General Education Requirements
The following courses (Preparatory and Basic Skills Requirements) should be completed prior to entering the junior/senior portion of the bachelor of business administration (B.B.A.) and bachelor of science in accounting (B.S. in accounting) programs. These courses should be taken during the freshman and sophomore years. Differences in requirements between the two undergraduate programs are noted.
Preparatory and Basic Skills Requirements
Humanities (12 hours)
COMM-ST 110 Fund. of Eff. Speaking & Listening 3
ENGLISH 110 Freshman English I 3
ENGLISH 225 English II 3
PHILOS 210 Foundations of Philosophy or
classroom-based Foreign Language 3
(AP, CLEP, & department credit by exam accepted)
Natural Sciences (8 hours)
Students may choose courses from astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental science, geology, physical geography, physical science and physics. A laboratory component is required.
Social Sciences (6 hours)
Courses may be selected from American studies, anthropology, criminal justice and criminology, geography, history, political science, psychology and sociology. As part of the six hours, and as required by state law, all students must study the United States and Missouri constitutions.
Fine Arts (3 hours)
Students may select a course from art, art history, conservatory or theater.
Basic Skills (24 hours)
ACCTNG 210 Introduction to Financial Accounting 3
ACCTNG 211 Introduction to Managerial Accounting 3
MIS 202 Computer Applications in Management 3
ECON 201 Introduction to Economics I 3
ECON 202 Introduction to Economics II 3
MATH 110 College Algebra 3
MATH 206 Brief Calculus and Matrix Algebra 3
STAT 235 Elementary Statistics 3
Approved Electives (4-7 hours)
Students pursuing the B.B.A. degree must complete seven hours of approved electives; students in the B.S. in accounting program must complete four hours of approved electives. A maximum of two hours of PE activity is accepted. Applied or military science and vocational courses may not be taken for elective credit.
General Education Requirements for Students Transferring from Other Missouri Institutions with a Certified 42-Hour Core Curriculum
Students transferring into the Bloch School of Business and Public Administration with a certified 42-hour block of general education credit from another Missouri institution must complete additional coursework for baccalaureate degrees from the Bloch School. These courses include: ACCTNG 210 Introduction to Financial Accounting 3
ACCTNG 211 Introduction to Managerial Accounting 3
MIS 202 Computer Applications in Management 3
ECON 201 Introduction to Economics I 3
ECON 202 Introduction to Economics II 3
MATH 110 College Algebra 3
MATH 206 Brief Calculus and Matrix Algebra 3
STAT 235 Elementary Statistics 3
PHILOS 210 Foundations of Philosophy( or foreign language) 3
Written English Proficiency Test (WEPT)
The preceding requirements can be satisfied by equivalent courses from other institutions. Additionally, some of the courses may satisfy general education requirements in the 42-hour core. Check with individual institutions for more information.
Bloch School students wishing to complete the 42-hour core should also consult with an academic adviser in the Student Services Office, room 115 of the Bloch School.
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