Hankamer School of Business

Bachelor of Business Administration (BIC)

Hankamer School of Business

Requirements
Minimum Requirements(124)
Residence Requirement – minimum (including the last thirty hours)(60)
Grade point average – minimum of “C”; in each business core course and minimum 3.0 overall for admission to the Hankamer School of Business (see section X.)
Interdisciplinary Core Requirements
World Cultures
BIC 1314World Cultures I: Roots of Culture3
BIC 1324World Cultures II: Religion and Culture3
BIC 2334World Cultures III: The Modern World3
BIC 2344World Cultures IV: The United States in the World3
The World of Rhetoric
BIC 1313
BIC 1323
World of Rhetoric I
and World of Rhetoric II: Rhetoric in Context
6
The Social World
BIC 2330
BIC 2340
Social World I: The City and the Soul
and Social World II: The Conditions and Possibilities of Human Fulfillment
6
The Natural World
BIC 2437The Natural World I: Primary Ideas in Science4
or BIC 2447 The Natural World II: Global Science Issues
The Examined Life
BIC 1112
BIC 3358
Examined Life
and Examined Life II: Biblical Heritage and Contemporary Ethical Issues
4
Additional Core Requirements
Communication Option
Select one of the following:3
Business Communication and Practices Across Cultures
Writing for Media Markets
ENG 3000-4000 level course
Foreign Language
Select one of the following:3
Precalculus for Business Students
Precalculus Mathematics
Calculus for Business Students
Calculus I
Personal Development
Select one Lifetime Fitness course1
Chapel – two semesters, usually freshman year0
Business Core Requirements
ACC 2303
ACC 2304
Financial Accounting
and Managerial Accounting
6
BUS 1101Connect to Hankamer School of Business1
BUS 1201Introduction to Business2
BUS 1350Software Applications for Business Productivity and Decision-Making3
BUS 2101Career Management (Assessment & Discovery) for Undergraduate Students1
BUS 3101Career Management (Strategy & Success) for Undergraduate Students1
BUS 3315Business Communications3
BUS 4385Strategic Management3
BL 3305Legal Environment of Business3
ECO 2306
ECO 2307
Principles of Microeconomics
and Principles of Macroeconomics
6
FIN 3309Introduction to Finance3
or FIN 3310 Introduction to Corporate Finance
MIS 3305Management Information Systems3
MGT 3305
MGT 3325
Leadership & Organizational Behavior
and Operations Management
6
MKT 3305Principles of Marketing3
QBA 2302
QBA 3305
Business Data Analysis I
and Introduction to Business Analytics
6
Major
See School of Business section of this catalog for specific requirements. (12 hours minimum)12
Free Electives
Elective hours must be taken for a grade and are only needed to reach 124 hours for graduation.
Electives may include:
World Cultures V: Differing Visions and Realities
Examined Life III Capstone: Special Topics
Business School Admission
Admission requirements for the Hankamer School of Business include a minimum of sixty credit hours, minimum 3.0 GPA overall, and minimum grade of C in all “1000” - “2000” level business core courses.

Baylor Business Scholars Program - Hankamer School of Business

Requirements
Minimum requirement(124)
Resident requirement(60)
Grade point average - minimum of "C" in each required Scholars' course; Scholars must earn and maintain a minimum 3.4 GPA. If a Scholar does not complete all of the Scholars' requirements by the end of the first year, then he/she will be transitioned to the traditional BBA curriculum.
Interdisciplinary Core Requirements
World Cultures
BIC 1314World Cultures I: Roots of Culture3
BIC 1324World Cultures II: Religion and Culture3
BIC 2334World Cultures III: The Modern World3
BIC 2344World Cultures IV: The United States in the World3
The World Rhetoric
BIC 1313
BIC 1323
World of Rhetoric I
and World of Rhetoric II: Rhetoric in Context
6
The Social World
BIC 2330
BIC 2340
Social World I: The City and the Soul
and Social World II: The Conditions and Possibilities of Human Fulfillment
6
The Natural World
BIC 2437The Natural World I: Primary Ideas in Science4
or BIC 2447 The Natural World II: Global Science Issues
The Examined Life
BIC 1112Examined Life1
BIC 3358Examined Life II: Biblical Heritage and Contemporary Ethical Issues3
Additional Core Requirements
Language/Communication Option
Select one course from the following:
BUS 3330Business Communication and Practices Across Cultures3
JOU 3372Writing for Media Markets3
or FDM 3372 Writing for Media Markets
ENG 3000-4000 level course or PWR 3000-4000 level course, or Foreign Language (including American Sign Language)3
Chapel - two semesters0
Required courses for Scholars to declare a major in the Business School
ACC 2303
ACC 2304
Financial Accounting
and Managerial Accounting
6
BBS 1101
BBS 1102
New Student Experience for Business Scholars
and Seminar for Business Scholars
2
BUS 1350Software Applications for Business Productivity and Decision-Making3
MTH 1309Calculus for Business Students3
or MTH 1321 Calculus I
ECO 1380Introduction to Economic Analysis and Policy3
QBA 2302Business Data Analysis I3
BIC 1323World of Rhetoric II: Rhetoric in Context3
Select one Lifetime Fitness course, MUEN 1102, AS 1111, or MILS 11011
Professional Business Core and at least 39
See School of Business section of this catalog for specific requirements.
Free Electives
Elective hours must be taken for a grade and are only needed to reach 124 hours for graduation. Electives may include BIC 4374 World Cultures V and BIC 4389 BIC Capstone.
Business Major Declaration
Scholars can declare their major(s) one year early at the beginning of their sophomore year if they successfully complete all of the Scholars' first year courses.

Bachelor of Business Administration (BIC)

Baylor Business Fellows - Hankamer School of Business

Requirements
Minimum Requirement(124)
Residence Requirement(60)
Grade point average – minimum of 3.5
Interdisciplinary Core Requirements
World Cultures
BIC 1314World Cultures I: Roots of Culture3
BIC 1324World Cultures II: Religion and Culture3
BIC 2334World Cultures III: The Modern World3
BIC 2344World Cultures IV: The United States in the World3
World of Rhetoric
BIC 1313
BIC 1323
World of Rhetoric I
and World of Rhetoric II: Rhetoric in Context
6
Social World
BIC 2330
BIC 2340
Social World I: The City and the Soul
and Social World II: The Conditions and Possibilities of Human Fulfillment
6
Examined Life
BIC 1112
BIC 3358
Examined Life
and Examined Life II: Biblical Heritage and Contemporary Ethical Issues
4
Business Fellows Requirements
Chapel – two semesters0
Analytics9
Business27-33
Specialization (related concentration or second major) 18-36
Electives15-47
At least 31 hours of credit must be earned through the Hankamer School of Business.
At least 31 hours of credit must be earned outside of the Hankamer School of Business and the BIC.
Advanced Work
“3000” or “4000” numbered courses36