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College of Business Administration IntroductionAccreditation Degree Requirements
Academic Advising Academic Honors Special Programs and Opportunities Student Organizations Sample Business Major Curriculum Course Selection Chart for College of Business Administration Students
2201 University Hall (UH) The College of Business Administration (CBA) at UIC is one of the top ten comprehensive urban public business schools in the country and a market leader in undergraduate business and management education. Over 2,300 undergraduate students annually pursue majors in seven areas: accounting, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, information and decision sciences, management, and marketing. CBA graduates go on to pursue management and leadership careers in business and non-business settings, and some choose to start and own their own businesses. UIC’s proximity to the urban business community in Chicago affords substantial opportunities to stay connected with the pace of business issues throughout a student’s educational experience. Two unique aspects of business education at UIC are the breadth and depth of the faculty and the diversity of the students. The research interests of the faculty and the quality of their scholarly work are evidenced by publications in the leading journals in their fields. In addition, the college has established excellence in teaching as a primary objective. Students will be joined by a group of peers whose diversity of backgrounds significantly enhances the learning experience and exchange of ideas. In addition to course work in the major area, the curriculum includes core courses in all functional areas of business, and supporting course work in mathematics, communications, statistics, and information systems. The undergraduate program prepares students for a career in business and management, but it is also an excellent preparation for graduate training in business, law, or any business-related discipline. The College of Business Administration provides leadership in the creation and transmission of knowledge as one of the largest and best undergraduate business programs in the Chicago area. This affordable education is enhanced through high quality graduate programs, rigorous and innovative theoretical and applied research, active professional development programs, and an array of research and outreach centers. The College of Business Administration is accredited by AACSB International—the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. AACSB International accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide. Institutions that earn accreditation confirm their commitment to quality and continuous improvement through a rigorous and comprehensive peer review. AACSB accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in management education. To earn a College of Business Administration degree from UIC, students need to complete University, college, and department degree requirements. General University and college degree requirements for all College of Business Administration students are outlined below. Students should consult the academic department section for major course requirements. The College of Business Administration minimum semester hour requirement is 120 semester hours for all degree programs.
Basic Education Requirements Students should take English 160 and 161, Mathematics 160 and 165, and Economics 130 and 218 as early as possible, since these courses are prerequisites for most of the business core courses.
a BA 100 is a one-semester-hour course, but the hour does not count toward the total hours required for graduation. However, the hour does count in the calculation of tuition and toward full- or part-time enrollment status and financial aid eligibility. BA 100 is required of new freshman only. General Education Requirements Courses for the social sciences, modern history and philosophy, literature, advanced quantitative skills, and natural sciences requirements must be chosen from the list of courses included in the Course Selection Chart for College of Business Administration Students in this section of the catalog.
Nonbusiness Electives Nonbusiness electives must be taken outside the College of Business Administration. Health, movement sciences, military science, and music skills courses will not apply to this category.
Business Core
a These courses have the same prerequisites—senior standing and completion of all other Business Core courses. Students may take the integrative course in any department, not necessarily in their major. The Major and Business Electives
Business Administration Orientation Requirement All entering freshmen in the college are required to complete BA 100—Business Administration Orientation during the Fall semester. BA 100 is a one-semester-hour course, but the hour does not count toward the total hours required for graduation. However, the hour does count in the calculation of tuition and toward full- and part-time enrollment status and financial aid eligibility. Cultural Diversity Requirement All students at UIC are expected to study a culture different from the dominant American culture. To fulfill this requirement, students must choose at least one course from the Cultural Diversity course list in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences section of the catalog. Refer to the Course Selection Chart for College of Business Administration Students for cultural diversity courses that also fulfill the CBA general education requirements. English Composition Requirement A minimum grade of C in English 160 and 161 is a degree requirement. Transfer students who have taken the equivalent of English 160 and/or 161 at other institutions may only receive graduation credit for these courses if they earned minimum grades of C. Foreign Language Requirement The College of Business Administration requires at least two years of a single foreign language in high school with minimum grades of C as a criterion for admission. Students who are admitted with a deficiency in this area must take two semesters of a single foreign language at the college level with minimum grades of C. Mathematics Requirements Business students must register for a mathematics course