Department website: https://www.uwplatt.edu/program/associate-science-business-administration-online
Dr. Christine Storlie
Program Coordinator
Associate of Science in Business Administration
1149 Ullsvik Hall
608.342.1980
storliech@uwplatt.edu
An associate degree from a recognized and respected university helps you break into the professional world and build the skills and foundation to advance into a bachelor's degree program.
Admission Guidelines
First-Time Freshman
We're looking for students who meet these admission requirements:
High school/GED completion: Graduate of a recognized high school and have completed high school coursework required by the University of Wisconsin-Platteville at the time of graduation or have a general equivalency diploma (HSED/GED) with the required scores from the appropriate state Department of Public Instruction or its equivalent.
College preparatory coursework successfully completed1
Subject Units
English 4
Mathematics (must include at least one credit of 3
algebra and the equivalent of one credit of geometry)
Social Science 3
Natural Science (no labs required) 3
Courses from above academic areas, foreign 4
language, fine arts, computer science, or
courses in vocational areas
For students under the age of 22, take the American College Test (ACT) or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). The ACT or SAT scores must be received by campus before you will be permitted to register for classes.2
| 1 | The requirements listed are for the current catalog year. Admission requirements will vary based on the year the applicant graduated from high school. New freshmen are likely to be admitted to UW-Platteville if they complete the 17 college preparatory units and rank in the top 75 percent of their class. |
| 2 | NOTE: Temporary Suspension of ACT/SAT Requirements As of May 7, 2020 new freshmen applicants are not required to submit a test score for their admission review.
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HSED/GED
Applicants who have not graduated from a recognized high school must provide evidence of satisfactory completion of the requirements for a high school equivalency certificate or a diploma (HSED) from a recognized high school, school system, or state Department of Public Instruction based on a Graduation Equivalency Diploma (GED) examination and other established criteria.
Home-Schooled Students
To be considered for admission, home-schooled students must provide official transcripts from school(s) attended, a transcript of courses taken at home and grades signed by the individual providing the education verifying the curriculum, an official ACT or SAT score, and any other information related to the student’s education.
Courses taken in the home-school curriculum would be considered for admission purposes only. No credit will be given for university degree requirements unless one of the following applies:
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High school courses are completed through an accredited high school, college, or university.
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The student successfully passes and completes a recognized exam program (i.e., CLEP).
If you do not meet the traditional admission requirements at the time of your graduation from high school, you may be considered for admission on an individual basis.
Transfer Students
Transfer students who apply for admission must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0, plus good standing at the university most recently attended. Applicants must have 12 or more transferable credits from an accredited institution to be considered for admission as a transfer. Applicants with fewer than 12 credits must meet new freshmen admission guidelines.
Re-Entry Students
Students who have attended a UW-Platteville campus as degree-seeking students in the past and wish to take classes again at the same campus may apply as a re-entry student. Re-entry guidelines are the same for all UW-Platteville campuses.
International Students
Demonstrate proficiency in English by taking the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL® Test) and providing your score to the Office of Professional Program Support. A minimum score of 64 for the internet-based TOEFL is required of all international students whose native language is not English. If you have taken the TOEFL, you must request official evidence be sent from the testing agency directly to the Office of Professional Program Support, indicating the date on which you took the examination and your score.
You may be excused from taking the TOEFL if you have demonstrated competence in English through courses taken at other institutions and have earned grades of B or higher in English composition courses and speech or two English composition courses. As an alternative, you may submit scores from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). You must have a band-level score of 5.5 or higher.
Sub-score Minimum TOEFL iBT (internet-based) IELTS
Reading 15 5.0
Listening 15 5.0
Speaking 17 5.0
Writing 17 5.0
Total Composite Minimum 64 5.5
Curriculum
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements: 30-36 credits 1 | ||
| Writing, Speaking, Math, Physical Education and First Year Experience Competencies: Minimum 14 credits | ||
| ENGLISH 1130 | College Writing I | 3-4 |
| or ENGLISH 1040 | Studio College Writing I | |
| ENGLISH 1230 | College Writing II | 3 |
| SPEECH 1010 | Oral Communication for Professionals | 2 |
| MATH 1830 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| HHP 1000 | Fitness Assessment and Management | 1-2 |
| or HHP 1650 | Fitness for Life | |
| HHP 1010-1450 | Physical Activity (Online students take HHP 1280) | 1 |
| UWPSTUDY 1010 | Introduction to College Life | 1 |
| Foreign Language: Maximum 4 credits 2 | 0-4 | |
| Humanities; Fine Arts; Historical Perspectives: 9 credits | ||
| Humanities | PHLSPHY 2550 recommended for branch campus students; not offered online | 3 |
| Fine Arts | Three-Credit Course | 3 |
| History | Three-Credit Course | 3 |
| Social Sciences: 6 credits | ||
| Social Science | ECONOMIC 2130 recommended | 3 |
| Social Science | ECONOMIC 2230 recommended | 3 |
| Natural Sciences: 4 credits | ||
| Natural Science | Must be a lab course | 4 |
| International Education/Ethnic Studies/Gender Studies: 3-9 credits | 3-9 | |
| International Education | BUSADMIN 1300 recommended | |
| Ethnic Studies | BUSADMIN 3340 recommended | |
| Gender Studies | BUSADMIN 3340 recommended | |
| Business Administration: 28 credits | ||
| Required 2-course Approved Sequence: 6 credits | ||
| ACCTING 2010 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACCTING 2020 | Management Accounting | 3 |
| Other Required Courses: 22 credits | ||
| BUSADMIN 1300 | Global Business (also counts as International Education) | 3 |
| BUSADMIN 2010 | Business Communication | 3 |
| BUSADMIN 2100 | Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| BUSADMIN 2330 | Leadership and Management | 3 |
| BUSADMIN 2630 | Introduction to Marketing | 3 |
| ECONOMIC 2130 | Principles of Macroeconomics (also counts toward Social Science requirement) | 3 |
| ECONOMIC 2230 | Principles of Microeconomics (also counts toward Social Science requirement) | 3 |
| BUSADMIN 1810 | Microsoft Excel for Business | 1 |
| Electives: must reach the 62 credit minimum 3 | 0-4 | |
| Total Credits | 62 | |
| 1 | All courses may not be available at all campuses and/or in all formats. |
| 2 | Foreign Language may be satisfied with 1 year High School language with a C or better average or 1-2 semesters college level language (4 credits total); waived for online degree students. |
| 3 | Additional electives may be required to reach the 62 credit minimum. |