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.
- B.B.A. degree in Actuarial Science
- B.B.A. degree in Business Analytics
- B.B.A. degree in Operations and Supply Chain Management
- B.S. degree in Statistics and Data Science
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:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
AIS 1203 | Academic Inquiry and Scholarship | 3 |
AIS 1213 | AIS: Architecture, Construction, and Planning | 3 |
AIS 1223 | AIS: Arts and Humanities | 3 |
AIS 1233 | AIS: Business | 3 |
AIS 1243 | AIS: Engineering, Mathematics, and Sciences | 3 |
AIS 1253 | AIS: Interdisciplinary Education | 3 |
AIS 1263 | AIS: Life and Health Sciences | 3 |
AIS 1273 | AIS: Social Sciences and Public Policy | 3 |
Communication (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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WRC 1013 | Freshman Composition I | 3 |
WRC 1023 | Freshman Composition II | 3 |
Mathematics (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
CS 1173 | Data Analysis and Visualization | 3 |
MAT 1023 | College Algebra with Applications | 3 |
MAT 1043 | Introduction to Mathematics | 3 |
MAT 1053 | Mathematics for Business | 3 |
MAT 1073 | Algebra for Scientists and Engineers | 3 |
MAT 1093 | Precalculus | 3 |
MAT 1133 | Calculus for Business | 3 |
MAT 1193 | Calculus for the Biosciences | 3 |
MAT 1214 | Calculus I | 4 |
STA 1053 | Basic Statistics | 3 |
Life and Physical Sciences (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
ANT 2033 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology | 3 |
AST 1013 | Introduction to Astronomy | 3 |
AST 1033 | Exploration of the Solar System | 3 |
BIO 1203 | Biosciences I for Science Majors | 3 |
BIO 1223 | Biosciences II for Science Majors | 3 |
BIO 1233 | Contemporary Biology I | 3 |
BIO 1243 | Contemporary Biology II | 3 |
CHE 1083 | Introduction to the Molecular Structure of Matter | 3 |
CHE 1093 | Introduction to Molecular Transformations | 3 |
ES 1113 | Environmental Botany | 3 |
ES 1123 | Environmental Zoology | 3 |
ES 1213 | Environmental Geology | 3 |
ES 2013 | Introduction to Environmental Science I | 3 |
ES 2023 | Introduction to Environmental Science II | 3 |
GEO 1013 | The Third Planet | 3 |
GEO 1033 | Geology of North American National Parks | 3 |
GEO 1123 | Life Through Time | 3 |
GES 2613 | Intro to Physical Geography | 3 |
PHY 1943 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I | 3 |
PHY 1963 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers II | 3 |
Language, Philosophy and Culture (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
AAS 2013 | Introduction to African American Studies | 3 |
AAS 2113 | African American Culture, Leadership and Social Issues | 3 |
ANT 2063 | Language, Thought, and Culture | 3 |
ARC 1113 | Introduction to the Built Environment | 3 |
ARC 2423 | Global History of Architecture and Urbanism: Renaissance to 19th Century | 3 |
CHN 1014 | Elementary Chinese I | 4 |
CLA 2013 | Introduction to Ancient Greece | 3 |
CLA 2023 | Introduction to Ancient Rome | 3 |
CLA 2323 | Classical Mythology | 3 |
CSH 1103 | Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture I | 3 |
CSH 1113 | Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture II | 3 |
CSH 1213 | Topics in World Cultures | 3 |
CSH 2113 | The Foreign Film | 3 |
ENG 2013 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
ENG 2023 | Literature and Film | 3 |
ENG 2213 | Literary Criticism and Analysis | 3 |
ENG 2383 | Multiethnic Literatures of the United States | 3 |
ENG 2423 | Literature of Texas and the Southwest | 3 |
ENG 2443 | Persuasion and Rhetoric | 3 |
FRN 1014 | Elementary French I | 4 |
FRN 2333 | French Literature in English Translation | 3 |
GER 1014 | Elementary German I | 4 |
GER 2333 | German Literature in English Translation | 3 |
GES 1023 | World Regions & Global Change | 3 |
GLA 1013 | US in Global Context | 3 |
GRK 1114 | Introductory Classical Greek I | 4 |
HIS 2123 | Introduction to World Civilization to the Fifteenth Century | 3 |
HIS 2133 | Introduction to World Civilization since the Fifteenth Century | 3 |
HIS 2533 | Introduction to Latin American Civilization | 3 |
HIS 2543 | Introduction to Islamic Civilization | 3 |
HIS 2553 | Introduction to East Asian Civilization | 3 |
HIS 2573 | Introduction to African Civilization | 3 |
HIS 2583 | Introduction to South Asian Civilization | 3 |
HUM 2093 | World Religions | 3 |
ITL 1014 | Elementary Italian I | 4 |
ITL 2333 | Italian Literature in English Translation | 3 |
JPN 1014 | Elementary Japanese I | 4 |
LAT 1114 | Introductory Latin I | 4 |
MAS 2013 | Introduction to Chicano(a) Studies | 3 |
PHI 1043 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
PHI 2013 | Basic Philosophical Problems | 3 |
PHI 2023 | Introduction to Ancient Philosophy | 3 |
PHI 2033 | Introduction to Early Modern Philosophy | 3 |
PHI 2123 | Contemporary Moral Issues | 3 |
RUS 1014 | Elementary Russian I | 4 |
RUS 2333 | Russian Literature in English Translation | 3 |
SPN 1014 | Elementary Spanish I | 4 |
SPN 2333 | Hispanic Literature in English Translation | 3 |
WGSS 2013 | Introduction to Women’s Studies | 3 |
