Experiential Major Maps (Text-only)
College of Business
Department of information systems and Operations Management
Bachelor of Business Administration in Information Systems
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1st year
Fall Semester
ENGL 1301
MATH 1315 (TCCN = MATH 1324)
HIST1301
ECON 2305 (TCCN = ECON 2301)*
MANA 1301 (TCCN = BUSI 1301)
UNIV 1131 OR 1101 (1 HOUR)
Spring Semester
ENGL 1302
MATH 1316 (TCCN = MATH 1325)
HIST 1302
ECON 2306 (TCCN = ECON 2302)*
CREATIVE ARTS (050)
Summer (Optional)
An alternate plan would include taking 13 hours during fall, 12 hours during spring, and 6 hours during the summer.
HOURS 31
2nd year
Fall Semester
ACCT 2301
LIFE & PHYSICAL SCIENCE (030)
INSY 2303 (TCCN = BCIS 1305)
POLS 2311 (TCCN = GOVT 2305)
LANGUAGE/PHILOSOPHY/CULTURE (040)
Spring Semester
ACCT 2302
LIFE & PHYSICAL SCIENCE (030)
BSTAT 2305 (TCCN = BUSI 2305)
POLS 2312 (TCCN = GOVT 2306)
NON-BUSINESS ELECTIVE (2 HOURS)
Summer (Optional)
An alternate plan would include taking 12 hours during fall and spring and 5 hours during the summer.
HOURS 29
3rd year
Fall Semester
INSY 3300
INSY 3303
BLAW 3310
FINA 3313
MANA 3318
Spring Semester
INSY 3304
INSY 4305 (ADV. INSY ELEC)
BCOM 3360
MARK 3321
ADVANCED BUSINESS ELECTIVE
Summer (Optional)
An alternate plan would include taking 12 hours during fall and spring and 6 hours during the summer.
HOURS 30
4th year
Fall Semester
INSY 3305
BSTAT 3321
ADVANCED BUSINESS ELECTIVE
ADVANCED BUSINESS ELECTIVE
ADVANCED BUSINESS ELECTIVE
Spring Semester
ADVANCED INSY ELECTIVE
MANA 4322
OPMS 3306
ADVANCED BUSINESS ELECTIVE
ADVANCED BUSINESS OR NONĀ BUSINESS ELECTIVE
HOURS 30
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 120
* Completion of ECON 2305 satisfies Social/Behavioral Science (080). Completion of ECON 2306 satisfies the Foundational Component.
College of Business - Department of Information Systems and Operations Management
Bachelor of Business Administration in Information Systems
Beginning the Journey
EDUCATE
Apply for admission to UTA, submit all required information, and accept your admission.
Sign up for a New Maverick Orientation.
Schedule an appointment with your alpha advisor before orientation. Complete the "Getting to Know You" form to help your alpha advisor understand your goals.
Become familiar with tutoring resources such as the IDEAS Center, Supplemental Instruction, etc.
Explore the department's website.
Review the Academic Calendar each semester for important dates such as the First Day of Class, Late Registration, the Last Day to Drop, etc.
ENGAGE
Attend Orientation and meet other business students during the College Session.
Enroll in UNIV-BU 1131 (freshmen) or UNIV-BU 1101 (transfer) to learn skills that will aid in your success and build peer relationships. Enroll in all courses as soon as possible to obtain your ideal schedule.
Introduce yourself to professors and peers, especially those within your major courses.
Familiarize yourself with the Lockheed Martin Career Development Center.
Activate your Handshake account and take the Focus2 Career Assessment.
Set up a Linked In account.
EXCEL
Develop basic skills for success: attend class, be on time, read and complete all assignments, ask questions, earn Cs or better in all courses.
Research the BNSF Early Leader Program (freshman/sophomore) or Goolsby Leadership Academy Junior). See your alpha advisor for more eligibility.
Research the Honors College. See your alpha advisor for more information.
Explore MyMav Scholarshop for scholarship opportunities.
Trailblazing the Path
EDUCATE
Complete the courses within the General Core in order to establish a strong foundational GPA before enrolling in more difficult junior-and senior-level courses.
