Vision Statement, Mission Statement, and Program Learning Goals

BBA Vision Statement:

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program will be recognized within the 13 counties comprising the south central Tennessee region as the leading undergraduate business program that prepares men and women for successful careers in business, government and non-profit organizations.

BBA Mission Statement:

The BBA provides a rigorous and relevant business educational experience for the development of managers.

Located in rolling hills of Pulaski, Tennessee, we are a community of inclusive learners that focuses on making ethical decisions while creating sustainable value for a dynamic, internationally competitive marketplace. The BBA curriculum affords learners many opportunities to study independently and in teams while building analytical, problem solving, and communication skills.

The BBA program has a Common Professional Core (CPC) of business courses leading to a major in Business Administration.  CPC courses include accounting, economics, marketing, management, finance, operations, global business, ethics, analytics, strategy, and business law. Students may choose from Accounting, Management, or Management Information Systems as a business emphasis area.

Our mission is achieved by using a blend of traditional classroom learning experiences, on-line experiences, service learning, internships, and other assignments in several course formats. Professors are chosen for their academic and professional business experience. Students learn through traditional academic methods and through experiential learning flowing from internships and mentorships.

The free enterprise market system is emphasized and studied along with its functioning within domestic and international stakeholders’ environments.  Courses challenge students to integrate problem solving, strategic decision making, technology, ethics, communication skills and a global perspective for successful managerial roles.

Program Learning Goals:

Students will demonstrate the ability to:

1. Show proficiency in the Common Professional Core areas.
2. Apply an ethical framework to business problems.
3. Communicate effectively through written and oral expression.
4. Apply and analyze Common Professional Core knowledge areas within the context of business cases.

*BBA Candidates must complete all Class and Programmatic Assessment Requirements within the Division of Business in order to graduate.

BBA Program Admission Requirements

Getting In

The University of Tennessee Southern seeks to admit and provide an outstanding, private educational experience to students that have exhibited academic excellence and want to be involved in making a difference.

Admissions Requirements

Students may be considered for admission to UT Southern at the beginning of any academic term. Prospective high school students are encouraged to apply as early as possible in their junior and senior years. For admission to The University of Tennessee Southern students must fulfill at least two of the following requirements:

1. A composite score of 18 or above on the ACT or 750 or above on the SAT
2. Graduate from high school with a 2.25 grade point average, or
3. Rank in the top 50th percentile of their graduating class

Special Circumstances

Students who do not meet two of the previously stated requirements should contact an admissions counselor to determine if they may be offered admission to the College by the Vice President for Campus Life and Enrollment Management if special circumstances exist. These students may be required to take a reduced class load during their first semester of attendance. Such students also will be subject to placement testing, and required to take appropriate coursework to overcome any apparent deficiencies.

For more information, contact  Tyler Cox, at 1.800.467.1273 or tjcox@utsouthern.edu.

Common Professional Core Courses (CPC)

BBA Candidates must complete the Common Professional Core Classes and at least one Emphasis Area’s course requirements.

Link to courses.

BBA GEC Requirements

BBA Candidates are advised to pay particular attention during their freshmen and sophomore years to the following GEC Courses as they are prerequisites for junior and senior level business courses. Please check your recommended schedules (Management, MIS, Accounting).

GEC Computer Literacy Requirement of MIS 110, MIS 220, MIS 240 or test out with competency exam in addition to taking BUS 201 and BUS 202, MAT 131 or MAT 141 or MAT 142 and ENG 221.

About Your Emphasis Area

BBA Candidates must complete the Common Professional Core Classes and at least one Emphasis Area’s course requirements. The following links will provide each Emphasis Area’s course requirements and a recommended schedule by year and semester for BBA Candidates to complete degree requirements in 8 semesters.

Recommended Schedule for BBA Candidates

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Registration forms need to be printed and taken to your academic advisor for approval.

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Click Here to sign in and create an UT Southern account. Once you’ve created an UT Southern account you can begin your application.

Tuition and Financial Aid

For detailed information regarding tuition cost, contact Emma Hlubb in Financial Aid at 931-424-7366 or email ehlubb@utsouthern.edu.

After you have submitted your application for the BBA program you may complete a free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA can be completed online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Make sure to add UT Southern’s school code: 003504

BBA Quicklinks

CAMS Portal Log in http://portal.www.utsouthern.edu/

Moodle Portal Log in http://portal.www.utsouthern.edu/

IT Downloads – For information on downloading Microsoft Office, getting email credentials, etc. https://www.utsouthern.edu/students-it/

Warden Memorial Library For Library hours, EBSCO and other databases, etc.: https://www.utsouthern.edu/academics/library/

For Library General Information:

Library

The University of Tennessee Southern FIREHAWK Book store

https://utsouthern.textbookx.com/institutional/index.php

The University of Tennessee Southern FIREHAWK Merchandise Store

http://www.utsbookstore.utshouthern.edu/home

Email and CAMS Credentials Please contact Cedrick Nkulu in the IT Office in Martin Hall or at cnkulu@utsouthern.edu. The IT Office can assist you with CAMS and email login information or issues.

Advising Sheets

• BBA Management
• BBA Accounting
• BBA Management Information Systems

Additional Needed Information

• Current Semester Course List
• Registration Form for Current Semester
• Academic Calendar and Important Dates

Other Links

Admissions: Please contact utsadmissions@utsouthern.edu with questions for Admissions. Need advising today? Let us know.

Registrar’s Office: Contact the Registrar at cmattin3@utsouthern.edu.

Financial Aid: Please contact Emma Hlubb at ehlubb@utsouthern.edu with questions for Financial Aid. You will need to:

1. Complete FAFSA www.fafsa.ed.gov
2. Complete Entrance Counseling www.studentloans.gov
3. Complete Master Promissory Note (MPN) www.studentloans.gov
4. To qualify for Federal Financial Aid you must be enrolled in at least 6 graduate hours a semester
5. Sign an award letter from the Financial Aid Office

Business Office: Please contact Lydia Ball lball10@utsouthern.edu with questions for the Business Office.

• Student Federal Authorization Form completed and returned
• Payment of fees

Student ID Cards: Have a valid student ID (your card is good for four years)

• See Brynn Wade in the Christian Life Center (Gym) to get your ID awade38@utsouthern.edu
• Replacement cards are $25

Parking Permit and Mailbox (for on-campus candidates): Please see Josie trevarthen in the Justice Center outside of the Johnston Building or at jtrevart@utsouthern.edu

• Parking Permit has been obtained with accurate housing status
• Mail box is obtained (if applicable)

Student Housing: For housing inquiries, please contact Sarah Catherine Richardson, Director of Residential Life at (662)279-9288, scrich@utsouthern.edu

UT Southern Student Handbook and Honor Code: Click here