culture in Sports . The Department of Kinesiology and Health Education is home to more than 20 well-funded research labs working to promote and understand physical activity, health, movement, behavior, and physical culture and sport. Many of these labs welcome undergraduate students, so take a few minutes to learn more about the ground-breaking research happening in our department and find out if you would be interested in working with our top-notch faculty and graduate students.
Possible Career Paths
A Sport Management major prepares you for positions in various areas of the sport and entertainment industries, including marketing, event management, sponsorship, and finance. You will graduate as a competitive candidate for positions in
- Professional sport organizations
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This program is offered in collaboration with the Edward S. Ageno School of Business .
The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program is designed for professionals who want to further their career with the most advanced business degree program GGU offers. The DBA program addresses the learning needs and objectives of senior business managers, consultants and university professors. Its primary objective is to produce graduates who can contribute to the advancement of their professions and to the expansion of knowledge and awareness of contemporary strategic issues and practices.
Our curriculum has a three-tiered focus. Students examine current theories, practices, and issues in technology, business; train in research methods; and study the relationships between business, strategy and technology. We believe doctoral students must be adept in all these areas to be successful contributors to the expansion of knowledge and improvement of business practices. For the dissertation, students conduct original research on a topic of current importance and personal interest or develop a patent idea or a product. The dissertation should impact and help illuminate the strategic issues they face in their professions.
The program encourages students to accept the added responsibility of a shared commitment to the advancement of their professions and to upholding the highest ethical standards in the private or public sector.
Student Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the DBA program will achieve the program’s primary objectives through the development of:
- A thorough knowledge of the scientific and scholarly research methods and their application in the technology and business setting in a senior management position, as a digital domain leader, consultant, as a professor at the university level;
- Advanced critical thinking, conceptual and analytical skills;
- Develop and acquire the knowledge, perspectives and skills to recognize and adapt to disruption in the industry;
- Understand strategic drivers of digital transformation, the application of data and analytics, and its impact on business;
- Intensive knowledge of theory and practice in a chosen field of technological and Business strategic development;
- Advanced skills necessary for effective decision-making in complex environments through integrating theoretic insights with practical knowledge.
DBA Program
The DBA program has been designed with a focus on the “practitioner educational model,” which distinguishes Golden Gate University from other institutions. This focus is consistent with the position adopted by the Association of Business Schools, which can be summarized as follows:
- The DBA is a professional practice doctorate and is concerned with researching real business strategic and technological issues via the critical review and systematic application of appropriate theories and research to professional practice.
- The DBA may often be interdisciplinary in approach and/or content.
- It is further intended to provide opportunity for considerable personal development, such that the participant achieves a greater level of effectiveness as a professional practitioner or manager.
- The DBA primary mode of assessment is through the production of a dissertation/thesis, patent or a product development.
Our students are one of the program’s greatest strengths. Typical doctoral students at GGU attend part time and are global in nature. Without exception, they come from successful careers in top positions in the private, nonprofit and government sectors. They bring their experiences and knowledge to the classroom and, in turn, demand incisive instruction and intelligent, well-developed classroom discussions.
Faculty members who teach in our DBA program have doctoral degrees from leading universities in their fields and possess extensive practical experience. They bring a theoretical as well as a real-world view to their teaching and a commitment to dynamic, progressive education.
The DBA program uses online-synchronous and in-person Instruction Modes and offers a state-of-the-art curriculum delivered by experienced, highly qualified professors. In keeping with our commitment to support working adult professionals, we have one of the few accredited doctoral programs in the Bay Area that allows students to complete doctoral studies on a part-time basis and accommodate their work schedules.
GGU seeks doctoral candidates with strong intellects, proper educational preparation, breadth and depth of managerial or professional experience and the capacity for disciplined scholarly investigation. While most applicants have a master’s degree in a business-related field, applicants with academic preparation in other fields are welcome to apply.
Doctoral candidates must be fluent in English and are expected to write at a level that meets the standards of scholarly publications. They are expected to understand contemporary practices in business and the economic, social and political context in which they are conducted.
The admission decision is made by a faculty committee and is based on the applicant’s total accomplishments and skills. Specifically, admission to the program requires:
- Applicants must hold a Master’s degree and possess a minimum of 10 years of work experience.