WGSS 2023 | Introduction to LGBTQ Studies | 3 |
Creative Arts (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
AHC 1113 | Art History I | 3 |
AHC 1123 | Art History II | 3 |
ARC 1513 | Great Buildings and Cities of the World | 3 |
ARC 2413 | Global History of Architecture and Urbanism: Prehistory to Medieval | 3 |
ART 1103 | Introduction to Visual Arts | 3 |
BBL 2023 | Latino Cultural Expressions | 3 |
CLA 2033 | Introduction to Classical Literature | 3 |
DAN 2003 | Introduction to Dance | 3 |
HUM 2023 | Introduction to the Humanities I | 3 |
HUM 2033 | Introduction to the Humanities II | 3 |
HUM 2053 | History of Film | 3 |
MAS 2023 | Latino Cultural Expressions | 3 |
MUS 2243 | World Music in Society | 3 |
MUS 2633 | American Roots Music | 3 |
MUS 2653 | Music in Culture | 3 |
MUS 2663 | History and Styles of Jazz | 3 |
MUS 2673 | History and Styles of Rock | 3 |
MUS 2683 | History and Styles of Western Art Music | 3 |
MUS 2713 | History of Recorded Music | 3 |
MUS 2743 | Music and Film | 3 |
PHI 2073 | Philosophy of Art | 3 |
American History (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
HIS 1043 | United States History: Pre-Columbus to Civil War Era | 3 |
HIS 1053 | United States History: Civil War Era to Present | 3 |
HIS 2053 | Texas History | 3 |
Government-Political Science (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
POL 1013 | Introduction to American Politics | 3 |
and one of the following two courses: | ||
POL 1133 | Texas Politics and Society | 3 |
POL 1213 | Civil Rights in Texas and America | 3 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
AMS 2043 | Approaches to American Culture | 3 |
ANT 1013 | Introduction to Anthropology | 3 |
ANT 2043 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
ANT 2053 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
BBL 2003 | Language, Culture, and Society | 3 |
BBL 2243 | Bilingual Families, Communities, and Schools: National and Transnational Experiences | 3 |
BIO 1033 | Drugs and Society | 3 |
CRJ 1113 | The American Criminal Justice System | 3 |
ECO 2003 | Economic Principles and Issues | 3 |
ECO 2023 | Introductory Microeconomics | 3 |
EGR 1343 | The Impact of Modern Technologies on Society | 3 |
ES 1003 | Survey Topics in Environmental Studies | 3 |
GES 1013 | Fundamentals of Geography | 3 |
GES 2623 | Human Geography: People, Place, Culture | 3 |
HTH 2413 | Introduction to Community and Public Health | 3 |
HTH 2513 | Personal Health | 3 |
IDS 2113 | Society and Social Issues | 3 |
PSY 1013 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
SOC 1013 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
SOC 2013 | Social Problems | 3 |
SOC 2023 | Social Context of Drug Use | 3 |
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:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
COM 2113 | Public Speaking | 3 |
EGR 1403 | Technical Communication | 3 |
ENG 2413 | Technical Writing | 3 |
PAD 1113 | Public Administration and Policy in American Society | 3 |
PHI 2043 | Introductory Logic | 3 |
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.
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
ACC 2013 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
ACC 2033 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
ECO 2013 | Introductory Macroeconomics | 3 |
ECO 2023 | Introductory Microeconomics (satisfies Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Curriculum requirement) | 3 |
FIN 3013 | Principles of Business Finance | 3 |
GBA 2013 | Legal, Social and Ethical Issues in Business | 3 |
IS 1403 | Business Information Systems Fluency | 3 |
or IS 1413 | Excel for Business Information Systems | |
IS 3003 | Principles of Information Systems for Management | 3 |
MAT 1053 | Mathematics for Business (satisfies Mathematics Core Curriculum requirement. This course is not required for Actuarial Science majors) 1 | 3 |
MAT 1133 | Calculus 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 3003 | Business Communication and Professional Development | 3 |
MGT 3013 | Introduction to Organization Theory, Behavior, and Management | 3 |
MGT 4893 | Management Strategy (taken in semester of graduation) | 3 |
MKT 3013 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
MS 1023 | Business Statistics with Computer Applications I (Actuarial Science majors must take STA 3003 in lieu of MS 1023) | 3 |
MS 3043 | Business Statistics with Computer Applications II (Actuarial Science majors must take STA 3513 in lieu of MS 3043) | 3 |
MS 3053 | Management Science and Operations Technology | 3 |
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
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
A. Major Requirements | 29 | |
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 Work | 55 | |
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 Hours | 84 |
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
First Year | ||
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Fall | Credit Hours | |
AIS 1233 | AIS: Business (core) | 3 |
IS 1403 or IS 1413 | 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 Hours | 16 | |
