Business Administration (BA)

The Anthropology area of specialization provides students with a background in the study of people in their cultural context and the examination of patterned social behavior. Anthropology is a broad, holistic field that seeks to understand human adaptation to natural and social environments.

The Business and Economic Geography area of specialization is recommended to students seeking employment in the private sector as a geospatial location analyst, often referred to as business geographers, business GIS, strategic management. This curriculum also provides competitive educational background for those who will be pursuing additional post graduate education to become a real estate market analyst, an appraiser, an MAI. The private sector has a shortage of qualified people in this field. According to the US Department of Labor, this field ranks alongside biotechnology and nanotechnology for “need” in the US and global economies. Students will learn the basic skills to perform geospatial market analysis. Students who pursue primary career paths such as management will find that their ability to make market sensitive decisions is improved if they also are familiar with how the analyst creates the reports and recommendations they review to make their decisions. Job Prospects include:

• Strategic location analyst with a multi-branch retail firm; Market analyst with a Real Estate Investment Trust
• Risk manager with a bank or other financial institution; Entrepreneur
• Educational background towards certification as an appraiser (MAI)

The Department of Computer Information Science and Engineering (CISE) in the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering provides students with the academic background necessary to understand the application of computers to scientific and engineering problems and to prepare students for computer-related positions. Students with skills in CIS apply for jobs in sales, management and administration of information technology, networking, computer communications and multi-media systems.

The area of specialization in Educational Studies (ED) provides students with an understanding of the purpose and function of education and the social and psychological forces that affect people.

he Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management Department through the College of Health and Human Performance provides students with a well-rounded curriculum preparing them to move into any aspect of service industry management. Event management courses and training focus on the knowledge and skills necessary to administer and manage a variety of events in the public and/or private sectors. The curriculum prepares students to organize events and conferences. Career opportunities are available in a range of event planning fields, including corporate, non-profit, entertainment, social, sport, and festival organizations.

The Business Administration area of specialization provides students with the opportunity to deepen their
foundation in business coursework. Topics in this area include entrepreneurship, business computing, management, and real estate.

The Geology area of specialization is for students who are interested in the history of the earth, the materials that compose the earth, the physical processes that shape the earth, the resources that the earth provides for society and the impact of society on the environment.

The Mass Communication minor provides students with an excellent overview of the role media plays in modern society. Courses focus on advertising appeals, product and market research, testing advertising effectiveness, buying advertising space, public relations, and a comprehensive look at the structure and effects of electronic media. The topics discussed in Mass Communication courses directly relate to positions in marketing, sales, public relations and administration in public and government agencies

The Sociology area of specialization provides students with a unique perspective for looking at how society works and at the intricate relationships between individuals and society. Sociologists study social life and the social causes and consequences of human behavior. Sociology’s subject matter ranges from the intimate family to the hostile mob, from crime to religion, from divisions of race and social class to the shared beliefs of a common culture. The sociology specialization provides students the opportunity to develop critical thinking, communication and analytical skills that give them an edge in today’s information society and global workplace

The Department of Sport Management through the College of Health and Human Performance provides opportunities for students interested in studying the impact of leisure services and sport industry on individuals, society, and the environment. The Sport Management program explores finance, marketing, legal issues, administration, and research in today’s global sport industry. Career opportunities are available in management and leadership positions within professional sports teams, intercollegiate athletics, recreation programs at colleges or universities, sport governing bodies, major sport arenas or stadiums, and sport equipment companies.

The Department of Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management through the College of Health and Human
Performance provides students to gain competency in tourism and hospitality industry knowledge, develop intellectual abilities, and foster technical, interpersonal and professional skills. Courses focus on tourism and hospitality management, lodging management and operations, marketing and sales, revenue management, entrepreneurship, food and beverage management, planning and development, and sustainability issues. Career opportunities are available in multiple sectors such as: resorts, hotels, theme parks, cruise lines, casinos, clubs, restaurants, convention centers, tour operators, and associated travel, tourism and hospitality services.

• If you have 0-11 transferable college credits, review the Freshman admissions requirements.
• If you have 12-59 transferable credits, review the Lower Division Transfer admission requirements.

Upper division transfer applicants (students with 60 or more college credits earned) and Second Bachelor’s degree seeking applicants should have at least a 2.0 overall GPA and:

*Have completed the following 7 courses with at least a 3.0 prerequisite GPA (BABA)

• Intro to Financial Accounting (ACG 2021)
• Intro to Managerial Accounting (ACG 2071)
• Problem Solving Using Computers (CGS 2531)
• Principles of Macroeconomics (ECO 2013)
• Principles of Microeconomics (ECO 2023)
• Survey of Calculus (MAC 2233)
• Intro to Statistics (STA 2023)

*Note:

• All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.
• Unsuccessful attempts in prerequisite courses may lower competitiveness.
• Unsuccessful attempts in additional courses in the desired major may lower competitiveness.
• Out of state courses used to meet prerequisites may need to be evaluated by the appropriate department upon admission.

**Junior and senior level business courses completed at other schools will not count toward a UF Business degree. All upper division business coursework must be taken at UF.

***If you’ve completed any of the prerequisite courses at a private, out-of-state, or international institution, please review the Warrington College of Business’s Course Equivalencies page for additional information. If a course or school does not appear in the Course Equivalency Database, you will need to complete a Course Equivalency Request Form.

If you already have a bachelor’s degree, you may apply and be considered for admission if you have completed the following two prerequisite courses and meet the stated GPA minimums. Second bachelor’s degree seeking applicants will be reviewed for admission if they meet the following criteria:

• • Completion of Survey of Calculus (MAC 2233) or higher and Intro to Statistics (STA 2023)
  • 3.0 overall GPA
  • 3.0 prerequisite GPA

Note: Students will not be admitted to UF Online to pursue the same (or similar) major as previously completed at a different institution. Therefore, if you’ve earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration or a similar major, you cannot be admitted to the UF Online B.A. or B.S. in Business Administration program. Additional information regarding this policy can be found on our Second Bachelor’s page.

Applicants may be conditionally admitted to the program if they have completed 5 of the 7 prerequisites (including Intro to Financial Accounting and Survey of Calculus), with the last 2 prerequisites in-progress at the time of application. Applicants seeking conditional admission must have a minimum GPA 3.4 (BABA) in these courses at the time of application.