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    Dec 08, 2024  
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

College of Business Degree Requirements


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Degree requirements and the University Core Curriculum

The University of North Texas core curriculum is listed in the University Core Curriculum requirements  in the Academics  section of this catalog. Each program within the G. Brint Ryan College of Business requires specific courses to satisfy particular degree requirements (see Bachelor of Business Administration and specific BS and BBA degree sections of this catalog). Occasionally a course required for a degree may also satisfy a requirement of the University Core Curriculum . In addition to taking the required course, a student may elect to take a different course from among those available to fulfill that core requirement; doing so, however, may add to the total number of hours required for the degree. Students who have questions regarding degree requirements and core requirements should consult an academic advisor.

G. Brint Ryan College of Business tiered academic progression plan and academic standards

All students pursuing a BBA or BS degree at RCOB must follow the tiered academic progression plan and conform to the academic standards outlined below.  

Undergraduate tiered academic progression plan and admission policy

Tier One: Pre-business (PBUS)

  1. All students entering the G. Brint Ryan College of Business, whether for a BBA or BS degree, are admitted under pre-business (PBUS), including new, transfer and continuing students. PBUS students must meet with an advisor in RCOB Undergraduate Programs Office. In addition to the requirements listed below, all pre-business prerequisite courses require a minimum grade of C.
  2. In order to progress to Tier Two (BUND), PBUS students must have the following: 

a) Completion of three of the following pre-business prerequisite courses: college-level math (3 hours), ACCT 2010 ACCT 2020 DSCI 2710 ECON 1100 ECON 1110 

b) Students must earn a minimum of two Bs and one C in the three courses completed under (a) above; and

c) Completion of BUSI 1200  with a C or higher.

  1. Once the above eligibility requirements are met, students can apply online or meet with an academic advisor for admission into Tier Two (BUND).
  2. Tier One students who are unable to progress to Tier Two at the completion of 45 UNT attempted hours (this includes all attempts of all UNT courses) are subject to dismissal from the G. Brint Ryan College of Business. Advisors will consult with each student prior to and at the time of dismissal and will refer to resources and other UNT programs which can better serve the student’s needs.
  3. UNT continuing students changing to PBUS from another UNT major, and students transferring from another institution with 45 or more hours, must progress to BUND within two semesters, or will be subject to dismissal from the G. Brint Ryan College of Business.
  4. PBUS students are restricted to lower-level (1000/2000) business courses.

Tier Two: Business Undergraduate (BUND)

  1. Tier Two students who have met the requirements of Tier One and have applied to Tier Two status (BUND) must meet the following requirements to progress to Tier Three:

a) Completion of at least 45 semester hours; and

b) Completion of the following: ACCT 2010  and ACCT 2020 ; BCIS 2610 ; DSCI 2710 ; ECON 1100  and ECON 1110 ; ENGL 1310 ; ENGL 1320  or TECM 2700  (TECM 2700  is required for BS/MS accounting); and MATH 1190  or MATH 1710 .

  1. Once the above eligibility requirements are met, BUND students must meet with an advisor to file for an official degree plan and move to Tier Three.
  2. Tier Two (BUND) students are restricted to lower-level (1000/2000) business courses.

Tier Three: Official BBA/BS declared major with professional field

  1. Students who meet all requirements for Tier Three receive clearance into upper level (3000/4000) business courses (business foundation and professional field) after meeting with an advisor to file for the official degree plan (BBA or BS with declared professional field).
  2. Students in Tier Three are strongly encouraged to meet with their departmental advisor when possible. Tier Three students must meet degree and graduation requirements as outlined under G. Brint Ryan College of Business Academic Standards.
  3. Tier Three students must apply for graduation by the deadline posted in the Academic Calendar .

G. Brint Ryan College of Business academic standards

  1. Students must complete the tiered academic progression plan as outlined above.
  2. A grade of C or above must be earned in each business foundation course and each professional field or supporting field course completed in residence or transferred to UNT.
  3. Degree progress and major dismissal:
    • Students who have been accepted to a business degree program must maintain satisfactory progress. Declared business majors are subject to dismissal from a business degree program and may not be permitted to enroll for additional courses in that major if they receive any combination of grades of D or F in two attempts of the same course in the professional field and supporting courses in their degree plan. 
  4. Academic requirements for graduation with a BBA or BS from the G. Brint Ryan College of Business include:
    • A minimum of 2.0 UNT cumulative GPA (all courses completed at UNT); and
    • A minimum 2.0 overall GPA (combined UNT and transfer GPA).
  5. Individual departments may have higher graduation and/or entrance standards (see departmental sections of catalog).

Course listings

Individual courses of instruction are subject to change or withdrawal at any time and may not be offered each term/semester or every year. Any course may be withdrawn from current offerings if the number of registrants is too small to justify conducting it.

Enrollment in advanced courses requires successful completion of the pre-business requirements.

WARNING: It is the student’s responsibility to meet all course prerequisites listed in the current catalog prior to enrollment in any course.

Courses numbered 4900-4910 are offered under limited circumstances to advanced undergraduate students who are capable of developing a problem independently. These courses require approval by the department chair. A project is chosen by the student and instructor, developed through conferences and approved activities under the direction of the instructor and may require a term paper. These courses are not open to graduate students.

All Courses of Instruction are located in courses descriptions .

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