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 Hours | 16 | |
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 Hours | 16 | |
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 Hours | 15 | |
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 Hours | 15 | |
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 Hours | 15 | |
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 Hours | 15 | |
Spring | ||
STA 4753 | Time-Series Analysis (major) | 3 |
MGT 4893 | Management Strategy (CBK) | 3 |
Life & Physical Sciences (core) | 3 | |
American History (core) | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 12 | |
Total Credit Hours | 120 |
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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 1053, MAT 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:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
AIS 1203 | Academic Inquiry and Scholarship | 3 |
AIS 1213 | AIS: Architecture, Construction, and Planning | 3 |
AIS 1223 | AIS: Arts and Humanities | 3 |
AIS 1233 | AIS: Business | 3 |
AIS 1243 | AIS: Engineering, Mathematics, and Sciences | 3 |
AIS 1253 | AIS: Interdisciplinary Education | 3 |
AIS 1263 | AIS: Life and Health Sciences | 3 |
AIS 1273 | AIS: Social Sciences and Public Policy | 3 |
Communication (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
WRC 1013 | Freshman Composition I | 3 |
WRC 1023 | Freshman Composition II | 3 |
Mathematics (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
CS 1173 | Data Analysis and Visualization | 3 |
MAT 1023 | College Algebra with Applications | 3 |
MAT 1043 | Introduction to Mathematics | 3 |
MAT 1053 | Mathematics for Business | 3 |
MAT 1073 | Algebra for Scientists and Engineers | 3 |
MAT 1093 | Precalculus | 3 |
MAT 1133 | Calculus for Business | 3 |
MAT 1193 | Calculus for the Biosciences | 3 |
MAT 1214 | Calculus I | 4 |
STA 1053 | Basic Statistics | 3 |
Life and Physical Sciences (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
ANT 2033 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology | 3 |
AST 1013 | Introduction to Astronomy | 3 |
AST 1033 | Exploration of the Solar System | 3 |
BIO 1203 | Biosciences I for Science Majors | 3 |
BIO 1223 | Biosciences II for Science Majors | 3 |
BIO 1233 | Contemporary Biology I | 3 |
BIO 1243 | Contemporary Biology II | 3 |
CHE 1083 | Introduction to the Molecular Structure of Matter | 3 |
CHE 1093 | Introduction to Molecular Transformations | 3 |
ES 1113 | Environmental Botany | 3 |
ES 1123 | Environmental Zoology | 3 |
ES 1213 | Environmental Geology | 3 |
ES 2013 | Introduction to Environmental Science I | 3 |
ES 2023 | Introduction to Environmental Science II | 3 |
GEO 1013 | The Third Planet | 3 |
GEO 1033 | Geology of North American National Parks | 3 |
GEO 1123 | Life Through Time | 3 |
GES 2613 | Intro to Physical Geography | 3 |
PHY 1943 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I | 3 |
PHY 1963 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers II | 3 |
Language, Philosophy and Culture (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
AAS 2013 | Introduction to African American Studies | 3 |
AAS 2113 | African American Culture, Leadership and Social Issues | 3 |
ANT 2063 | Language, Thought, and Culture | 3 |
ARC 1113 | Introduction to the Built Environment | 3 |
ARC 2423 | Global History of Architecture and Urbanism: Renaissance to 19th Century | 3 |
CHN 1014 | Elementary Chinese I | 4 |
CLA 2013 | Introduction to Ancient Greece | 3 |
CLA 2023 | Introduction to Ancient Rome | 3 |
CLA 2323 | Classical Mythology | 3 |
CSH 1103 | Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture I | 3 |
CSH 1113 | Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture II | 3 |
CSH 1213 | Topics in World Cultures | 3 |
CSH 2113 | The Foreign Film | 3 |
ENG 2013 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
ENG 2023 | Literature and Film | 3 |
ENG 2213 | Literary Criticism and Analysis | 3 |
ENG 2383 | Multiethnic Literatures of the United States | 3 |
ENG 2423 | Literature of Texas and the Southwest | 3 |
ENG 2443 | Persuasion and Rhetoric | 3 |
FRN 1014 | Elementary French I | 4 |
FRN 2333 | French Literature in English Translation | 3 |
GER 1014 | Elementary German I | 4 |
GER 2333 | German Literature in English Translation | 3 |
GES 1023 | World Regions & Global Change | 3 |
GLA 1013 | US in Global Context | 3 |
GRK 1114 | Introductory Classical Greek I | 4 |
HIS 2123 | Introduction to World Civilization to the Fifteenth Century | 3 |
HIS 2133 | Introduction to World Civilization since the Fifteenth Century | 3 |
HIS 2533 | Introduction to Latin American Civilization | 3 |
HIS 2543 | Introduction to Islamic Civilization | 3 |
HIS 2553 | Introduction to East Asian Civilization | 3 |
HIS 2573 | Introduction to African Civilization | 3 |
HIS 2583 | Introduction to South Asian Civilization | 3 |
HUM 2093 | World Religions | 3 |
ITL 1014 | Elementary Italian I | 4 |
ITL 2333 | Italian Literature in English Translation | 3 |
JPN 1014 | Elementary Japanese I | 4 |
LAT 1114 | Introductory Latin I | 4 |
MAS 2013 | Introduction to Chicano(a) Studies | 3 |
