Program: Business Administration (Multiple Majors) - AA to BBA - The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) 2021-2022 ♦ - Northeast Lakeview College - Northwest Vista College - Palo Alto College - San Antonio College - St. Philip’s College

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.

Semester I

EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework will transfer as EDUC 1000, but will NOT be UTRGV degree applicable
ENGL 1301 - Composition I will transfer as ENGL 1301 [UTRGV Communication (10) Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)
§ MATH 1324 - Mathematics for Business & Social Sciences will transfer as MATH 1324 [UTRGV Mathematics (20) Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)
*** § ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics will transfer as ECON 2301 [UTRGV Social and Behavioral Sciences (80) Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)

Semester II

ENGL 1302 - Composition II will transfer as ENGL 1302 [UTRGV Communication (10) Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)
§ BUSI 1301 - Business Principles will transfer as MGMT 1301 [UTRGV Business Foundation] (grade must be a “C” or better)
Select one course from the Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core will transfer as UTRGV Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core
*** § ECON 2302 - Principles of Microeconomics will transfer as ECON 2302 [UTRGV Business Foundation] (grade must be a “C” or better)

Semester III

Select one course from the Creative Arts (50) Core will transfer as UTRGV Creative Arts (50) Core
Select one course from the Language, Philosophy & Culture (40) Core will transfer as UTRGV Language, Philosophy and Culture (40) Core

Semester IV

§ BCIS 1305 - Business Computer Applications will transfer as INFS 2300 [UTRGV Business Foundation] (grade must be a “C” or better)
Select one course from the Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core will transfer as UTRGV Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core
Select one course from the American History (60) Core will transfer as UTRGV American History (60) Core
§ ACCT 2301 - Principles of Financial Accounting will transfer as ACCT 2301 [UTRGV Business Foundation] (grade must be a “C” or better)

Semester V

Select either GOVT 2305 - Federal Government or GOVT 2306 Texas Government will transfer as POLS 2305 or POLS 2306 [UTRGV Government/Political Science (70) Core]
Select one course from the Additional Communication (90) Core will transfer as UTRGV Integrative/ Experiential Learning Option (90) Core
§ ACCT 2302 - Principles of Managerial Accounting will transfer as ACCT 2302 [UTRGV Business Foundation] (grade must be a “C” or better)
Select one course from the American History (60) Core will transfer as UTRGV American History (60) Core
§ BUSI 2305 - Business Statistics will transfer as QUMT 2341 [UTRGV Business Foundation] (grade must be a “C” or better)

Semester VI

Select either GOVT 2305 - Federal Government or GOVT 2306 Texas Government will transfer as POLS 2305 or POLS 2306 [UTRGV Government/Political Science (70) Core]
Select one course from the Additional Language, Philosophy and Culture (90) Core will transfer as UTRGV Integrative/Experiential Learning Option (90) Core

Applicable Transfer Credit Hours

This Transfer Advising Guide provides 63 college-level hours, of which 60 will transfer and apply as EDUC 1300 will transfer but will NOT be applicable towards the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley business baccalaureate degree in Accountancy or Entrepreneurship and Innovation or Finance or International Business or Management.

Note: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley does not have a maximum number of college-level transfer hours accepted towards a baccalaureate degree. Students must complete the specified number of advanced credits and credits in residence for their degrees.

Note: UTRGV requires QUMT 2398 as their CAO (90) Core, UTRGV waives QUMT 2398 if student transfers as Core Complete. If student transfers prior to Core Completion students will lose 3 SCH of Additional Language, Philosophy and Culture (90) Core or Additional Communication (90) Core .

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.

Field of Study Curriculum for Business Administration and Management

§ denotes THECB Field of Study Curriculum Course

The Business Administration and Management Field of Study Curriculum is for students who are seeking a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with a major in business.

The Business Administration and Management FOS applies to all baccalaureate programs in Business within the 52 two-digit CIP code, other than Economics and International Economics (which have a separate FOSC) and Specialized Sales, Merchandising, and Marketing Operations (CIP 52.1999.00).

Additional information can be found at http://reportcenter.highered.texas.gov/agency-publication/miscellaneous/business-administration-management-field-of-study/.

Special Admission Requirements for UTRGV Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship (RCVCoBE)

Admission Requirements

All students following an RCVCoBE degree must meet the following RCVCoBE Admission Requirements to apply:

Students must complete all 18 hours of Business Foundation Courses, and a minimum of 33 credit hours in the General Education Core Curriculum including ECON 2301, before applying to RCVCoBE
Grades of ‘C’ or better in all Business Foundation Core courses
Grade of ‘C’ or better in ECON 2301
A minimum 2.6 GPA in the combined General Education Core Curriculum, Business Foundation Core, and in any of the following completed advanced courses: BLAW 3337, QUMT 3341, MARK 3300, and MGMT 3361. This GPA calculation will include transfer coursework
All students pursuing a Bachelor’s degree from RCVCoBE, must apply for and be admitted to RCVCoBE before they are allowed to enroll in the Advanced Major coursework for their degree

Additional University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Advising Notes

Things to do and remember upon Admission to UTRGV:

Make an appointment with the academic advisor of the major, once accepted to UTRGV, 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 https://www.utrgv.edu/advising/advising-collaborative/advisor-contacts/index.htm.
Refer to the official source of information on specific courses within the UTRGV requirements for this degree plan from the UTRGV Undergraduate Catalog 2021-2022 or visit the web site at https://www.utrgv.edu/en-us/
Pay close attention to course sequencing and availability at UTRGV as it will affect the time it takes to complete the degree program.

Using This Transfer Advising Guide with The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

This Transfer Advising Guide represents UTRGV’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 UTRGV. 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 UTRGV’s requirements frequently.

Course numbers in italics are UTRGV’s course numbers.

This Transfer Advising Guide is based upon The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s 2021-2022 Undergraduate 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.

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Released on January 31, 2022

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