Department of Management Science and Statistics

Mission Statement

The mission of the Department of Management Science and Statistics is to offer both undergraduate and graduate educational programs that are of high quality and meet the changing needs of the global community; to provide a supportive learning environment for students; to foster the success of our students in their professional careers; and to create an academic environment that stresses excellence in teaching, intellectual contributions, and service. The Department contributes to the missions of the College and the University through research and education in the quantitative sciences. Theory and analysis are applied to a variety of interdisciplinary problems to discover new approaches for meeting the challenges of decision making in a global arena of expanding technology and information.

Department Information

The disciplines of Management Science and Statistics are integral to modern decision-making processes. These interdisciplinary fields emphasize the use of quantitative methods and computers for analyzing, understanding, visualizing, and interpreting data. Management Science seeks to provide a rational basis for decision analysis across a broad spectrum of business functions such as production/operations, marketing, finance, human resources, project management, logistics, and supply chain management. Statistical methods provide analytical tools for research in high-technology and biomedical industries, insurance, and government agencies. Both disciplines offer the opportunity to pursue advanced graduate studies. The Department of Management Science and Statistics offers a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree in Actuarial Science, a B.B.A. degree in Business Analytics, a B.B.A. degree in Operations and Supply Chain Management (two tracks), and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Statistics and Data Science. The department also offers minors in Actuarial Science, Adaptive Decision Models for Business, Management Sciences, and Statistics, which are open to all majors in the University. In addition, certificates are offered in Business Analytics, and Operations and Supply Chain Management.

Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Actuarial Science

Actuarial Science is a discipline that uses mathematics and statistical models to assess, manage risk and to solve emerging financial and social problems. Graduates’ unique blend of analytical and business skills are especially valuable in the insurance and financial services industry. They apply their skills to calculations in life, health, social, and casualty insurance, annuities and pensions. Traditionally, they have been involved in developing probability tables for natural disasters, unemployment, etc. There is an increasing need for trained actuaries in the insurance industry. The Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Actuarial Science provides students the opportunity to acquire the quantitative and business skills to prepare them for a career as an actuary. The minimum number of semester credit hours for the B.B.A. degree in Actuarial Science is 120, at least 39 of which must be at the upper-division level.

All candidates seeking this degree must fulfill the Core Curriculum requirements, the Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) requirements, and the degree requirements, which are listed below.

Core Curriculum Requirements (42 semester credit hours)

Students seeking the B.B.A. degree in Actuarial Science must fulfill University Core Curriculum requirements. The two courses listed below satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements.

MAT 1214 should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Mathematics (020). ECO 2023 should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Social and Behavioral Sciences (080).

All degrees in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business require 120 hours. If students elect to take a course that satisfies both a Core and CACOB requirement, students may need to take an additional course to meet the 120 hours.

For a complete listing of courses that satisfy the Core Curriculum requirements, see Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements.

Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements

First Year Experience Requirement (3 semester credit hours)

All students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:

AIS 1203Academic Inquiry and Scholarship3
AIS 1213AIS: Architecture, Construction, and Planning3
AIS 1223AIS: Arts and Humanities3
AIS 1233AIS: Business3
AIS 1243AIS: Engineering, Mathematics, and Sciences3
AIS 1253AIS: Interdisciplinary Education3
AIS 1263AIS: Life and Health Sciences3
AIS 1273AIS: Social Sciences and Public Policy3

Communication (6 semester credit hours)

Students must complete the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:

WRC 1013Freshman Composition I3
WRC 1023Freshman Composition II3

Mathematics (3 semester credit hours)

Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:

CS 1173Data Analysis and Visualization3
MAT 1023College Algebra with Applications3
MAT 1043Introduction to Mathematics3
MAT 1053Mathematics for Business3
MAT 1073Algebra for Scientists and Engineers3
MAT 1093Precalculus3
MAT 1133Calculus for Business3
MAT 1193Calculus for the Biosciences3
MAT 1214Calculus I4
STA 1053Basic Statistics3

Life and Physical Sciences (6 semester credit hours)

Students must complete two of the following courses for a total of 6 semester credit hours:

ANT 2033Introduction to Biological Anthropology3
AST 1013Introduction to Astronomy3
AST 1033Exploration of the Solar System3
BIO 1203Biosciences I for Science Majors3
BIO 1223Biosciences II for Science Majors3
BIO 1233Contemporary Biology I3
BIO 1243Contemporary Biology II3
CHE 1083Introduction to the Molecular Structure of Matter3
CHE 1093Introduction to Molecular Transformations3
ES 1113Environmental Botany3
ES 1123Environmental Zoology3
ES 1213Environmental Geology3
ES 2013Introduction to Environmental Science I3
ES 2023Introduction to Environmental Science II3
GEO 1013The Third Planet3
GEO 1033Geology of North American National Parks3
GEO 1123Life Through Time3
GES 2613Intro to Physical Geography3
PHY 1943Physics for Scientists and Engineers I3
PHY 1963Physics for Scientists and Engineers II3

Language, Philosophy and Culture (3 semester credit hours)

Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:

AAS 2013Introduction to African American Studies3
AAS 2113African American Culture, Leadership and Social Issues3
ANT 2063Language, Thought, and Culture3
ARC 1113Introduction to the Built Environment3
ARC 2423Global History of Architecture and Urbanism: Renaissance to 19th Century3
CHN 1014Elementary Chinese I4
CLA 2013Introduction to Ancient Greece3
CLA 2023Introduction to Ancient Rome3
CLA 2323Classical Mythology3
CSH 1103Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture I3
CSH 1113Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture II3
CSH 1213Topics in World Cultures3
CSH 2113The Foreign Film3
ENG 2013Introduction to Literature3
ENG 2023Literature and Film3
ENG 2213Literary Criticism and Analysis3
ENG 2383Multiethnic Literatures of the United States3
ENG 2423Literature of Texas and the Southwest3
ENG 2443Persuasion and Rhetoric3
FRN 1014Elementary French I4
FRN 2333French Literature in English Translation3
GER 1014Elementary German I4
GER 2333German Literature in English Translation3
GES 1023World Regions & Global Change3
GLA 1013US in Global Context3
GRK 1114Introductory Classical Greek I4
HIS 2123Introduction to World Civilization to the Fifteenth Century3
HIS 2133Introduction to World Civilization since the Fifteenth Century3
HIS 2533Introduction to Latin American Civilization3
HIS 2543Introduction to Islamic Civilization3
HIS 2553Introduction to East Asian Civilization3
HIS 2573Introduction to African Civilization3
HIS 2583Introduction to South Asian Civilization3
HUM 2093World Religions3
ITL 1014Elementary Italian I4
ITL 2333Italian Literature in English Translation3
JPN 1014Elementary Japanese I4
LAT 1114Introductory Latin I4
MAS 2013Introduction to Chicano(a) Studies3
PHI 1043Critical Thinking3
PHI 2013Basic Philosophical Problems3
PHI 2023Introduction to Ancient Philosophy3
PHI 2033Introduction to Early Modern Philosophy3
PHI 2123Contemporary Moral Issues3
RUS 1014Elementary Russian I4
RUS 2333Russian Literature in English Translation3
SPN 1014Elementary Spanish I4
SPN 2333Hispanic Literature in English Translation3
WGSS 2013Introduction to Women’s Studies3
WGSS 2023Introduction to LGBTQ Studies3

Creative Arts (3 semester credit hours)

Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:

AHC 1113Art History I3
AHC 1123Art History II3
ARC 1513Great Buildings and Cities of the World3
ARC 2413Global History of Architecture and Urbanism: Prehistory to Medieval3
ART 1103Introduction to Visual Arts3
BBL 2023Latino Cultural Expressions3
CLA 2033Introduction to Classical Literature3
DAN 2003Introduction to Dance3
HUM 2023Introduction to the Humanities I3
HUM 2033Introduction to the Humanities II3
HUM 2053History of Film3
MAS 2023Latino Cultural Expressions3
MUS 2243World Music in Society3
MUS 2633American Roots Music3
MUS 2653Music in Culture3
MUS 2663History and Styles of Jazz3
MUS 2673History and Styles of Rock3
MUS 2683History and Styles of Western Art Music3
MUS 2713History of Recorded Music3
MUS 2743Music and Film3
PHI 2073Philosophy of Art3

American History (6 semester credit hours)

Students must complete two of the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:

HIS 1043United States History: Pre-Columbus to Civil War Era3
HIS 1053United States History: Civil War Era to Present3
HIS 2053Texas History3

Government-Political Science (6 semester credit hours)

Students must complete two of the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:

POL 1013Introduction to American Politics3
and one of the following two courses:
POL 1133Texas Politics and Society3
POL 1213Civil Rights in Texas and America3

Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 semester credit hours)

Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:

AMS 2043Approaches to American Culture3
ANT 1013Introduction to Anthropology3
ANT 2043Introduction to Archaeology3
ANT 2053Introduction to Cultural Anthropology3
BBL 2003Language, Culture, and Society3
BBL 2243Bilingual Families, Communities, and Schools: National and Transnational Experiences3
BIO 1033Drugs and Society3
CRJ 1113The American Criminal Justice System3
ECO 2003Economic Principles and Issues3
ECO 2023Introductory Microeconomics3
EGR 1343The Impact of Modern Technologies on Society3
ES 1003Survey Topics in Environmental Studies3
GES 1013Fundamentals of Geography3
GES 2623Human Geography: People, Place, Culture3
HTH 2413Introduction to Community and Public Health3
HTH 2513Personal Health3
IDS 2113Society and Social Issues3
PSY 1013Introduction to Psychology3
SOC 1013Introduction to Sociology3
SOC 2013Social Problems3
SOC 2023Social Context of Drug Use3

Component Area Option (CAO) (3 semester credit hours)

Students must complete either one of the following courses or any additional Core Curriculum course not previously used to satisfy a core component area requirement, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:

COM 2113Public Speaking3
EGR 1403Technical Communication3
ENG 2413Technical Writing3
PAD 1113Public Administration and Policy in American Society3
PHI 2043Introductory Logic3
Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements
First Year Experience Requirement 3
Communication 6
Mathematics 3
Life and Physical Sciences 6
Language, Philosophy and Culture 3
Creative Arts 3
American History 6
Government-Political Science 6
Social and Behavioral Sciences 3
Component Area Option 3
Total Credit Hours 42

Common Body of Knowledge (CBK)

All students seeking a B.B.A. degree in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business must complete the following Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) courses in addition to the Core Curriculum.

ACC 2013Principles of Accounting I3
ACC 2033Principles of Accounting II3
ECO 2013Introductory Macroeconomics3
ECO 2023Introductory Microeconomics (satisfies Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Curriculum requirement)3
FIN 3013Principles of Business Finance3
GBA 2013Legal, Social and Ethical Issues in Business3
IS 1403Business Information Systems Fluency3
or IS 1413 Excel for Business Information Systems
IS 3003Principles of Information Systems for Management3
MAT 1053Mathematics for Business (satisfies Mathematics Core Curriculum requirement. This course is not required for Actuarial Science majors) 13
MAT 1133Calculus for Business (satisfies Mathematics or Component Area Option Core Curriculum requirement, Actuarial Science majors must take MAT 1214 in lieu of MAT 1133)3
MGT 3003Business Communication and Professional Development3
MGT 3013Introduction to Organization Theory, Behavior, and Management3
MGT 4893Management Strategy (taken in semester of graduation)3
MKT 3013Principles of Marketing3
MS 1023Business Statistics with Computer Applications I (Actuarial Science majors must take STA 3003 in lieu of MS 1023)3
MS 3043Business Statistics with Computer Applications II (Actuarial Science majors must take STA 3513 in lieu of MS 3043)3
MS 3053Management Science and Operations Technology3
Note: Students majoring in Actuarial Science, Economics, Finance, Operations and Supply Chain Management and Business Analytics are strongly encouraged to select IS 1413 Excel for Business Information Systems. IS 1413 is required for Accounting majors.
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Students may elect to substitute MAT 1093 Precalculus for MAT 1053 Mathematics for Business. Students electing to take MAT 1093 will need to meet prerequisites or achieve satisfactory performance on a placement examination. Visit UTSA Testing Services for more information regarding math placement exams.

