Students who test below College Algebra on the ALEKS Math Placement exam should be prepared to take multiple prerequisite math courses before starting Pre-Business/Foundational Business Management courses. Students will likely be applying for Professional Admission during the first semester of their Junior year.
This is only a sample plan and requirements are subject to change and may vary based on catalog year, placement tests, AP/CLEP credit, transfer work, summer school, etc. Each student and their academic plan is unique. Please meet with your Academic Advisor to create a custom plan for you. Please note that your general education requirements are determined by when you were admitted to the university. Your Academic Advisor can help you navigate the requirements relevant for you.
The official degree requirements are found in the University General Catalog and all University of Arizona students should refer to their Academic Advisement Report through UAccess for their specific requirements for graduation.
First Year
| 1st Semester |
| Course |
Units |
|
ENGL 101* First Year Composition
MATH 100 Preparation for University-level Mathematics
SAS 100AX Math Success Strategies
MIS 111* Computers and Internetworked Society
MIS 112* Computers and Internetworked Society Lab
UNIV 101 Introduction to the General Education Experience
Students are limited to 13 total credits at the beginning of the first semester to allow them the necessary time to focus on math abilities. A student's performance in MATH 100 and SAS 100AX will determine future UA MATH courses. Students can register for a late-start 10-week or 7-week Second General Education course if desired.
Attend Eller Career Expo and UA Fall Career Days
|
3
3
2
3
1
1 |
| Total |
13 |
| 2nd Semester |
| Course |
Units |
ENGL 102* First Year Composition
MATH 112 College Algebra Concepts and Applications (requires C or better)
General Education
Second Language
BNAD 100 Language and Context of Business
Attend Career Showcase and UA Spring Career Days |
3
3
3
4
1 |
| Total |
14 |
| Summer |
| Use summer to catch up on math if behind in sequencing based on placement results prior to your first year. |
Sophomore Year
| 1st Semester |
| Course |
Units |
MATH 116* Calculus Concepts for Business Majors
ECON 200* Basic Economic Issues
General Education
General Education
Second Language
BNAD 200 Career Management in Business
Attend Eller Career Expo and UA Fall Career Days |
3
3
3
3
4
1 |
| Total |
17 |
| Summer |
| We highly recommend that students participate in a study abroad and career-related experience. |
Junior Year
| 1st Semester |
| Course |
Units |
ACCT 210* Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BNAD/BNAN 277* Analytical Methods for Business
BCOM 214* Fundamentals of Business Communication
UNIV 301 General Education Portfolio
General Education and/or Ethics
Attend Eller Career Expo and UA Fall Career Days |
3
4
3
1
3-6 |
| Total |
14-17 |
Students have the opportunity to review and retest on the ALEKS Math Placement Exam. Students wishing to accelerate their semester plans should speak with an academic advisor.
This sample plan is designed with roughly 30 credits per year. Students Students can meet the Second Language requirement by demonstrating second semester proficiency through examination or taking any of a variety of second semester language courses. Each student needs to meet a minimum of 120 total credits. Students are strongly encouraged to take BNAD 100 and BNAD 200 to develop their professional knowledge and competencies required for success in the upper division. Please consult with your Advisement Report and your academic advisor.
Effective Spring 2024, the prefix changed from BNAD 276 to BNAN 276, and BNAD 277 to BNAN 277.
* Business Foundation Courses: Required to apply for professional admission into the professional program. Professional admission is required in order to take all 300 and 400-level professional core and major courses.
** Business Emphasis Areas: Students are required to take one Ethics course. This courses must be completed prior to graduation; it does not need to be completed before applying for Professional Admission.
