Mission Statement
The mission of the Department of Operations and Analytics 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
This department's interdisciplinary fields emphasize the use of quantitative methods and computers for analyzing, understanding, visualizing, and interpreting data. The Department of Operations and Analytics offers a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree in Actuarial Science, a B.B.A. degree in Business Analytics, and a B.B.A. degree in Operations and Supply Chain Management (two tracks). The department also offers minors in Actuarial Science and Operations and Supply Chain Management, which are open to all majors in the University. In addition, certificates are offered in Business Analytics and Operations and Supply Chain Management.
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Actuarial Science
Actuarial Science is a discipline that uses mathematics and statistical models to assess, manage risk, and 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 1213 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 College 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:
Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours |
AIS 1203 | Academic Introduction and Strategies (core component area 090) | 3 |
AIS 1213 | AIS: Architecture, Construction, and Planning (core component area 090) | 3 |
AIS 1223 | AIS: Arts and Humanities (core component area 090) | 3 |
AIS 1233 | AIS: Business (core component area 090) | 3 |
AIS 1243 | AIS: Engineering, Mathematics, and Sciences (core component area 090) | 3 |
AIS 1253 | AIS: Interdisciplinary Education (core component area 090) | 3 |
AIS 1263 | AIS: Life and Health Sciences (core component area 090) | 3 |
AIS 1273 | AIS: Social Sciences and Public Policy (core component area 090) | 3 |
Communication (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours |
WRC 1013 | Freshman Composition I (TCCN: ENGL 1301) | 3 |
WRC 1023 | Freshman Composition II (TCCN: ENGL 1302) | 3 |
Mathematics (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours |
CS 1173 | Data Analysis and Visualization | 3 |
MAT 1023 | College Algebra with Applications (TCCN: MATH 1314) | 3 |
MAT 1043 | Quantitative Reasoning (TCCN: MATH 1332) | 3 |
MAT 1053 | Mathematics for Business (TCCN: MATH 1324) | 3 |
MAT 1073 | Algebra for Scientists and Engineers (TCCN: MATH 1314) | 3 |
MAT 1093 | Precalculus (TCCN: MATH 2312) | 3 |
MAT 1133 | Calculus for Business (TCCN: MATH 1325) | 3 |
MAT 1193 | Calculus for the Biosciences (TCCN: MATH 2313) | 3 |
MAT 1213 | Calculus I (TCCN: MATH 2313) | 3 |
STA 1053 | Basic Statistics (TCCN: MATH 1342) | 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:
Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours |
ANT 2033 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology (TCCN: ANTH 2301) | 3 |
AST 1013 | Introduction to Astronomy (TCCN: ASTR 1303) | 3 |
AST 1033 | Exploration of the Solar System (TCCN: ASTR 1304) | 3 |
BIO 1203 | Biosciences I for Science Majors (TCCN: BIOL 1306) | 3 |
BIO 1223 | Biosciences II for Science Majors (TCCN: BIOL 1307) | 3 |
BIO 1233 | Contemporary Biology I (TCCN: BIOL 1308) | 3 |
BIO 1243 | Contemporary Biology II (TCCN: BIOL 1309) | 3 |
CHE 1083 | Introduction to the Molecular Structure of Matter | 3 |
CHE 1093 | Introduction to Molecular Transformations | 3 |
ES 1113 | Environmental Botany (TCCN: BIOL 1311) | 3 |
ES 1123 | Environmental Zoology (TCCN: BIOL 1313) | 3 |
ES 1213 | Environmental Geology (TCCN: GEOL 1305) | 3 |
ES 2013 | Introduction to Environmental Science I (TCCN: ENVR 1301) | 3 |
ES 2023 | Introduction to Environmental Science II (TCCN: ENVR 1302) | 3 |
GEO 1013 | The Third Planet (TCCN: GEOL 1301) | 3 |
GEO 1033 | Geology of North American National Parks (TCCN: GEOL 1302) | 3 |
GEO 1123 | Life Through Time (TCCN: GEOL 1304) | 3 |
GES 2613 | Intro to Physical Geography (TCCN: GEOG 1301) | 3 |
NDT 2043 | Introduction to Nutritional Sciences | 3 |
PHY 1943 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (TCCN: PHYS 2325) | 3 |
PHY 1963 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (TCCN: PHYS 2326) | 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:
Course List 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 (TCCN: ARCH 1311) | 3 |
ARC 2423 | Global History of Architecture and Urbanism: Renaissance to 19th Century (TCCN: ARCH 1302) | 3 |
CHN 1014 | Elementary Chinese I (TCCN: CHIN 1411) | 4 |
CLA 2013 | Introduction to Ancient Greece | 3 |
CLA 2023 | Introduction to Ancient Rome | 3 |
CLA 2323 | Classical Mythology | 3 |
COM 2313 | Introduction to Media Studies | 3 |
CSH 1103 | Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture I (TCCN: ENGL 2332) | 3 |
CSH 1113 | Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture II (TCCN: ENGL 2333) | 3 |
CSH 1213 | Topics in World Cultures (TCCN: HUMA 2323) | 3 |
CSH 2113 | The Foreign Film | 3 |
ENG 2013 | Introduction to Literature (TCCN: ENGL 2341) | 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 (TCCN: FREN 1411) | 4 |
FRN 2333 | French Literature in English Translation | 3 |
GER 1014 | Elementary German I (TCCN: GERM 1411) | 4 |
GER 2333 | German Literature in English Translation | 3 |