PHI 1043 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
PHI 2013 | Basic Philosophical Problems | 3 |
PHI 2023 | Introduction to Ancient Philosophy | 3 |
PHI 2033 | Introduction to Early Modern Philosophy | 3 |
PHI 2123 | Contemporary Moral Issues | 3 |
RUS 1014 | Elementary Russian I | 4 |
RUS 2333 | Russian Literature in English Translation | 3 |
SPN 1014 | Elementary Spanish I | 4 |
SPN 2333 | Hispanic Literature in English Translation | 3 |
WGSS 2013 | Introduction to Women’s Studies | 3 |
WGSS 2023 | Introduction to LGBTQ Studies | 3 |
Creative Arts (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
AHC 1113 | Art History I | 3 |
AHC 1123 | Art History II | 3 |
ARC 1513 | Great Buildings and Cities of the World | 3 |
ARC 2413 | Global History of Architecture and Urbanism: Prehistory to Medieval | 3 |
ART 1103 | Introduction to Visual Arts | 3 |
BBL 2023 | Latino Cultural Expressions | 3 |
CLA 2033 | Introduction to Classical Literature | 3 |
DAN 2003 | Introduction to Dance | 3 |
HUM 2023 | Introduction to the Humanities I | 3 |
HUM 2033 | Introduction to the Humanities II | 3 |
HUM 2053 | History of Film | 3 |
MAS 2023 | Latino Cultural Expressions | 3 |
MUS 2243 | World Music in Society | 3 |
MUS 2633 | American Roots Music | 3 |
MUS 2653 | Music in Culture | 3 |
MUS 2663 | History and Styles of Jazz | 3 |
MUS 2673 | History and Styles of Rock | 3 |
MUS 2683 | History and Styles of Western Art Music | 3 |
MUS 2713 | History of Recorded Music | 3 |
MUS 2743 | Music and Film | 3 |
PHI 2073 | Philosophy of Art | 3 |
American History (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
HIS 1043 | United States History: Pre-Columbus to Civil War Era | 3 |
HIS 1053 | United States History: Civil War Era to Present | 3 |
HIS 2053 | Texas History | 3 |
Government-Political Science (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
POL 1013 | Introduction to American Politics | 3 |
and one of the following two courses: | ||
POL 1133 | Texas Politics and Society | 3 |
POL 1213 | Civil Rights in Texas and America | 3 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
AMS 2043 | Approaches to American Culture | 3 |
ANT 1013 | Introduction to Anthropology | 3 |
ANT 2043 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
ANT 2053 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
BBL 2003 | Language, Culture, and Society | 3 |
BBL 2243 | Bilingual Families, Communities, and Schools: National and Transnational Experiences | 3 |
BIO 1033 | Drugs and Society | 3 |
CRJ 1113 | The American Criminal Justice System | 3 |
ECO 2003 | Economic Principles and Issues | 3 |
ECO 2023 | Introductory Microeconomics | 3 |
EGR 1343 | The Impact of Modern Technologies on Society | 3 |
ES 1003 | Survey Topics in Environmental Studies | 3 |
GES 1013 | Fundamentals of Geography | 3 |
GES 2623 | Human Geography: People, Place, Culture | 3 |
HTH 2413 | Introduction to Community and Public Health | 3 |
HTH 2513 | Personal Health | 3 |
IDS 2113 | Society and Social Issues | 3 |
PSY 1013 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
SOC 1013 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
SOC 2013 | Social Problems | 3 |
SOC 2023 | Social Context of Drug Use | 3 |
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:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
COM 2113 | Public Speaking | 3 |
EGR 1403 | Technical Communication | 3 |
ENG 2413 | Technical Writing | 3 |
PAD 1113 | Public Administration and Policy in American Society | 3 |
PHI 2043 | Introductory Logic | 3 |
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.
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
ACC 2013 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
ACC 2033 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
ECO 2013 | Introductory Macroeconomics | 3 |
ECO 2023 | Introductory Microeconomics (satisfies Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Curriculum requirement) | 3 |
FIN 3013 | Principles of Business Finance | 3 |
GBA 2013 | Legal, Social and Ethical Issues in Business | 3 |
IS 1403 | Business Information Systems Fluency | 3 |
or IS 1413 | Excel for Business Information Systems | |
IS 3003 | Principles of Information Systems for Management | 3 |
MAT 1053 | Mathematics for Business (satisfies Mathematics Core Curriculum requirement. This course is not required for Actuarial Science majors) 1 | 3 |
MAT 1133 | Calculus 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 3003 | Business Communication and Professional Development | 3 |
MGT 3013 | Introduction to Organization Theory, Behavior, and Management | 3 |
MGT 4893 | Management Strategy (taken in semester of graduation) | 3 |
MKT 3013 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
MS 1023 | Business Statistics with Computer Applications I (Actuarial Science majors must take STA 3003 in lieu of MS 1023) | 3 |
MS 3043 | Business Statistics with Computer Applications II (Actuarial Science majors must take STA 3513 in lieu of MS 3043) | 3 |
MS 3053 | Management Science and Operations Technology | 3 |
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.
