Muma College of Business

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Degree Requirements Grading Requirements Honors Program Mission and Vision Other Requirements Transfer Student Admission Requirements

About the College

http://www.usf.edu/business/

The Muma College of Business offers courses of study leading to both undergraduate and graduate degrees. All degree programs in the Muma College of Business are fully accredited by AACSB International — The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

Mission and Vision

Mission

We emphasize creativity and analytics to promote student success, produce scholarship with impact, and engage with all stakeholders in a diverse global environment.

Vision

Transforming minds: Transforming business. We aspire to be internationally recognized for developing business professionals who provide analytical and creative solutions in a global environment.

Accreditation

The Muma College of Business offers courses of study leading to both undergraduate and graduate degrees. All degree programs in the Muma College of Business are fully accredited by AACSB International — The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

AACSB provides internationally recognized, specialized accreditation for business and accounting programs at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral level. The AACSB Accreditation Standards challenge post-secondary educators to pursue excellence and continuous improvement throughout their business programs. AACSB Accreditation is known, worldwide, as the longest standing, most recognized form of specialized/professional accreditation an institution and its business programs can earn. AACSB-accredited schools have the highest quality faculty, relevant and challenging curriculum, and provide educational and career opportunities that are not found at other business schools.

Admission Requirements for the Muma College of Business

Specialized Admissions Programs

The following programs are offered as specialized admissions programs: Advertising, Accounting, Business Analytics and Information Systems, Entrepreneurship**, Finance, General Business Studies, Global Business, Information Assurance and Cybersecurity Management, Marketing, and Management.

Students interested in pursuing a degree in the above areas offered by the Muma College of Business must complete the required prerequisites for entering the College in addition to other related criteria listed below.

• Minimum of 60 semester hours of college credit earned
• Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on all college-level work and a minimum of 2.0 on all credit attempted at USF, including any prior to renewal. 
• Completion of the following State Mandated Common Prerequisites (or equivalents) with a grade of C- or higher in each course and an overall 2.0 GPA:
  • ACG X021/ACG X022 Financial Accounting (or ACG X001 & ACG X011)*
  • ACG X071 Managerial Accounting (or X301)*
  • CGS X100 Computers in Business (or acceptable Substitute, i.e., CGS X100C, CGS X530, CGS X570, CGS X531, CGS X0000, MAN X812)
  • ECO X013 Principles of Macroeconomics
  • ECO X023 Principles of Microeconomics
  • MAC X233 Elementary Calculus or MAC X230
  • STA X023 Introductory Statistics or QMB X100 or STA X122 (STA X023 and QMB X100 are preferred)

          *Accounting majors must earn a C not C- in ACG 2021  & ACG 2071 .
         ** Entrepreneurship majors must also complete a leadership course as a required pre-requisite.

In computing entry grade point average all business and economics courses taken for S or U grades will be converted to C or F, respectively.

A minimum score of 550 on paper and pencil or 213 on computerized TOEFL is required, when applicable.

Students must be admitted to the Muma College of Business at least one term before their anticipated graduation date.

For more information, see the General Requirements at the Muma College of Business website http://www.usf.edu/business/undergraduate/requirements-general.aspx.

Admission Requirements for Non-Specialized Admissions Programs

Muma College of Business offers the following non-specialized admissions programs: Hospitality Management, Risk Management and Insurance, and Supply Chain Management.

Hospitality Management: Students must have a 2.0 overall and USF GPA and complete the following State Mandated Common Course Prerequisites:

• ACG X021 or ACG X022 or (ACG X001 and ACG X011) - 3 credit hours
• ACG X071 - 2-3 credit hours
• ECO X013 - 3 credit hours
• ECO X023 - 3 credit hours

Risk Management and Insurance: To matriculate to the upper-division courses required for the B.S/RMI, students must earn a minimum grade of C- in the following courses and an overall 2.0 GPA in all seven (7) courses:

• Financial Accounting: ACG X021/ACG X022 (or ACG X001 & ACG X011)
• Managerial Accounting: ACG X071 (or ACG X301)
• Computers in Business: CGS X100 (or acceptable substitute)
• Principles of Macroeconomics: ECO X013
• Principles of Microeconomics: ECO X023
• Elementary Calculus: MAC X233 or MAC X230
• Statistics: QMB X100 or STA X023 or STA X122

Supply Chain Management: Completion of the following Common Prerequisites with a grade of B- or higher in each course:

• ECO X013
• ECO X023
• MAC X233 or MAC X311 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I or MAC X281
• QMB X100 or STA X023 Statistics or STA X024 or STA X122 or STA X032 or STA X037 or ESI X213
• ACG X021 Principles of Financial Accounting or ACG X022 or (ACG X001 and ACG X011) 
• ACG X071 Principles of Managerial Accounting or ACG X301 or ACG X072 
• CGS X100 or CGS X570 or CGS X531or CGS X092 or BUL X241 Law, Public Policy, Negotiation & Business or PHI X600 or BUL X131 or MAN X440 or GEB X350

Admission Requirements for First Time in College Students

First time in college students who meet the criteria below are granted direct entry to the Muma College of Business. 