GES 1023 | World Regions and Global Change (TCCN: GEOG 1303) | 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 (TCCN: HIST 2321) | 3 |
HIS 2133 | Introduction to World Civilization since the Fifteenth Century (TCCN: HIST 2322) | 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 (TCCN: PHIL 1304) | 3 |
ITL 1014 | Elementary Italian I (TCCN: ITAL 1411) | 4 |
ITL 2333 | Italian Literature in English Translation | 3 |
JPN 1014 | Elementary Japanese I (TCCN: JAPN 1411) | 4 |
LAT 1114 | Introductory Latin I (TCCN: LATI 1411) | 4 |
MAS 2013 | Introduction to Chicana/x/o Studies (TCCN: HUMA 1305) | 3 |
PHI 1043 | Critical Thinking (TCCN: PHIL 2303) | 3 |
PHI 2013 | Basic Philosophical Problems (TCCN: PHIL 1301) | 3 |
PHI 2023 | Introduction to Ancient Philosophy (TCCN: PHIL 2316) | 3 |
PHI 2033 | Introduction to Early Modern Philosophy | 3 |
PHI 2093 | Philosophy of The Americas | 3 |
PHI 2123 | Contemporary Moral Issues | 3 |
RUS 1014 | Elementary Russian I (TCCN: RUSS 1411) | 4 |
RUS 2333 | Russian Literature in English Translation | 3 |
SPN 1014 | Elementary Spanish I (TCCN: SPAN 1411) | 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:
Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours |
AHC 1113 | Art History: Prehistory-1350 (TCCN: ARTS 1303) | 3 |
AHC 1123 | Art History: 1350-Present (TCCN: ARTS 1304) | 3 |
ARC 1513 | Great Buildings and Cities of the World | 3 |
ARC 2413 | Global History of Architecture and Urbanism: Prehistory to Medieval (TCCN: ARCH 1301) | 3 |
ART 1103 | Introduction to Visual Arts (TCCN: ARTS 1301) | 3 |
ART 1113 | Image Culture | 3 |
BBL 2023 | Latino Cultural Expressions (TCCN: HUMA 1311) | 3 |
CLA 2033 | Introduction to Classical Literature | 3 |
DAN 2003 | Introduction to Dance (TCCN: DANC 2303) | 3 |
HUM 2023 | Introduction to the Humanities I (TCCN: HUMA 1301) | 3 |
HUM 2033 | Introduction to the Humanities II (TCCN: HUMA 1302) | 3 |
HUM 2053 | History of Film (TCCN: HUMA 1315) | 3 |
MAS 2023 | Latina/x/o Cultural Expressions (TCCN: HUMA 1311) | 3 |
MUS 2243 | World Music in Society | 3 |
MUS 2633 | American Roots Music (TCCN: MUSI 1310) | 3 |
MUS 2653 | Music in Culture | 3 |
MUS 2663 | History and Styles of Jazz (TCCN: MUSI 1310) | 3 |
MUS 2673 | History and Styles of Popular Music (TCCN: MUSI 1310) | 3 |
MUS 2683 | History and Styles of Western Art Music (TCCN: MUSI 1306) | 3 |
MUS 2713 | History of Recorded Music | 3 |
MUS 2733 | History of the American Musical Theater | 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:
Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours |
HIS 1043 | United States History: Pre-Columbus to Civil War Era (TCCN: HIST 1301) | 3 |
HIS 1053 | United States History: Civil War Era to Present (TCCN: HIST 1302) | 3 |
HIS 2053 | Texas History (TCCN: HIST 2301) | 3 |
Government-Political Science (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours |
POL 1013 | Introduction to American Politics (TCCN: GOVT 2305) | 3 |
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POL 1133 | Texas Politics and Society (TCCN: GOVT 2306) | 3 |
POL 1213 | Civil Rights in Texas and America (TCCN: GOVT 2306) | 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:
Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours |
AMS 2043 | Approaches to American Culture | 3 |
ANT 1013 | Introduction to Anthropology (TCCN: ANTH 2346) | 3 |
ANT 2043 | Introduction to Archaeology (TCCN: ANTH 2302) | 3 |
ANT 2053 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (TCCN: ANTH 2351) | 3 |
BBL 2003 | Language, Culture, and Society (TCCN: ANTH 2351) | 3 |
BBL 2243 | Bilingual Families, Communities, and Schools: National and Transnational Experiences (TCCN: ANTH 2351) | 3 |
CRJ 1113 | The American Criminal Justice System (TCCN: CRIJ 1301) | 3 |
ECO 2003 | Economic Principles and Issues (TCCN: ECON 1301) | 3 |
ECO 2023 | Introductory Microeconomics (TCCN: ECON 2302) | 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 (TCCN: GEOG 1302) | 3 |
HTH 2413 | Introduction to Community and Public Health | 3 |
HTH 2513 | Personal Health (TCCN: PHED 1304) | 3 |
IDS 2113 | Society and Social Issues | 3 |
KIN 2123 | Exercise as Medicine (TCCN: KINE 1338) | 3 |
NDRB 1033 | Drugs and Society (TCCN: PHED 1346) | 3 |
PSY 1013 | Introduction to Psychology (TCCN: PSYC 2301) | 3 |
REGS 2003 | Intersectional Approaches to Social Justice | 3 |
SOC 1013 | Introduction to Sociology (TCCN: SOCI 1301) | 3 |
SOC 2013 | Social Problems (TCCN: SOCI 1306) | 3 |
SOC 2023 | Social Context of Drug Use (TCCN: SOCI 2340) | 3 |
SWK 1013 | Introduction to Social Work | 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:
Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours |
COM 2113 | Public Speaking (core component area 091, TCCN: SPCH 1315) | 3 |
EGR 1403 | Technical Communication (core component area 091) | 3 |
ENG 2413 | Technical Writing (core component area 091, TCCN: ENGL 2311) | 3 |
PAD 1113 | Public Administration and Policy in American Society (core component area 097) | 3 |
PHI 2043 | Introductory Logic (core component area 092, TCCN: PHIL 2303) | 3 |
| 3 |
| 6 |
| 3 |
| 6 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 6 |
| 6 |
| 3 |
| 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.