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
MAT 1053 | Mathematics for Business | 3 |
Degree Requirements
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
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 Work | 69 | |
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 Hours | 87 |
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
First Year | ||
---|---|---|
Fall | Credit 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 Hours | 15 | |
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 or IS 1413 | Business Information Systems Fluency (CBK) or Excel for Business Information Systems | 3 |
ACC 2013 | Principles of Accounting I (CBK) | 3 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
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 Hours | 15 | |
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 Hours | 15 | |
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 Hours | 15 | |
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 Hours | 15 | |
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 Hours | 15 | |
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 Hours | 15 | |
Total Credit Hours | 120 |
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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 1053, MAT 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:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
AIS 1203 | Academic Inquiry and Scholarship | 3 |
AIS 1213 | AIS: Architecture, Construction, and Planning | 3 |
AIS 1223 | AIS: Arts and Humanities | 3 |
AIS 1233 | AIS: Business | 3 |
AIS 1243 | AIS: Engineering, Mathematics, and Sciences | 3 |
AIS 1253 | AIS: Interdisciplinary Education | 3 |
AIS 1263 | AIS: Life and Health Sciences | 3 |
AIS 1273 | AIS: Social Sciences and Public Policy | 3 |
Communication (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
WRC 1013 | Freshman Composition I | 3 |
WRC 1023 | Freshman Composition II | 3 |
Mathematics (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
CS 1173 | Data Analysis and Visualization | 3 |
MAT 1023 | College Algebra with Applications | 3 |
MAT 1043 | Introduction to Mathematics | 3 |
MAT 1053 | Mathematics for Business | 3 |
MAT 1073 | Algebra for Scientists and Engineers | 3 |
MAT 1093 | Precalculus | 3 |
MAT 1133 | Calculus for Business | 3 |
MAT 1193 | Calculus for the Biosciences | 3 |
MAT 1214 | Calculus I | 4 |
STA 1053 | Basic Statistics | 3 |
Life and Physical Sciences (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
ANT 2033 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology | 3 |
AST 1013 | Introduction to Astronomy | 3 |
AST 1033 | Exploration of the Solar System | 3 |
BIO 1203 | Biosciences I for Science Majors | 3 |
BIO 1223 | Biosciences II for Science Majors | 3 |
BIO 1233 | Contemporary Biology I | 3 |
BIO 1243 | Contemporary Biology II | 3 |
CHE 1083 | Introduction to the Molecular Structure of Matter | 3 |
CHE 1093 | Introduction to Molecular Transformations | 3 |
ES 1113 | Environmental Botany | 3 |
ES 1123 | Environmental Zoology | 3 |
ES 1213 | Environmental Geology | 3 |
ES 2013 | Introduction to Environmental Science I | 3 |
ES 2023 | Introduction to Environmental Science II | 3 |
GEO 1013 | The Third Planet | 3 |
GEO 1033 | Geology of North American National Parks | 3 |
GEO 1123 | Life Through Time | 3 |
GES 2613 | Intro to Physical Geography | 3 |
PHY 1943 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I | 3 |
PHY 1963 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers II | 3 |
Language, Philosophy and Culture (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
AAS 2013 | Introduction to African American Studies | 3 |
AAS 2113 | African American Culture, Leadership and Social Issues | 3 |
ANT 2063 | Language, Thought, and Culture | 3 |
ARC 1113 | Introduction to the Built Environment | 3 |
ARC 2423 | Global History of Architecture and Urbanism: Renaissance to 19th Century | 3 |
CHN 1014 | Elementary Chinese I | 4 |
CLA 2013 | Introduction to Ancient Greece | 3 |
CLA 2023 | Introduction to Ancient Rome | 3 |
CLA 2323 | Classical Mythology | 3 |
CSH 1103 | Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture I | 3 |
CSH 1113 | Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture II | 3 |
CSH 1213 | Topics in World Cultures | 3 |
CSH 2113 | The Foreign Film | 3 |
ENG 2013 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
ENG 2023 | Literature and Film | 3 |
ENG 2213 | Literary Criticism and Analysis | 3 |
ENG 2383 | Multiethnic Literatures of the United States | 3 |
ENG 2423 | Literature of Texas and the Southwest | 3 |
ENG 2443 | Persuasion and Rhetoric | 3 |
FRN 1014 | Elementary French I | 4 |
FRN 2333 | French Literature in English Translation | 3 |
GER 1014 | Elementary German I | 4 |
GER 2333 | German Literature in English Translation | 3 |
GES 1023 | World Regions & Global Change | 3 |
GLA 1013 | US in Global Context | 3 |
GRK 1114 | Introductory Classical Greek I | 4 |
HIS 2123 | Introduction to World Civilization to the Fifteenth Century | 3 |
HIS 2133 | Introduction to World Civilization since the Fifteenth Century | 3 |
HIS 2533 | Introduction to Latin American Civilization | 3 |
HIS 2543 | Introduction to Islamic Civilization | 3 |
HIS 2553 | Introduction to East Asian Civilization | 3 |
HIS 2573 | Introduction to African Civilization | 3 |
HIS 2583 | Introduction to South Asian Civilization | 3 |
HUM 2093 | World Religions | 3 |
ITL 1014 | Elementary Italian I | 4 |
ITL 2333 | Italian Literature in English Translation | 3 |
JPN 1014 | Elementary Japanese I | 4 |
LAT 1114 | Introductory Latin I | 4 |
MAS 2013 | Introduction to Chicano(a) Studies | 3 |
PHI 1043 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
PHI 2013 | Basic Philosophical Problems | 3 |
PHI 2023 | Introduction to Ancient Philosophy | 3 |
PHI 2033 | Introduction to Early Modern Philosophy | 3 |
PHI 2123 | Contemporary Moral Issues | 3 |
RUS 1014 | Elementary Russian I | 4 |
RUS 2333 | Russian Literature in English Translation | 3 |
SPN 1014 | Elementary Spanish I | 4 |
SPN 2333 | Hispanic Literature in English Translation | 3 |
WGSS 2013 | Introduction to Women’s Studies | 3 |
WGSS 2023 | Introduction to LGBTQ Studies | 3 |
Creative Arts (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
AHC 1113 | Art History I | 3 |
AHC 1123 | Art History II | 3 |
ARC 1513 | Great Buildings and Cities of the World | 3 |
ARC 2413 | Global History of Architecture and Urbanism: Prehistory to Medieval | 3 |
