Actuarial Science - AA to BBA - The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) 2018-2019 ♦

Lower Division Requirements at the Alamo Colleges District for an AA degree

The courses in this section meet the requirements for an Associate of Arts degree. The Graduation section in any catalog of the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District lists additional Degree/Certificate Requirements.

Applicable Transfer Credit Hours

This Transfer Advising Guide provides 73 college-level hours, of which 66 will transfer and apply, as EDUC 1300, and MATH 1414 will transfer but will NOT be applicable towards the UTSA business baccalaureate degree in Actuarial Science. 

Note: UTSA accepts a maximum of 66 college-level hours in transfer towards a baccalaureate degree.

Note: For the Alamo Colleges District this transfer advising guide is core complete, degree complete and field of study complete.

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Milestone Course(s)

*** denotes Milestone Course(s).

A milestone course is a course that is critical for success in this program as determined by the Faculty of the Alamo Colleges District.

Gateway Course(s)

### denotes Gateway Course(s)

Students pursuing this degree at UTSA must successfully complete each of the Gateway Courses with a grade of “C” or better in no more than two attempts.  A student who is unable to successfully complete these courses within two attempts, including dropping a course with a grade of “W” or taking an equivalent course at another institution (including any colleges of the Alamo Colleges District), will not be allowed to select this major at UTSA.

Field of Study Curriculum for Business

§ denotes THECB Field of Study Curriculum Course

The Business Field of Study Curriculum is for students who are seeking a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), a Bachelor of Arts (BA), or a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with a major in business, including all business specializations.

Students who continue their studies at a four-year college or university will select a major, and possibly a minor.  Common areas of study include Accounting, Finance, General Business, Human Resources, Information Systems, Management, Marketing, as well as other business-related studies.

Additional information can be found at http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/reports/PDF/0347.PDF?CFID=60528284&CFTOKEN=61746276

Special College Admission Requirements for the UTSA College of Business

Applicants who have completed 30 or more hours of transferable college credit will be directly admitted to any B.B.A. major if they:

• Meet all UTSA undergraduate admissions requirements.
• Have a transfer grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher.
• Have completed MAT 1133 Calculus for Business (TCCN MATH 1325) or equivalent with a grade of “C-” or better.
• Have successfully completed evaluation under the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) for unencumbered registration for courses.

Additional UTSA Advising Notes

Things to do and remember upon Admission to UTSA:

• Make an appointment with the academic advisor of the major, once accepted to UTSA, in order to clarify department, college and university policies and procedures, to review course sequencing and to help with identifying resources for academic success. A current listing of academic advising centers can be found at www.utsa.edu/advise/advisors.html.
• Refer to the official source of information on specific courses within the UTSA requirements for this degree plan from the UTSA Undergraduate Catalog or visit the web site at www.utsa.edu.
• Information on Gateway Courses can be found at http://www.utsa.edu/registrar/students/gateway.html.
• Read the UTSA Undergraduate Catalog and Student Information Bulletin.
• Pay close attention to course sequencing and availability at UTSA as it will affect the time it takes to complete the degree program.

Using this Transfer Advising Guide with UTSA

This Transfer Advising Guide represents UTSA’s degree plan and is subject to change at the university’s discretion. It is intended for advising purposes only so students know exactly which courses they can take at any of the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District and have the courses count towards degree requirements when they transfer to UTSA. It is highly recommended that students meet with their assigned academic advisor to review all graduation and transfer requirements listed in the Transfer Advising Guide.

The ultimate goal is to provide students with accurate information for transfer pathways while minimizing loss of credits in transfer. Students are encouraged to review UTSA’s requirements frequently.

Course numbers in italics are UTSA’s course numbers.

This Transfer Advising Guide is based upon The University of Texas at San Antonio’s 2018-2020 catalog and is subject to change.

The Alamo Colleges District Advising

Students are encouraged to consult with an academic advisor about courses and other educational concerns if they plan to pursue a two-year degree program, transfer to another college or university, or simply take a few selected courses. In addition to course and degree requirements, policies and procedures are subject to change; stay informed by meeting with an academic advisor regularly.

Many students who plan to transfer to a university are advised to fulfill the lower-division requirements for the university. With appropriate planning, your Alamo Colleges District team can help make the transfer experience a seamless process. It is the responsibility of all students to ensure that they take courses at the Alamo Colleges District that will be accepted by the senior institutions they wish to attend.

For more information contact your Alamo Colleges District team.

Release Date:

Released on October 25, 2018