Course List 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 1213 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 |
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
Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| Calculus II | |
| Calculus III | |
| Linear Algebra | |
| Statistical Methods and Applications | |
| Probability and Statistics | |
| Mathematical Statistics for Inference | |
| Introduction to Programming and Data Management in SAS | |
| Introduction to Stochastic Processes | |
| Applied Regression Analysis | |
| Time-Series Analysis | |
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| 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 | |
| Data Exploratory Methods with Python | |
| Applied Survival Analysis | |
| Internship in Statistics and Data Science | |
| 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
Plan of Study Grid First Year |
Fall |
AIS 1233 | AIS: Business () | 3 |
IS 1403
| Business Information Systems Fluency ()
or Excel for Business Information Systems | 3 |
WRC 1013 | Freshman Composition I () | 3 |
MAT 1213 | Calculus I () 1 | 3 |
| 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 |
Spring |
WRC 1023 | Freshman Composition II () | 3 |
MAT 1223 | Calculus II () | 3 |
ECO 2023 | Introductory Microeconomics () 1 | 3 |
MGT 3003 | Business Communication and Professional Development () | 3 |
STA 3003 | Statistical Methods and Applications () | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 |
Second Year |
Fall |
ACC 2013 | Principles of Accounting I () | 3 |
ECO 2013 | Introductory Macroeconomics () | 3 |
MAT 2213 | Calculus III () | 3 |
STA 3513 | Probability and Statistics () | 3 |
| 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 |
Spring |
ACC 2033 | Principles of Accounting II () | 3 |
MAT 2233 | Linear Algebra () | 3 |
FIN 3013 | Principles of Business Finance () | 3 |
STA 3523 | Mathematical Statistics for Inference () | 3 |
| 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 |
Third Year |
Fall |
MS 3053 | Management Science and Operations Technology () | 3 |
STA 4133 | Introduction to Programming and Data Management in SAS () | 3 |
STA 4643 | Introduction to Stochastic Processes () | 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 |
Spring |
IS 3003 | Principles of Information Systems for Management () | 3 |
MGT 3013 | Introduction to Organization Theory, Behavior, and Management () | 3 |
MKT 3013 | Principles of Marketing () | 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 |
Fourth Year |
Fall |
GBA 2013 | Legal, Social and Ethical Issues in Business () | 3 |
STA 4713 | Applied Regression Analysis () | 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 |
Spring |
STA 4753 | Time-Series Analysis () | 3 |
MGT 4893 | Management Strategy () | 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 |
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 College 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:
Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours |
AIS 1203 | Academic Introduction and Strategies (core component area 090) | 3 |
AIS 1213 | AIS: Architecture, Construction, and Planning (core component area 090) | 3 |
AIS 1223 | AIS: Arts and Humanities (core component area 090) | 3 |
AIS 1233 | AIS: Business (core component area 090) | 3 |
AIS 1243 | AIS: Engineering, Mathematics, and Sciences (core component area 090) | 3 |
AIS 1253 | AIS: Interdisciplinary Education (core component area 090) | 3 |
AIS 1263 | AIS: Life and Health Sciences (core component area 090) | 3 |
AIS 1273 | AIS: Social Sciences and Public Policy (core component area 090) | 3 |
Communication (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours |
WRC 1013 | Freshman Composition I (TCCN: ENGL 1301) | 3 |
WRC 1023 | Freshman Composition II (TCCN: ENGL 1302) | 3 |
Mathematics (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours |
CS 1173 | Data Analysis and Visualization | 3 |
MAT 1023 | College Algebra with Applications (TCCN: MATH 1314) | 3 |
MAT 1043 | Quantitative Reasoning (TCCN: MATH 1332) | 3 |
MAT 1053 | Mathematics for Business (TCCN: MATH 1324) | 3 |
MAT 1073 | Algebra for Scientists and Engineers (TCCN: MATH 1314) | 3 |
MAT 1093 | Precalculus (TCCN: MATH 2312) | 3 |
MAT 1133 | Calculus for Business (TCCN: MATH 1325) | 3 |
MAT 1193 | Calculus for the Biosciences (TCCN: MATH 2313) | 3 |
MAT 1213 | Calculus I (TCCN: MATH 2313) | 3 |
STA 1053 | Basic Statistics (TCCN: MATH 1342) | 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:
Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours |
ANT 2033 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology (TCCN: ANTH 2301) | 3 |
AST 1013 | Introduction to Astronomy (TCCN: ASTR 1303) | 3 |
AST 1033 | Exploration of the Solar System (TCCN: ASTR 1304) | 3 |
BIO 1203 | Biosciences I for Science Majors (TCCN: BIOL 1306) | 3 |
BIO 1223 | Biosciences II for Science Majors (TCCN: BIOL 1307) | 3 |
BIO 1233 | Contemporary Biology I (TCCN: BIOL 1308) | 3 |
BIO 1243 | Contemporary Biology II (TCCN: BIOL 1309) | 3 |
CHE 1083 | Introduction to the Molecular Structure of Matter | 3 |
CHE 1093 | Introduction to Molecular Transformations | 3 |
ES 1113 | Environmental Botany (TCCN: BIOL 1311) | 3 |
ES 1123 | Environmental Zoology (TCCN: BIOL 1313) | 3 |
ES 1213 | Environmental Geology (TCCN: GEOL 1305) | 3 |
