Business Administration, Management Information Systems Specialization, B.B.A.

University General Education Core Curriculum - 43 hrs

The University General Education Core Curriculum is applied to all degrees at Wayland Baptist University with the exception of the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.), Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) and the Bachelor of Christian Ministry (B.C.M.) degrees. The full general education core curriculum for these degrees can be found in the degree specific general education core curriculum section.

• Communications - 3 hrs from:

• COMS 1301 - Speech Communication 3 hrs , COMS 1303 - Professional Communication  3 hrs, COMS 2302 - Communication in the Classroom  3 hrs, or COMS 2303 - Public Speaking  3 hrs ¹

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• English - 9 hrs:

• ENGL 1301 - Composition and Rhetoric 3 hrs ², ENGL 1302 - Composition and Reading  3 hrs ², and a literature course 3 hrs

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• Behavioral/Social Science - 3 hrs from:

• ECON 2307 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 hrs ³, EDUC 2307 - Child and Adolescent Development  3 hrs⁴, GEOG 1301 - Introduction to Physical Geography  3 hrs, GEOG 1302 - World and Regional Geography  3 hrs, PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy  3 hrs, PSYC 1301 - General Psychology  3 hrs ⁵, or SOCI 1301 - Introduction to Sociology  3 hrs

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• Fine Arts⁶ - 3 hrs from:

• ART 1301 - Art Appreciation 3 hrs , ART 2301 - Visual Arts for the School Teacher  3 hrs, or studio course 3 hrs; MUSI 1301 - Fundamentals of Music  3 hrs, MUSI 1303 - Music Appreciation  3 hrs, MUSI 3304 - World Music  3 hrs, MUSI 3305 - American Music  3 hrs, MUSI 3306 - Jazz  3 hrs, or performing ensemble 3 hrs; or THEA 1303 - Introduction to Theatre  3 hrs

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• Mathematics - 3 hrs

• MATH 1304 - College Algebra 3 hrs or higher

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• Science - 4 hrs:

• Laboratory Science⁷ (life science or physical science course)

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• History - 6 hours from:

• HIST 1303 - World Civilization to 1500 3 hrs and HIST 1304 - World Civilization since 1500  3 hrs; or HIST 2301 - United States History to 1877  3 hrs⁸ and HIST 2302 - United States History since 1877  3 hrs⁸

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• Religion - 6 hrs:

• RLGN 1301 - Old Testament History 3 hrs or RLGN 1303 - Old Testament for Majors and Minors  3 hrs ⁹ and RLGN 1302 - New Testament History  3 hrs or RLGN 1304 - New Testament for Majors and Minors  3 hrs⁹

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• Political Science - 3 hrs:

• POLS 2301 - American Government 3 hrs

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• Exercise & Sport Science - 2 hrs:

• EXSS courses¹⁰

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• Additional Requirements:

• UNIV 1100 - Foundations of University Life 1 hrs or UNIV 1101 - Foundations of University Life  1 hr
• GRAD 0001 - Senior Seminar 0 hrs

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  NOTATIONS:

  1. COMS requirement may differ by degree. The B.S.N. specifies COMS 1301  or higher. Students pursuing teacher certification should take COMS 2302 .
  2. ENGL 1301  and ENGL 1302  should be taken within first year of enrollment.
  3. ECON 2307  cannot be used for students pursuing the Bachelor of Business Administration degree.
  4. EDUC 2307  is required for teacher certification.
  5. PSYC 1301  is required for students pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
  6. Fine Arts requirements for the B.S.N. specifies ART 1301  or higher or MUSI 1303  or higher. The B.M. and B.A. in Music degrees specifies ART 1301  or studio course or THEA 1303 . The B.F.A. in Theatre specifies ART 1301 , ART 2301 , or studio art.
  7. Bachelor of Science in Nursing students must take BIOL 3410  to meet this requirement.
  8. HIST 2301  and HIST 2302  are required for teacher certification.
  9. Wayland Baptist University will not accept RLGN 1301 - Old Testament History  or RLGN 1302 - New Testament History , or their equivalents, from any institution except other Baptist institutions to meet the core requirement in any Wayland degree. If a student has taken RLGN 1301 - Old Testament History  and/or RLGN 1302 - New Testament History , or their equivalents, at any institution except other Baptist institutions, then the student has two options to meet the core requirement: (1) take RLGN 1301  and/or RLGN 1302  at Wayland or (2) take RLGN 4306 , RLGN 4316 , RLGN 4317 , or RLGN 4318  in lieu of RLGN 1301 ; and/or take RLGN 4306 , RLGN 4320 , RLGN 4322 , or RLGN 4324  in lieu of RLGN 1302 . RLGN 4306  may be an option for either RLGN 1301  or RLGN 1302  as stated above, but may not count for both on the same degree plan. No other RLGN/RLED courses may substitute for either RLGN 1301  or RLGN 1302 . The Dean of the School of Religion & Philosophy must approve any exception to this policy. RLGN 1301 - Old Testament History  or RLGN 1302 - New Testament History , or their equivalents, taken at non-Baptist institutions, may be transferred as elective credit with approval of the Dean of the School of Religion and Philosophy and the Registrar. RLGN 1303  (OT maj/min) and RLGN 1304  (NT maj/min) are required for all Religion, Religious Education, or Intercultural Missions majors and minors to meet the requirement of RLGN 1301  and RLGN 1302 . This does not apply to B.C.M. or B.A.S. degrees.
  10. B.S. degree requires EXSS 1112  and one activity course. Courses marked with an * in the course description section may be used to fulfill this requirement. Students who have served two or more years in the Armed Forces are exempt from EXSS requirements with DD-214 from basic training.