- Experience: Applicants with responsible managerial or professional work experience will be given preference. A professional resume is required.
- What is your motivation to pursue the Golden Gate University DBA Program degree?
- How do you think the Golden Gate University experience will benefit your career?
- An admission panel will review applications and recommend applicants for admission to the GGU DBA Committee for approval.
Requirements for the Doctor of Business Administration
The Doctor of Business Administration, Digital Strategy Concentration, requires completion of 12 units of foundation courses, 12 units of concentration courses, and a minimum of 32 units of dissertation research, for a total of 56 units. Students must earn a “B-” or better in each course and a cumulative grade-point average of 3.00 or better. Although research papers, reports and examinations may be required in doctoral seminars, the major assessment points in the DBA program are the qualifying examination, taken after the foundation curriculum is completed, and the dissertation research. Students must receive a passing score on the qualifying examination and successfully complete all required courses before they are allowed to present a dissertation proposal and officially advance to candidacy. Students must complete and successfully defend their dissertations within seven years of beginning the program.
Foundation Courses - 12 units
- DBA 800 Doctoral Writing and Research Methods 4 unit(s)
- DBA 801 Quantitative Research and Analysis 4 unit(s)
- DBA 802 Qualitative Research and Analysis 4 unit(s)
Qualifying Examination
After the foundation curriculum course work is completed, students must successfully pass a qualifying examination. This integrative examination will test the student’s mastery of the skills and disciplines of doctoral level research methods and analysis.
Digital Strategy Concentration Courses - 12 units
- DBA 840 Foundations of Digital Strategy 4 unit(s)
- DBA 841 Digital Transformation Promise: Creating Value from Business Innovation 4 unit(s)
- DBA 842 Jobs of Tomorrow: The Future of Work, Workplace and Workforce 4 unit(s)
Dissertation Research - 24 units
Students may register for Dissertation Research only after having first completed all required doctoral foundation coursework and having passed the qualifying examination.
- DBA 890 Dissertation Research 4 unit(s)

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Bachelor of Business Administration BBA Degree Requirements A grade point average of at least 2.00 is required on all work undertaken at the University for which a grade or symbol other than Q, W, X, or CR is recorded. In addition, a grade point average of at least 2.00 in business courses is required.
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A business student may count toward the degree up to four one-semester courses in elective subjects outside the major taken on the pass/fail basis; only free electives (any level/subject), non-business electives, and upper-division non-business electives may be taken on the pass/fail basis.
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Free Electives: 3-6 semester credit hours are required for the B.S. in Business Administration (Business Economics Concentration) 9: Upper Level Guided Electives: Choose 9 hours from FIN 3390, MECO 4342, (RMIS 3370 or FIN 3370), (REAL 3305 or FIN 3305), MKT 3340, or BA 4V90 (3 SCH Internship).
Requirements to Declare a BBA Major. Clear any high school unit deficiencies. Fulfill the foreign language proficiency requirement (2 years of high school in a single foreign language OR 2 semesters of college in a single foreign language) Complete 30 hours of college credit, including: Math - M 408Q or M 408K & M 408L (or equivalent) Economics ...
The University of Texas at Austin 2317 Speedway, GDC 2.302 Austin, Texas 78712 ... The Computer Science Business program is a dual degree with a Bachelor of Science degree and Bachelor of Business Administration. Degree Plans: 2022-2022 CSB; 2020-2022 Turing;
As of Fall 2010, a student must complete a minimum total of 117 hours of credit in order to earn the two degrees as follows: 70 hours in the School of Law 23 hours of MBA core courses in the Graduate School of Business 24 hours of MBA elective courses in the Graduate School of Business
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You should apply to the university as a Physical Culture and Sports major and complete the following prerequisite courses once you're on campus: A writing flag course taken in residence at UT Austin Three semester hours of Economics (301, 304K, or 304L) KIN 312M Management of Physical Activity & Sports Programs with a minimum grade of B-
Founded in 1901, Golden Gate University (GGU) is a non-profit institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs in accounting, business, management, taxation, and psychology. GGU Law offers Juris Doctor (JD) and Master of Laws (LLM) degrees in a variety of specializations, and a Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD) degree in International Legal Studies.