ES 2013 | Introduction to Environmental Science I (TCCN: ENVR 1301) | 3 |
ES 2023 | Introduction to Environmental Science II (TCCN: ENVR 1302) | 3 |
GEO 1013 | The Third Planet (TCCN: GEOL 1301) | 3 |
GEO 1033 | Geology of North American National Parks (TCCN: GEOL 1302) | 3 |
GEO 1123 | Life Through Time (TCCN: GEOL 1304) | 3 |
GES 2613 | Intro to Physical Geography (TCCN: GEOG 1301) | 3 |
NDT 2043 | Introduction to Nutritional Sciences | 3 |
PHY 1943 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (TCCN: PHYS 2325) | 3 |
PHY 1963 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (TCCN: PHYS 2326) | 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:
Course List 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 (TCCN: ARCH 1311) | 3 |
ARC 2423 | Global History of Architecture and Urbanism: Renaissance to 19th Century (TCCN: ARCH 1302) | 3 |
CHN 1014 | Elementary Chinese I (TCCN: CHIN 1411) | 4 |
CLA 2013 | Introduction to Ancient Greece | 3 |
CLA 2023 | Introduction to Ancient Rome | 3 |
CLA 2323 | Classical Mythology | 3 |
COM 2313 | Introduction to Media Studies | 3 |
CSH 1103 | Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture I (TCCN: ENGL 2332) | 3 |
CSH 1113 | Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture II (TCCN: ENGL 2333) | 3 |
CSH 1213 | Topics in World Cultures (TCCN: HUMA 2323) | 3 |
CSH 2113 | The Foreign Film | 3 |
ENG 2013 | Introduction to Literature (TCCN: ENGL 2341) | 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 (TCCN: FREN 1411) | 4 |
FRN 2333 | French Literature in English Translation | 3 |
GER 1014 | Elementary German I (TCCN: GERM 1411) | 4 |
GER 2333 | German Literature in English Translation | 3 |
GES 1023 | World Regions and Global Change (TCCN: GEOG 1303) | 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 (TCCN: HIST 2321) | 3 |
HIS 2133 | Introduction to World Civilization since the Fifteenth Century (TCCN: HIST 2322) | 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 (TCCN: PHIL 1304) | 3 |
ITL 1014 | Elementary Italian I (TCCN: ITAL 1411) | 4 |
ITL 2333 | Italian Literature in English Translation | 3 |
JPN 1014 | Elementary Japanese I (TCCN: JAPN 1411) | 4 |
LAT 1114 | Introductory Latin I (TCCN: LATI 1411) | 4 |
MAS 2013 | Introduction to Chicana/x/o Studies (TCCN: HUMA 1305) | 3 |
PHI 1043 | Critical Thinking (TCCN: PHIL 2303) | 3 |
PHI 2013 | Basic Philosophical Problems (TCCN: PHIL 1301) | 3 |
PHI 2023 | Introduction to Ancient Philosophy (TCCN: PHIL 2316) | 3 |
PHI 2033 | Introduction to Early Modern Philosophy | 3 |
PHI 2093 | Philosophy of The Americas | 3 |
PHI 2123 | Contemporary Moral Issues | 3 |
RUS 1014 | Elementary Russian I (TCCN: RUSS 1411) | 4 |
RUS 2333 | Russian Literature in English Translation | 3 |
SPN 1014 | Elementary Spanish I (TCCN: SPAN 1411) | 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:
Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours |
AHC 1113 | Art History: Prehistory-1350 (TCCN: ARTS 1303) | 3 |
AHC 1123 | Art History: 1350-Present (TCCN: ARTS 1304) | 3 |
ARC 1513 | Great Buildings and Cities of the World | 3 |
ARC 2413 | Global History of Architecture and Urbanism: Prehistory to Medieval (TCCN: ARCH 1301) | 3 |
ART 1103 | Introduction to Visual Arts (TCCN: ARTS 1301) | 3 |
ART 1113 | Image Culture | 3 |
BBL 2023 | Latino Cultural Expressions (TCCN: HUMA 1311) | 3 |
CLA 2033 | Introduction to Classical Literature | 3 |
DAN 2003 | Introduction to Dance (TCCN: DANC 2303) | 3 |
HUM 2023 | Introduction to the Humanities I (TCCN: HUMA 1301) | 3 |
HUM 2033 | Introduction to the Humanities II (TCCN: HUMA 1302) | 3 |
HUM 2053 | History of Film (TCCN: HUMA 1315) | 3 |
MAS 2023 | Latina/x/o Cultural Expressions (TCCN: HUMA 1311) | 3 |
MUS 2243 | World Music in Society | 3 |
MUS 2633 | American Roots Music (TCCN: MUSI 1310) | 3 |
MUS 2653 | Music in Culture | 3 |
MUS 2663 | History and Styles of Jazz (TCCN: MUSI 1310) | 3 |
MUS 2673 | History and Styles of Popular Music (TCCN: MUSI 1310) | 3 |
MUS 2683 | History and Styles of Western Art Music (TCCN: MUSI 1306) | 3 |
MUS 2713 | History of Recorded Music | 3 |
MUS 2733 | History of the American Musical Theater | 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:
Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours |
HIS 1043 | United States History: Pre-Columbus to Civil War Era (TCCN: HIST 1301) | 3 |
HIS 1053 | United States History: Civil War Era to Present (TCCN: HIST 1302) | 3 |
HIS 2053 | Texas History (TCCN: HIST 2301) | 3 |
Government-Political Science (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours |
POL 1013 | Introduction to American Politics (TCCN: GOVT 2305) | 3 |
| |
POL 1133 | Texas Politics and Society (TCCN: GOVT 2306) | 3 |
POL 1213 | Civil Rights in Texas and America (TCCN: GOVT 2306) | 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:
Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours |
AMS 2043 | Approaches to American Culture | 3 |
ANT 1013 | Introduction to Anthropology (TCCN: ANTH 2346) | 3 |
ANT 2043 | Introduction to Archaeology (TCCN: ANTH 2302) | 3 |
ANT 2053 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (TCCN: ANTH 2351) | 3 |
BBL 2003 | Language, Culture, and Society (TCCN: ANTH 2351) | 3 |
BBL 2243 | Bilingual Families, Communities, and Schools: National and Transnational Experiences (TCCN: ANTH 2351) | 3 |