ART 1103 | Introduction to Visual Arts | 3 |
BBL 2023 | Latino Cultural Expressions | 3 |
CLA 2033 | Introduction to Classical Literature | 3 |
DAN 2003 | Introduction to Dance | 3 |
HUM 2023 | Introduction to the Humanities I | 3 |
HUM 2033 | Introduction to the Humanities II | 3 |
HUM 2053 | History of Film | 3 |
MAS 2023 | Latino Cultural Expressions | 3 |
MUS 2243 | World Music in Society | 3 |
MUS 2633 | American Roots Music | 3 |
MUS 2653 | Music in Culture | 3 |
MUS 2663 | History and Styles of Jazz | 3 |
MUS 2673 | History and Styles of Rock | 3 |
MUS 2683 | History and Styles of Western Art Music | 3 |
MUS 2713 | History of Recorded Music | 3 |
MUS 2743 | Music and Film | 3 |
PHI 2073 | Philosophy of Art | 3 |
American History (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
HIS 1043 | United States History: Pre-Columbus to Civil War Era | 3 |
HIS 1053 | United States History: Civil War Era to Present | 3 |
HIS 2053 | Texas History | 3 |
Government-Political Science (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
POL 1013 | Introduction to American Politics | 3 |
and one of the following two courses: | ||
POL 1133 | Texas Politics and Society | 3 |
POL 1213 | Civil Rights in Texas and America | 3 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
AMS 2043 | Approaches to American Culture | 3 |
ANT 1013 | Introduction to Anthropology | 3 |
ANT 2043 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
ANT 2053 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
BBL 2003 | Language, Culture, and Society | 3 |
BBL 2243 | Bilingual Families, Communities, and Schools: National and Transnational Experiences | 3 |
BIO 1033 | Drugs and Society | 3 |
CRJ 1113 | The American Criminal Justice System | 3 |
ECO 2003 | Economic Principles and Issues | 3 |
ECO 2023 | Introductory Microeconomics | 3 |
EGR 1343 | The Impact of Modern Technologies on Society | 3 |
ES 1003 | Survey Topics in Environmental Studies | 3 |
GES 1013 | Fundamentals of Geography | 3 |
GES 2623 | Human Geography: People, Place, Culture | 3 |
HTH 2413 | Introduction to Community and Public Health | 3 |
HTH 2513 | Personal Health | 3 |
IDS 2113 | Society and Social Issues | 3 |
PSY 1013 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
SOC 1013 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
SOC 2013 | Social Problems | 3 |
SOC 2023 | Social Context of Drug Use | 3 |
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:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
COM 2113 | Public Speaking | 3 |
EGR 1403 | Technical Communication | 3 |
ENG 2413 | Technical Writing | 3 |
PAD 1113 | Public Administration and Policy in American Society | 3 |
PHI 2043 | Introductory Logic | 3 |
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.
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
ACC 2013 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
ACC 2033 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
ECO 2013 | Introductory Macroeconomics | 3 |
ECO 2023 | Introductory Microeconomics (satisfies Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Curriculum requirement) | 3 |
FIN 3013 | Principles of Business Finance | 3 |
GBA 2013 | Legal, Social and Ethical Issues in Business | 3 |
IS 1403 | Business Information Systems Fluency | 3 |
or IS 1413 | Excel for Business Information Systems | |
IS 3003 | Principles of Information Systems for Management | 3 |
MAT 1053 | Mathematics for Business (satisfies Mathematics Core Curriculum requirement. This course is not required for Actuarial Science majors) 1 | 3 |
MAT 1133 | Calculus 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 3003 | Business Communication and Professional Development | 3 |
MGT 3013 | Introduction to Organization Theory, Behavior, and Management | 3 |
MGT 4893 | Management Strategy (taken in semester of graduation) | 3 |
MKT 3013 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
MS 1023 | Business Statistics with Computer Applications I (Actuarial Science majors must take STA 3003 in lieu of MS 1023) | 3 |
MS 3043 | Business Statistics with Computer Applications II (Actuarial Science majors must take STA 3513 in lieu of MS 3043) | 3 |
MS 3053 | Management Science and Operations Technology | 3 |
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.
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
MAT 1053 | Mathematics for Business | 3 |
Degree Requirements (without track)
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
A. Major Requirements | 27 | |
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 Work | 51 | |
Business Common Body of Knowledge (51 SCH) (9 SCH satisfy core curriculum requirements) | ||
C. Free Electives | 9 | |
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 Hours | 87 |
Degree Requirements for Management Science Track
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
A. Major Requirements | 27 | |
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 Work | 51 | |
Business Common Body of Knowledge (51 SCH) (9 SCH satisfy core curriculum requirements) | ||
C. Free Electives | 9 | |
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 Hours | 87 |
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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
First Year | ||
---|---|---|
Fall | Credit 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 Hours | 15 | |
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 or IS 1413 | Business Information Systems Fluency (CBK) or Excel for Business Information Systems | 3 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
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 Hours | 15 | |
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 Hours | 15 | |
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 Hours | 15 | |
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 Hours | 15 | |
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 Hours | 15 | |
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 Hours | 15 | |
Total Credit Hours | 120 |
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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:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
AIS 1203 | Academic Inquiry and Scholarship | 3 |
AIS 1213 | AIS: Architecture, Construction, and Planning | 3 |
AIS 1223 | AIS: Arts and Humanities | 3 |
AIS 1233 | AIS: Business | 3 |
AIS 1243 | AIS: Engineering, Mathematics, and Sciences | 3 |