Complete the following courses according to the four-year plan with a C or better: MATH 1315 and 1316, ACCT 2301 and 2302, ECON 2305 and 2306, and INSY 2303. (A delay in taking these courses will delay your graduation.)
Ask your alpha advisor about accelerated or fast-track programs.
Attend an "Open for Business" workshop provided by Graduate Business Services to explore graduate business degrees.
ENGAGE
Follow your APG or schedule an APG check up with your alpha advisor if you need to make adjustments.
If earning a D or F at mid-terms, consult with your professor and advisor about options.
Ask professors about career advice and/or internship opportunities.
Participate in Business Week (typically in the spring) and attend the All Majors Job Fair (offered at various times)
Join a registered student organization that pertains to your professional or social interests.
Volunteer for the Big Event or other community service.
EXCEL
Declare your business major after completing 12 hours of business at UTA and earning a 2.25 GPA in all GPAs.
Ensure you are completing prerequisites in order to avoid a delay in graduation.
Submit resume for evaluation through VBOCK, which is available in your BCOM 3360 course.
Participate in an internship or study abroad opportunity.
Research a company that you admire or one where you would like to work.
Destination Graduation
EDUCATE
Schedule an appointment with your alpha business advisor for a graduation audit once you reach 90 hours.
Submit final transcripts for courses taken outside of UTA
Apply for graduation through MyMav.
Explore next steps after graduation. Will you be getting a job, taking graduate courses, etc?
ENGAGE
Attend a conference related to your major.
Attend speaker and special events.
Take on a leadership role within an organization.
Talk to professors and mentors about writing a reference for you.
EXCEL
Maintain a minimum 2.0 in your overall, business, and major GPAs with no Ds in your major coursework in order to satisfy degree and graduation requirements.
Participate in the Commencement ceremony.
Join the UTA and College of Business Alumni Association.
Finalize any details related to a graduate program.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
All Majors Job Fair
Internships
Business Week
GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT
Study Abroad
International Week
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Student Government
Student Organizations
BNSF Early Leader and/or Goolsby Leadership Academy
Honors College
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Alternative Spring Break
The Big Event
Volunteer Opportunities
Community Service Opportunities
Homecoming Events
UTA and COB Alumni Association
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Present at a Conference
Reach Out to Professors about Potential Research Opportunities
Prepare for Graduate School by Researching Your Program
Attend an "Open for Business" Workshop Provided by Graduate Business Services
Research a Company You Admire and/or Would Like to Work At
Find your career
What career options do I have with this major?
Consulting
Database Engineers
Computer Forensic Analyst
Education/Training
Computer Network Architect
Government
Computer Sales Support
Information Systems
Cyber Security Specialist
International Business
Data Administration
IT Engineers
Data Analyst
IT or Software Trainer
Data Visualization Analyst
Merchanting
Database Administrators
Mobile Developer
Network Administration
Network Engineers
Operations Management
Software Developer
System Administrators
Technical Support
Web Developer
Workforce Skills
Communication: Develop and articulate ideas clearly and effectively across all mediums including, but not limited to, written, oral, and digital communication.
Creativity/Ingenuity: Synthesize existing ideas and concepts in innovative and creative ways to develop new ways of thinking or working and engage in divergent thinking and risk taking.
Critical Thinking: Analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems by using sound reasoning before forming a strategy, decision, or opinion.
Career Readiness
Collaborating with Co-workers in Other Disciplines
Communicating Technical Information to Non-Technical Audience
Computing Functions, Including Databases, Computer Networking, Cloud Designing Information Systems and Integrating Information
Leading Teams
Problem Solving and Troubleshooting
Technologies and Software Applications to Support Business
Using Creativity to Develop Innovative Solutions
Computer Programming and Applications
Take Action
Explore workforce skill development through on-and off-campus activities
Engage with the UTA Lockheed Martin Career Development Center at uta.edu/careers
Meet with a career consultant
Network with employers
Discover internships and co-ops
Apply for on-campus employment
Join Handshake, our career services platform
Participate in career development programs
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