CRJ 1113 | The American Criminal Justice System (TCCN: CRIJ 1301) | 3 |
ECO 2003 | Economic Principles and Issues (TCCN: ECON 1301) | 3 |
ECO 2023 | Introductory Microeconomics (TCCN: ECON 2302) | 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 (TCCN: GEOG 1302) | 3 |
HTH 2413 | Introduction to Community and Public Health | 3 |
HTH 2513 | Personal Health (TCCN: PHED 1304) | 3 |
IDS 2113 | Society and Social Issues | 3 |
KIN 2123 | Exercise as Medicine (TCCN: KINE 1338) | 3 |
NDRB 1033 | Drugs and Society (TCCN: PHED 1346) | 3 |
PSY 1013 | Introduction to Psychology (TCCN: PSYC 2301) | 3 |
REGS 2003 | Intersectional Approaches to Social Justice | 3 |
SOC 1013 | Introduction to Sociology (TCCN: SOCI 1301) | 3 |
SOC 2013 | Social Problems (TCCN: SOCI 1306) | 3 |
SOC 2023 | Social Context of Drug Use (TCCN: SOCI 2340) | 3 |
SWK 1013 | Introduction to Social Work | 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:
Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours |
COM 2113 | Public Speaking (core component area 091, TCCN: SPCH 1315) | 3 |
EGR 1403 | Technical Communication (core component area 091) | 3 |
ENG 2413 | Technical Writing (core component area 091, TCCN: ENGL 2311) | 3 |
PAD 1113 | Public Administration and Policy in American Society (core component area 097) | 3 |
PHI 2043 | Introductory Logic (core component area 092, TCCN: PHIL 2303) | 3 |
| 3 |
| 6 |
| 3 |
| 6 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 6 |
| 6 |
| 3 |
| 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.
Course List 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 1213 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 |
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 must successfully complete the business math gateway course MAT 1053 (TCCN MATH 1323) 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 their major outside of business. Upon the second failed attempt students will be changed to undeclared and will not be eligible for a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A) or a Bachelor of Arts in Economics degree.
Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours |
MAT 1053 | Mathematics for Business | 3 |
Degree Requirements
Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| Visualization in Business Analytics | |
| Business Intelligence and Analytics | |
| Data Management for Business Analytics | |
| Statistical Modeling for Business Analytics | |
| Business Analytics Applications | |
| Data Mining for Business Analytics | |
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| |
| Six Sigma and Lean Operations | |
| Analytics with Spreadsheet and Simulation in Business | |
| Production/Operations Management | |
| Service Operations Management | |
| Predictive Operational Analytics | |
| Supply Chain Management | |
| Independent Study in Business Analytics | |
| Internship in Business Analytics | |
| Special Topics in Business Analytics | |
| Programming I | |
| Applied Big Data with Machine Learning | |
| Statistical Sampling | |
| Introduction to Programming and Data Management in SAS | |
| Introduction to Programming and Data Management in R | |
| Data Exploratory Methods with Python | |
| Database Management in Community and Public Health | |
| Principles of Investment | |
| Computer Modeling of Financial Applications | |
| Security Analysis and Corporate Valuation | |
| Introduction to Risk Management | |
| Credit Analysis | |
| Data Analytics in Finance | |
| Introduction to FinTech | |
| Mortgage Banking and Real Estate Finance | |
| Principles of Real Estate Investment | |
| Real Estate Appraisal | |
| Real Estate Decision Making | |
| Real Estate Data Analysis | |
| Marketing Research | |
| Digital Marketing | |
| Marketing Analytics | |
| Economics of Managerial Decisions | |
| Introduction to Mathematical Economics | |
| Introduction to Econometrics | |
| Accounting Information Systems | |
| Quantitative Analysis for Accountants | |
| Compensating Employees | |
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
Plan of Study Grid First Year |
Fall |
AIS 1233 | AIS: Business () | 3 |
MAT 1053 | Mathematics for Business () | 3 |
WRC 1013 | Freshman Composition I () | 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 |
Spring |
MAT 1133 | Calculus for Business () 1 | 3 |
WRC 1023 | Freshman Composition II () | 3 |
ECO 2023 | Introductory Microeconomics () 1 | 3 |
IS 1403
| Business Information Systems Fluency ()
or Excel for Business Information Systems | 3 |
ACC 2013 | Principles of Accounting I () | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 |
Second Year |
Fall |
ECO 2013 | Introductory Macroeconomics () | 3 |
MS 1023 | Business Statistics with Computer Applications I () | 3 |
MGT 3003 | Business Communication and Professional Development () | 3 |
IS 3003 | Principles of Information Systems for Management () | 3 |
ACC 2033 | Principles of Accounting II () | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 |
Spring |
MS 3043 | Business Statistics with Computer Applications II () | 3 |
MS 3083 | Data Management for Business Analytics () | 3 |
MGT 3013 | Introduction to Organization Theory, Behavior, and Management () | 3 |
FIN 3013 | Principles of Business Finance () | 3 |
| 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 |
Third Year |