In addition to the Core Curriculum requirements and requirements from the Carlos Alvarez College of Business Common Body of Knowledge (CBK), all candidates for the degree must complete the following degree requirements.

Degree Requirements

A. Major Requirements29
Calculus II
Calculus III
Linear Algebra
Applied Statistics
Probability and Statistics
Mathematical Statistics
Introduction to Programming and Data Management in SAS
Applied Regression Analysis
Time-Series Analysis
STA 3003 and STA 3513 satisfy Business Common Body Knowledge requirements.
B. Support Work55
Business Common Body of Knowledge 49 CBK (MAT 1053 not required), (7 SCH satisfy core curriculum and 6 SCH satisfy major requirements)
Select four courses from the following:
Introduction to Risk Management
Property-Liability Insurance Finance
Life and Health Insurance Finance
Business Intelligence and Analytics
Introduction to Programming and Data Management in R
Introduction to Stochastic Processes
Applied Survival Analysis
Internship in Statistics
Actuarial Science Examination Preparation
Total Credit Hours84

Course Sequence Guide for B.B.A. Degree in Actuarial Science

This course sequence guide is designed to assist students in completing their UTSA undergraduate business degree requirements. This is a term-by-term sample course guide. Students must satisfy other requirements in their catalog and meet with their academic advisor for an individualized degree plan. Progress within this guide depends upon such factors as course availability, individual student academic preparation, student time management, work obligations, and individual financial considerations. Students may choose to take courses during Summer terms to reduce course loads during long semesters.

Recommended Four-Year Academic Plan

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredit Hours
AIS 1233 AIS: Business (core) 3
IS 1403
Business Information Systems Fluency (CBK)
or Excel for Business Information Systems
3
WRC 1013 Freshman Composition I (core) 3
MAT 1214 Calculus I (core and CBK) 1 4
American History (core) 3
 Credit Hours16
Spring
WRC 1023 Freshman Composition II (core) 3
MAT 1224 Calculus II (major) 4
ECO 2023 Introductory Microeconomics (core and CBK) 1 3
MGT 3003 Business Communication and Professional Development (CBK) 3
STA 3003 Applied Statistics (CBK) 3
 Credit Hours16
Second Year
Fall
ACC 2013 Principles of Accounting I (CBK) 3
ECO 2013 Introductory Macroeconomics (CBK) 3
MAT 2214 Calculus III (major) 4
STA 3513 Probability and Statistics (CBK) 3
Language, Philosophy & Culture (core) 3
 Credit Hours16
Spring
ACC 2033 Principles of Accounting II (CBK) 3
MAT 2233 Linear Algebra (major) 3
FIN 3013 Principles of Business Finance (CBK) 3
STA 3523 Mathematical Statistics (major) 3
Life & Physical Sciences (core) 3
 Credit Hours15
Third Year
Fall
MS 3053 Management Science and Operations Technology (CBK) 3
STA 4133 Introduction to Programming and Data Management in SAS (major) 3
Upper-division FIN or STA Directed Elective (support work in major) 3
Component Area Option (core) 3
Government-Political Science (core) 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
IS 3003 Principles of Information Systems for Management (CBK) 3
MGT 3013 Introduction to Organization Theory, Behavior, and Management (CBK) 3
MKT 3013 Principles of Marketing (CBK) 3
Upper-division FIN or STA Directed Elective (support work in major) 3
Creative Arts (core) 3
 Credit Hours15
Fourth Year
Fall
GBA 2013 Legal, Social and Ethical Issues in Business (CBK) 3
STA 4713 Applied Regression Analysis (major) 3
Upper-division FIN or STA Directed Elective (support work in major) 3
Upper-division FIN or STA Directed Elective (support work in major) 3
Government-Political Science (core) 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
STA 4753 Time-Series Analysis (major) 3
MGT 4893 Management Strategy (CBK) 3
Life & Physical Sciences (core) 3
American History (core) 3
 Credit Hours12
 Total Credit Hours120
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Carlos Alvarez College of Business students should take MAT 1214 and ECO 2023 to satisfy both Core Curriculum and CBK requirements. 

Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Business Analytics

Solving problems and making decisions are integral parts of every organization's daily operations.  Students will have the opportunity to develop and apply analytical models and to acquire essential quantitative and computer skills necessary to aid in solving problems in the increasingly technical business environments.  The focus of this degree is on applications and appropriate software with a view toward how a manager can effectively apply quantitative models to improve the decision-making process.

The minimum number of semester credit hours required for the Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Business Analytics is 120, at least 39 of which must be at the upper-division level. 

All candidates seeking this degree must fulfill the Core Curriculum requirements, the Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) requirements, and the degree requirements, which are listed below.

Core Curriculum Requirements (42 semester credit hours)

Students seeking the B.B.A. degree in Business Analytics must fulfill University Core Curriculum Requirements in the same manner as other students.

MAT 1053 and MAT 1133 should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Mathematics (020) and the core requirement in the Component Area Option (090). ECO 2023 should be used to satisfy the core requirement in social and Behavioral Sciences (080).

MAT 1053MAT 1133 and ECO 2023 may be used to satisfy both Core Curriculum requirements and Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) requirements.

All degrees in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business require 120 hours.  If students elect to take a course that satisfies both a Core and CACOB requirement, students may need to take an additional course to meet the 120 hours.

For a complete listing of courses that satisfy the Core Curriculum requirements, see Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements.

Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements

First Year Experience Requirement (3 semester credit hours)

All students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:

AIS 1203Academic Inquiry and Scholarship3
AIS 1213AIS: Architecture, Construction, and Planning3
AIS 1223AIS: Arts and Humanities3
AIS 1233AIS: Business3
AIS 1243AIS: Engineering, Mathematics, and Sciences3
AIS 1253AIS: Interdisciplinary Education3
AIS 1263AIS: Life and Health Sciences3
AIS 1273AIS: Social Sciences and Public Policy3

Communication (6 semester credit hours)

Students must complete the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:

WRC 1013Freshman Composition I3
WRC 1023Freshman Composition II3

Mathematics (3 semester credit hours)

Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:

CS 1173Data Analysis and Visualization3
MAT 1023College Algebra with Applications3
MAT 1043Introduction to Mathematics3
MAT 1053Mathematics for Business3
MAT 1073Algebra for Scientists and Engineers3
MAT 1093Precalculus3
MAT 1133Calculus for Business3
MAT 1193Calculus for the Biosciences3
MAT 1214Calculus I4
STA 1053Basic Statistics3

Life and Physical Sciences (6 semester credit hours)

Students must complete two of the following courses for a total of 6 semester credit hours:

ANT 2033Introduction to Biological Anthropology3
AST 1013Introduction to Astronomy3
AST 1033Exploration of the Solar System3
BIO 1203Biosciences I for Science Majors3
BIO 1223Biosciences II for Science Majors3
BIO 1233Contemporary Biology I3
BIO 1243Contemporary Biology II3
CHE 1083Introduction to the Molecular Structure of Matter3
CHE 1093Introduction to Molecular Transformations3
ES 1113Environmental Botany3
ES 1123Environmental Zoology3
ES 1213Environmental Geology3
ES 2013Introduction to Environmental Science I3
ES 2023Introduction to Environmental Science II3
GEO 1013The Third Planet3
GEO 1033Geology of North American National Parks3
GEO 1123Life Through Time3
GES 2613Intro to Physical Geography3
PHY 1943Physics for Scientists and Engineers I3
PHY 1963Physics for Scientists and Engineers II3

Language, Philosophy and Culture (3 semester credit hours)

Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:

AAS 2013Introduction to African American Studies3
AAS 2113African American Culture, Leadership and Social Issues3
ANT 2063Language, Thought, and Culture3
ARC 1113Introduction to the Built Environment3
ARC 2423Global History of Architecture and Urbanism: Renaissance to 19th Century3
CHN 1014Elementary Chinese I4
CLA 2013Introduction to Ancient Greece3
CLA 2023Introduction to Ancient Rome3
CLA 2323Classical Mythology3
CSH 1103Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture I3
CSH 1113Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture II3
CSH 1213Topics in World Cultures3
CSH 2113The Foreign Film3
ENG 2013Introduction to Literature3
ENG 2023Literature and Film3
ENG 2213Literary Criticism and Analysis3
ENG 2383Multiethnic Literatures of the United States3
ENG 2423Literature of Texas and the Southwest3
ENG 2443Persuasion and Rhetoric3
FRN 1014Elementary French I4
FRN 2333French Literature in English Translation3
GER 1014Elementary German I4
GER 2333German Literature in English Translation3
GES 1023World Regions & Global Change3
GLA 1013US in Global Context3
GRK 1114Introductory Classical Greek I4
HIS 2123Introduction to World Civilization to the Fifteenth Century3
HIS 2133Introduction to World Civilization since the Fifteenth Century3
HIS 2533Introduction to Latin American Civilization3
HIS 2543Introduction to Islamic Civilization3
HIS 2553Introduction to East Asian Civilization3
HIS 2573Introduction to African Civilization3
HIS 2583Introduction to South Asian Civilization3
HUM 2093World Religions3
ITL 1014Elementary Italian I4
ITL 2333Italian Literature in English Translation3
JPN 1014Elementary Japanese I4
LAT 1114Introductory Latin I4
MAS 2013Introduction to Chicano(a) Studies3
PHI 1043Critical Thinking3
PHI 2013Basic Philosophical Problems3
PHI 2023Introduction to Ancient Philosophy3
PHI 2033Introduction to Early Modern Philosophy3
PHI 2123Contemporary Moral Issues3
RUS 1014Elementary Russian I4
RUS 2333Russian Literature in English Translation3
SPN 1014Elementary Spanish I4
SPN 2333Hispanic Literature in English Translation3
WGSS 2013Introduction to Women’s Studies3
WGSS 2023Introduction to LGBTQ Studies3

Creative Arts (3 semester credit hours)

Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:

AHC 1113Art History I3
AHC 1123Art History II3
ARC 1513Great Buildings and Cities of the World3
ARC 2413Global History of Architecture and Urbanism: Prehistory to Medieval3
ART 1103Introduction to Visual Arts3
BBL 2023Latino Cultural Expressions3
CLA 2033Introduction to Classical Literature3
DAN 2003Introduction to Dance3
HUM 2023Introduction to the Humanities I3
HUM 2033Introduction to the Humanities II3
HUM 2053History of Film3
MAS 2023Latino Cultural Expressions3
MUS 2243World Music in Society3
MUS 2633American Roots Music3
MUS 2653Music in Culture3
MUS 2663History and Styles of Jazz3
MUS 2673History and Styles of Rock3
MUS 2683History and Styles of Western Art Music3
MUS 2713History of Recorded Music3
MUS 2743Music and Film3
PHI 2073Philosophy of Art3

American History (6 semester credit hours)

Students must complete two of the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:

HIS 1043United States History: Pre-Columbus to Civil War Era3
HIS 1053United States History: Civil War Era to Present3
HIS 2053Texas History3