AIS 1253 | AIS: Interdisciplinary Education | 3 |
AIS 1263 | AIS: Life and Health Sciences | 3 |
AIS 1273 | AIS: Social Sciences and Public Policy | 3 |
Communication (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
WRC 1013 | Freshman Composition I | 3 |
WRC 1023 | Freshman Composition II | 3 |
Mathematics (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
CS 1173 | Data Analysis and Visualization | 3 |
MAT 1023 | College Algebra with Applications | 3 |
MAT 1043 | Introduction to Mathematics | 3 |
MAT 1053 | Mathematics for Business | 3 |
MAT 1073 | Algebra for Scientists and Engineers | 3 |
MAT 1093 | Precalculus | 3 |
MAT 1133 | Calculus for Business | 3 |
MAT 1193 | Calculus for the Biosciences | 3 |
MAT 1214 | Calculus I | 4 |
STA 1053 | Basic Statistics | 3 |
Life and Physical Sciences (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
ANT 2033 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology | 3 |
AST 1013 | Introduction to Astronomy | 3 |
AST 1033 | Exploration of the Solar System | 3 |
BIO 1203 | Biosciences I for Science Majors | 3 |
BIO 1223 | Biosciences II for Science Majors | 3 |
BIO 1233 | Contemporary Biology I | 3 |
BIO 1243 | Contemporary Biology II | 3 |
CHE 1083 | Introduction to the Molecular Structure of Matter | 3 |
CHE 1093 | Introduction to Molecular Transformations | 3 |
ES 1113 | Environmental Botany | 3 |
ES 1123 | Environmental Zoology | 3 |
ES 1213 | Environmental Geology | 3 |
ES 2013 | Introduction to Environmental Science I | 3 |
ES 2023 | Introduction to Environmental Science II | 3 |
GEO 1013 | The Third Planet | 3 |
GEO 1033 | Geology of North American National Parks | 3 |
GEO 1123 | Life Through Time | 3 |
GES 2613 | Intro to Physical Geography | 3 |
PHY 1943 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I | 3 |
PHY 1963 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers II | 3 |
Language, Philosophy and Culture (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
AAS 2013 | Introduction to African American Studies | 3 |
AAS 2113 | African American Culture, Leadership and Social Issues | 3 |
ANT 2063 | Language, Thought, and Culture | 3 |
ARC 1113 | Introduction to the Built Environment | 3 |
ARC 2423 | Global History of Architecture and Urbanism: Renaissance to 19th Century | 3 |
CHN 1014 | Elementary Chinese I | 4 |
CLA 2013 | Introduction to Ancient Greece | 3 |
CLA 2023 | Introduction to Ancient Rome | 3 |
CLA 2323 | Classical Mythology | 3 |
CSH 1103 | Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture I | 3 |
CSH 1113 | Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture II | 3 |
CSH 1213 | Topics in World Cultures | 3 |
CSH 2113 | The Foreign Film | 3 |
ENG 2013 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
ENG 2023 | Literature and Film | 3 |
ENG 2213 | Literary Criticism and Analysis | 3 |
ENG 2383 | Multiethnic Literatures of the United States | 3 |
ENG 2423 | Literature of Texas and the Southwest | 3 |
ENG 2443 | Persuasion and Rhetoric | 3 |
FRN 1014 | Elementary French I | 4 |
FRN 2333 | French Literature in English Translation | 3 |
GER 1014 | Elementary German I | 4 |
GER 2333 | German Literature in English Translation | 3 |
GES 1023 | World Regions & Global Change | 3 |
GLA 1013 | US in Global Context | 3 |
GRK 1114 | Introductory Classical Greek I | 4 |
HIS 2123 | Introduction to World Civilization to the Fifteenth Century | 3 |
HIS 2133 | Introduction to World Civilization since the Fifteenth Century | 3 |
HIS 2533 | Introduction to Latin American Civilization | 3 |
HIS 2543 | Introduction to Islamic Civilization | 3 |
HIS 2553 | Introduction to East Asian Civilization | 3 |
HIS 2573 | Introduction to African Civilization | 3 |
HIS 2583 | Introduction to South Asian Civilization | 3 |
HUM 2093 | World Religions | 3 |
ITL 1014 | Elementary Italian I | 4 |
ITL 2333 | Italian Literature in English Translation | 3 |
JPN 1014 | Elementary Japanese I | 4 |
LAT 1114 | Introductory Latin I | 4 |
MAS 2013 | Introduction to Chicano(a) Studies | 3 |
PHI 1043 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
PHI 2013 | Basic Philosophical Problems | 3 |
PHI 2023 | Introduction to Ancient Philosophy | 3 |
PHI 2033 | Introduction to Early Modern Philosophy | 3 |
PHI 2123 | Contemporary Moral Issues | 3 |
RUS 1014 | Elementary Russian I | 4 |
RUS 2333 | Russian Literature in English Translation | 3 |
SPN 1014 | Elementary Spanish I | 4 |
SPN 2333 | Hispanic Literature in English Translation | 3 |
WGSS 2013 | Introduction to Women’s Studies | 3 |
WGSS 2023 | Introduction to LGBTQ Studies | 3 |
Creative Arts (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
AHC 1113 | Art History I | 3 |
AHC 1123 | Art History II | 3 |
ARC 1513 | Great Buildings and Cities of the World | 3 |
ARC 2413 | Global History of Architecture and Urbanism: Prehistory to Medieval | 3 |
ART 1103 | Introduction to Visual Arts | 3 |
BBL 2023 | Latino Cultural Expressions | 3 |
CLA 2033 | Introduction to Classical Literature | 3 |
DAN 2003 | Introduction to Dance | 3 |
HUM 2023 | Introduction to the Humanities I | 3 |
HUM 2033 | Introduction to the Humanities II | 3 |
HUM 2053 | History of Film | 3 |
MAS 2023 | Latino Cultural Expressions | 3 |
MUS 2243 | World Music in Society | 3 |
MUS 2633 | American Roots Music | 3 |
MUS 2653 | Music in Culture | 3 |
MUS 2663 | History and Styles of Jazz | 3 |
MUS 2673 | History and Styles of Rock | 3 |
MUS 2683 | History and Styles of Western Art Music | 3 |
MUS 2713 | History of Recorded Music | 3 |
MUS 2743 | Music and Film | 3 |
PHI 2073 | Philosophy of Art | 3 |
American History (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
HIS 1043 | United States History: Pre-Columbus to Civil War Era | 3 |
HIS 1053 | United States History: Civil War Era to Present | 3 |
HIS 2053 | Texas History | 3 |
Government-Political Science (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
POL 1013 | Introduction to American Politics | 3 |
and one of the following two courses: | ||
POL 1133 | Texas Politics and Society | 3 |
POL 1213 | Civil Rights in Texas and America | 3 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
AMS 2043 | Approaches to American Culture | 3 |
ANT 1013 | Introduction to Anthropology | 3 |
ANT 2043 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
ANT 2053 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
BBL 2003 | Language, Culture, and Society | 3 |