Fall |
MS 3003 | Visualization in Business Analytics () | 3 |
MS 3053 | Management Science and Operations Technology () | 3 |
MS 3073 | Business Intelligence and Analytics () | 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 |
Spring |
MS 3313 | Statistical Modeling for Business Analytics () | 3 |
MKT 3013 | Principles of Marketing () | 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 |
Fourth Year |
Fall |
GBA 2013 | Legal, Social and Ethical Issues in Business () | 3 |
MS 4373 | Data Mining for Business Analytics () | 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 |
Spring |
MS 4203 | Business Analytics Applications () | 3 |
MGT 4893 | Management Strategy () | 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 |
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 College 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:
Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours |
AIS 1203 | Academic Introduction and Strategies (core component area 090) | 3 |
AIS 1213 | AIS: Architecture, Construction, and Planning (core component area 090) | 3 |
AIS 1223 | AIS: Arts and Humanities (core component area 090) | 3 |
AIS 1233 | AIS: Business (core component area 090) | 3 |
AIS 1243 | AIS: Engineering, Mathematics, and Sciences (core component area 090) | 3 |
AIS 1253 | AIS: Interdisciplinary Education (core component area 090) | 3 |
AIS 1263 | AIS: Life and Health Sciences (core component area 090) | 3 |
AIS 1273 | AIS: Social Sciences and Public Policy (core component area 090) | 3 |
Communication (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours |
WRC 1013 | Freshman Composition I (TCCN: ENGL 1301) | 3 |
WRC 1023 | Freshman Composition II (TCCN: ENGL 1302) | 3 |
Mathematics (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours |
CS 1173 | Data Analysis and Visualization | 3 |
MAT 1023 | College Algebra with Applications (TCCN: MATH 1314) | 3 |
MAT 1043 | Quantitative Reasoning (TCCN: MATH 1332) | 3 |
MAT 1053 | Mathematics for Business (TCCN: MATH 1324) | 3 |
MAT 1073 | Algebra for Scientists and Engineers (TCCN: MATH 1314) | 3 |
MAT 1093 | Precalculus (TCCN: MATH 2312) | 3 |
MAT 1133 | Calculus for Business (TCCN: MATH 1325) | 3 |
MAT 1193 | Calculus for the Biosciences (TCCN: MATH 2313) | 3 |
MAT 1213 | Calculus I (TCCN: MATH 2313) | 3 |
STA 1053 | Basic Statistics (TCCN: MATH 1342) | 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:
Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours |
ANT 2033 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology (TCCN: ANTH 2301) | 3 |
AST 1013 | Introduction to Astronomy (TCCN: ASTR 1303) | 3 |
AST 1033 | Exploration of the Solar System (TCCN: ASTR 1304) | 3 |
BIO 1203 | Biosciences I for Science Majors (TCCN: BIOL 1306) | 3 |
BIO 1223 | Biosciences II for Science Majors (TCCN: BIOL 1307) | 3 |
BIO 1233 | Contemporary Biology I (TCCN: BIOL 1308) | 3 |
BIO 1243 | Contemporary Biology II (TCCN: BIOL 1309) | 3 |
CHE 1083 | Introduction to the Molecular Structure of Matter | 3 |
CHE 1093 | Introduction to Molecular Transformations | 3 |
ES 1113 | Environmental Botany (TCCN: BIOL 1311) | 3 |
ES 1123 | Environmental Zoology (TCCN: BIOL 1313) | 3 |
ES 1213 | Environmental Geology (TCCN: GEOL 1305) | 3 |
ES 2013 | Introduction to Environmental Science I (TCCN: ENVR 1301) | 3 |
ES 2023 | Introduction to Environmental Science II (TCCN: ENVR 1302) | 3 |
GEO 1013 | The Third Planet (TCCN: GEOL 1301) | 3 |
GEO 1033 | Geology of North American National Parks (TCCN: GEOL 1302) | 3 |
GEO 1123 | Life Through Time (TCCN: GEOL 1304) | 3 |
GES 2613 | Intro to Physical Geography (TCCN: GEOG 1301) | 3 |
NDT 2043 | Introduction to Nutritional Sciences | 3 |
PHY 1943 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (TCCN: PHYS 2325) | 3 |
PHY 1963 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (TCCN: PHYS 2326) | 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:
Course List 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 (TCCN: ARCH 1311) | 3 |
ARC 2423 | Global History of Architecture and Urbanism: Renaissance to 19th Century (TCCN: ARCH 1302) | 3 |
CHN 1014 | Elementary Chinese I (TCCN: CHIN 1411) | 4 |
CLA 2013 | Introduction to Ancient Greece | 3 |
CLA 2023 | Introduction to Ancient Rome | 3 |
CLA 2323 | Classical Mythology | 3 |
COM 2313 | Introduction to Media Studies | 3 |
CSH 1103 | Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture I (TCCN: ENGL 2332) | 3 |
CSH 1113 | Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture II (TCCN: ENGL 2333) | 3 |
CSH 1213 | Topics in World Cultures (TCCN: HUMA 2323) | 3 |
CSH 2113 | The Foreign Film | 3 |
ENG 2013 | Introduction to Literature (TCCN: ENGL 2341) | 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 (TCCN: FREN 1411) | 4 |
FRN 2333 | French Literature in English Translation | 3 |
GER 1014 | Elementary German I (TCCN: GERM 1411) | 4 |
GER 2333 | German Literature in English Translation | 3 |
GES 1023 | World Regions and Global Change (TCCN: GEOG 1303) | 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 (TCCN: HIST 2321) | 3 |
HIS 2133 | Introduction to World Civilization since the Fifteenth Century (TCCN: HIST 2322) | 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 (TCCN: PHIL 1304) | 3 |
ITL 1014 | Elementary Italian I (TCCN: ITAL 1411) | 4 |
ITL 2333 | Italian Literature in English Translation | 3 |