Government-Political Science (6 semester credit hours)

Students must complete two of the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:

POL 1013Introduction to American Politics3
and one of the following two courses:
POL 1133Texas Politics and Society3
POL 1213Civil Rights in Texas and America3

Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 semester credit hours)

Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:

AMS 2043Approaches to American Culture3
ANT 1013Introduction to Anthropology3
ANT 2043Introduction to Archaeology3
ANT 2053Introduction to Cultural Anthropology3
BBL 2003Language, Culture, and Society3
BBL 2243Bilingual Families, Communities, and Schools: National and Transnational Experiences3
BIO 1033Drugs and Society3
CRJ 1113The American Criminal Justice System3
ECO 2003Economic Principles and Issues3
ECO 2023Introductory Microeconomics3
EGR 1343The Impact of Modern Technologies on Society3
ES 1003Survey Topics in Environmental Studies3
GES 1013Fundamentals of Geography3
GES 2623Human Geography: People, Place, Culture3
HTH 2413Introduction to Community and Public Health3
HTH 2513Personal Health3
IDS 2113Society and Social Issues3
PSY 1013Introduction to Psychology3
SOC 1013Introduction to Sociology3
SOC 2013Social Problems3
SOC 2023Social Context of Drug Use3

Component Area Option (CAO) (3 semester credit hours)

Students must complete either one of the following courses or any additional Core Curriculum course not previously used to satisfy a core component area requirement, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:

COM 2113Public Speaking3
EGR 1403Technical Communication3
ENG 2413Technical Writing3
PAD 1113Public Administration and Policy in American Society3
PHI 2043Introductory Logic3
Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements
First Year Experience Requirement 3
Communication 6
Mathematics 3
Life and Physical Sciences 6
Language, Philosophy and Culture 3
Creative Arts 3
American History 6
Government-Political Science 6
Social and Behavioral Sciences 3
Component Area Option 3
Total Credit Hours 42

Common Body of Knowledge (CBK)

All students seeking a B.B.A. degree in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business must complete the following Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) courses in addition to the Core Curriculum.

ACC 2013Principles of Accounting I3
ACC 2033Principles of Accounting II3
ECO 2013Introductory Macroeconomics3
ECO 2023Introductory Microeconomics (satisfies Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Curriculum requirement)3
FIN 3013Principles of Business Finance3
GBA 2013Legal, Social and Ethical Issues in Business3
IS 1403Business Information Systems Fluency3
or IS 1413 Excel for Business Information Systems
IS 3003Principles of Information Systems for Management3
MAT 1053Mathematics for Business (satisfies Mathematics Core Curriculum requirement. This course is not required for Actuarial Science majors) 13
MAT 1133Calculus for Business (satisfies Mathematics or Component Area Option Core Curriculum requirement, Actuarial Science majors must take MAT 1214 in lieu of MAT 1133)3
MGT 3003Business Communication and Professional Development3
MGT 3013Introduction to Organization Theory, Behavior, and Management3
MGT 4893Management Strategy (taken in semester of graduation)3
MKT 3013Principles of Marketing3
MS 1023Business Statistics with Computer Applications I (Actuarial Science majors must take STA 3003 in lieu of MS 1023)3
MS 3043Business Statistics with Computer Applications II (Actuarial Science majors must take STA 3513 in lieu of MS 3043)3
MS 3053Management Science and Operations Technology3
Note: Students majoring in Actuarial Science, Economics, Finance, Operations and Supply Chain Management and Business Analytics are strongly encouraged to select IS 1413 Excel for Business Information Systems. IS 1413 is required for Accounting majors.
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Students may elect to substitute MAT 1093 Precalculus for MAT 1053 Mathematics for Business. Students electing to take MAT 1093 will need to meet prerequisites or achieve satisfactory performance on a placement examination. Visit UTSA Testing Services for more information regarding math placement exams.

In addition to the Core Curriculum requirements and requirements from the Carlos Alvarez College of Business Common body of Knowledge (CBK), all candidates for the degree must complete the following degree requirements.

Gateway Course

Students pursuing the B.B.A. degree in Business Analytics, whether they are a declared major or a business studies pathway student, must successfully complete the business math gateway course MAT 1053  (TCCN MATH 1324) or equivalent with a grade of "C-" or better in no more than two attempts. A student who is unable to successfully complete this course within two attempts, including dropping the course with a grade of “W,” or by taking an equivalent course at another institution, will be required to change his, her or their major outside of business. Upon the second failed attempt students will be changed to undeclared (UND) and will not be eligible for a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A) or a Bachelor of Arts in Economics degree.

MAT 1053Mathematics for Business3

Degree Requirements

A. Major Requirements 18
Visualization in Business Analytics
Business Intelligence and Analytics
Data Management for Business Analytics
Multivariate Statistics for Business Analytics
Business Analytics Applications
Data Mining for Business Analytics
B. Support Work69
Business Common Body of Knowledge (51 SCH) (9 SCH Satisfy Core Curriculum Requirements)
Select six courses from the following:
Introduction to Risk Management
Computer Modeling of Financial Applications
Marketing Research
Decision Support Systems
Purchasing and Inventory Management
Six Sigma and Lean Operations
Analytics with Spreadsheet and Simulation in Business
Project Management
Production/Operations Management
Service Operations Management
Quality Management and Control
Supply Chain Management
Independent Study in Management Science
Internship in Management Science
Special Studies in Management Science
Applied Statistics
Experiments and Sampling
Total Credit Hours87

Course Sequence Guide for B.B.A. Degree in Business Analytics

This course sequence guide is designed to assist students in completing their UTSA undergraduate business degree requirements. This is a term-by-term sample course guide. Students must satisfy other requirements in their catalog and meet with their academic advisor for an individualized degree plan. Progress within this guide depends upon such factors as course availability, individual student academic preparation, student time management, work obligations, and individual financial considerations. Students may choose to take courses during Summer terms to reduce course loads during long semesters.

Recommended Four-Year Academic Plan

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredit Hours
AIS 1233 AIS: Business (core) 3
MAT 1053 Mathematics for Business (core and CBK) 3
WRC 1013 Freshman Composition I (core) 3
American History (core) 3
Life & Physical Sciences (core) 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
MAT 1133 Calculus for Business (core and CBK) 1 3
WRC 1023 Freshman Composition II (core) 3
ECO 2023 Introductory Microeconomics (core and CBK) 1 3
IS 1403
Business Information Systems Fluency (CBK)
or Excel for Business Information Systems
3
ACC 2013 Principles of Accounting I (CBK) 3
 Credit Hours15
Second Year
Fall
ECO 2013 Introductory Macroeconomics (CBK) 3
MS 1023 Business Statistics with Computer Applications I (CBK) 3
MGT 3003 Business Communication and Professional Development (CBK) 3
IS 3003 Principles of Information Systems for Management (CBK) 3
ACC 2033 Principles of Accounting II (CBK) 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
MS 3043 Business Statistics with Computer Applications II (CBK) 3
MS 3083 Data Management for Business Analytics (major) 3
MGT 3013 Introduction to Organization Theory, Behavior, and Management (CBK) 3
FIN 3013 Principles of Business Finance (CBK) 3
American History (core) 3
 Credit Hours15
Third Year
Fall
MS 3003 Visualization in Business Analytics (major) 3
MS 3053 Management Science and Operations Technology (CBK) 3
MS 3073 Business Intelligence and Analytics (major) 3
Upper-division Business elective (support work in major) 3
Life & Physical Sciences (core) 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
MS 3313 Multivariate Statistics for Business Analytics (major) 3
MKT 3013 Principles of Marketing (CBK) 3
Upper-division Business elective (support work in major) 3
Upper-division Business elective (support work in major) 3
Government-Political Science (core) 3
 Credit Hours15
Fourth Year
Fall
GBA 2013 Legal, Social and Ethical Issues in Business (CBK) 3
MS 4373 Data Mining for Business Analytics (major) 3
Upper-division Business elective (support work in major) 3
Upper-division Business elective (support work in major) 3
Government-Political Science (core) 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
MS 4203 Business Analytics Applications (major) 3
MGT 4893 Management Strategy (CBK) 3
Upper-division Business Elective (support work in major) 3
Creative Arts (core) 3
Language, Philosophy & Culture (core) 3
 Credit Hours15
 Total Credit Hours120
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Carlos Alvarez College of Business students should take MAT 1053, MAT 1133 and ECO 2023 to satisfy both Core Curriculum and CBK requirements. 

Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Operations and Supply Chain Management

Solving problems and making decisions are integral parts of every organization’s daily operations. The discipline of Operations and Supply Chain Management focuses on the development and application of scientific and mathematical modeling to aid organizations in making these decisions. Students will have the opportunity to develop and apply analytical models and to acquire essential computer skills necessary in the increasingly technical business environments. Many organizations hire Operations and Supply Chain Management majors for managerial positions because of their computing skills and problem-solving abilities. These skills are essential in business environments that are seeking increased efficiency and productivity. The focus of this degree is on applications and appropriate software with a view toward how a manager can effectively apply quantitative models to improve the decision-making process.

The diverse courses offered provide students with an opportunity to specialize in professional fields such as operations and logistics. Thus, students have the option of emphasizing operations and logistics or using their breadth of marketable skills and abilities to solve problems in a variety of organizations and functional areas. The degree is designed to prepare students for careers in manufacturing, materials management, service operations, procurement, third party logistics, transportation processes, and management consulting. Since Operations and Supply Chain Management majors study a wide variety of topics dealing with daily activities and problems faced by managers in today’s ever-changing world, many career tracks are available to them. The minimum number of semester credit hours required for the Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Operations and Supply Chain Management is 120, at least 39 of which must be at the upper-division level.

All candidates seeking this degree must fulfill the Core Curriculum requirements, the Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) requirements, and the degree requirements, which are listed below.

Core Curriculum Requirements (42 semester credit hours)

Students seeking the B.B.A. degree in Operations and Supply Chain Management must fulfill University Core Curriculum Requirements in the same manner as other students.

MAT 1053 and MAT 1133 should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Mathematics (020) and the core requirement in the Component Area Option (090). ECO 2023 should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Social and Behavioral Sciences (080).

MAT 1053MAT 1133 and ECO 2023 may be used to satisfy both Core Curriculum requirements and Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) requirements.

All degrees in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business require 120 hours. If students elect to take a course that satisfies both a Core and CACOB requirement, students may need to take an additional course to meet the 120 hours.

For a complete listing of courses that satisfy the Core Curriculum requirements, see Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements.

Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements

First Year Experience Requirement (3 semester credit hours)

All students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:

AIS 1203Academic Inquiry and Scholarship3
AIS 1213AIS: Architecture, Construction, and Planning3
AIS 1223AIS: Arts and Humanities3
AIS 1233AIS: Business3
AIS 1243AIS: Engineering, Mathematics, and Sciences3
AIS 1253AIS: Interdisciplinary Education3
AIS 1263AIS: Life and Health Sciences3
AIS 1273AIS: Social Sciences and Public Policy3

Communication (6 semester credit hours)

Students must complete the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:

WRC 1013Freshman Composition I3
WRC 1023Freshman Composition II3

Mathematics (3 semester credit hours)

Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:

CS 1173Data Analysis and Visualization3
MAT 1023College Algebra with Applications3
MAT 1043Introduction to Mathematics3
MAT 1053Mathematics for Business3
MAT 1073Algebra for Scientists and Engineers3
MAT 1093Precalculus3
MAT 1133Calculus for Business3
MAT 1193Calculus for the Biosciences3
MAT 1214Calculus I4
STA 1053Basic Statistics3

Life and Physical Sciences (6 semester credit hours)

Students must complete two of the following courses for a total of 6 semester credit hours:

ANT 2033Introduction to Biological Anthropology3
AST 1013Introduction to Astronomy3
AST 1033Exploration of the Solar System3
BIO 1203Biosciences I for Science Majors3
BIO 1223Biosciences II for Science Majors3
BIO 1233Contemporary Biology I3
BIO 1243Contemporary Biology II3
CHE 1083Introduction to the Molecular Structure of Matter3
CHE 1093Introduction to Molecular Transformations3
ES 1113Environmental Botany3
ES 1123Environmental Zoology3
ES 1213Environmental Geology3
ES 2013Introduction to Environmental Science I3
ES 2023Introduction to Environmental Science II3
GEO 1013The Third Planet3
GEO 1033Geology of North American National Parks3
GEO 1123Life Through Time3
GES 2613Intro to Physical Geography3
PHY 1943Physics for Scientists and Engineers I3
PHY 1963Physics for Scientists and Engineers II3

Language, Philosophy and Culture (3 semester credit hours)

Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:

AAS 2013Introduction to African American Studies3
AAS 2113African American Culture, Leadership and Social Issues3
ANT 2063Language, Thought, and Culture3
ARC 1113Introduction to the Built Environment3
ARC 2423Global History of Architecture and Urbanism: Renaissance to 19th Century3
CHN 1014Elementary Chinese I4
CLA 2013Introduction to Ancient Greece3
CLA 2023Introduction to Ancient Rome3
CLA 2323Classical Mythology3
CSH 1103Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture I3
CSH 1113Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture II3
CSH 1213Topics in World Cultures3
CSH 2113The Foreign Film3
ENG 2013Introduction to Literature3
ENG 2023Literature and Film3
ENG 2213Literary Criticism and Analysis3
ENG 2383Multiethnic Literatures of the United States3
ENG 2423Literature of Texas and the Southwest3
ENG 2443Persuasion and Rhetoric3
FRN 1014Elementary French I4
FRN 2333French Literature in English Translation3
GER 1014Elementary German I4
GER 2333German Literature in English Translation3
GES 1023World Regions & Global Change3
GLA 1013US in Global Context3
GRK 1114Introductory Classical Greek I4
HIS 2123Introduction to World Civilization to the Fifteenth Century3
HIS 2133Introduction to World Civilization since the Fifteenth Century3
HIS 2533Introduction to Latin American Civilization3
HIS 2543Introduction to Islamic Civilization3
HIS 2553Introduction to East Asian Civilization3
HIS 2573Introduction to African Civilization3
HIS 2583Introduction to South Asian Civilization3
HUM 2093World Religions3
ITL 1014Elementary Italian I4
ITL 2333Italian Literature in English Translation3
JPN 1014Elementary Japanese I4
LAT 1114Introductory Latin I4
MAS 2013Introduction to Chicano(a) Studies3
PHI 1043Critical Thinking3
PHI 2013Basic Philosophical Problems3
PHI 2023Introduction to Ancient Philosophy3
PHI 2033Introduction to Early Modern Philosophy3
PHI 2123Contemporary Moral Issues3
RUS 1014Elementary Russian I4
RUS 2333Russian Literature in English Translation3
SPN 1014Elementary Spanish I4
SPN 2333Hispanic Literature in English Translation3
WGSS 2013Introduction to Women’s Studies3
WGSS 2023Introduction to LGBTQ Studies3

Creative Arts (3 semester credit hours)

Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:

AHC 1113Art History I3
AHC 1123Art History II3
ARC 1513Great Buildings and Cities of the World3
ARC 2413Global History of Architecture and Urbanism: Prehistory to Medieval3
ART 1103Introduction to Visual Arts3
BBL 2023Latino Cultural Expressions3
CLA 2033Introduction to Classical Literature3
DAN 2003Introduction to Dance3
HUM 2023Introduction to the Humanities I3
HUM 2033Introduction to the Humanities II3
HUM 2053History of Film3
MAS 2023Latino Cultural Expressions3
MUS 2243World Music in Society3
MUS 2633American Roots Music3
MUS 2653Music in Culture3
MUS 2663History and Styles of Jazz3
MUS 2673History and Styles of Rock3
MUS 2683History and Styles of Western Art Music3
MUS 2713History of Recorded Music3
MUS 2743Music and Film3
PHI 2073Philosophy of Art3

American History (6 semester credit hours)

Students must complete two of the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:

HIS 1043United States History: Pre-Columbus to Civil War Era3
HIS 1053United States History: Civil War Era to Present3
HIS 2053Texas History3

Government-Political Science (6 semester credit hours)

Students must complete two of the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:

POL 1013Introduction to American Politics3
and one of the following two courses:
POL 1133Texas Politics and Society3
POL 1213Civil Rights in Texas and America3

Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 semester credit hours)

Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:

AMS 2043Approaches to American Culture3
ANT 1013Introduction to Anthropology3
ANT 2043Introduction to Archaeology3
ANT 2053Introduction to Cultural Anthropology3
BBL 2003Language, Culture, and Society3
BBL 2243Bilingual Families, Communities, and Schools: National and Transnational Experiences3
BIO 1033Drugs and Society3
CRJ 1113The American Criminal Justice System3
ECO 2003Economic Principles and Issues3
ECO 2023Introductory Microeconomics3
EGR 1343The Impact of Modern Technologies on Society3
ES 1003Survey Topics in Environmental Studies3
GES 1013Fundamentals of Geography3
GES 2623Human Geography: People, Place, Culture3
HTH 2413Introduction to Community and Public Health3
HTH 2513Personal Health3
IDS 2113Society and Social Issues3
PSY 1013Introduction to Psychology3
SOC 1013Introduction to Sociology3
SOC 2013Social Problems3
SOC 2023Social Context of Drug Use3

Component Area Option (CAO) (3 semester credit hours)

Students must complete either one of the following courses or any additional Core Curriculum course not previously used to satisfy a core component area requirement, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:

COM 2113Public Speaking3
EGR 1403Technical Communication3
ENG 2413Technical Writing3
PAD 1113Public Administration and Policy in American Society3
PHI 2043Introductory Logic3
Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements
First Year Experience Requirement 3
Communication 6
Mathematics 3
Life and Physical Sciences 6
Language, Philosophy and Culture 3
Creative Arts 3
American History 6
Government-Political Science 6
Social and Behavioral Sciences 3
Component Area Option 3
Total Credit Hours 42

Common Body of Knowledge (CBK)

All students seeking a B.B.A. degree in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business must complete the following Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) courses in addition to the Core Curriculum.

ACC 2013Principles of Accounting I3
ACC 2033Principles of Accounting II3
ECO 2013Introductory Macroeconomics3
ECO 2023Introductory Microeconomics (satisfies Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Curriculum requirement)3
FIN 3013Principles of Business Finance3
GBA 2013Legal, Social and Ethical Issues in Business3
IS 1403Business Information Systems Fluency3
or IS 1413 Excel for Business Information Systems
IS 3003Principles of Information Systems for Management3
MAT 1053Mathematics for Business (satisfies Mathematics Core Curriculum requirement. This course is not required for Actuarial Science majors) 13
MAT 1133Calculus for Business (satisfies Mathematics or Component Area Option Core Curriculum requirement, Actuarial Science majors must take MAT 1214 in lieu of MAT 1133)3
MGT 3003Business Communication and Professional Development3
MGT 3013Introduction to Organization Theory, Behavior, and Management3
MGT 4893Management Strategy (taken in semester of graduation)3
MKT 3013Principles of Marketing3
MS 1023Business Statistics with Computer Applications I (Actuarial Science majors must take STA 3003 in lieu of MS 1023)3
MS 3043Business Statistics with Computer Applications II (Actuarial Science majors must take STA 3513 in lieu of MS 3043)3
MS 3053Management Science and Operations Technology3
Note: Students majoring in Actuarial Science, Economics, Finance, Operations and Supply Chain Management and Business Analytics are strongly encouraged to select IS 1413 Excel for Business Information Systems. IS 1413 is required for Accounting majors.
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Students may elect to substitute MAT 1093 Precalculus for MAT 1053 Mathematics for Business. Students electing to take MAT 1093 will need to meet prerequisites or achieve satisfactory performance on a placement examination. Visit UTSA Testing Services for more information regarding math placement exams.

In addition to the Core Curriculum requirements and requirements from the Carlos Alvarez College of Business Common Body of Knowledge (CBK), all candidates for the degree must complete the following degree requirements.

Gateway Course

Students pursuing the B.B.A. degree in Operations and Supply Chain Management, whether they are a declared major or a business studies pathway student, must successfully complete the business math gateway course MAT 1053 (TCCN MATH 1324) or equivalent with a grade of "C-" or better in no more than two attempts. A student who is unable to successfully complete this course within two attempts, including dropping the course with a grade of “W,” or by taking an equivalent course at another institution, will be required to change his, her or their major outside of business. Upon the second failed attempt students will be changed to undeclared (UND) and will not be eligible for a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A) or a Bachelor of Arts in Economics degree.

MAT 1053Mathematics for Business3

Degree Requirements (without track)

A. Major Requirements27
Logistics Management
Project Management
Production/Operations Management
Supply Chain Management
Select five courses from the following:
Visualization in Business Analytics
Decision Support Systems
Business Intelligence and Analytics
Multivariate Statistics for Business Analytics
Purchasing and Inventory Management
Six Sigma and Lean Operations
Analytics with Spreadsheet and Simulation in Business
Service Operations Management
Quality Management and Control
Predictive Operational Analytics
Independent Study in Management Science
Internship in Management Science
Special Studies in Management Science
B. Support Work51
Business Common Body of Knowledge (51 SCH) (9 SCH satisfy core curriculum requirements)
C. Free Electives9
Select 9 semester credit hours of upper-division coursework
Option 1: Complete 9 semester credit hours of upper division business electives.
Option 2: Complete a business competency (9 semester credit hours in a competency).
Option 3: Complete 9 semester credit hours of free electives.
Total Credit Hours87

Degree Requirements for Management Science Track

A. Major Requirements27
Logistics Management
Project Management
Production/Operations Management
Select six courses from the following: 1
Introduction to Risk Management
Computer Modeling of Financial Applications
Marketing Research
Visualization in Business Analytics
Decision Support Systems
Business Intelligence and Analytics
Data Management for Business Analytics
Multivariate Statistics for Business Analytics
Purchasing and Inventory Management
Business Analytics Applications
Six Sigma and Lean Operations
Analytics with Spreadsheet and Simulation in Business
Service Operations Management
Quality Management and Control
Data Mining for Business Analytics
Predictive Operational Analytics
Supply Chain Management
Independent Study in Management Science
Internship in Management Science
Special Studies in Management Science
Applied Statistics
Experiments and Sampling
Introduction to Programming and Data Management in SAS
Introduction to Programming and Data Management in R
Statistical Quality Control
B. Support Work51
Business Common Body of Knowledge (51 SCH) (9 SCH satisfy core curriculum requirements)
C. Free Electives9
Select 9 semester credit hours of upper-division coursework.
Option 1: Complete 9 semester credit hours of upper division business electives.
Option 2: Complete a business competency (9 semester credit hours in a competency)
Option 3: Complete 9 semester credit hours of free electives.
Total Credit Hours87
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To substitute another course for one of the above electives, a student should submit a petition to their academic advisor and receive approval from the chair of the Management Science and Statistics department or department designee before registering for the course.

