Alvarez College of Business (BU) Courses
BU 1000. Business Forum. (0-0) 0 Credit Hours.
This non-credit course allows students to officially document business forums on their transcript. Business Forum is a themed speaker series designed to look at current trends in business and hold discussions regarding issues facing companies. Guest speakers from various companies and organizations, as well as faculty members from various departments and specializations, share key developments in the business industry. Attendance at events may be required and are held in and around the UTSA campus and community. May be repeated. Must be taken on a credit/no-credit basis. (Formerly GBA 1000. BU 1000 may be taken in combination with, or replaced with prior completion of GBA 1000.).
BU 1010. Career Compass: Professional Development Program. (0-0) 0 Credit Hours.
This non-credit course allows students to officially document professional development on their transcript. A professional development program designed to provide business students with the opportunity to gain the knowledge, skills, and experiences to make them competitive in the job market. Through a series of engagement opportunities, students will be given the opportunity to enhance key marketable skills in areas like communication, leadership, and teamwork. Active participation will give students the opportunity to become proficient in the articulation of their skills and experiences with confidence. The grade report for this course is either satisfactory performance (CR) or unsatisfactory performance (NC). May be repeated. (Formerly GBA 1010. BU 1010 may be taken in combination with, or replaced with prior completion of GBA 1010.).
BU 1100. ACOB Signature Experience - Leadership. (0-0) 0 Credit Hours.
This non-credit course allows students to officially document leadership experiences on their transcript. Minimum 30 hours of skill building and application, such as self, social, and situational awareness, is required. Students will identify and further develop a personal foundation of knowledge, skills, and attitudes related to leadership under the supervision of a faculty member, supervisor, program official, or mentor. Includes a self-reflection component. May be repeated. (Formerly GBA 1100. BU 1100 may be taken in combination with, or replaced with prior completion of GBA 1100.).
BU 1200. ACOB Signature Experience - Internship. (0-0) 0 Credit Hours.
This non-credit course allows students to officially document non-academic internship experiences on their transcript. An experiential learning internship opportunity in which students conduct supervised professional activities in an organization closely related to their field of study. A minimum of 60 hours of direct work must be completed. Includes a self-reflection component. May be repeated. (Formerly GBA 1200. BU 1200 may be taken in combination with, or replaced with prior completion of GBA 1200.).
BU 1300. ACOB Signature Experience - Research. (0-0) 0 Credit Hours.
This non-credit course allows students to officially document research experiences on their transcript. Supervised research mentored by a faculty member or other supervisor engaged in active research in the student's field of study. Includes skill building and application such as asking questions, proposing hypotheses, designing studies, selecting methods, using the tools of science, gathering and analyzing data, discovering, investigating, and communicating findings. Minimum of 30 hours of direct work on the activity or project must be completed. Includes a self-reflection component. May be repeated. (Formerly GBA 1300. BU 1300 may be taken in combination with, or replaced with prior completion of GBA 1300.).
BU 1400. ACOB Signature Experience - Study Away. (0-0) 0 Credit Hours.
This non-credit course allows students to officially document study away experiences on their transcript. An international or other “away” from UTSA experiential opportunity that allows students to obtain valuable knowledge and skill building to include culturally diverse experiences. Minimum of 30 hours of direct work on the activity or project must be completed. Includes a self-reflection component. May be repeated. (Formerly GBA 1400. BU 1400 may be taken in combination with, or replaced with prior completion of GBA 1400.).
BU 1500. ACOB Signature Experience - Community Engagement. (0-0) 0 Credit Hours.
This non-credit course allows students to officially document community engagement experiences on their transcript. An experiential and meaningful community-based learning opportunity to enrich the learning experience and develop skills of civic engagement/social responsibility. Supervision by a faculty member or community partner. Minimum of 30 hours of direct work on the activity or project must be completed. Includes a self-reflection component. May be repeated. (Formerly GBA 1500. BU 1500 may be taken in combination with, or replaced with prior completion of GBA 1500.).
BU 1600. Career and Professional Learning Experiences. (0-0) 0 Credit Hours.
