Frequently Asked Questions
Who is a Pre-Business student?
The pre-business classification is used to identify students who
intend to earn a BBA degree but are still taking the required freshman and
sophomore (lower-division) courses.
Why do I have to take ALL the courses in the Non-Business Foundation first?
The non-business foundation courses provide a core of knowledge in
those academic areas necessary for an appropriate combination of descriptive and
analytical approaches to the study of business administration. The foundation
work includes courses in mathematics, communications, social sciences,
humanities, and natural science.
What Grade Point Average (GPA) do I need in order to earn my degree?
You must maintain a 2.0 overall GPA. In addition, you must maintain
a 2.0 GPA in all courses taken in the College of Business Administration. If you
are an accounting major, you must make a 'C' or better in ACCT 3321 and maintain
a minimum 2.0 GPA in all accounting courses taken.
Is there someone I should talk to about course planning?
The advisors of the Undergraduate Student Development Center in Room 104
offer advising to business students on a walk-in basis. This includes advising
about degree plans, major requirements and prerequisites. If you are a transfer
student you should contact the Undergraduate Advisor immediately after you have
received the Evaluation of Transfer Credits from the Admissions Office. All
pre-business majors should request a degree plan worksheet from the Advising
Center after completing 30 hours of coursework.
What can I do with a specific degree?
The academic advisors from the Undergraduate Student Development Center can provide you with information about specific degrees
and advice on your degree plan. Our BBA Majors page will give you an overview of the majors offered by UTEP Business. Also the Career Services in 103 Union West can provide information on job salaries, job opportunities in
the area, and market demand for certain degrees.
What if I decide to change my major?
You may change major options by requesting a revised degree plan in
the College of Business Administration Advising Center.
Does the BBA require a minor?
No, a minor is not required for a BBA.
Is the College of Business Administration accredited?
The College of Business Administration is fully accredited by AACSB
International (the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) for
all business programs. We are one of only 164 colleges worldwide that enjoy both
business and accounting accreditation.
The College, as part of the University, is also accredited by the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
How can I get financial aid?
You can apply for financial aid online for free through the FAFSA website to acquire financial aid from the government. Also,
a counselor can help you apply for financial aid through FAFSA if you are having trouble or don’t know how to do so. Financial Aid
information is also available for all students in the Financial Aid office. You can also apply for scholarships at the
UTEP Scholarships office.
Why should I get into an organization? What are they for?
A student organization helps you learn business concepts and enables you to acquire skills needed for the business world that are not
learned in the classroom. Organizations usually do fundraising, do community service projects, and invite guest speakers among other things.
In addition, being engaged in an organization is an excellent way to network and to get involved in the life of the College of Business
Administration. Organizations allow students to practice first hand skills that may have been learned in theory such as marketing
techniques or management and organization of a group of people. Student organizations are helpful for one’s professional career because
they give the student a level of experience that another would not have. Visit our UTEP Business student organizations here.
What is the Texas Gas Service Student Center for?
The Texas Gas Service Student Center, located on the first floor of the College of Business Administration, provides business students
with workspaces for meetings, presentations and study. The 19-room Center includes two high-tech conference rooms, seventeen individual
and group study and meeting rooms, access to laptop computers, and wireless internet access. Several rooms are equipped with projectors
and smart boards useful for team projects and professional meetings. The Texas Gas Service Student Center is for students of the College
of Business Administration only and your UTEP ID is needed to utilize the facility.
Where can I get tutoring?
Tutoring is available on the third floor in the Library for English and Math. Also, on the Library third floor there is information
available on workshops for various subjects. For Business related courses the College of Business Administration will offer tutoring
during the fall and spring semesters but the location is pending. Some teachers and teacher assistants also offer tutoring for their
classes during their office hours.
What is a learning community?
A learning community, as managed by the College of Business Administration, consists of two classes, usually related subjects,
composed by the same group of people. A learning community allows students to:
- Know people from other classes
- Make friends more easily
- Know people in their classes to rely on in case they miss a class
- Create study groups for their classes
This enables students to develop a closer bond with each other and makes the transition from high school to college a little less overwhelming.
Where can I get information on internships and jobs?
Visit the
UTEP Business internships listing here. You can also ask the advisors in the Undergraduate Student Development Center in the College of Business Administration room 103.
UTEP Career Services, in room 103 Union West, also provides ways to help students through:
- Jobmine, which offers job listings, interview schedules, and career events
- Workshops on doing resumes
- Job interview preparations
Information can also be found at the department office of your major, for example the Accounting department or the Marketing department.
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