Course Sequence Guide for B.B.A. Degree in Operations and Supply Chain Management

This course sequence guide is designed to assist students in completing their UTSA undergraduate business degree requirements. This is a term-by-term sample course guide. Students must satisfy other requirements in their catalog and meet with their academic advisor for an individualized degree plan. Progress within this guide depends upon such factors as course availability, individual student academic preparation, student time management, work obligations, and individual financial considerations. Students may choose to take courses during Summer terms to reduce course loads during long semesters.

For options in designing and selecting career tracks and/or certificates, contact the chair of the Management Science and Statistics department or department designee.

Recommended Four-Year Academic Plan

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredit Hours
AIS 1233 AIS: Business (core) 3
MAT 1053 Mathematics for Business (core and CBK) 3
WRC 1013 Freshman Composition I (core) 3
American History (core) 3
Life & Physical Sciences (core) 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
MAT 1133 Calculus for Business (core and CBK) 1 3
WRC 1023 Freshman Composition II (core) 3
ECO 2023 Introductory Microeconomics (core and CBK) 1 3
ACC 2013 Principles of Accounting I (CBK) 3
IS 1403
Business Information Systems Fluency (CBK)
or Excel for Business Information Systems
3
 Credit Hours15
Second Year
Fall
MS 1023 Business Statistics with Computer Applications I (CBK) 3
MGT 3003 Business Communication and Professional Development 3
ECO 2013 Introductory Macroeconomics (CBK) 3
IS 3003 Principles of Information Systems for Management (CBK) 3
ACC 2033 Principles of Accounting II (CBK) 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
MS 3043 Business Statistics with Computer Applications II (CBK) 3
MKT 3013 Principles of Marketing (CBK) 3
MGT 3013 Introduction to Organization Theory, Behavior, and Management (CBK) 3
FIN 3013 Principles of Business Finance (CBK) 3
American History (core) 3
 Credit Hours15
Third Year
Fall
MS 3053 Management Science and Operations Technology (CBK) 3
MS 4343 Production/Operations Management (major) 3
Upper-division Business elective (support work in major) 3
Upper-division Business elective (support work in major) 3
Creative Arts (core) 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
MS 3403 Logistics Management (major) 3
MS 4333 Project Management (major) 3
Upper-division Business elective (support work in major) 3
Upper-division Business elective (support work in major) 3
Life & Physical Sciences (core) 3
 Credit Hours15
Fourth Year
Fall
Upper-division Business elective (support work in major) 3
GBA 2013 Legal, Social and Ethical Issues in Business (CBK) 3
Upper division Business elective, Business Competency course, or free elective (additional support work) 3
Language, Philosophy & Culture (core) 3
Government-Political Science (core) 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
Upper-division Business elective (support work in major) 3
MGT 4893 Management Strategy (CBK) 3
Upper-division Business elective, Business Competency course, or free elective (additional support work) 3
Upper-division Business elective, Business Competency course, or free elective (additional support work) 3
Government-Political Science (core) 3
 Credit Hours15
 Total Credit Hours120
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Carlos Alvarez College of Business students should take MAT 1053, MAT 1133 and ECO 2023 to satisfy both Core Curriculum and CBK requirements.

Bachelor of Science Degree in Statistics and Data Science

Statistics is a science that deals with principles and procedures for obtaining and processing information in order to make decisions in the face of uncertainty. In particular, it deals with collection, organization, analysis, and interpretation of numerical information to answer questions in almost every aspect of modern-day life. Statistical methods are used to address complex questions common in business, government, and science. Employers such as research divisions in pharmaceutical companies, clinical research units at medical centers, quality control or reliability departments in manufacturing companies, corporate planning and financial analysis units, and government agencies require persons with advanced quantitative skills.

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Statistics and Data Science provides students with access to such skills preparing them for careers as statistical analysts or for further graduate academic training. The minimum number of semester credit hours required for the Bachelor of Science degree in Statistics and Data Science is 120, at least 39 of which must be at the upper-division level.

Core Curriculum Requirements (42 semester credit hours)

Students seeking the B.S. degree in Statistics and Data Science must fulfill University Core Curriculum requirements. The courses listed below satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements.

MAT 1214 should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Mathematics (020). ECO 2023 should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Social and Behavioral Sciences (080).

All degrees in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business require 120 hours. If students elect to take a course that satisfies both a Core and CACOB requirement, students may need to take an additional course to meet the 120 hours.

For a complete listing of courses that satisfy the Core Curriculum requirements, see Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements.

Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements

First Year Experience Requirement (3 semester credit hours)

All students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:

AIS 1203Academic Inquiry and Scholarship3
AIS 1213AIS: Architecture, Construction, and Planning3
AIS 1223AIS: Arts and Humanities3
AIS 1233AIS: Business3
AIS 1243AIS: Engineering, Mathematics, and Sciences3
AIS 1253AIS: Interdisciplinary Education3
AIS 1263AIS: Life and Health Sciences3
AIS 1273AIS: Social Sciences and Public Policy3

Communication (6 semester credit hours)

Students must complete the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:

WRC 1013Freshman Composition I3
WRC 1023Freshman Composition II3

Mathematics (3 semester credit hours)

Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:

CS 1173Data Analysis and Visualization3
MAT 1023College Algebra with Applications3
MAT 1043Introduction to Mathematics3
MAT 1053Mathematics for Business3
MAT 1073Algebra for Scientists and Engineers3
MAT 1093Precalculus3
MAT 1133Calculus for Business3
MAT 1193Calculus for the Biosciences3
MAT 1214Calculus I4
STA 1053Basic Statistics3

Life and Physical Sciences (6 semester credit hours)

Students must complete two of the following courses for a total of 6 semester credit hours:

ANT 2033Introduction to Biological Anthropology3
AST 1013Introduction to Astronomy3
AST 1033Exploration of the Solar System3
BIO 1203Biosciences I for Science Majors3
BIO 1223Biosciences II for Science Majors3
BIO 1233Contemporary Biology I3
BIO 1243Contemporary Biology II3
CHE 1083Introduction to the Molecular Structure of Matter3
CHE 1093Introduction to Molecular Transformations3
ES 1113Environmental Botany3
ES 1123Environmental Zoology3
ES 1213Environmental Geology3
ES 2013Introduction to Environmental Science I3
ES 2023Introduction to Environmental Science II3
GEO 1013The Third Planet3
GEO 1033Geology of North American National Parks3
GEO 1123Life Through Time3
GES 2613Intro to Physical Geography3
PHY 1943Physics for Scientists and Engineers I3
PHY 1963Physics for Scientists and Engineers II3

Language, Philosophy and Culture (3 semester credit hours)

Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:

AAS 2013Introduction to African American Studies3
AAS 2113African American Culture, Leadership and Social Issues3
ANT 2063Language, Thought, and Culture3
ARC 1113Introduction to the Built Environment3
ARC 2423Global History of Architecture and Urbanism: Renaissance to 19th Century3
CHN 1014Elementary Chinese I4
CLA 2013Introduction to Ancient Greece3
CLA 2023Introduction to Ancient Rome3
CLA 2323Classical Mythology3
CSH 1103Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture I3
CSH 1113Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture II3
CSH 1213Topics in World Cultures3
CSH 2113The Foreign Film3
ENG 2013Introduction to Literature3
ENG 2023Literature and Film3
ENG 2213Literary Criticism and Analysis3
ENG 2383Multiethnic Literatures of the United States3
ENG 2423Literature of Texas and the Southwest3
ENG 2443Persuasion and Rhetoric3
FRN 1014Elementary French I4
FRN 2333French Literature in English Translation3
GER 1014Elementary German I4
GER 2333German Literature in English Translation3
GES 1023World Regions & Global Change3
GLA 1013US in Global Context3
GRK 1114Introductory Classical Greek I4
HIS 2123Introduction to World Civilization to the Fifteenth Century3
HIS 2133Introduction to World Civilization since the Fifteenth Century3
HIS 2533Introduction to Latin American Civilization3
HIS 2543Introduction to Islamic Civilization3
HIS 2553Introduction to East Asian Civilization3
HIS 2573Introduction to African Civilization3
HIS 2583Introduction to South Asian Civilization3
HUM 2093World Religions3
ITL 1014Elementary Italian I4
ITL 2333Italian Literature in English Translation3
JPN 1014Elementary Japanese I4
LAT 1114Introductory Latin I4
MAS 2013Introduction to Chicano(a) Studies3
PHI 1043Critical Thinking3
PHI 2013Basic Philosophical Problems3
PHI 2023Introduction to Ancient Philosophy3
PHI 2033Introduction to Early Modern Philosophy3
PHI 2123Contemporary Moral Issues3
RUS 1014Elementary Russian I4
RUS 2333Russian Literature in English Translation3
SPN 1014Elementary Spanish I4
SPN 2333Hispanic Literature in English Translation3
WGSS 2013Introduction to Women’s Studies3
WGSS 2023Introduction to LGBTQ Studies3

Creative Arts (3 semester credit hours)

Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:

AHC 1113Art History I3
AHC 1123Art History II3
ARC 1513Great Buildings and Cities of the World3
ARC 2413Global History of Architecture and Urbanism: Prehistory to Medieval3
ART 1103Introduction to Visual Arts3
BBL 2023Latino Cultural Expressions3
CLA 2033Introduction to Classical Literature3
DAN 2003Introduction to Dance3
HUM 2023Introduction to the Humanities I3
HUM 2033Introduction to the Humanities II3
HUM 2053History of Film3
MAS 2023Latino Cultural Expressions3
MUS 2243World Music in Society3
MUS 2633American Roots Music3
MUS 2653Music in Culture3
MUS 2663History and Styles of Jazz3
MUS 2673History and Styles of Rock3
MUS 2683History and Styles of Western Art Music3
MUS 2713History of Recorded Music3
MUS 2743Music and Film3
PHI 2073Philosophy of Art3

American History (6 semester credit hours)

Students must complete two of the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:

HIS 1043United States History: Pre-Columbus to Civil War Era3
HIS 1053United States History: Civil War Era to Present3
HIS 2053Texas History3

Government-Political Science (6 semester credit hours)

Students must complete two of the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:

POL 1013Introduction to American Politics3
and one of the following two courses:
POL 1133Texas Politics and Society3
POL 1213Civil Rights in Texas and America3

Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 semester credit hours)

Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:

AMS 2043Approaches to American Culture3
ANT 1013Introduction to Anthropology3
ANT 2043Introduction to Archaeology3
ANT 2053Introduction to Cultural Anthropology3
BBL 2003Language, Culture, and Society3
BBL 2243Bilingual Families, Communities, and Schools: National and Transnational Experiences3
BIO 1033Drugs and Society3
CRJ 1113The American Criminal Justice System3
ECO 2003Economic Principles and Issues3
ECO 2023Introductory Microeconomics3
EGR 1343The Impact of Modern Technologies on Society3
ES 1003Survey Topics in Environmental Studies3
GES 1013Fundamentals of Geography3
GES 2623Human Geography: People, Place, Culture3
HTH 2413Introduction to Community and Public Health3
HTH 2513Personal Health3
IDS 2113Society and Social Issues3
PSY 1013Introduction to Psychology3
SOC 1013Introduction to Sociology3
SOC 2013Social Problems3
SOC 2023Social Context of Drug Use3

Component Area Option (CAO) (3 semester credit hours)

Students must complete either one of the following courses or any additional Core Curriculum course not previously used to satisfy a core component area requirement, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:

COM 2113Public Speaking3
EGR 1403Technical Communication3
ENG 2413Technical Writing3
PAD 1113Public Administration and Policy in American Society3
PHI 2043Introductory Logic3
Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements
First Year Experience Requirement 3
Communication 6
Mathematics 3
Life and Physical Sciences 6
Language, Philosophy and Culture 3
Creative Arts 3
American History 6
Government-Political Science 6
Social and Behavioral Sciences 3
Component Area Option 3
Total Credit Hours 42

Degree Requirements

A. Major Requirements54
1. Required courses in the computational and mathematical sciences
Calculus I
Calculus II
Calculus III
Linear Algebra
2. Required statistics courses
Applied Statistics
Multivariate Analysis for the Life and Social Sciences
Experiments and Sampling
Probability and Statistics
Mathematical Statistics
Introduction to Programming and Data Management in SAS
Introduction to Programming and Data Management in R
Applied Regression Analysis
Introduction to the Design of Experiments
3. Select four of the following:
Business Intelligence and Analytics
Quality Management and Control
Data Mining
Introduction to Stochastic Processes
Time-Series Analysis
Applied Survival Analysis
Internship in Statistics
B. Support Work 118
1. Specialization in Actuarial Science:
Principles of Accounting I
Introductory Macroeconomics
Introductory Microeconomics
Principles of Business Finance
Intermediate Corporate Finance
Computer Modeling of Financial Applications
Actuarial Science Examination Preparation
2. Specialization in Biology:
Genetics
Principles of Ecology
Evolution
Plants and Society
Neurobiology
Conservation Biology
3. Specialization in Business:
Introduction to Econometrics
Marketing Research
Decision Support Systems
Six Sigma and Lean Operations
Production/Operations Management
Quality Management and Control
4. Specialization in Education:
Cultural and Linguistic Equity for Schooling
Learning and Development in the Secondary School Adolescent
Social Foundations for Education in a Diverse U.S. Society
Second Language Teaching and Learning in EC–6
Introduction to Teaching and Learning in a Culturally Diverse Society
Introduction to Special Education
5. Specialization in Mathematics:
Linear Algebra
Foundations of Analysis
Complex Variables
Differential Equations I
Numerical Analysis
Real Analysis I
6. Specialization in Psychology:
Introduction to Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Experimental Psychology
Experimental Projects and Laboratory
Two additional psychology courses at the 3000 or 4000 level
7. Specialization in Social Sciences:
Introduction to Sociology
Population Dynamics and Demographic Techniques
Introduction to Social Research
Qualitative Research Methods
Quantitative Research Methods
One additional sociology course at the 3000 or 4000 level
C. Free electives6
Select 6 semester credit hours of lower-division or upper-division business or non-business electives.
Total Credit Hours78
1

Electives in disciplines where statistics is actively applied and practiced.  At least nine (9) semester credit hours must be upper division. The department has given pre-approval to the following plans of study for specializations in actuarial science, biology, business, education, mathematics, psychology, and social sciences. To replace some of the courses in the pre-approved plan of study for each specialization, other relevant courses may be submitted for approval to the designated statistics faculty member. Other specialization plans and the relevant courses may be submitted for approval to the designated statistics faculty member.

Course Sequence Guide for B.S. Degree in Statistics and Data Science

This course sequence guide is designed to assist students in completing their UTSA undergraduate business degree requirements. This is a term-by-term sample course guide. Students must satisfy other requirements in their catalog and meet with their academic advisor for an individualized degree plan. Progress within this guide depends upon such factors as course availability, individual student academic preparation, student time management, work obligations, and individual financial considerations. Students may choose to take courses during Summer terms to reduce course loads during long semesters.

Recommended Four-Year Academic Plan

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredit Hours
AIS 1233 AIS: Business (core) 3
MAT 1214 Calculus I (core and major) 4
WRC 1013 Freshman Composition I (core) 3
American History (core) 3
Life & Physical Sciences (core) 3
 Credit Hours16
Spring
MAT 1224 Calculus II (major) 4
WRC 1023 Freshman Composition II (core) 3
STA 3003 Applied Statistics (major) 3
American History (core) 3
Life & Physical Sciences (core) 3
 Credit Hours16
Second Year
Fall
MAT 2214 Calculus III (major) 4
STA 3313 Experiments and Sampling (major) 3
STA 3513 Probability and Statistics (major) 3
Creative Arts (core) 3
Government-Political Science (core) 3
 Credit Hours16
Spring
MAT 2233 Linear Algebra (major) 3
STA 3013 Multivariate Analysis for the Life and Social Sciences (major) 3
STA 3523 Mathematical Statistics (major) 3
ECO 2023 Introductory Microeconomics (core) 3
Government-Political Science (core) 3
 Credit Hours15
Third Year
Fall
STA 4133 Introduction to Programming and Data Management in SAS (major) 3
Upper-division Business elective (major) 3
Course option in specialization track (support work) 3
Course option in specialization track (support work) 3
Language, Philosophy & Culture (core) 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
STA 4233 Introduction to Programming and Data Management in R (major) 3
Upper-division Business elective (major) 3
Course option in specialization track (support work) 3
Course option in specialization track (support work) 3
Component Area Option (core) 3
 Credit Hours15
Fourth Year
Fall
STA 4713 Applied Regression Analysis (major) 3
Upper-division Business elective (major) 3
Course option in specialization track (support work) 3
Business or non-business elective (additional support work) 3
Business or non-business elective (additional support work) 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
STA 4723 Introduction to the Design of Experiments (major) 3
Upper-division Business elective (major) 3
Course option in specialization track (support work) 3
Business or non-business elective (additional support work) 3
 Credit Hours12
 Total Credit Hours120

Minor in Actuarial Science

The Minor in Actuarial Science is open to all majors in the University. All students pursuing the minor must complete 18 semester credit hours.

A. Required Business courses6
Introductory Macroeconomics
Introductory Microeconomics
B. Select four of the following courses12
Probability and Statistics
Mathematical Statistics
Introduction to Stochastic Processes
Applied Regression Analysis
Time-Series Analysis
Internship in Statistics
Total Credit Hours18

To declare a Minor in Actuarial Science, obtain advice, and seek approval of substitutions for course requirements, students must consult with their academic advisor.

Minor in Adaptive Decision Models for Business

The Minor in Adaptive Decision Models for Business is open to all majors in the University. All students pursuing the minor must complete 18 semester credit hours.

A. Course option3
Select one of the following:
Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science
Measurements and Instrumentation
Management Science and Operations Technology
B. Additional courses6
Principles of Accounting I
Survey of Finance
Principles of Business Finance
C. Models6
Select 6 semester credit hours of the following:
Analytical Models
Decision Support Systems
Business Intelligence and Analytics
Multivariate Statistics for Business Analytics
Analytics with Spreadsheet and Simulation in Business
Project Management
Predictive Operational Analytics
Operational Models
Logistics Management
Purchasing and Inventory Management
Six Sigma and Lean Operations
Production/Operations Management
Service Operations Management
Quality Management and Control
Supply Chain Management
D. Upper-division electives3
Select 3 semester credit hours of upper-division electives in disciplines where quantitative methods are actively applied and practiced. These courses should be approved by the designated management science faculty member.
Total Credit Hours18

To declare a minor in Adaptive Decision Models for Business and seek approval of substitutions for course requirements, students must consult with their academic advisor or the designated management science faculty member.

Minor in Management Science

The Minor in Management Science is open to all majors in the University. All students pursuing the minor must complete 18 semester credit hours.

A. Required courses6
Management Science and Operations Technology
Production/Operations Management
B. Select four of the following courses12
Introduction to Econometrics
Introduction to Risk Management
Computer Modeling of Financial Applications
Marketing Research
Decision Support Systems
Business Intelligence and Analytics
Multivariate Statistics for Business Analytics
Logistics Management
Purchasing and Inventory Management
Six Sigma and Lean Operations
Analytics with Spreadsheet and Simulation in Business
Project Management
Service Operations Management
Quality Management and Control
Predictive Operational Analytics
Supply Chain Management
Independent Study in Management Science
Internship in Management Science
Special Studies in Management Science
Applied Statistics
Experiments and Sampling
Introduction to Programming and Data Management in SAS
Time-Series Analysis
Statistical Quality Control
Total Credit Hours18

To declare a Minor in Management Science, obtain advice, and seek approval of substitutions for course requirements, students must consult with their academic advisor.

Minor in Statistics

The Minor in Statistics is open to all majors in the University. All students pursuing the minor must complete 18 semester credit hours.

A. Sequence options6
Select two courses from the following:
1. Option 1
Probability and Statistics for the Biosciences
Applied Statistics
2. Option 2
Scope and Methods
Statistics for Psychology
3. Option 3
Business Statistics with Computer Applications I
Business Statistics with Computer Applications II
4. Option 4
Applied Statistics
and one of the following:
Applied Probability and Statistics for Engineers
Probability and Statistics
B. Select four of the following courses12
Business Intelligence and Analytics
Multivariate Analysis for the Life and Social Sciences
Experiments and Sampling
Mathematical Statistics
Introduction to Programming and Data Management in SAS
Data Mining
Introduction to Programming and Data Management in R
Applied Regression Analysis
Introduction to the Design of Experiments
Time-Series Analysis
Statistical Quality Control
Quality Management and Control
Applied Survival Analysis
Internship in Statistics
Special Studies in Statistics
Total Credit Hours18

To declare a Minor in Statistics, obtain advice, and seek approval of substitutions for course requirements, students must consult with their academic advisor or the designated statistics faculty member.

Certificate in Business Analytics

The Business Analytics certificate is designed to prepare business students with a foundational knowledge in analytics. It certifies to employers that students awarded the certificate have completed coursework that will help them understand different forms of analytics (descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive) and the methods used in each. Moreover, this certificate program will help students learn cutting-edge techniques to sift through large volumes of data and understand how analytics can help improve decisions throughout an organization.

To earn a Business Analytics certificate, students must earn 15 semester credit hours as follows:

A. Required courses6
Business Intelligence and Analytics
Choose one of the following three courses as the second required course: 1
Data Management for Business Analytics
Introduction to Programming and Data Management in SAS
Introduction to Programming and Data Management in R
B. Elective Courses9
Visualization in Business Analytics
Decision Support Systems
Data Management for Business Analytics
Multivariate Statistics for Business Analytics
Multivariate Analysis for the Life and Social Sciences
Business Analytics Applications
Analytics with Spreadsheet and Simulation in Business
Data Mining for Business Analytics
Data Mining
Introduction to Programming and Data Management in SAS
Introduction to Programming and Data Management in R
Total Credit Hours15
1

*Note: STA 4133 and STA 4233 cannot count as an elective if MS 3083 is counted for the BA certificate.

To apply for the Business Analytics Certificate, students should consult with Department of Management Science and Statistics for specific information about certificate requirements and consult with their academic advisors to verify that they have met all university requirements as specified in chapter 2 of this catalog. All courses used to satisfy the requirements of this undergraduate certificate program must be college-level courses taken at UTSA.

Certificate in Operations and Supply Chain Management

This certificate is designed to prepare business students with a foundational knowledge in operations and supply chain management (OSCM). It certifies to employers that students awarded the certificate have completed coursework that will help them understand a myriad of issues, challenges, problems, and decision tools that relate to the internal and external flow of materials and requisite knowledge. Production/operations management, logistics management, and procurement topics are included to resolve the myriad of complex problems facing organizations. Moreover, this certificate program will help students learn cutting edge techniques and best practices to leverage their operations and supply chain complexities to achieve competitive advantage.

