Bachelor of Business Administration Degree Program TCU Core Curriculum Requirements (TCU CC)

Overview

Admission to the Neeley School. To become a business major, all students must formally apply for admission to the Neeley School. Admission is competitive and is not guaranteed. Students will typically apply in their sophomore year for admission to upper-level courses (most 3000-level or above) in their junior year. All TCU students, or students transferring to TCU who wish to become pre-business students or business majors, must contact the Neeley Student Resource Center regarding admissions policies, procedures, and deadlines.

1. Declaring Pre-Business. All students wishing to become business majors should first declare themselves "pre-business students". Students remain pre-business students until being formally admitted to the Neeley School. Before taking upper-division (most 30000-level or above) business courses, all pre-business students must:

a. complete the Lower Division Sequence Requirements (see below),
b. have a TCU cumulative GPA of at least 2.50,
c. have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50 in those courses designated as Lower Division Requirements (LDRs),
d. demonstrate computer skills competency by passing Microsoft Office Specialist exams in Word,PowerPoint and Excel.
e. go through a professional interview
f. be formally admitted to the Neeley School. Contact the Neeley Student Resource Center regarding admissions policies, procedures and deadlines.


2. Declaring a Business Major. After being admitted, students become "business" majors and may then select one or more of the functional area majors: Accounting, E-Business, Entrepreneurial Management, Finance (or Finance with a Real Estate Concentration), Marketing, or Supply and Value Chain Management. Contact the Neeley Student Resource Center for policies and procedures regarding declaration of major(s).

3. Declaring an Emphasis. Business students may complement their major in Accounting, E-Business, Entrepreneurial Management, Finance, (Finance with Real Estate Emphasis), Marketing or Supply and Value Chain Management, by designating an International Emphasis or an Emphasis in Leadership Studies. Students must satisfy the goals and requirements of the emphasis. Each program provides a structure to recognize students who have achieved a unique combination of experience and academic coursework. A special designation will be placed on the transcript of those students successfully completing the requirements of one of the emphasis programs. Students may also complement their major by pursuing certification in Supply and Value Chain Management.

4. Changing Your Major to Business. Current TCU students who wish to change their major to business are expected to meet all degree requirements and must first become a pre-business student. Upon completion of the pre-business student requirements (described above), students may then formally apply for admission to the Neeley School to become a business major. Contact the Neeley Student Resource Center regarding admissions policies, procedures, and deadlines.

5. Transfer Students. Transfer students must first become pre-business students. Approval is not automatic, and admission to TCU does not guarantee the student admission as a pre-business student. Transfer students should first work with the Neeley Student Resource Center (NSRC) to gain approval to become a pre-business student. Transfer students should also contact the NSRC regarding transfer credits and specific transfer student requirements and guidelines for admission to the Neeley School. Students must apply to be business majors. Admission is competitive and approval is not automatic. Transfer students are expected to meet all degree requirements. Please see the Transfer Policies section listed under Academic Policies.

6. TCU Cumulative GPA of 2.50 Required for Admission and Graduation. A TCU cumulative GPA of at least 2.50 is required, but does not guarantee admission to the Neeley School. Furthermore, a 2.50 TCU cumulative GPA is required for graduation with a BBA degree. Any business major whose GPA falls below 2.50, must appeal to the Senior Associate Dean of the Neeley School to graduate.

7. Demonstrated Computer Skills. To become a business major in the Neeley School, all pre-business students must demonstrate computer skills by passing Microsoft Office Specialist Exams in Word, PowerPoint and Excel. For information about the specific requirements, please contact the Neeley Student Resource Center.


ALL TCU BUSINESS / PRE-BUSINESS STUDENTS

Entering Freshmen
  • Declare Pre-Business

  • Begin taking Lower Division Sequence Requirements

Suggested Sequence of Courses: Applies to all pre-business majors. Students considering a special emphasis program should discuss course sequencing with an academic advisor.



Freshman Year
Fall
Freshman Year
Spring
ENGL 10803 Introductory CompositionINSC 20153 Statistical Analysis
MATH 10283 Intro. Applied CalculusECON 10233 Intro. Macroeconomics
ECON 10223 Intro. MicroeconomicsTCU CC Requirement (3 credits)
TCU CC Requirement (3 credits)TCU CC Requirement (3 credits)
TCU CC Requirement (3 credits)TCU CC Requirement (3 credits)
Total Credits 15Total Credits 15


Sophomores
  • Continue taking Lower Division Sequence Requirements.