• Admitted for Fall semester entry to USF as a degree seeking student OR
• Test scores: SAT minimum 1210, Math 570 or ACT 25, Math 25 AND
• Minimum weighted high school GPA: 3.5

First time in college students must meet the entrance requirements for their major, including GPA and state mandated pre-requisite courses, to enroll in upper- level major courses.

Early Admissions Program – The Bulls Business Network

Membership in the Bulls Business Network (BBN) is open to first time in college students who have completed a USF application and declared an intent to major in business, and meet the FTIC admission requirements (listed above). These freshmen are admitted directly to the Muma College of Business upon admission to USF (while the majority of students are fully admitted to the business college after two years of general course requirements). BBN members are eligible to live in the Bulls Business Community or the Zimmerman Advertising Program Community, residential programs described in the following section. BBN students have the opportunity to avoid mass lecture classes as smaller sections of core business classes are reserved exclusively for BBN members (availability is limited and determined by academic performance each semester). Students in the BBN may apply for special business scholarships as well as join business student organizations normally restricted only to juniors and seniors. For admission criteria, visit http://www.usf.edu/business/undergraduate/bbn/.

Living-Learning Communities - The Bulls Business Community or Zimmerman Advertising Program (ZAP)

Freshmen are encouraged to live on campus for the first year. As part of the Bulls Business Network, students are eligible to apply to the business-themed living learning communities, the Bulls Business Community (BBC) and Zimmerman Advertising Program Community (ZAP). Here, students are offered very different programming opportunities.  An exclusive academic advisor and a graduate assistant aid students as they navigate the university and the college. Dinners with the dean, meetings with CEO’s of various Tampa Bay businesses, improv sessions, study abroad opportunities, company tours and etiquette dinners are just a few of the beyond the books experiences provided to more than 100 business students living in Juniper Poplar. In addition, all BBC/ZAP students have the opportunity to apply to the Honors Program in Business. For further information about the BBC or ZAP please visit https://www.usf.edu/business/undergraduate/bbc/.

Honors Programs

The Business Honors Program at the University of South Florida is one of the most prestigious programs established to inspire passion and nurture exemplary potential in students. Our program blends rigorous coursework and research activities with special residential, service, international, and applied learning opportunities found inside and outside of the classroom. The Business Honors Program brings together distinct features that include:

• Small classes that enhance learning
• Study abroad program geared toward understanding the global business environment
• Summer internship opportunities with top-rated business companies
• Comprehensive study in research and computational methods
• Research opportunities associated with your Honors thesis
• Corporate mentoring with industry leaders
• Personalized advising

For more information, see http://www.usf.edu/business/undergraduate/honors/program.aspx.

Transfer Student Admission Requirements

In addition to general admission requirements, transfer credits will be accepted from accredited institutions; however, all hours earned may not be applied toward USF business degree requirements. Individual courses will be evaluated by an academic advisor and appropriately credited toward requirements in the student’s program at USF. For more information, see http://www.usf.edu/business/undergraduate/requirements-transfer.aspx.

Students who transfer to the USF Muma College of Business must meet the following admission guidelines below:

1. Minimum of 60 semester hours of college credit earned.
2. Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on all college-level work (for specialized admissions programs) and a minimum of 2.0 on all credit attempted at USF, including any prior to renewal.
3. Completion all state mandated prerequisite courses with a grade of C- or better in each course and an overall 2.0 GPA in all seven (7) courses. The courses are:

• Financial Accounting*: ACG X021/ACG X022 (or ACG X001 & ACG X011)
• Managerial Accounting: ACG X071 (or ACG X301)
• Computers in Business: CGS X100 (or acceptable substitute)
• Principles of Macroeconomics: ECO X013
• Principles of Microeconomics: ECO X023
• Elementary Calculus**: MAC X233 or MAC 2230
• Statistics**: QMB 2100  or STA 2023  

*Accounting majors must earn a C not C- in ACG 2021  & ACG 2071 .
**Hospitality Management majors only complete ECO 2013 , ECO 2023 , ACG 2021 , and ACG 2071 .

