MGTSY:BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration in Information Systems
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Admissions and Progression Requirements for All College of Business Undergraduate Students
Applicants must follow regular University admission procedures and upon admission declare their specific program within the College of Business. In addition, students must:
1. Complete courses detailed under Required Common Prerequisite Courses, or equivalent coursework, noted below, as part of their 60 credit-hours of lower-division course work.
2. In their initial 60 credit-hours, earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher to continue pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration and the Bachelor of Accounting degree (a) AA Transfers, (b) Transfers from other SUS institutions, and (c) students changing degree programs must comply with the GPA requirement for the respective degree program.
3. For the set of all Common Prerequisite Course credit hours, earn a GPA of 2.5 or higher to continue pursuing Bachelor of Business Administration degrees and a GPA of 2.75 or higher to pursue the Bachelor of Accounting degree (a) AA Transfers, (b) Transfers from other SUS institutions, and (c) students changing degree programs to Business from outside the College of Business, must also comply with the 2.5 (or 2.75 Accounting) or higher GPA requirement for the set of Common Prerequisite Course credit hours.
4. Successfully complete with a C or better each of Common Prerequisite Course within two attempts. Drops after the add/drop period, which result in a DR grade, are considered an unsuccessful attempt at the course, (a) AA Transfers, (b) Transfers from other SUS institutions, and (c) students changing degree programs to Business from outside the College of Business, must also comply with the two attempt limit on Common Prerequisite Courses.
5. Students are expected to make satisfactory progress toward degree completion during their first 60 credit hours of lower-division coursework, consistent with the Common Prerequisite Benchmarks noted below. Students not making good progress, may be redirected to another degree program. All (a) AA Transfers and (b) students changing degree programs to Business from outside the College of Business must demonstrate progress consistent with Common Prerequisite Benchmarks.
Common Prerequisite Benchmarks include the following:
By End of Term / Credit Hours Earned | Coursework for equivalents Completed | Minimum GPA in Common Prerequisites * |
1st /15 hours | CGS 2100 (or PHI 2600) | 2.25 |
2nd / 30 hours | ECO 2023 and MAC 2233 | 2.35 (2.50 Accounting) |
3rd / 45 hours | ACG 2021 and ECO 2013 | 2.5 (2.75 Accounting) |
4lh / 60 hours | ACG 3301 and STA 2023 | 2.5 (2.75 Accounting) |
* Applicable to all students pursuing or seeking a change of program plan to a Bachelor of Business Administration degree and the Bachelor of Accounting.
Students eligible for readmission are subject to the University’s and the College’s degree program’s regulations in effect at the time of readmission to include admissions and progression requirements.
Academic Standards
To earn an undergraduate degree from the College of Business, all students must comply with the following:
1. Students must earn a grade of “C” or higher in each of the lower-division Common Prerequisite Courses.
2. Students must earn a grade of “C” or higher in all upper-division major courses.
3. Students must earn a grade of “C” or higher in all upper-division Business Core Courses. Each of these courses cannot be attempted more than three times. Drops after the add/drop period, which result in a DR grade, are considered an attempt in the course and count as an unsuccessful enrollment.
4. As a student within the College of Business, each student gets two drops after the add/drop period, which result in “DR” grades, in their first 60 credits attempted. Each College of Business student get two additional drops after the add/drop period, which result in “DR” grades, in the second 60 credits attempted. Unused drops after the add/drop period, which result in “DR” grades, do not carry over from the first 60 credits attempted to the second 60 credits attempted. Students entering the College of Business as transfer students with an A.A. degree from a Florida public college or with 60 or more transfer credits earned from another college or university only get two drops after the add/drop period, which result in “DR” grades. Students with disabilities who need to drop a course due to disability-related reasons are allowed to petition for additional drops after the add/drop period, which result in “DR” grades. Students who can document extenuating circumstances may petition the College for additional drops. Approval to drop additional courses in excess of those allowed must be obtained from the College of Business
5. Students are expected to follow degree program Major Map in making satisfactory progress toward degree completion. Students deviating from Major Maps may be redirected to another degree program.
6. Students must satisfy the requirements of their respective programs of study and satisfy all university requirements for graduation.
7. Students who (a) have 60 credit hours earned, but (b) have not completed the seven Common Prerequisite Course for Business majors, may register for, and/or complete, no more than 15 credit hours of upper-division Business courses.
8. Undergraduate students who register for any graduate business course must be formally admitted to a graduate degree program at the university following the university's admission procedures.
9. Faculty has the discretion to administratively drop students who do not attend the first class of a course.
The College adheres strictly to the university’s dismissal policy. Students should be sure to read and understand FIU policies regarding Academic Warnings, Probation, and Dismissals.
For the set of all Common Prerequisite Course credit hours, earn a GPA of 2.5 or higher to continue pursuing Bachelor of Business Administration degrees and a GPA of 2.75 or higher to pursue the Bachelor of Accounting degree (a) AA Transfers, (b) Transfers from other SUS institutions, and (c) students changing degree programs to Business from outside the College of Business, must also comply with the 2.5 (or 2.75 Accounting) or higher GPA requirement for the set of Common Prerequisite Course credit hours.
Courses which form part of the statewide articulation between the State University System and the Florida College System will fulfill the Lower Division Common Prerequisites.