each semester until the required MATH 160 and Students who plan to go on to graduate school in a program that emphasizes quantitative skills are encouraged to take MATH 180 and MATH 181. MATH 180 will count in place of the required MATH 165 course and MATH 181 can be used as a natural science or nonbusiness elective course. Students planning to take MATH 180 may be required to take a trigonometry course as a prerequisite, depending on their performance on the placement exam. Other useful courses are MATH 205, MATH 210, and MATH 310. MATH 205 is required for all students majoring in Information and Decision Sciences. Course Level Requirement At least 9 of the 32 hours in General Education Requirements and Nonbusiness Electives must be taken at the 200-level or above. Course Work Limitations Courses that duplicate previous course work do not count toward graduation, nor do courses in which failing grades are received. Furthermore, credit earned in the following courses does not count toward graduation: Business Administration 100; English as a Second Language courses; English 150 and 152; Mathematics 070, 090, 118, 121, 140, and 141; movement sciences, health and military science courses; and foreign language courses taken to fulfill a deficiency in the CBA foreign language additional graduation requirement. The only exception is that students may earn 3 semester hours of credit in English 150 or 152 and a waiver of English 160 if written authorization is received from the Department of English. BA 100, ESL courses, MATH 070, MATH 090, and Academic Skills Program courses do not carry academic credit and will not be used in computing the grade point average, but will be used for the purpose of determining full- or part-time status, and for financial aid eligibility. Grade Point Average (GPA) Requirement In addition to meeting all University requirements for the degree, students must earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00/4.00 in each of the following to qualify for graduation: (1) all courses taken at the University of Illinois at Chicago; (2) all courses (UIC and transfer) counted toward the degree and in the major. Graduation Declaration/Filing to Graduate Students declare their intent to graduate online using the UI-Integrate Student Self-Service System. The deadline for submission to the Pending Degree List is the end of the third week (fall and spring) or second week (summer) of the term in which graduation is sought. Failure to submit the request at this time may delay the awarding of the degree. A final review will be made following the close of the term. If a student has satisfactorily completed all the degree requirements, the student’s name will be placed on the official degree list. Enrollment Residence Requirement The following college enrollment residence requirements apply to all CBA students: Once a student has reached junior standing (earned 60 semester hours of college credit), he/she must earn at least 60 additional semester hours at an accredited four-year institution. The college and department enrollment residence requirements must also be fulfilled. The last 30 hours of course work must be taken in enrollment residence at UIC. Furthermore, at least 30 of the 60 semester hours in the Business Course Requirements section of the curriculum must be taken in enrollment residence at UIC. At least two-thirds of the credit required for a departmental major must be completed at UIC. Transfer Credit for Continuing Students Students must obtain college approval prior to enrolling in courses outside of UIC. Once CBA students reach junior standing, they may not be eligible to take courses at community colleges because of the enrollment residence requirement listed under Enrollment Residence Requirement above. To be considered a full-time student during the fall and spring semesters, a student must be registered for a minimum of 12 semester hours. During the summer term, full-time status is defined as registration in 6 or more semester hours. A maximum of 18 semester hours may be taken in a semester (9 hours during the summer session). Enrolling for 15–16 hours per semester is considered an average course load, and should enable a student to graduate within 4 years. When students need to take prerequisite math or English courses, summer school may be necessary to meet this goal. To complete a CBA degree within four years, a student must take an average course load of 15–16 hours per semester. A student may have to take additional courses during the summer terms depending on their math placement. For each hour of course work students enroll for, they should expect to complete three hours of homework, studying, and reading. Academic Probation and Dismissal Rules Students’ academic status will be based on their semester or cumulative grade point average. Students are in “good standing,” “on probation,” or “dismissed.” Students can check their academic status after each semester on the UI-Integrate Student Self-Service System. Students who are on academic probation or who have been dismissed are informed of their status by letter from the college following the end of the semester. Probation Rules Students will be placed on academic probation in any term in which they earn either a cumulative or semester grade point average of less than 2.00/4.00. They will then be expected to earn at least a 2.00/4.00 semester grade point average and to raise their cumulative grade point average to a 2.00/4.00 to achieve good academic standing. The probation rules apply to all CBA students. Academic probation at UIC can only be removed by successfully completing additional course work at UIC. Probation is broken down as follows:
The following rules are applied to determine the academic status of a student on probation:
CBA Student Services determines the conditions of probation. In addition to specifying the grade point average, the college may require the completion of specific courses, limit the number of hours for which students register, and exclude students from taking certain courses while on probation. All students on probation are required to adhere to the following terms of probation (academic restrictions). Failure to do so will result in registration holds and possible academic dismissal.