   

Bachelor of Business Administration Degree Specific General Education Core Course Requirements - 11 hrs

The Bachelor of Business Administration Degree (B.B.A.) is a minimum 124-semester hour degree which provides a conceptual understanding of the business world, examines a number of business components, and addresses the application of concepts related to these components. A minimum of 42 semester hours must be upper-level credit (courses numbered 3000 and above). Upper-level requirements for the major and each specialization are included in the Business Administration section of the catalog. Because of the unique nature of the degree, it includes additional requirements in mathematics. These are included in the degree specific general education core requirement. Components of the B.B.A. degree include:

In addition to the University Core Curriculum, students must complete the following degree specific general education core requirements for the B.B.A. degree:

• BUAD 2335 - Introductory Quantitative Decision Making 3 hrs
• COSC 2311 - Computer Applications 3 hrs ¹
• EXSS 1 hrs²
• Science (life or physical science - whichever not fulfilled in the University Core) 4 hrs

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  NOTATIONS:

  1. Student may opt to test out of COSC 2311 ; see course description.
  2. Must be EXSS 1112  if course not taken to meet University Core Curriculum requirement. Courses marked with an * in the course description section maybe used to fulfill this requirement. Students who have served two or more years in the Armed Forces are exempt from EXSS requirement with DD-214 from basic training.

Bachelor of Business Administration Degree

Students seeking the Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree may select one of seven specializations:

Accounting
Business Administration
Economics and Finance
Health Care Administration
International Management
Management Information Systems
Management and Marketing

Each business major is assigned an academic advisor and should consult regularly with the advisor to ensure proper course selection. The recommended course sequence should be adhered to by all B.B.A. majors. When a course is taken without having the specified prerequisite equivalent additional hours will be added to the program.

Advising

Business majors should consult with their advisors prior to selecting courses in their specializations, and follow the recommended course sequence.

Management Information Systems Specialization

The 24 hours required in Management Information Systems specialization prepares the graduate to be the liaison between managers and computers, and to manage automated information systems. Management recognizes the need to treat information as a corporate asset whose ultimate value is dependent on the implementation of effective computer-based information systems. Development of these data systems requires knowledge of the enterprise and its functions as well as technical competence. Therefore, management of information through database administration systems, analysis and design, development of business software, and use of computers as decision-making tools is emphasized.

• MISM 3301 - Information Technology Hardware 3 hrs
• MISM 3304 - Information Technology Operating Systems 3 hrs
• MISM 3314 - Advanced Computer Applications 3 hrs
• MISM 3327 - Computer Networking 3 hrs
• MISM 3329 - Internet and Online Technologies 3 hrs
• MISM 4302 - Wireless Information Technology 3 hrs
• MISM 4306 - Information Systems Security 3 hrs
• MISM 4324 - Project Management 3 hrs

• (BUAD 4360 - Practicum/Internship  can be substituted for one specialization course)

Bachelor of Business Administration Recommended Sequence of Courses

Listed is the recommended rotation based on a B.B.A. degree program. For complete information on the general education and graduation requirements for the B.B.A. degree program, please refer to the Undergraduate Programs  section of the catalog.