BBL 2243 | Bilingual Families, Communities, and Schools: National and Transnational Experiences | 3 |
BIO 1033 | Drugs and Society | 3 |
CRJ 1113 | The American Criminal Justice System | 3 |
ECO 2003 | Economic Principles and Issues | 3 |
ECO 2023 | Introductory Microeconomics | 3 |
EGR 1343 | The Impact of Modern Technologies on Society | 3 |
ES 1003 | Survey Topics in Environmental Studies | 3 |
GES 1013 | Fundamentals of Geography | 3 |
GES 2623 | Human Geography: People, Place, Culture | 3 |
HTH 2413 | Introduction to Community and Public Health | 3 |
HTH 2513 | Personal Health | 3 |
IDS 2113 | Society and Social Issues | 3 |
PSY 1013 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
SOC 1013 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
SOC 2013 | Social Problems | 3 |
SOC 2023 | Social Context of Drug Use | 3 |
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:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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COM 2113 | Public Speaking | 3 |
EGR 1403 | Technical Communication | 3 |
ENG 2413 | Technical Writing | 3 |
PAD 1113 | Public Administration and Policy in American Society | 3 |
PHI 2043 | Introductory Logic | 3 |
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
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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A. Major Requirements | 54 | |
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 1 | 18 | |
1. Specialization in Actuarial Science: | ||
Principles of Accounting I | ||
Introductory Macroeconomics | ||
Introductory Microeconomics | ||
Principles of Business Finance | ||
Intermediate Corporate Finance | ||
or FIN 3063 | 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 electives | 6 | |
Select 6 semester credit hours of lower-division or upper-division business or non-business electives. | ||
Total Credit Hours | 78 |
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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
First Year | ||
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Fall | Credit 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 Hours | 16 | |
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 Hours | 16 | |
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 Hours | 16 | |
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 Hours | 15 | |
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 Hours | 15 | |
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 Hours | 15 | |
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 Hours | 15 | |
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 Hours | 12 | |
Total Credit Hours | 120 |
- Minor in Actuarial Science
- Minor in Adaptive Decision Models for Business
- Minor in Management Science
- Minor in Statistics
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.
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
A. Required Business courses | 6 | |
Introductory Macroeconomics | ||
Introductory Microeconomics | ||
B. Select four of the following courses | 12 | |
Probability and Statistics | ||
Mathematical Statistics | ||
Introduction to Stochastic Processes | ||
Applied Regression Analysis | ||
Time-Series Analysis | ||
Internship in Statistics | ||
Total Credit Hours | 18 |
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.
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
A. Course option | 3 | |
Select one of the following: | ||
Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science | ||
Measurements and Instrumentation | ||
Management Science and Operations Technology | ||
B. Additional courses | 6 | |
Principles of Accounting I | ||
Survey of Finance | ||
or FIN 3013 | Principles of Business Finance | |
C. Models | 6 | |
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 electives | 3 | |
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 Hours | 18 |
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.
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
A. Required courses | 6 | |
Management Science and Operations Technology | ||
Production/Operations Management | ||
B. Select four of the following courses | 12 | |
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 Hours | 18 |
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.
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
A. Sequence options | 6 | |
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 courses | 12 | |
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 | ||
or MS 4363 | Quality Management and Control | |
Applied Survival Analysis | ||
Internship in Statistics | ||
Special Studies in Statistics | ||
Total Credit Hours | 18 |
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:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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A. Required courses | 6 | |
Business Intelligence and Analytics | ||
Choose one of the following three courses as the second required course: 1 | ||
Data Management for Business Analytics | ||
or STA 4133 | Introduction to Programming and Data Management in SAS | |
or STA 4233 | Introduction to Programming and Data Management in R | |
B. Elective Courses | 9 | |
Visualization in Business Analytics | ||
Decision Support Systems | ||
Data Management for Business Analytics | ||
Multivariate Statistics for Business Analytics | ||
or STA 3013 | Multivariate Analysis for the Life and Social Sciences | |
Business Analytics Applications | ||
Analytics with Spreadsheet and Simulation in Business | ||
Data Mining for Business Analytics | ||
or STA 4143 | Data Mining | |
Introduction to Programming and Data Management in SAS | ||
Introduction to Programming and Data Management in R | ||
Total Credit Hours | 15 |
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*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:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
A. Required courses | 6 | |
Logistics Management | ||
Supply Chain Management | ||
B. Select one of the following | 3 | |
Visualization in Business Analytics | ||
Production/Operations Management | ||
Service Operations Management | ||
C. Select one of the following | 3 | |
Six Sigma and Lean Operations | ||
Quality Management and Control | ||
D. Select one of the following | 3 | |
Purchasing and Inventory Management | ||
Project Management | ||
Predictive Operational Analytics | ||
Total Credit Hours | 15 |
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.