Dismissal Rules
Undergraduate students may drop courses using the UI-Integrate Student Self Service System through the end of the second week of classes for fall and spring semesters, or through the end of the first week of the summer term. During weeks 3 through 6 of the fall and spring semesters (weeks 2 through 5 for summer semester) students with extenuating circumstances may drop courses with the permission of a CBA advisor. If the drop occurs between 0–2 weeks in fall and spring (between weeks 0–1 in summer), there will be no notation on the transcript. If the drop occurs during weeks 3 through 6 in fall and spring (weeks 2 through 5 in summer), a W is noted on the transcript. Undergraduate students may drop a maximum of 4 UIC individual courses that result in a W notation on their transcript during their entire undergraduate degree program. College of Business Administration students must complete a Late Drop Petition form in the CBA Student Services Office, 1118 UH. To avoid difficulty, CBA suggests that students do the following:
Students are encouraged to discuss their options for majors within the College of Business Administration with faculty, career advisors, and academic advisors. Declaring or changing a major is done by making an appointment with an academic advisor, and can be done at any time; however, students should declare a major field prior to enrolling in major-level courses or by the beginning of the junior year. Students who have not declared a major may be dropped from major-level business courses if shortages of space occur during the first week of class. The University allows each instructor to establish attendance requirements. The instructor is responsible for making the attendance policy clear to the students. Our expectation is that you will attend all classes because it is necessary for achieving academic success. An instructor cannot drop a student from a course due to non-attendance. It is the student’s responsibility to make certain that all courses are added and dropped properly by the published deadlines. Courses close because a maximum enrollment capacity is placed on each course. This limit cannot be exceeded due to safety and environmental regulations. It is necessary that you register at your assigned time to ensure the preferred course schedule. College Level Examination Program (CLEP) The College of Business Administration accepts a maximum of six semester hours of CLEP (College Level Examination Program) credit in general examinations in the areas of social sciences (history) and natural sciences, provided it does not duplicate credit previously earned. CLEP credit will be awarded toward the CBA degree requirements based on the description and content of the exam, and permission from the college. Continuing students must complete a petition prior to taking the exam and discuss the appropriate placement of credit toward the degree with an academic advisor. Students must meet all course prerequisites. The most up-to-date prerequisites for courses are listed in the current semester’s Schedule of Classes. Prerequisites are put on courses to ensure your success in the course and to maximize your understanding and comprehension of the academic material. Students who do not meet published prerequisites may be dropped from the course. Instructors can request that students drop the course during the first week if students do not meet the stated prerequisites. Students may elect to take courses on the credit/no credit option under the following conditions:
The credit/no credit option for a course must be elected by the tenth day of instruction and cannot be revoked after that date. To elect this option, students must complete a credit/no credit form in the CBA Student Services during the first two weeks of each semester. They must be submitted to 1118 UH by 4:30 p.m. (the close of business) on the tenth day of instruction. Students should declare their major before enrolling in 300- or 400-level courses offered by the College of Business Administration. Students should verify that an approved major has been declared by the time they reach junior standing. Graduate-Level Courses for Undergraduate Credit The College of Business Administration prohibits the use of graduate-level credit applied toward the undergraduate degree. Students are required to contact an instructor in their major field of study to propose a topic for independent study. If approved, a Request for Independent Study Form must be completed and approved by the academic department before registering for an independent study course. In addition, if the course is to be applied toward the major, a formal petition must be approved by the department head and the Student Services Office of the college. Students should consult the department office for specific procedures regarding enrollment in independent study courses. Students who want to make formal requests or appeal college policies do so by using a petition process. The CBA has various types of petitions available for different types of appeals, requests, or clarifications of policies and requirements. Petition forms and advice for completing these forms are available in the Student Services Office in 1118 UH. With department approval, a student may earn credit in any course offered by the University through proficiency examinations. This is subject to the University, college, and departmental policy on proficiency examinations described in the catalog. Proficiency credit cannot be earned by CBA students for major-level courses, nor can proficiency credit earned for a foreign language be used towards the degree. Students interested in earning proficiency credit should contact the department for information concerning eligibility. A student who earns proficiency credit is given the amount of credit toward graduation regularly allowed in the course. Proficiency credit is not considered an interruption of the enrollment residence requirement, nor a satisfaction of the last 30-semester-hour enrollment residence requirement for graduation. Each semester, junior and senior accounting majors who have started taking major-level accounting courses are required to meet with an academic advisor, then an assigned faculty advisor in the Accounting Department prior to receiving approval to register. Students on academic probation must also meet with a college advisor prior to registering for the next semester. Any required course that is failed (grade of F) must be repeated until a passing grade is earned. All failing grades will be included in the cumulative grade point average, even though the course was retaken and passed. Repeating a course in which credit was earned requires approval by petition, unless a higher grade is necessary to continue in the sequence. Graduation credit will not be awarded for courses repeated to earn a higher grade unless prior approval is obtained. Intercollege Transfer Students UIC students from other colleges may apply for transfer to the College of Business Administration. Admission is based on space availability. The following is a list of the minimum criteria needed to be considered for admission:
The College of Business Administration holds monthly information sessions for students who wish to transfer into the college. Information on application procedures and deadlines is available in 1118 UH. Call 312-996-2700 to sign up for an intercollege transfer information session. Transfer Students from Other Colleges and Universities At the time of application, transfer students must have earned a minimum of 24 semester hours and have a cumulative GPA of 2.50/4.00. Applicants are encouraged to complete the two required English composition courses, business calculus, and finite math before enrollment in the college. By the time transfer students begin their first semester at UIC, they must have at least 36 hours of earned course work. Transferring Out of the College of Business Administration Students should follow the process of the receiving college when requesting a transfer out of the College of Business Administration. The College of Business Administration offers the following minors.