To earn an Operations and Supply Chain Management Certificate (OSCM), students must earn 15 semester credit hours as follows:

A. Required courses6
Logistics Management
Supply Chain Management
B. Select one of the following3
Visualization in Business Analytics
Production/Operations Management
Service Operations Management
C. Select one of the following3
Six Sigma and Lean Operations
Quality Management and Control
D. Select one of the following3
Purchasing and Inventory Management
Project Management
Predictive Operational Analytics
Total Credit Hours15

To apply for the Operations and Supply Chain Management Certificate, students should consult with Department of Management Science and Statistics for specific information about certificate requirements and consult with their academic advisors to verify that they have met all university requirements as specified in chapter 2 of this catalog. All courses used to satisfy the requirements of this undergraduate certificate program must be college-level courses taken at UTSA.

Management Science (MS) Courses

MS 1023. Business Statistics with Computer Applications I. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours. (TCCN = BUSI 2305)

Prerequisites: A grade of "C-" or better in IS 1403 (or IS 1413) and MAT 1053, or equivalents. This is the first course in a sequence of three courses designed to introduce basic statistical and quantitative techniques for business and economics. This course examines analytical skills and statistical concepts important in business-oriented environments. Various statistical techniques will be presented to assist in solving problems encountered by organizations. Topics include, but are not limited to, descriptive statistics, measures of central tendency and dispersion, elementary probability theory, expected value, random variables, discrete and continuous distributions, sampling distributions, point and interval estimation, and hypothesis testing. Electronic spreadsheets will be utilized for analyzing and interpreting data. Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Course Fees: BISP $10; BTSI $15.41; DL01 $75; LRB1 $15.41.

MS 3003. Visualization in Business Analytics. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

This course covers the foundations of data visualization, exploratory data analysis, and data communication via interactive and non-interactive graphical analyses. Students will be able to articulate design principles and best practices for creating meaningful visual displays of data, prepare different types of data for visualization, develop and interpret a wide range of charts and graphs using software (e.g., Tableau), and effectively communicate data-driven business insights using visualizations. Differential Tuition: $126. Course fee: DL01 $75.

MS 3043. Business Statistics with Computer Applications II. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisites: A grade of "C-" or better in IS 1403 (or IS 1413), MAT 1053, and MS 1023, or equivalents. This course builds on the foundations learned in MS 1023. Statistical concepts include, but are not limited to, hypothesis testing concepts, goodness-of-fit tests, tests of independence, nonparametric tests, decision making under uncertainty, analysis of variance, correlation, linear and multiple regression, and time series. Electronic spreadsheets and statistical software will be utilized in analyzing and interpreting data and for hands-on assessment. Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Differential Tuition: $126. Course Fee: DL01 $75.

MS 3053. Management Science and Operations Technology. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisites: A grade of "C-" or better in IS 1403 (or IS 1413), MAT 1053, and MS 1023 or equivalents. This is an introductory course in management science that emphasizes model building as a foundation for rational decision making and problem solving across disciplines and functional areas. Topics include, but are not limited to, mathematical programming, network models, project management, multi-criteria decision making, inventory management, service operations and queuing models, Markov analysis, and simulation. Computer software is used to apply these techniques in the analysis of a wide variety of decision problems. Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Differential Tuition: $126. Course Fee: DL01 $75.

MS 3063. Decision Support Systems. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

This course focuses on applications of decision-support models and computer software to problems in business, government, and other types of organizations with an emphasis on emerging technologies. It emphasizes fundamentals of decision support systems and hands-on experience using computer-based technologies to support organizational decision making. The primary focus is on four essential areas: decision analysis, simulation, project analysis, and mathematical programming. Excel, Microsoft Project, WINQSB, Expert Choice, and Extend are some of the software packages utilized. Differential Tuition: $126.

MS 3073. Business Intelligence and Analytics. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: a grade of "C-" or better in MS 3043 or the equivalent. This course is designed to provide an introduction to business analytics and offer context to introductory statistical models. It also describes and interprets the basic concepts of business analytics, including descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics. Comparison and contrasts among different business analytics techniques are examined. Students use computer software to conduct their analyses. Generally offered: Fall. Differential Tuition: $126. Course fee: DL01 $75.

MS 3083. Data Management for Business Analytics. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

This course introduces essential programming concepts using R, SAS, and SQL to efficiently manipulate and clean data for statistical analyses. Topics include reading raw data, restructuring and combining data files, formatting and recoding variables, and displaying data using tables, charts, and plots. Differential Tuition: $126. Course fee: DL01 $75.

MS 3313. Multivariate Statistics for Business Analytics. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisites. A grade of "C-" in MS 3073 and MS 3083, or approval of instructor. This course emphasizes application of statistics in problem-solving situations within business disciplines. Useful techniques include analysis of variance, multiple regression, logistic regression, discriminant analysis, factor analysis, principal component analysis, cluster analysis, multidimensional scaling, and conjoint analysis. Students use computer software (e.g., SPSS, SAS, and/or R) to conduct their analyses. (Formerly titled "Business Applications of Statistics.") Generally offered: Spring. Differential Tuition: $126.

MS 3403. Logistics Management. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

This course focuses on analyzing managerial decisions related to the movement and storage of supplies, work-in-process, and finished goods, examining the trade-offs encountered by managers: costs and service levels, level and modes of transportation used, warehousing and control of inventory levels, demand management and forecasting master production scheduling, just-in-time (JIT), materials requirements planning (MRP), MRP II, DRP, materials handling within warehouses, distribution of finished goods to customers, industrial packaging, and importance of logistics to the overall productivity of a firm are investigated. When available, an integrated software approach such as supply chain management (SCM) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) by SAP, Oracle or I2 will be adopted. Generally offered: Spring. Differential Tuition: $126. Course fee: DL01 $75.

MS 3413. Purchasing and Supply Management. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

This course explores the strategic and tactical issues in procurement and supply management. Topics include, but are not limited to, purchasing process, procurement cycle, determination of requirements, supplier qualifications and relationships, appraisals, source selection, contract negotiation and management, commodity planning, buying practices, policies, ethics, and international purchasing. Cost, price, and value analysis in industrial purchasing cycle are also discussed. The course emphasizes a balance of academic and practitioner’s perspectives. Differential Tuition: $126.

MS 4203. Business Analytics Applications. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: A grade of "C-" or better in MS 4373 or the equivalent, or approval of instructor. This course presents an overview of business analytics applications, including its purpose, benefits and challenges, important analytic processes, and methodologies to perform business analytics in a data driven environment. Students will be introduced to a wide spectrum of relevant business analytics applications encountered in different functional areas. Scope of learning incorporates but not limited to hands-on experience, case-based study, and guest lectures from data analytics experts and managers. Differential Tuition: $126. Course fee: DL01 $75.

MS 4313. Six Sigma and Lean Operations. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

This course focuses on Six Sigma as a quality improvement methodology structured to reduce failure rates to a negligible level and on lean operations methodology structured to reduce waste. Materials include an overview of lean management philosophy and fundamentals of DMAIC problem-solving methodology. Topics include project criteria and prioritization methods, process capability measures, scorecard development, Six Sigma tools, DOE, and sampling and analyzing process data. Generally offered: Fall. Differential Tuition: $126. Course fee: DL01 $75.

MS 4323. Analytics with Spreadsheet and Simulation in Business. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

A study of the techniques for modeling and analysis of business processes using computer simulation and animation is the focus of this course. Selected example applications from supply chain management, financial, marketing, and operations functions are included. The computer simulations provide support for the management decision process. Differential Tuition: $126.

MS 4333. Project Management. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

This course provides a practical examination of how projects are managed from start to finish. The emphasis is on planning and control to avoid common pitfalls and manage risk. Planning includes defining objectives, identifying activities, establishing precedence relationships, making time estimates, determining project completion times, and determining resource requirements. CPM/PERT networks are established, and computer software (Microsoft Project, WINQSB, and Excel) is used to monitor and control the project. Generally offered: Spring. Differential Tuition: $126. Course fee: DL01 $75.

MS 4343. Production/Operations Management. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

This course focuses on the production and operations management function in business. It includes a review of the methods required for design, operation, and improvements of the systems that create products or services. Traditional topics in manufacturing and service operations are investigated including an introduction to supply chain management concepts. Generally offered: Fall. Differential Tuition: $126. Course fee: DL01 $75.

MS 4353. Service Operations Management. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

This course is designed to provide an in-depth examination of operations management practices in service-oriented environments. The subjects introduced include topics from operations management, logistics, marketing, economics, and management demonstrated in a broad spectrum of service organizations. The course looks at strategic concepts in modern service management and presents analytical tools for business decision making. Topics include, but are not limited to, service quality, process design, facility location analysis and site selection, waiting line models, inventory management in services, demand forecasting, workforce scheduling, learning curve models, overbooking, service supply chain, and integrated service operations management. (Same as MKT 4353. Credit cannot be earned for both MS 4353 and MKT 4353.) Generally offered: Fall. Differential Tuition: $126.

MS 4363. Quality Management and Control. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

This course investigates the fundamental nature of quality and its implications for business. Topics include statistical methods for quality improvement in manufacturing and service operations. Emphasis is given to both the technical and managerial issues in understanding and implementing quality as a component for success in today’s global business environment. (Same as STA 4803. Credit cannot be earned for both MS 4363 and STA 4803.) Differential Tuition: $126.

MS 4373. Data Mining for Business Analytics. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisites: A grade of "C-" or better in MS 3073 and MS 3083, or approval of instructor. This course provides an introduction to machine learning algorithms with applications. Topics include supervised and unsupervised learning methods, resampling methods, model selection, generalized additive model, classification and regression tree methods, k-nearest neighbors, bagging and random forest, support vector machines, social network analysis, and text mining. (Formerly titled "Knowledge Discovery for Business Analytics.") Differential Tuition: $126. Course fee: DL01 $75.

MS 4383. Predictive Operational Analytics. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

This course introduces modern and practical methods for operations planning and decision making. Short-term forecasting of demand, personnel requirements, costs and revenues, raw material needs, and desired inventory levels are some of the topics included. Other topics covered include technological and environmental forecasting, decomposition methods, time series, and monitoring (automatic procedures such as tracking signals). (Formerly titled Applied Forecasting in Operations.) Differential Tuition: $126.

MS 4543. Supply Chain Management. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Principles, techniques and practices of corporate supply chain management are covered in this course. The focus is on the strategic coordination and information management that integrates supplier selection, purchasing, transportation, inventory and warehousing, channel planning and configuration, production and distribution from procurement of raw material to customer satisfaction. Business decision models and techniques for facility location, production, inventory, transportation and other operational issues are presented. Currently available software will be surveyed and cases of successful implementations will be analyzed. Generally offered: Spring. Differential Tuition: $126.

MS 4913. Independent Study in Management Science. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisites: For business majors: A 3.0 Carlos Alvarez College of Business grade point average, permission in writing from the instructor, the Department Chair, and the Dean of the Carlos Alvarez College of Business (see academic advisor for required forms and additional requirements). Independent reading, research, discussion, and/or writing under the direction of a faculty member. This course may be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 semester credit hours of independent study, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor’s degree. Differential Tuition: $126.

MS 4933. Internship in Management Science. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisites: A 2.5 grade UTSA point average and approval in writing from the instructor, the Department Chair, and the Associate/Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Studies in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business (see academic advisor for required forms and additional requirements). Supervised full- or part-time work experience in management science. Offers opportunities for applying management science in private businesses or public agencies. A written report is required. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 semester credit hours will apply to a bachelor's degree. Generally offered: Summer. Differential Tuition: $126.

