Undergraduate Programs

Bachelor of Business Administration Degree Requirements

You may visit the UGA Bulletin for a list of the BBA Requirements

In order to qualify for a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, a student must meet the entrance requirements which may vary from other schools and colleges within the University, be enrolled in one of the major disciplines, and meet all of the degree requirements as set forth by the Terry College.

Degrees Offered

The Terry College offers the undergraduate degree, Bachelor of Business Administration. The J.M. Tull School of Accounting offers a five-year course of study leading to a BBA/MAcc degree.

Entrance Requirements to the Terry College of Business

All new students wishing to enter the Terry College of Business at UGA will be admitted into the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences as Pre-business majors. Students must apply and meet entrance criteria prior to entering the Terry College of Business. For additional questions, please check with the UGA Office of Admissions if you are an incoming freshman.

Transfer Students

All new students wishing to enter the Terry College of Business at UGA will be admitted into the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences as Pre-business majors. Students must apply and meet entrance criteria prior to entering the Terry College of Business. For additional questions, please check with the Terry College Office of Undergraduate Programs. Admission standards for transfer students to a major in the Terry College may vary from those standards set by other schools and colleges within the University. Acceptance to the Terry College is contingent upon the student's currently submitted transcript and transfer grade point average.

The specific credit for work done at other institutions which will apply toward the Bachelor of Business Administration degree is determined by UGA Admissions Transfer Credit Evaluators. Establishing a transfer transcript does not necessarily mean all transfer credit will be accepted toward a B.B.A. degree.

Academic Hours Required For the BBA Degree

  • 60 hours : University System Core Curriculum, Areas A - F
  • 24 hours : General electives (as specified in the BBA Checksheet)
  • 12 hours : Upper division business core (3000-series courses)
  • 3 hours : Upper division business selection (4000-series courses)
  • 21 hours : Major required courses

120 hours, plus one hour of Physical Education (121 total hours)

Grades

Grades or grade point averages of 2.0 in the following areas are required for BBA degree certification:

  • ENGL 1101 (grade of C or better is required)
  • ENGL 1101 and 1102.(average of 2.0 or better is required for both courses
  • All major courses.
  • Business cumulative grade point average.
  • UGA cumulative grade point average.

Residency

In addition to the UGA residence policy, the Terry College has the following residency requirement: BBA students must complete at least 30 semester hours as a student in the Terry College. Students are also expected to complete major courses in residence. However in some cases with departmental permission, a student may receive transfer credit for one major course.

Majors

Major fields of study include: accounting, economics, finance, international business, management, management information systems, marketing, real estate, and risk management and insurance. Students majoring in International Business follow a curriculum requiring proficiency in a foreign language.

Courses of Instruction

Courses for the Terry College are listed under the following prefixes:

Important Information

These classes are necessary for graduation:

  • MATH 2200/L (Analytical Geometry and Calculus)
  • SPCM 1100 or SPCM 1500 or SPCM 2300
  • ECON 2100 or ECON 2200

CONTACT INFORMATION

Undergraduate Programs
Terry College of Business
University of Georgia
317 Sanford Hall
Athens, GA 30602
706-542-5725