Academic advisors are located in the CBA Student Services Office located on the 11th floor of University Hall. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, from 8:30 to 4:45 and Friday, 8:30 to 4:30. Additional information can be found on the Web site http://www.uic.edu/cba/ugrad/academic_services/cbacontact.html. The CBA Student Services Office provides academic advising regarding course selection and registration, transfer credit, academic probation, and progress made toward the degree. It will be the student’s responsibility to make certain that the degree requirements are fulfilled. The college strongly recommends that all continuing students meet with an advisor each semester to plan a manageable course schedule to stay on track for graduation. Required Advising Students must see an advisor for any of the situations listed below:
Individual academic advising is by appointment. General questions can be answered by phone and e-mail. If a student is faced with an emergency situation, the student should contact the Director of Academic Services. Policies to Ensure Academic Progress
To qualify for College Honors students must do the following:
Students are eligible for the Dean’s List if they have completed a minimum of 12 graded hours, or 6 graded hours during the summer term, and if they earn a term grade point average of 3.50 or higher. Although the grade point average excludes courses taken on the credit/no credit option, a student who fails a course taken under this option is ineligible for the Dean’s List. Department honors may be awarded if the student meets the grade point average criteria listed below: Distinction: Overall GPA of 3.25 and major GPA of 3.25 Special Programs and Opportunities
The Business Career Center encourages students to participate in many activities that are designed to inform them of career options.
Career advising services include:
The Business Career Center is located on the 11th floor of University Hall. More information can be found on the Web http://www.uic.edu/cba/ugrad/business_career_center/index.html or by phoning 312-996-2700.
As an academic community, the College of Business Administration at the University of Illinois at Chicago is committed to providing an environment in which teaching, learning, research, and scholarship can flourish and in which all endeavors are guided by academic and professional integrity. All members of the college community—students, faculty, staff, and administrators—share the responsibility of insuring that high standards of integrity are upheld so that such an environment exists. In pursuit of these high ideals and standards of academic life, students will be expected to respect and uphold the UIC College of Business Administration Honor Code throughout their academic life at UIC. They will be expected to maintain the highest moral and ethical standards in all academic and business endeavors and to conduct themselves honorably as responsible members of the college academic community. This includes the following:
Violations of the Honor Code are just causes for discipline under the University of Illinois at Chicago Student Disciplinary Procedure, and all allegations of Honor Code violations shall be handled pursuant to that Procedure. Student groups, such as intramural sports teams, local and national chapters of fraternities and sororities, ethnic clubs, and academic and preprofessional organizations provide students with outlets for participating in activities which augment the educational experience. Many organizations are affiliated with the College of Business Administration, and include the following: Accounting Club; Beta Alpha Psi; National Association of Black Accountants (NABA); American Marketing Association (UIC Chapter); Economics Club; Collegiate Entrepreneurship Organization; Collegiate Finance Organization; The Information and Decision Sciences Organization (IDSO); INFORMS Student Chapter; Latino Association of Business Students (LABS); and The Management Club. The College of Business Administration annually invites the upper 7 percent of the junior class and the upper 10 percent of the senior class to accept membership in Beta Gamma Sigma, the national scholastic honor society in the field of business administration. Inductees must have completed at least 30 semester hours at UIC and are chosen on the basis of their UIC and cumulative grade point averages. Sample Business Major Curriculum A sample four-year program in the College of Business Administration follows. Check individual major requirements for variations; some departments have fewer business electives and more required courses. Note: Courses marked with * may be taken in any semester, in any order.
Course Selection Chart for College of Business Administration Students Business Administration students must complete course work in social sciences, modern history and philosophy, literature, advanced quantitative skills, and natural sciences. The options for satisfying these requirements are indicated below. Some of these courses have prerequisites, and students should make sure that they have satisfied them before enrolling. It is also important to note that many 200-level courses have no prerequisites. Sections of HON 107—Interdisciplinary Honors Core in the Humanities and HON 108— Interdisciplinary Honors Core in the Social Sciences that are approved by the College of Business Administration may be used by Honors College students toward their general education requirements in the areas of social sciences, modern history and philosophy, and literature. To determine the applicability of such credit, students should check with CBA Student Services. Six hours must be chosen from the following list.
Six hours must be chosen from the following lists; at least one course must be from List A. List A
List B
Three hours must be chosen from the following list.
At least 3 hours must be chosen from the following list.
At least 5 hours must be chosen from the following list.
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