JPN 1014 | Elementary Japanese I (TCCN: JAPN 1411) | 4 |
LAT 1114 | Introductory Latin I (TCCN: LATI 1411) | 4 |
MAS 2013 | Introduction to Chicana/x/o Studies (TCCN: HUMA 1305) | 3 |
PHI 1043 | Critical Thinking (TCCN: PHIL 2303) | 3 |
PHI 2013 | Basic Philosophical Problems (TCCN: PHIL 1301) | 3 |
PHI 2023 | Introduction to Ancient Philosophy (TCCN: PHIL 2316) | 3 |
PHI 2033 | Introduction to Early Modern Philosophy | 3 |
PHI 2093 | Philosophy of The Americas | 3 |
PHI 2123 | Contemporary Moral Issues | 3 |
RUS 1014 | Elementary Russian I (TCCN: RUSS 1411) | 4 |
RUS 2333 | Russian Literature in English Translation | 3 |
SPN 1014 | Elementary Spanish I (TCCN: SPAN 1411) | 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:
Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours |
AHC 1113 | Art History: Prehistory-1350 (TCCN: ARTS 1303) | 3 |
AHC 1123 | Art History: 1350-Present (TCCN: ARTS 1304) | 3 |
ARC 1513 | Great Buildings and Cities of the World | 3 |
ARC 2413 | Global History of Architecture and Urbanism: Prehistory to Medieval (TCCN: ARCH 1301) | 3 |
ART 1103 | Introduction to Visual Arts (TCCN: ARTS 1301) | 3 |
ART 1113 | Image Culture | 3 |
BBL 2023 | Latino Cultural Expressions (TCCN: HUMA 1311) | 3 |
CLA 2033 | Introduction to Classical Literature | 3 |
DAN 2003 | Introduction to Dance (TCCN: DANC 2303) | 3 |
HUM 2023 | Introduction to the Humanities I (TCCN: HUMA 1301) | 3 |
HUM 2033 | Introduction to the Humanities II (TCCN: HUMA 1302) | 3 |
HUM 2053 | History of Film (TCCN: HUMA 1315) | 3 |
MAS 2023 | Latina/x/o Cultural Expressions (TCCN: HUMA 1311) | 3 |
MUS 2243 | World Music in Society | 3 |
MUS 2633 | American Roots Music (TCCN: MUSI 1310) | 3 |
MUS 2653 | Music in Culture | 3 |
MUS 2663 | History and Styles of Jazz (TCCN: MUSI 1310) | 3 |
MUS 2673 | History and Styles of Popular Music (TCCN: MUSI 1310) | 3 |
MUS 2683 | History and Styles of Western Art Music (TCCN: MUSI 1306) | 3 |
MUS 2713 | History of Recorded Music | 3 |
MUS 2733 | History of the American Musical Theater | 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:
Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours |
HIS 1043 | United States History: Pre-Columbus to Civil War Era (TCCN: HIST 1301) | 3 |
HIS 1053 | United States History: Civil War Era to Present (TCCN: HIST 1302) | 3 |
HIS 2053 | Texas History (TCCN: HIST 2301) | 3 |
Government-Political Science (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours |
POL 1013 | Introduction to American Politics (TCCN: GOVT 2305) | 3 |
| |
POL 1133 | Texas Politics and Society (TCCN: GOVT 2306) | 3 |
POL 1213 | Civil Rights in Texas and America (TCCN: GOVT 2306) | 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:
Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours |
AMS 2043 | Approaches to American Culture | 3 |
ANT 1013 | Introduction to Anthropology (TCCN: ANTH 2346) | 3 |
ANT 2043 | Introduction to Archaeology (TCCN: ANTH 2302) | 3 |
ANT 2053 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (TCCN: ANTH 2351) | 3 |
BBL 2003 | Language, Culture, and Society (TCCN: ANTH 2351) | 3 |
BBL 2243 | Bilingual Families, Communities, and Schools: National and Transnational Experiences (TCCN: ANTH 2351) | 3 |
CRJ 1113 | The American Criminal Justice System (TCCN: CRIJ 1301) | 3 |
ECO 2003 | Economic Principles and Issues (TCCN: ECON 1301) | 3 |
ECO 2023 | Introductory Microeconomics (TCCN: ECON 2302) | 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 (TCCN: GEOG 1302) | 3 |
HTH 2413 | Introduction to Community and Public Health | 3 |
HTH 2513 | Personal Health (TCCN: PHED 1304) | 3 |
IDS 2113 | Society and Social Issues | 3 |
KIN 2123 | Exercise as Medicine (TCCN: KINE 1338) | 3 |
NDRB 1033 | Drugs and Society (TCCN: PHED 1346) | 3 |
PSY 1013 | Introduction to Psychology (TCCN: PSYC 2301) | 3 |
REGS 2003 | Intersectional Approaches to Social Justice | 3 |
SOC 1013 | Introduction to Sociology (TCCN: SOCI 1301) | 3 |
SOC 2013 | Social Problems (TCCN: SOCI 1306) | 3 |
SOC 2023 | Social Context of Drug Use (TCCN: SOCI 2340) | 3 |
SWK 1013 | Introduction to Social Work | 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:
Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours |
COM 2113 | Public Speaking (core component area 091, TCCN: SPCH 1315) | 3 |
EGR 1403 | Technical Communication (core component area 091) | 3 |
ENG 2413 | Technical Writing (core component area 091, TCCN: ENGL 2311) | 3 |
PAD 1113 | Public Administration and Policy in American Society (core component area 097) | 3 |
PHI 2043 | Introductory Logic (core component area 092, TCCN: PHIL 2303) | 3 |
| 3 |
| 6 |
| 3 |
| 6 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 6 |
| 6 |
| 3 |
| 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.
Course List 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 1213 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 |
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 must successfully complete the business math gateway course MAT 1053 (TCCN MATH 1323) 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 their major outside of business. Upon the second failed attempt students will be changed to undeclared and will not be eligible for a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A) or a Bachelor of Arts in Economics degree.
Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours |
MAT 1053 | Mathematics for Business | 3 |
Degree Requirements (without track)
Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| Logistics Management | |
| Project Management | |
| Production/Operations Management | |
| Supply Chain Management | |
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| Visualization in Business Analytics | |
| Decision Support Systems | |
| Business Intelligence and Analytics | |
| Statistical Modeling 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 Operations and Supply Chain Management | |
| Internship in Operations and Supply Chain Management | |
| Special Topics in Operations and Supply Chain Management | |
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Total Credit Hours | 87 |
Degree Requirements for Management Science Track
Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| Logistics Management | |
| Project Management | |
| Production/Operations Management | |
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 | |
| Statistical Modeling 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 Operations and Supply Chain Management | |
| Internship in Operations and Supply Chain Management | |
| Special Topics in Operations and Supply Chain Management | |
| Statistical Methods and Applications | |
| Statistical Sampling | |
| Introduction to Programming and Data Management in SAS | |
| Introduction to Programming and Data Management in R | |
| Statistical Quality Control | |
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Total Credit Hours | 87 |
Course Sequence Guide for B.B.A. Degree in Operations and Supply Chain Management
This course sequence guide is designed to assist students in completing their UTSA undergraduate business degree requirements. This is a term-by-term sample course guide. Students must satisfy other requirements in their catalog and meet with their academic advisor for an individualized degree plan. Progress within this guide depends upon such factors as course availability, individual student academic preparation, student time management, work obligations, and individual financial considerations. Students may choose to take courses during Summer terms to reduce course loads during long semesters.
For options in designing and selecting career tracks and/or certificates, contact the chair of the Management Science and Statistics department or department designee.
Recommended Four-Year Academic Plan
Plan of Study Grid First Year |
Fall |
AIS 1233 | AIS: Business () | 3 |
MAT 1053 | Mathematics for Business () | 3 |
WRC 1013 | Freshman Composition I () | 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 |
Spring |
MAT 1133 | Calculus for Business () 1 | 3 |
WRC 1023 | Freshman Composition II () | 3 |
ECO 2023 | Introductory Microeconomics () 1 | 3 |
ACC 2013 | Principles of Accounting I () | 3 |
IS 1403
| Business Information Systems Fluency ()
or Excel for Business Information Systems | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 |
Second Year |
Fall |
MS 1023 | Business Statistics with Computer Applications I () | 3 |
MGT 3003 | Business Communication and Professional Development | 3 |
ECO 2013 | Introductory Macroeconomics () | 3 |
IS 3003 | Principles of Information Systems for Management () | 3 |
ACC 2033 | Principles of Accounting II () | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 |
Spring |
MS 3043 | Business Statistics with Computer Applications II () | 3 |
MKT 3013 | Principles of Marketing () | 3 |
MGT 3013 | Introduction to Organization Theory, Behavior, and Management () | 3 |
FIN 3013 | Principles of Business Finance () | 3 |
| 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 |
Third Year |
Fall |
MS 3053 | Management Science and Operations Technology () | 3 |
MS 4343 | Production/Operations Management () | 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 |
Spring |
MS 3403 | Logistics Management () | 3 |
MS 4313 | Six Sigma and Lean Operations | 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 |
Fourth Year |
Fall |
| 3 |
GBA 2013 | Legal, Social and Ethical Issues in Business () | 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 |
Spring |
| 3 |
MGT 4893 | Management Strategy () | 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 |
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.
Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| Introductory Macroeconomics | |
| Introductory Microeconomics | |
| Probability and Statistics | |
| Mathematical Statistics for Inference | |
| Introduction to Stochastic Processes | |
| Applied Regression Analysis | |
| Time-Series Analysis | |
| Internship in Statistics and Data Science | |
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 Operations and Supply Chain Management
The Minor in Operations and Supply Chain Management is open to all majors in the University. All students pursuing the minor must complete 18 semester credit hours.
Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| Management Science and Operations Technology | |
| Production/Operations Management | |
| Introduction to Econometrics | |
| Introduction to Risk Management | |
| Computer Modeling of Financial Applications | |
| Marketing Research | |
| Decision Support Systems | |
| Business Intelligence and Analytics | |
| Statistical Modeling 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 Operations and Supply Chain Management | |
| Internship in Operations and Supply Chain Management | |
| Special Topics in Operations and Supply Chain Management | |
| Statistical Methods and Applications | |
| Statistical Sampling | |
| Introduction to Programming and Data Management in SAS | |
| Time-Series Analysis | |
| Statistical Quality Control | |
Total Credit Hours | 18 |
To declare a Minor in Operations and Supply Chain Management, obtain advice, and seek approval of substitutions for course requirements, students must consult with their academic advisor.
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:
Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| Business Intelligence and Analytics | |
1 | |
| Data Management for Business Analytics | |
| Introduction to Programming and Data Management in SAS |
| Introduction to Programming and Data Management in R |
| Visualization in Business Analytics | |
| Decision Support Systems | |
| Data Management for Business Analytics | |
| Statistical Modeling for Business Analytics | |
| Applied Multivariate Analysis |
| Business Analytics Applications | |
| Analytics with Spreadsheet and Simulation in Business | |
| Data Mining for Business Analytics | |
| Data Mining and Predictive Modeling |
| Introduction to Programming and Data Management in SAS | |
| Introduction to Programming and Data Management in R | |
Total Credit Hours | 15 |
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:
Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| Logistics Management | |
| Supply Chain Management | |
| Visualization in Business Analytics | |
| Production/Operations Management | |
| Service Operations Management | |
| Six Sigma and Lean Operations | |
| Quality Management and Control | |
| 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.