Please visit https://cpm.flvc.org for a current list of state-approved common prerequisites.
Students pursuing a Bachelor degree in Accounting, Business Analytics, Finance, Information Systems, International Business, Human Resources Management, Management, Marketing, or Real Estate are also required to achieve a grade of "C" or higher in the following course.
Prerequisite course requirements for entry into upper level courses will be enforced. Students will be administratively dropped from courses when they lack the required prerequisite course or courses and/or required grade.
Note: The programs, policies, requirements, and regulations listed in this catalog are subject to continual review in order to meet the needs of the University’s various publics and to respond to the mandates of the Florida Board of Education and the Florida Legislature. Changes may be made without advance notice. For the most current and updated information, refer to the COB and appropriate Schools/Departments websites.
The Business Core Courses listed below are required for all undergraduate students in the College of Business. Prerequisites for each of the Business Core Courses can be found in the College of Business course descriptions.
The business professional development courses listed below are required for all undergraduate students in the College of Business.
Students admitted before Fall 2011 can take either COM 3150 Advanced Business and Professional Communication or COM 3110 Business and Professional Communication.
Students may take any four electives (12 credits). Recommended Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics electives include the following:
There are no majors associated with this program.
The Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics (ISBA) offer a Business Information Security Track to students pursuing a degree in Information Systems (IS). The track focuses on developing the key skills needed to pursue careers as information security, or cyber-security analysts or specialists within modern business organizations. Information security analysts plan, implement, and monitor security measures to protect organizations’ information systems and key data assets. Given the ever-increasing number of incidents plaguing business organizations, their responsibilities are continually expanding and changing. The Business Information Security Track consists of 21 credit hours. Students are required to receive a grade of “C” or higher in each course.
The Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics (ISBA) offer a Business Systems Track to students pursuing a degree in Information Systems (IS). The track focuses on developing the necessary skills required to pursue careers as business/systems analysts within IS departments or consulting organizations. Systems analysts study organizations’ current information and computer systems as well as procedures, subsequently designing information systems solutions that help organizations operate more efficiently and effectively. These professionals bring business and information technology together by understanding the needs and limitations of both. The Business Systems Track consists of 7 courses (21 credit hours). Students are required to receive a grade of “C” or higher in each course.
Other Curricular Offering: BBA in Information Systems (Business Information Security Track) to MS in Information Systems (Business Cybersecurity Track) Accelerated Degree Pathway
The Combined Bachelor of BBA in Information Systems/Business Information Security Track/Master of Science in Information Systems/Business Cybersecurity Track Degree Pathway (BIS/MSIS-Cybersecurity) is designed for outstanding undergraduate students interested in continuing studies beyond their baccalaureate degree. The Degree Pathway provides a strong base of knowledge and skills in business cybersecurity, and at the same time accelerates completion of the Master of Science in Information Systems/Business Cybersecurity Track degree. Students may take advantage of the overlap of courses in the Bachelor of Business Administration in Information Systems/ Business Information Security Track and MSIS/ Business Cybersecurity Track programs to receive their MSIS/Business Cybersecurity Track degree in a shorter period than might otherwise be possible.
A student admitted to the Degree Pathway will be considered to have undergraduate status until conferral of their BBA in IS/Business Information Security Track degree. Upon conferral of their undergraduate degree, the student will be granted graduate status.
General Requirements
1. Students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or greater to remain in the Degree Pathway.
2. BBA in Information Systems / Business Information Security Track degree must be awarded before the Master of Science in Information Systems/Business Cybersecurity Track degree.
3. No grade below “C” will be accepted in any course taken to satisfy graduate program requirements.
4. Grade requirements for the Master of Science in Information Systems/Business Cybersecurity Track apply to courses counted toward the Master of Science in Information Systems/Business Cybersecurity Track degree.
5. Up to 4 courses (12 credits) may be used in satisfying both the BBA in Information Systems/ Business Information Security Track and Master of Science in Information Systems/Business Cybersecurity Track degree requirements.
6. Students must fulfill the degree requirements of both the BBA in Information Systems/ Business Information Security Track and Master of Science in Information Systems/Business Cybersecurity Track degree programs, with all overlapping courses approved by both graduate program director and undergraduate advisors before students enroll in such courses.
Admissions Requirements for BBA in Information Systems (Business Information Security Track) to MS in Information Systems (Business Cybersecurity Track) Accelerated Degree Pathway
1. Students must be enrolled in the BBA in Information Systems/ Business Information Security Track degree program.
2. Students must have completed at least 75, but no more than 90, credits of coursework.
3. Students must have completed ISM 4220 and ISM 4323 with a B or better.
4. Students must have an overall (transfer and FIU) GPA of 3.34 or higher.
5. Students must have two letters of recommendation, with at least one from a member of the FIU Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics.
Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics Academic Standards
The Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics (ISBA) requires that students receive a grade of "C" or higher in all major courses, and a passing grade in business electives in order to remain in the degree program. Students pursuing an Information Systems (IS) degree must earn a grade of "C" or higher in ISM 3230. This course cannot be attempted more than twice. Drops after the add/drop period, which result in a DR grade, are considered an attempt in the course and count as an unsuccessful enrollment. Further, it is also strongly recommended that all students pursuing a BBA in Information Systems (IS) join the student chapter of the Association for Information Systems (AIS at FIU) and participate actively in organization sponsored events.