MS 4953. Special Studies in Management Science. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor, Department Chair, and Dean. An organized course offering the opportunity for specialized study not normally or not often available as part of the regular course offerings. Special studies may be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Differential Tuition: $126.

Statistics (STA) Courses

STA 1053. Basic Statistics. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours. (TCCN = MATH 1342)

Prerequisite: Satisfactory performance on placement examination. Descriptive statistics; histograms; measures of location and dispersion; elementary probability theory; random variables; discrete and continuous distributions; interval estimation and hypothesis testing; simple linear regression and correlation; one-way analysis of variance, and applications of the chi-square distribution. May be applied toward the core curriculum requirement in Mathematics. Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Course Fees: BISP $10; BTSI $15.41; DL01 $75; LRB1 $15.41; LRC1 $12.

STA 1403. Probability and Statistics for the Biosciences. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: A grade of "C-" or better in MAT 1193 or an equivalent. Probability and statistics from a dynamical perspective, using discrete-time dynamical systems and differential equations to model fundamental stochastic processes such as Markov chains and the Poisson processes important in biomedical applications. Specific topics to be covered include probability theory, conditional probability, Markov chains, Poisson processes, random variables, descriptive statistics, covariance and correlations, the binomial distribution, parameter estimation, hypothesis testing and regression. (Formerly STA 1404. Credit cannot be earned for both STA 1403 and STA 1404.) Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Course Fees: BISP $10; BTSI $15.41; LRB1 $15.41; DL01 $75.

STA 2303. Applied Probability and Statistics for Engineers. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: MAT 1224. Fundamental concepts of probability and statistics with practical applications to engineering problems. Emphasis on statistical distribution models used in reliability and risk analysis of engineering design; probabilistic reasoning; Bayes’ theorem; bivariate and multivariate distributions and their applications. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fees: BISP $10; BTSI $15.41; LRB1 $15.41; DL01 $75.

STA 3003. Applied Statistics. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: Completion of MAT 1093 (or equivalent). Corequisite: Either MAT 1133 or MAT 1214 (or equivalents). Introduction to the Scientific Method, principles of sampling and experimentation, scales of measurement, exploratory data analysis, introduction to basic probability, models for discrete and continuous data, simple simulations and inferences based on resampling, fundamentals of hypothesis testing and confidence intervals, and introduction to analysis of variance and linear regression model. The course will emphasize data analysis and interpretation, and effective communication of results through reports or presentations. Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Differential Tuition: $126. Course fee: DL01 $75.

STA 3013. Multivariate Analysis for the Life and Social Sciences. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: MAT 2233, STA 3003, STA 3513 (or equivalents). This course emphasizes application of statistics in organizations. Topics include, but are not limited to, the multivariate normal distribution, tests on means, discriminant analysis, cluster analysis, principal components, and factor analysis. Use of software packages will be emphasized. Open to students of all disciplines. Generally offered: Spring. Differential Tuition: $126.

STA 3023. Mathematics for Statistics. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: MAT 1224 or an equivalent. This course discusses and reviews the classic mathematical methods and techniques to comprehend the advanced statistical concepts. Concepts include sequences, series, convergence, limit, continuity, derivative, optimization, the fundamental theorem of calculus, methods of integration, Taylor expansions, function of several variables, partial derivatives, and multivariate transformations. Other topics include vector and matrix algebra, determinants, inverse matrix, solving linear equations, orthogonality (projections, least-squares, Gram-Schmidt), eigenvalues and eigenvectors (diagonalization, symmetric/positive definite matrices), and singular value decomposition. (Formerly titled Statistical Mathematics.) Differential Tuition: $126.

STA 3313. Experiments and Sampling. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: One of the following: MS 1023, STA 1053, STA 2303, STA 3003, or an equivalent. Research techniques for collecting quantitative data: sample surveys, designed experiments, simulations, and observational studies; development of survey and experimental protocols; measuring and controlling sources of measurement error. Generally offered: Fall. Differential Tuition: $126. Course fee: DL01 $75.

STA 3333. Introduction to Data Science and Analytics. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: One of the following: MS 1023, STA 1053, STA 1403, STA 2303, or an equivalent. Data science and analytics aim to harness the power of data and statistics for new insights. This course introduces the concepts and principles of data science and analytics through software-aided applications of common statistics-based methods, tools and techniques in various practical case studies. This course also provides students an opportunity to understand the data-driven decision making process, an overview of the data science lifecycle, and the Big Data ecosystem. Topics include popular statistical techniques and algorithms under the current paradigm of analytics (descriptive/diagnostic, predictive/prognostic, and prescriptive/optimization) and machine learning (supervised and unsupervised), applied in a wide variety of fields as demonstrated through case studies. With the application-oriented focus, students will gain hands-on experiences and develop essential skills in discovering, analyzing, visualizing, interpreting data, presenting and communicating results. Differential Tuition: $126.

STA 3513. Probability and Statistics. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisites: STA 3003, MAT 1224 or STA 3023, and completion of or concurrent enrollment in MAT 2214. Axiomatic probability, random variables, discrete and continuous distributions, bivariate and multivariate distributions and their applications, mixture distributions, moments and generating functions, and bivariate transformations. Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Differential Tuition: $126. Course fee: DL01 $75.

STA 3523. Mathematical Statistics. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: STA 3513 or an equivalent. Sampling distributions and the Central Limit Theorem; order statistics; estimation including method of moments and maximum likelihood; properties of estimators; hypothesis testing including likelihood ratio tests; introduction to ANOVA and regression. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Differential Tuition: $126. Course fee: DL01 $75.

STA 4133. Introduction to Programming and Data Management in SAS. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

This course introduces essential programming concepts using the statistical software package SAS (Enterprise Guide and Base SAS) with a focus on data management and the preparation of data for statistical analyses. Topics include reading raw data, creating temporary and permanent datasets, manipulating datasets, data prompts, summarizing data, displaying data using tables, charts, and plots. Conducting basic statistical analyses using the SAS Enterprise Guide and the Base SAS procedures are also discussed with the examples selected from regression analysis, analysis of variance, and categorical analysis. This course also demonstrates how to write, generate, and modify SAS code and procedures within the SAS Enterprise Guide and the Base SAS environments. Differential Tuition: $126. Course fee: DL01 $75.

STA 4143. Data Mining. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: STA 4133 or equivalent. Acquisition, organization, exploration, and interpretation of large data collections. Data cleaning, representation and dimensionality, multivariate visualization, clustering, classification, and association rule development. A variety of commercial and research software packages will be used. Differential Tuition: $126. Course fee: DL01 $75.

STA 4233. Introduction to Programming and Data Management in R. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

This course introduces statistical computing and programming using the R language. Topics include preprocessing/manipulating datasets, summarizing/visualizing data, and conducting basic statistical analyses using R. Other topics include writing R functions, object oriented programming, statistical simulation and resampling, interfacing R with other programming language environments such as SQL, Python, C++, and Hadoop. Techniques for efficient programming will be stressed. The concept of high-performance computing (multi-core/parallel-processing) is also demonstrated. (Formerly titled Statistical Applications Using SAS Software.) Generally offered: Spring. Differential Tuition: $126. Course fee: DL01 $75.

STA 4643. Introduction to Stochastic Processes. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: MAT 2233 and STA 3513 (or equivalents). Probability models, Poisson processes, finite Markov chains, including transition probabilities, classification of states, limit theorems, queuing theory, and birth and death processes. Generally offered: Summer. Differential Tuition: $126.

STA 4713. Applied Regression Analysis. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: MAT 2233 and STA 3523 (or equivalents). An introduction to regression analysis, with emphasis on practical aspects, fitting a straight line, examination of residuals, matrix treatment of regression analysis, fitting and evaluation of general linear models, and nonlinear regression. Generally offered: Fall. Differential Tuition: $126.

STA 4723. Introduction to the Design of Experiments. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: MAT 2233 and STA 3523 (or equivalents). General concepts in the design and analysis of experiments. Emphasis will be placed on both the experimental designs and analysis, and tests of the validity of assumptions. Topics covered include completely randomized designs, randomized block designs, complete factorials, fractional factorials, and covariance analysis. The use of computer software packages will be stressed. Differential Tuition: $126. Course fee: DL01 $75.

STA 4753. Time-Series Analysis. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: MAT 2233 and STA 3523 (or equivalents). Development of descriptive and predictive models for time-series phenomena. A variety of modeling approaches will be discussed: decomposition, moving averages, time-series regression, ARIMA, and forecasting errors and confidence intervals. Generally offered: Spring. Differential Tuition: $126.

STA 4803. Statistical Quality Control. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: STA 2303, STA 3003, STA 3513, or an equivalent. Statistical methods are introduced in terms of problems that arise in manufacturing and their applications to the control of manufacturing processes. Topics include control charts and acceptance sampling plans. (Same as MS 4363 and MAT 4803. Credit cannot be earned for more than one of the following: STA 4803, MS 4363, or MAT 4803.) Differential Tuition: $126.

STA 4903. Applied Survival Analysis. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: STA 3523 or an equivalent. Measures of survival, hazard function, mean residual life function, common failure distributions, procedures for selecting an appropriate model, the proportional hazards model. Emphasis on application and data analysis using SAS. Differential Tuition: $126.

STA 4911. Independent Study. (0-0) 1 Credit Hour.

Prerequisites: A 3.0 Carlos Alvarez College of Business grade point average, permission in writing (form available) from the instructor, the student’s advisor, the Department Chair, and the Dean of the College in which the course is offered. Independent reading, research, discussion, and/or writing under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 semester credit hours, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor’s degree. Differential Tuition: $42.

STA 4913. Independent Study. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisites: A 3.0 Carlos Alvarez College of Business grade point average, permission in writing (form available) from the instructor, the student’s advisor, the Department Chair, and the Dean of the College in which the course is offered. Independent reading, research, discussion, and/or writing under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 semester credit hours, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor’s degree. Differential Tuition: $126.

STA 4933. Internship in Statistics. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisites: A 2.5 grade UTSA point average, and approval in writing from the instructor, the Department Chair, and the Associate/Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Studies in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business (see academic advisor for required forms and additional requirements). Supervised full- or part-time work experience in statistics. Offers opportunities for applying statistics in private businesses or public agencies. A written report is required. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 semester credit hours will apply to a bachelor's degree. Differential Tuition: $126.

STA 4953. Special Studies in Statistics. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisites: Consent from instructor, Department Chair and Dean of the College. An organized course offering the opportunity for specialized study not normally or not often available as part of the regular course offerings. Special Studies may be repeated for credit when the topics vary, but not more than 6 semester credit hours, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor’s degree. Differential Tuition: $126.

STA 4961. Actuarial Science Examination Preparation. (1-0) 1 Credit Hour.

An organized course offering specialized study for Actuarial Science Examinations. Topics covered include General Probability, Random Variables and Probability Distributions, Multivariate Distributions, and Risk Management and Insurance. May be repeated twice for credit. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Differential Tuition: $42.

STA 4963. Actuarial Science Examination Preparation. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: STA 3513. An organized course offering specialized study for Actuarial Science Examination. Topics covered include General Probability, Random Variables and Probability Distributions, Multivariate Distributions, and Stochastic Processes. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Differential Tuition: $126. Course fee: DL01 $75.

STA 4993. Honors Thesis. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisites: STA 3523 and consent from instructor, Department Chair and Dean of the College; enrollment limited to students applying for Honors in Management Science and Statistics. Supervised research and preparation of an honors thesis. May be repeated once for credit with advisor’s approval. Generally offered: Spring. Differential Tuition: $126.