NOTES:

• Entrepreneurship majors must complete a leadership course in addition to the seven pre-requisite courses listed above.
• Supply Chain Management majors must earn a B- or better in each of the seven pre-requisite courses listed above.

See Admission Requirements information for Specialized Admissions Programs and Non-Specialized Admissions Programs.

Associate of Arts Transfers

Florida public state or community college students enrolled in an Associate of Arts (AA) program should normally complete the general education requirements and the State Mandated Common Prerequisites at a Florida College System institution. As a rule, AA students should avoid taking any business courses at the state or community college that are listed as 3000- and 4000-level courses at USF. Normally, courses in finance, marketing, management, and accounting, as well as other business administration courses, taken at the lower division level that are offered as upper division courses at USF will not be accepted for upper division credit in business administration. In general, business courses taken at the lower level, at technical schools, or as part of professional or military training, are not applicable to the degree programs of the Muma College of Business. Exceptions to this policy will be made only upon proper validation of such courses. Validation consists of successfully completing specified advanced courses in the discipline.

Associate of Science Transfers

Florida College System students pursuing an Associate of Science (AS) program in General Business Administration are fully admissible to USF. Please see a business advisor to determine the articulation of courses, discuss admission to the Muma College of Business and prepare a program plan for degree completion. Students transferring to the Muma College of Business with an A.S.in General Business Administration may earn a major in only Management. Florida College System students pursuing an Associate of Science (AS) program in any other discipline should contact the B.S.A.S program in the Office of Undergraduate Studies, SVC 2002, (813) 974-4051, for information regarding course transferability and degree articulation.

College-Level Requirements

General Requirements for B.A./B.S. Degrees in Business

Students must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 120 semester hours. Of the minimum 120, at least 60 hours must be business courses, and a minimum of 54 hours must be non-business courses (i.e., all courses not normally offered by the Muma College of Business). Additional electives may be required to reach a minimum of 120 hours and can be either business or non-business. NOTE: Beginning Fall 2013 the Muma College of Business will establish each fall a new minimum overall GPA required to satisfy the specialized admissions GPA admission requirement. The minimum overall GPA will range between a 2.5 with a maximum required GPA of a 2.75. Students will be notified each fall as to the minimum entrance GPA required for the following fall semester. Notification will occur through CANVAS and updated at http://www.usf.edu/business/undergraduate/requirements-general.aspx.

As a part of the 120-hour requirements for the B.A. or B.S. degree, the following criteria also apply:

• GPA: A minimum grade-point average of 2.0 must be achieved in the following areas:
  • The major and minor fields
  • College foundation courses
  • All USF coursework
  • Overall GPA (USF and all transfer work)
• State Communication and Computation Requirements: Students must have satisfactorily completed the State Communication Requirement and State Computation Requirement.
• Foreign Language: All students must satisfy the University’s Foreign Language Entrance Requirement (refer to the Academic Policies and Procedures section of the catalog). For the Bachelor of Arts degree in Global Business, students must demonstrate competency in a foreign language equivalent to a minimum of three semesters in the same foreign language. The Muma College of Business does not approve American Sign Language for the Foreign Language Exit Requirement.
• Residency: Muma College of Business residency requirements for graduation exceed the minimum requirements established for USF. Students are required to complete satisfactorily at USF a minimum of 50 percent (30-33 semester hours depending on major) of required business courses, including 12-18 semester hours in the major field.  Normally, independent study and independent research courses do not fulfill this requirement.
• International Course Requirement: All business students are required to select at least one course that deals with contemporary international topics. Consult with a business advisor for approved courses.
• Academic Dismissal: Students dismissed more than once from the University of South Florida for academic reasons will not be readmitted to the Muma College of Business.
• Academic Progression: The Muma College of Business supports the USF degree progression policy. Failure to meet degree progress may result in removal from the college to a program more appropriate to ensure students’ success.

Degree Requirements (120 credit hours)

Non-Business (54 hrs. minimum)

Enhanced General Education Requirements

1. Communication/English Composition (ENC 1102  is required) (6 credit hours)
2. General Education Core Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning (Calculus and Statistics are required) (6 credit hours)
3. General Education Core Natural Sciences (3 credit hours)
4. General Education Core Social Sciences (ECO 2013  is required) (3 credit hours)
5. General Education Core Humanities (3 credit hours)
6. Human Cultural Diversity (BUL 3320 *  is required) (3 credit hours)
7. Information & Data Literacy (CGS 2100  is required) (3 credit hours)
8. Creative Thinking (ECO 2023  is required) (3 credit hours)
9. Ethical Reasoning & Civic Engagement (GEB 4890 * is required) (3 credit hours)
10. High Impact Practice (ENC 3250  is recommended) (3 credit hours)

*Not required for Hospitality Management majors.