  • Suggested Sequences of Courses:




Sophomore Year
Fall
Sophomore Year
Spring
ENGL 20803 Intermediate CompositionACCT 20163 Principles of Managerial Accounting
ACCT 20153 Principles of Financial AccountingBUSI 20173 Foundations in Business
INSC 20263 Information Systems in an eEnterpriseBUSI 20153 Ethical Decision Making
MANA 20153 Legal Environment of BusinessTCU CC Requirement (3 credits)
TCU CC Requirement (3 credits)TCU CC Requirement (3 credits)
Total Credits 15Total Credits 15



  • Formally apply for admission to the Neeley School by submitting the on-line application to the Neeley Student Resource Center. To qualify students must:


    • have at least a 2.50 cumulative TCU GPA

    • have at least a 2.50 LDR cumulative GPA

    • demonstrate computer skills competency based on Neeley School guidelines



See the Neeley Student Resource Center for other requirements and deadlines.


Juniors/Formally Admitted to the Neeley School

  • Declare one or more major(s) in Accounting, E-Business, Entrepreneurial Management, Finance (or Finance with a Real Estate Concentration), Marketing or Supply and Value Chain Management.

  • Begin Upper Division Business Core Courses.

  • Contact the Neeley Student Resource Center for Suggested Sequence of Courses by Major.



Seniors

  • Complete Upper Division Business Core

  • Complete Major Course Requirements

  • Strategic Management (MANA 40153) must be taken after completion of all the upper division core requirements. (Students may enroll in MANA 40153 concurrently with only one other upper division core course by permission of the Management Department.) Recommeneded to be taken in the last 2 semesters.

  • Contact the Neeley Student Resource Center for Suggested Sequence of Courses by Major.




Students must have a 2.50 minimum cumulative (TCU) GPA to graduate with a business degree.



Transfer Students

  • Declare Pre-Business

  • Begin taking Lower Division Sequence Requirements

  • Contact the Neeley Student Resource Center regarding formal application to the Neeley School of Business. To qualify students must:


    • have at least a 2.50 cumulative TCU GPA

    • have at least a 2.50 LDR cumulative GPA

    • demonstrate computer skills competency based on Neeley School guidelines



Transfer students who have been officially admitted to the Neeley School may:

  • Declare a Major in Accounting, E-Business, Entrepreneurial Management, Finance (or Finance with a Real Estate Concentration), Marketing or Supply and Value Chain Management

  • Begin Upper Division Business Core Courses

  • Contact the Neeley Student Resource Center for Suggested Sequence of Courses by Major.



Progression Through Neeley School Requirements Bachelor of Business Administration Degree



Declare Pre-Business Major
(Freshman/Sophomores/Transfer Students)
V
Complete Lower Division Sequence Requirements (LDRs)
V
Apply to Neeley School of Business
V
Declare a Major in Accounting, E-Business, Entrepreneurial Management, Finance (Or Finance with a Real Esate Concentration),
Marketing or Supply and Value Chain Management
(usually Junior)
V
Complete 30000-Level Business Core and Major Course Requirements
(Junior/Senior)
V
Complete MANA 40153 after completion of all the upper division core requirements. (Students may enroll in MANA 40153 concurrently with only one other upper division core course by permission of the Management Department.)



TCU Core Curriculum Requirements (TCU CC)

Components of the BBA Degree


The BBA program in the Neeley School of Business is composed of four blocks of
coursework. (see insert below)




TCU Requirements for Bachelor of Business Administration


TCU Core Curriculum (TCU CC)
39 to 63 hours

V

Business Core Curriculum
36 hours

V

Major Course Requirements
18-24 hours

V

Free Elective Courses
Hours will vary depending upon Major(s)





Of the four blocks of coursework, the TCU Core (TCU CC) and the Business Core are required of all business students regardless of their major. The Major Course Requirements and the number of Free Elective hours vary, depending on choice of major(s).




