Professional Studies
This degree completion program combines minors in high demand areas from the College of Business and Innovation (COBI) with customized programming from University College designed to develop professional effectiveness in the areas of information literacy, interpersonal communication, and organizational culture. Students will earn a minor in one of three areas: Electronic Commerce and Information Technology, Professional Sales or Entrepreneurship, and Family and Small Business with the Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies. Additional options are currently being developed and information will be posted on the University College website when available.
Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies
Required Curriculum
In addition to the classes listed below, the UT Core must be met in transfer or at The University of Toledo prior to graduation (see UT Core section). Thirty (30) semester hours of classes at the 3000-4000 level and 120 applicable semester hours are required for graduation. Students must complete a minimum of 30 semester hours of credit as a University College degree program student (per UT Academic Policy 3364-71-10 available through The University of Toledo Policy website). Students will earn a minor in one of three areas: Electronic Commerce and Information Technology, Professional Sales or Entrepreneurship and Family and Small Business. A cumulative 2.0 GPA is required for graduation, along with a 2.0 GPA in the UT Core courses. All minors require at least a “C” grade in each class required for the minor.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies Requirements | ||
| ENGL 1110 | College Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 1130 | College Composition II: Academic Disciplines And Discourse | 3 |
| or ENGL 2960 | Professional and Business Writing | |
| MATH 1180 | Reasoning With Mathematics (or higher) | 3 |
| Diversity in US and Non-US Diversity | 6 | |
| Arts/Humanities Core | 6 | |
| Social Sciences Core | 6 | |
| Natural Sciences Core, two disciplines, one with lab | 7 | |
| BUAD 1020 | Micro-Computer Applications In Business | 3 |
| or CMPT 1100 | Microsoft Office Applications | |
| Core Competency Electives | 9 | |
| AL 3000 | Introduction to Professional Studies | 3 |
| AL 4950 | Senior Capstone | 4 |
| BUAD 2000 | Career Development I | 1 |
| COMM 3880 | Professional Business Communication | 3 |
| Technical Electives - Taken in Associate degree | 24 | |
| Major Electives - Chosen by student from list | 18 | |
| Free Electives, if needed | 1-6 | |
| Minor | ||
| Select one of the following minors: | 21-24 | |
| EBUS Minor | ||
| Principles Of Marketing | ||
| Principles Of Macroeconomics | ||
| Principles Of Microeconomics | ||
| Doing Business Digitally | ||
| Business Data Analysis & Reporting | ||
Select three of the following: | ||
| Business Data Communications | ||
| Introduction To Database Systems | ||
| Information Technology Management | ||
| Mobile Marketing | ||
| Internet Marketing | ||
| Web Design and Data Analytics | ||
| EFSB Minor | ||
| Managerial And Behavioral Processes In Organizations | ||
| Business Ethics | ||
| Financial Accounting Information | ||
| Entrepreneurial Finance | ||
| Introduction To Entrepreneurship for Non-Business Students | ||
| Growing Family And Entrepreneurial Businesses | ||
| Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management | ||
| Innovation and Technology Commercialization | ||
or BUAD 3010 | Principles Of Marketing | |
| PSLS Minor | ||
| Principles Of Macroeconomics | ||
| Principles Of Microeconomics | ||
| Principles Of Marketing | ||
| Professional Sales | ||
| Sales Technologies and Strategies | ||
| Advanced Sales | ||
| Purchasing And Business Relationship Management | ||
or PSLS 4710 | Salesforce Leadership | |
| Total Hours | 121-129 | |
B. A. Professional Studies with Electronic Commerce Minor
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| AL 3000 | Introduction to Professional Studies | 3 |
| BUAD 2000 | Career Development I | 1 |
| BUAD 3010 | Principles Of Marketing | 3 |
| COMM 3880 | Professional Business Communication | 3 |
| AL 4950 | Senior Capstone | 4 |
| Select six of the following Major Electives: | 18 | |
| Field Experiences and Internship | ||
| Legal And Safety Compliance Issues In Human Resource Management | ||
| Legal And Ethical Aspects Of Managing Innovation And Technology | ||
| Managing Diversity In The Workplace | ||
| Cultural Communications In The Workplace | ||
| Managerial And Behavioral Processes In Organizations | ||
| The Legal And Ethical Environment Of Business | ||
| Interpersonal Communication (formerly COMM 3840) | ||
| Visual Communication I (formerly COMM 2630) | ||
| Persuasion Theory | ||
| Gender, Culture & Communication | ||
| Consumer Economics | ||
| Economics Of Gender | ||
| Geography Of U.s. And Canada | ||
| Human Resource Management | ||
| Understanding Cultural Differences For Business | ||
| Conflict Management: Mediation & Negotiations (formerly HURM 3630) | ||
| Marketing For Non-Profit Organizations | ||
| Business Ethics | ||
| Community Event Planning | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Introduction To Gender Studies: Gender, Sex And Difference | ||
Any EBUS, EFSB or PSLS class not used for another requirement in Professional Studies may be counted toward Major electives | ||