Non-Business Requirements for Business Majors

1. SPC 2608 - Public Speaking  or COM 3110 - Communication For Business and the Professions  
2. ENC 3250 - Professional Writing  or ENC 3310 - Expository Writing  or equivalent It is recommended that transfer students take ENC 3250  or ENC 3310  their first semester at USF.

Additional Elective Credits

• Students may or may not need to take additional hours to meet the minimum of 54 non-business credits (See “Electives” heading below for a suggested course)
• Students must satisfy the State Civic Literacy Requirement (0-3 credits) See advisor for more information.

Business (63-66 hrs. minimum):

1. Foundation Courses in Business - Required - a minimum grade of C- in each foundation course with an overall 2.0 GPA (36 credit hours):
   • ACG 2021 - Principles of Financial Accounting  *
   • ACG 2071 - Principles of Managerial Accounting  *
   • QMB 2100 - Business and Economic Statistics I  
   • BUL 3320 - Law And Business I  
   • FIN 3403 - Principles of Finance  **
   • GEB 3033 - Business Workplace Skills and Best Practices  
   • ISM 3011 - Information Systems in Organizations  ***
   • QMB 3200 - Business and Economic Statistics II  
   • MAN 3025 - Principles of Management  
   • MAN 4504 - Operations and Supply Chain Management  
   • MAR 3023 - Basic Marketing  ****
   • GEB 4890 - Strategic Management and Decision Making  
     
     *Accounting majors must earn C, not C-, in ACG 2021  & ACG 2071 .
     **Finance, Personal Finance, and Risk Management and Insurance majors must earn a C, not C-, in FIN 3403  with no more than two attempts.
     ***Business Analytics and Information Systems (B.A.I.S.) and Information Assurance and Cybersecurity Management majors must earn C, not C-, in ISM 3011 .
     ****Advertising, Marketing, and Supply Chain Management majors must earn C, not C-, in MAR 3023 .
     *****Supply Chain Management majors must earn a B- or higher in ACG 2021 , ACG 2071 , and QMB 2100 .
     ******Hospitality Management majors complete different core courses, see major requirements.
2. Major Requirements (18-27 credit hours)
3. Required Business Electives (3 credit hours):
   CGS 2100 - Computers in Business *
   
   *Supply Chain Management Majors must earn a minimum grade of B- or higher.

Electives in Business or Non-Business

Sufficient elective courses to reach a minimum of 120 hours (ranges from 0-3 credit hours if above requirements are met); minimum total hours 120.

Grading Requirements

Courses are not available for audit. All courses in the major or minor field and all foundation coursework in business must be taken on a graded basis. 

D/F Policy

All students entering USF for the first time in Fall 2017 or later, who subsequently earn three (3) D and/or F grades in any or any combination of the following courses at USF will be required to change their major to a major more appropriate to their goals and academic performance and to a major not conferred by the Muma College of Business. The courses are: ACG 2021 , ACG 2071 , CGS 2100 , ECO 2013 , ECO 2023 , MAC 2233  (or equivalent), and QMB 2100  (or equivalent).

Other Requirements

Computer Requirement

All students entering the Muma College of Business are required to have a laptop computer that they can use in their classes and labs. The laptop computer must be capable of connecting to the internet wirelessly and accessing software applications through a central server, and have audio and video capabilities.

Concurrent Degrees

Business Analytics and Information Systems with a concentration in Healthcare Business and Biomedical Sciences

The dual-degree program in Biomedical Sciences (BMS) and Business Analytics and Information Systems (BAIS), with a concentration in Healthcare Business (HCBC) meets the needs of the marketplace for medical professionals who are well versed in the use of information technology. Combining a Business degree with a focus in analytics with a traditional Pre-Med Biomedical Science degree gives students the skills needed to manage a private practice or medical research program that involves data analytical skills.

INITIAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Admission to the Muma College of Business as a first-year student
• 3.8 weighted high school GPA, as calculated by USF’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions
• SAT score of at least 1300, which is based off the new SAT, with minimum 600 math OR ACT score of at least 27
• Declared intent to obtain dual degrees in these programs

Exam Credit/Concurrent Enrollment Coursework

 • Students admitted into this concurrent program are expected to have completed 17-26 credit hours through exam credit and/or dual enrollment coursework (e.g., AP, IB, dual enrollment or other mechanisms) prior to starting their degree program at USF.

o For example, if the student plans to start in the fall, courses may be completed in the summer if needed. These courses meet requirements for the business degree and/or the MCAT.

o Note: College credit for science courses obtained through the International Baccalaureate (IB) or the Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) may need to be repeated for consider of admission into a medical school program because medical schools generally do not accept exam credit scores in place of science coursework.

 Course1 Credits

• ENC 1101 - Composition I   (e.g., AP English Literature/English Language, score of 3 or above) 3 credit hours
• ENC 1102  (e.g., AP English Literature/English Language, score of 4 or above) 3 credit hours
• MAC 2311  (e.g., AP Calculus AB, score of 3 or above) OR MAC 1147 Precalculus Algebra and Trigonometry (e.g. Mathematics, score of 3 or above) (May be waived with an SAT Math score of 650 or higher, and/or an ACT Math score of 29 or higher) 4 credit hours
• CHM 2045  & CHM 2045L  General Chemistry I with Laboratory (e.g., AP Chemistry, score of 4 or above) 4 credit hours
• BSC 2010  & BSC 2010L  Cellular Process with Laboratory (e.g., AP Biology, score of 4 or above) 4 credit hours
• ECO 2013  (Macroeconomics) (e.g., Economics: Macro score of 3 or above) 3 credit hours
• ECO 2023  (Microeconomics) (e.g., Economics: Micro score of 3 or above) 3 credit hours

Total 24 credit hours

CONTINUATION REQUIREMENTS

• At the end of the first summer semester, students must attain both an overall and science/math grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.60, without the use of grade forgiveness. If students transfer in a GPA, the overall and science/math GPAs from all coursework completed at USF must also be 3.60 or higher.
• First-year science requirements must be completed by the summer of the first year.
• Students who do not meet progression requirements must exit the dual-degree program and will be directed to academic advising in the appropriate discipline.

Students should plan to meet with a Health Professions advisor and Business advisor each semester to confirm accuracy and receive individual recommendations. For more information, see http://www.usf.edu/business/undergraduate/bais/.

• Students are responsible for verifying that the courses indicated above meet the requirements of their specific programs of interest.
• In addition to meeting with a Health Professions Advisor, students should meet with their Academic Advisor (for their major) each semester to ensure they are also meeting graduation requirements.

Undergraduate Advising Information

The Undergraduate Advising Office assists business students with academic advising, course permitting, and registration.

Advising Services:

• Orientation for freshmen and transfer students.
• Academic advising and program information for pre-business and fully admitted students who have applied to the Muma College of Business and declared business as their intended major.
• Evaluation of undergraduate transcripts for all declared and admitted business transfer students.
• Assist students with their degree progression, retention, and timely graduation.
• Certification of graduation.

Tampa campus: BSN 2102
(813) 974-4290 or schedule an advising appointment online at https://www.usf.edu/business/undergraduate/advising/appointments.aspx

Office Hours:
Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Friday is reserved for walk-in’s only)
Please refer to website for most current office hours and advising availability information: https://www.usf.edu/business/undergraduate/advising/

For questions email bsnadvising@usf.edu
Be sure to include your name, U#, and contact information with your question.

To schedule an advising appointment:

• Prospective or current students with an active UID can schedule an appointment online: https://usf.appiancloud.com/suite/sites/archivum/page/archivum/report/daQEig
• Prospective students who have not yet applied or students who are inactive (e.g., dismissed or not enrolled for 3 consecutive terms) should contact the appropriate advising location in their intended major: https://www.usf.edu/undergrad/students/advising.aspx

St. Petersburg campus: DAV 134
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(727) 873-4511 advising@usfsp.edu
Website:  https://www.usfsp.edu/academic-advising/

Sarasota Manatee campus: SMC C107
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(941) 359-4330 -  sar-advising@usf.edu
Website:  www.usfsm.edu/academics/academic-resources/academic-advising/

Collier Student Success Center (located on Tampa campus)

The Collier Student Success Center includes the Undergraduate Advising Office, Corporate Mentor Program, and Muma Study Abroad Initiatives. The Collier Student Success Center assists business students with academic advising, global experiences, building resumes, career planning, professional development opportunities and corporate networking events designed to enhance readiness at graduation.

Located in B.S.N. 2101 (813) 974-8155

http://www.usf.edu/business/student-success/

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