A. TCU Core Curriculum Requirements Students seeking a Bachelor of Business Administration degree must fulfill all of the TCU Core Curriculum Requirements listed below:


I. Essential Competencies: 18 semester hours.
a. Written Communication: 6 hours (ENGL 10803, 20803)
b. Mathematical Reasoning: 3 hours (MATH 10283 or 10524)*
*Credit is not allowed for both MATH 10283 and MATH 10524
c. Oral Communication: 3 hours
d. Writing Emphasis: 6 hours (3 hours must be in the major)

II. Human Experiences and Endeavors : 27 semester hours. For Human Experience and Endeavors, courses in the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences must be satisfied in at least two different areas (as defined by course prefixes).
a. Humanities: 9 hours
b. Social Sciences: 9 hours to include macroeconomics and microeconomics
c. Natural Sciences: 6 hours
d. Fine Arts: 3 hours

III. Heritage, Mission Vision & Values: 3 semester hours in each category
(Approved courses from the Experiences and Endeavors core, the major and the minor, may also satisfy requirements)
a. Religious Traditions
b. Historical Traditions
c. Literary Traditions
d. Cultural Awareness (must be taken at TCU)
e. Global Awareness (must be taken at TCU)
f. Citizenship & Social Values (must be taken at TCU)

With the exception of the Lower Division Sequence Requirements, students are not expected to complete one entire group or block of courses prior to proceeding to the next block. Instead, the courses are woven together into an integrated sequence of learning steps.


B. Lower Division Sequence Requirements (36 semester hours) Lower Division Sequence Requirements must be completed the semester in which the student submits his/her application for admission to the Neeley School and before beginning Upper Division Business Core courses (30000-level or above, except MARK 30153).

Lower Division
Sequence Requirements:

1) Successful completion of the 12 required courses:

  • ENGL 10803 Introductory Composition (TCU CC)
  • ENGL 20803 Intermediate Composition (TCU CC)
  • MATH 10283 Introductory Applied Calculus (TCU CC)
    • * or Math 10524 Calculus 1 (TCU CC)
  • ECON 10223 Introductory Microeconomics (TCU CC)
  • ECON 10233 Introductory Macroeconomics (TCU CC)
  • ** INSC 20263 Information Systems in an eEnterprise (Business Core)
  • MANA 20153 Legal Environment of Business (Business Core)
  • ACCT 20153 Principles of Financial Accounting (Business Core)
  • ACCT 20163 Principles of Managerial Accounting (Business Core)
  • INSC 20153 Statistical Analysis (Business Core)
  • BUSI 20173 Foundations of Business (Business Core)
  • BUSI 20153 Ethical Decision Making (Business Core and TCU CC)

* Credit will not be awarded for both MATH 10283 and MATH 10524.
** COSC 10203 is not a substitute for EBUS 20263 and can only be used for free elective credit toward a BBA degree.

2) Attainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.50 in the Lower Division
Sequence Requirements courses, with at least a "C" average in two English
composition courses.


3) Attainment of a TCU cumulative GPA of at least 2.50 at the end of the sophomore year, defined by the University as the semester or term in which the 53rd semester hour is completed.



C. Upper Division Business Core Courses.

The Upper Division Business Core Courses (30000-level or above except MARK 30153) are interwoven with the major courses throughout the student's junior and senior years. Business students complete MANA 40153 during the last two
semesters.



Upper Division Business Sequence Requirements


  • MANA 30153 Organizational Management
  • MARK 30153 Marketing Management
  • FINA 30153 Financial Management
  • INSC 30153 Manufacturing and Services Operations
  • OR INSC 30313 Supply Chain Management*
  • MANA 40153 Strategic Management- Must be taken after completion of all other upper division core courses. (Students may enroll in MANA 40153 concurrently with only one other upper division core course by permission of the Management Department.)
*Students may not receive credit for both INSC 30153 and INSC 30313** Students must complete a tentative plan for graduation to be filed with appropriate forms in the Neeley Student Resource Center, preferably by the second semester Junior year.



D. Major Course Requirements (18-24 semester hours)
1. Each major, Accounting, E-Business, Entrepreneurial Management,
Finance (Finance with a Real Estate Concentration), and Marketing or Supply
and Value Chain Management, has a different set of major course requirements.
These are described in detail in the Neeley School Major Programs section.
2. Students must take 6 hours of Writing Emphasis courses in their major, with
the exception of the Finance majors which require 9 hours. Writing Emphasis
courses are designated in the Neeley School of Business Major Programs section.

E. Free Electives (credits hours will vary depending on choice of major(s). Please see an academic advisor in the Neeley Student Resource Center for more information, particularly if selecting more than one major or a major and an emphasis or minor.

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