Business Undecided, BBA

Business Undecided Major (601000BBA)

You will earn a degree from a globally recognized business school where the programs are taught by an accomplished and dedicated faculty and are supported by a network of business executives. You can major in a wide variety of interesting disciplines that are attractive to prospective employers. As a graduate, you will have leadership and collaboration competencies and be a data savvy, globally aware, enterprise thinker.

The Business Undecided major is designed for students who would like to study business, but are still exploring their options for majors within business. Students should declare their major prior to earning 32 credit hours. Students cannot earn a Business Undecided BBA major.  After earning 60 credit hours, students must speak with an academic advisor in the College of Business prior to being able to enroll in future courses. 

Requirements for Admission

  • 2.5 average cumulative
  • English Composition I and II (ENGL 111 & ENGL 112)
  • Speech requirement (COMM 105 or COMM 106)
  • College Algebra (MATH 145) or Calculus with Business Applications (MATH 210)
  • Principles of Microeconomics (ECON 200) or Principles of Macroeconomics (ECON 201)
  • One of the following courses:
    • Accounting Principles I (ACCT 201)
    • Spreadsheet Modeling & Decision Analysis (ACCT 250)
    • Introduction to Entrepreneurship (ENTRE 201)
    • Legal & Social Environment of Business (BLAW 220)
    • Marketing Principles (MKTG 205)

College of Business Undergraduate Programs
http://www.uakron.edu/business/advising 
(330) 972-7042 
businessadvising@uakron.edu 
College of Business room 260

The following information has official approval of The College of Business, but is intended only as a supplemental guide. Official degree requirements are established at the time of transfer and admission to the degree-granting college. Students should refer to the Degree Progress Report (Stellic) which is definitive for graduation requirements. Completion of this degree within the identified time frame below is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others. The transfer process is completed through an appointment with your academic advisor. 

Requirements

Recommended General Education Courses

Students pursuing a bachelor’s degree must complete the following General Education coursework. Diversity courses may also fulfill major or Breadth of Knowledge requirements. Integrated and Applied Learning courses may also fulfill requirements in the major.
Students are not required to enroll in the specific courses listed below. However, to facilitate successful degree completion, the academic department strongly encourages completion of the following recommendations.
Academic Foundations12
Mathematics, Statistics and Logic: 3 credit hours
Algebra for Calculus
Speaking: 3 credit hours
Introduction to Public Speaking
Effective Oral Communication
Writing: 6 credit hours
English Composition I
English Composition II
Breadth of Knowledge 22
Arts/Humanities: 9 credit hours
Natural Sciences: 7 credit hours
Social Sciences: 6 credit hours
Principles of Microeconomics
Introduction to Sociology
Diversity
Domestic Diversity
Introduction to Sociology
Global Diversity
Integrated and Applied Learning2
Select one class from one of the following subcategories:
Complex Issues Facing Society
Capstone
Review the General Education Requirements page for detailed course listings.
Total Hours36

Additional Business Requirements

Mathematics and Statistics Requirement
MATH 139Finite Math 13
or MATH 138 Finite Math - Expanded
or MATH 137 Finite Math - Supported
STAT 261
STAT 262
Introductory Statistics I
and Introductory Statistics II 2
4
Business Communications Requirement
COMM 235Business and Professional Communication 33
Required Business Courses 4
BUSN 110College of Business Success Seminar1
BUSN 111Professional Development Seminar1
Recommended Business Courses
BUSN 200Personal Leadership Skills1
Total Hours13
1

MATH 145 or higher level mathematics may be substituted for MATH 139.

2

MGMT 304 Business Statistics can be substituted for STAT 261 & STAT 262.

3

BUSN 230 Business Communications can be substituted for COMM 235.

4

Only required for new first-year students.  Transfer students are excluded from this requirement.  

College of Business Core1

ECON 201Principles of Macroeconomics 23
or ECON 244 Introduction to Economic Analysis
ACCT 201Accounting Principles I3
ACCT 202Accounting Principles II3
ACCT 250Spreadsheet Modeling & Decision Analysis3
BLAW 220Legal & Social Environment of Business3
FIN 301Principles of Finance3
MGMT 201Management: Principles & Concepts3
MGMT 305Business Analytics3
MGMT 490Strategic Management3
SCM 230Principles of Supply Chain and Operations Management3
MKTG 205Marketing Principles3
INTB 205International Business3
Total Hours36
1

Student must also have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 across the College of Business Core. 

2

Students cannot get credit for both ECON 201 and ECON 244.  

Business Undecided Courses

Students should declare a major by 32 credit hours

If you choose:
Business Administration (with approved minor)27
Accounting33
Finance33
Management30-37
Marketing31

Once you decide on a major, please meet with a College of Business advisor located in College of Business room 260.