| Minor Requirements (with required pre-requisites 24 semester hours) | ||
| BUAD 1020 | Micro-Computer Applications In Business | 3 |
| ECON 1150 | Principles Of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 1200 | Principles Of Microeconomics | 3 |
| EBUS 3090 | Doing Business Digitally | 3 |
| INFS 3250 | Business Data Analysis & Reporting | 3 |
| Select three of the following: | 9 | |
| Business Data Communications | ||
| Introduction To Database Systems | ||
| Information Technology Management | ||
| Mobile Marketing | ||
| Web Design and Data Analytics | ||
| Internet Marketing | ||
| Select Free Electives if needed (3-6 semester hours) 1 | 0-6 | |
| Total Hours | 56-62 | |
| 1 | Up to two classes chosen by student. |
B.A. Professional Studies -Entrepreneurship, Family and Small Business Minor
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| AL 3000 | Introduction to Professional Studies | 3 |
| BUAD 1020 | Micro-Computer Applications In Business | 3 |
| or CMPT 1100 | Microsoft Office Applications | |
| BUAD 2000 | Career Development I | 1 |
| BUAD 3030 | Managerial And Behavioral Processes In Organizations | 3 |
| COMM 3880 | Professional Business Communication | 3 |
| PHIL 3120 | Business Ethics | 3 |
| AL 4950 | Senior Capstone | 4 |
| Select six of the following Major Electives: | 18 | |
| Field Experiences and Internship | ||
| Legal And Safety Compliance Issues In Human Resource Management | ||
| Legal And Ethical Aspects Of Managing Innovation And Technology | ||
| Managing Diversity In The Workplace | ||
| Cultural Communications In The Workplace | ||
| Managerial And Behavioral Processes In Organizations | ||
| The Legal And Ethical Environment Of Business | ||
| Interpersonal Communication (formerly COMM 3840) | ||
| Visual Communication I (formerly COMM 2630) | ||
| Persuasion Theory | ||
| Gender, Culture & Communication | ||
| Consumer Economics | ||
| Economics Of Gender | ||
| Geography Of U.s. And Canada | ||
| Human Resource Management | ||
| Understanding Cultural Differences For Business | ||
| Conflict Management: Mediation & Negotiations (formerly HURM 3630) | ||
| Marketing For Non-Profit Organizations | ||
| Business Ethics | ||
| Community Event Planning | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Introduction To Gender Studies: Gender, Sex And Difference | ||
Any EBUS, EFSB or PSLS class not used for another requirement in Professional Studies may be counted toward Major electives | ||
| Minor Requirements (with required pre-requisites 18 semester hours) | ||
| BUAD 2040 | Financial Accounting Information | 3 |
| or ACTG 1040 | Principles Of Financial Accounting | |
| EFSB 3500 | Introduction To Entrepreneurship for Non-Business Students | 3 |
| EFSB 3480 | Entrepreneurial Finance | 3 |
| EFSB 4590 | Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management | 3 |
| EFSB 4010 | Growing Family And Entrepreneurial Businesses | 3 |
| EFSB 4690 | Innovation and Technology Commercialization | 3 |
| or BUAD 3010 | Principles Of Marketing | |
| Select Free Electives if needed (3-6 semester hrs.) 1 | 0-6 | |
| One Class from: | ||
| Total Hours | 56-62 | |
| 1 | Up to two classes chosen by student. |
Professional Studies - Professional Sales Minor
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| AL 3000 | Introduction to Professional Studies | 3 |
| BUAD 1020 | Micro-Computer Applications In Business | 3 |
| or CMPT 1100 | Microsoft Office Applications | |
| BUAD 2000 | Career Development I | 1 |
| COMM 3880 | Professional Business Communication | 3 |
| AL 4950 | Senior Capstone | 4 |
| Select six of the following Major Electives: | 18 | |
| Field Experiences and Internship | ||
| Legal And Safety Compliance Issues In Human Resource Management | ||
| Legal And Ethical Aspects Of Managing Innovation And Technology | ||
| Managing Diversity In The Workplace | ||
| Cultural Communications In The Workplace | ||
| Managerial And Behavioral Processes In Organizations | ||
| The Legal And Ethical Environment Of Business | ||
| Interpersonal Communication (formerly COMM 3840) | ||
| Visual Communication I (formerly COMM 2630) | ||
| Persuasion Theory | ||
| Gender, Culture & Communication | ||
| Consumer Economics | ||
| Economics Of Gender | ||
| Geography Of U.s. And Canada | ||
| Human Resource Management | ||
| Understanding Cultural Differences For Business | ||
| Conflict Management: Mediation & Negotiations (formerly HURM 3630) | ||
| Marketing For Non-Profit Organizations | ||
| Business Ethics | ||
| Community Event Planning | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Introduction To Gender Studies: Gender, Sex And Difference | ||
Any EBUS, EFSB or PSLS class not used for another requirement in Professional Studies may be counted toward Major electives | ||
| Minor Requirement (with required pre-requisites) | ||
| ECON 1150 | Principles Of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 1200 | Principles Of Microeconomics | 3 |
| BUAD 3010 | Principles Of Marketing | 3 |
| PSLS 3440 | Professional Sales | 3 |
| PSLS 3450 | Sales Technologies and Strategies | 3 |
| PSLS 4740 | Advanced Sales | 3 |
| PSLS 3080 | Purchasing And Business Relationship Management | 3 |
| or PSLS 4710 | Salesforce Leadership | |
| Select Free Electives if needed (3-7 semester hrs.) 1 | 0-7 | |
| Total Hours | 53-60 | |
| 1 | Up to two classes chosen by student. |