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Degree Requirements

2009 – 2011 Undergraduate Bulletin

University Studies Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Business (B.S.B.)

Oral and Written Communication

7 hrs.
  • ENG 105 [or ENG 104]*
  • COM 161 [or HON 165]*
 

Scientific Inquiry, Methodologies, and Quantitative Skills

11-12 hrs.
  • One science course with lab (4-5 hrs)
  • MAT 140 (4 hrs)*
  • MAT 220 (3 hrs)*
 

World’s Historical, Literary, and Philosophical Traditions

6 hrs.
  • CIV 201 or CIV 202 [or HON 201 or HON 202]*
  • HUM 211 [or HON 251]*
 

Global Awareness, Cultural Diversity, and the World’s Artistic Traditions

3 hrs.
  • One course in foreign culture, multiculturalism, study abroad, international affairs or fine arts (3 hrs)
 

Social and Self-Awareness and Responsible Citizenship

6 hrs.
  • Ethics, Social Responsibility and Civic Engagement Elective
  • ECO 230*
 

University Studes Approved Electives

9 hrs.
  • CSC 199*
  • ECO 231*
  • University Studies Elective
    Choose from the list of University Studies electives (no more than two courses from any one category and no more than one enrichment elective).
 
Total 43-44 hrs.
 

Business Core Courses

ACC 200*
ACC 201*
BPA 099
BPA 215*
BPA 355
BPA 442
CIS 243*
CIS 343
ECO 310
FIN 330
LST 240*
MGT 350
MGT 443
MGT 590
MKT 360
 
Total 41 hrs.
 

Business Administration Program Requirements

International Business Elective

3 hrs.

Upper- or Lower-Level Business Elective

9 hrs.

Upper-Level Business Elective

18 hrs.

Unrestricted Electives

8 hrs.
Total 37 hrs.
 
TOTAL FOR DEGREE:
120 hrs.
*Required for admission to AACSB accredited business programs

Entrance Standards for Business Programs

During the second semester of the sophomore year students must contact their advisor to initiate admission to one of the AACSB accredited business programs. Students seeking admission to upper-division courses who have not completed all of the required pre-admission course work will be allowed to pre-register for upper-division courses if they satisfy the minimum grade point average requirements at the time of application and if they are concurrently enrolled in the courses necessary to complete the pre-admission requirements. Failure to meet all requirements for admission will result in denial of admission to the college; students denied admission will not be admitted to upper-division classes. Students may appeal to an appeals committee.
The admission standards are as follows:

  1. Applicant must have completed the following pre-admission courses with a combined GPA of 2.25:
    • ACC 200 and ACC 201
    • BPA 215
    • CIS 243 (with a minimum grade of C)
    • CIV 201 or CIV 202
    • COM 161
    • CSC 199
    • ECO 230 and ECO 231
    • ENG 105 (with a minimum grade of C)
    • HUM 211
    • MAT 140
    • MAT 220
  2. Applicant must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.0.

Other Degree Requirements

  • 2.0 GPA in courses taken at Murray State University
  • 2.0 GPA in area, major/minor taken at Murray State University
  • Includes at least 32 semester hours at Murray State University
  • Includes at least 20 of the last 32 semester hours in residence at Murray State University
  • Includes minimum of 120 unduplicated semester hours earned in courses numbered 100 or above
  • Includes 42 upper-level hours
  • 2.0 GPA overall
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