This non-credit course allows students to officially document career and professional experiences on their transcript. Experiential activities that allow students to develop, apply, and articulate career-ready competencies. Supervision by a professional staff, faculty, or employer, on or off campus, who will sign off on work experience. To earn credit for work, paid or unpaid, a minimum of 60 hours for similar work that lasts no more than 90 days with a single employer/agency. Includes a self-reflection component. May be repeated. (Formerly GBA 1600. BU 1600 may be taken in combination with, or replaced with prior completion of GBA 1600.).
BU 1700. Innovative and Entrepreneurial Projects. (0-0) 0 Credit Hours.
This non-credit course allows students to officially document experiences on their transcript. Application and articulation of concepts and skills on real-world projects. Supervision by a professional staff, faculty, or employer, on or off campus, who will sign off on work. A minimum of 30 hours of direct work on the activity or project that my be either on-site or remote within the semester. Includes a a self-reflection component and a self-reflection component. May be repeated. (Formerly GBA 1700. BU 1700 may be taken in combination with, or replaced with prior completion of GBA 1700.).
BU 3200. Business Service Learning Practicum. (0-0) 0 Credit Hours.
Students will conceptualize, plan, and participate in a team-based service-learning project. Course focuses on ethics, teamwork, and communication skills. This experience helps students apply their classroom learning to a work environment. May be repeated. Must be taken on a credit/no-credit basis. (Formerly GBA 3200. BU 3200 may be taken in combination with, or replaced with prior completion of GBA 3200.).
BU 4100. ACOB Signature Experience - Leadership. (0-0) 0 Credit Hours.
This non-credit course allows students to officially document leadership experiences on their transcript. A semester-long opportunity for skill building and application such as self, social, and situational awareness. Students will identify and further develop a personal foundation of knowledge, skills, and attitudes related to leadership under the supervision of a faculty member or mentor. Minimum of 60 hours must be completed. Includes a self-reflection component. May be repeated. (Formerly GBA 4100. BU 4100 may be taken in combination with, or replaced with prior completion of GBA 4100.).
BU 4200. ACOB Signature Experience - Internship. (0-0) 0 Credit Hours.
This non-credit course allows students to officially document a non-academic internship experience on their transcript. An experiential learning internship opportunity in which students conduct supervised professional activities in an organization closely related to their field of study. Minimum of 160 hours must be completed. Includes a self-reflection component. May be repeated. (Formerly GBA 4200. BU 4200 may be taken in combination with, or replaced with prior completion of GBA 4200.).
BU 4300. ACOB Signature Experience - Research. (0-0) 0 Credit Hours.
This non-credit course allows students to officially document research experiences on their transcript. Supervised research mentored by a faculty member or other supervisor engaged in active research in the student's field of study. Includes skill building and application such as asking questions, proposing hypotheses, designing studies, selecting methods, using the tools of science, gathering and analyzing data, discovering, investigating, and communicating findings. Minimum of 60 hours must be completed. Includes a self-reflection component. May be repeated. (Formerly GBA 4300. BU 4300 may be taken in combination with, or replaced with prior completion of GBA 4300.).
BU 4400. ACOB Signature Experience - Study Away. (0-0) 0 Credit Hours.
This non-credit course allows students to officially document study away experiences on their transcript. An international or other “away” from UTSA experiential opportunity that allows students to obtain valuable knowledge and skill building to include culturally diverse experiences. Minimum of 60 hours must be completed. Includes a self-reflection component. May be repeated. (Formerly GBA 4400. BU 4400 may be taken in combination with, or replaced with prior completion of GBA 4400.).
BU 4500. ACOB Signature Experience - Community Engagement. (0-0) 0 Credit Hours.
This non-credit course allows students to officially document community engagement experiences on their transcript. An experiential and meaningful community-based learning opportunity to enrich the learning experience and develop skills of civic engagement/social responsibility. Supervision by a faculty member or community partner. Minimum of 60 hours must be completed. Includes a self-reflection component. May be repeated. (Formerly GBA 4500. BU 4500 may be taken in combination with, or replaced with prior completion of GBA 4500.).
BU 4600. Career and Professional Learning Experiences. (0-0) 0 Credit Hours.
This non-credit course allows students to officially document experiences on their transcript. Experiential activities that allow students to develop, apply, and articulate career-ready competencies. Supervision by a professional staff, faculty, or employer, on or off campus, who will sign off on work. To earn credit for work, paid or unpaid, students must complete a minimum of 160 hours for similar work that lasts no more than 90 days with a single employer/agency. Includes a self-reflection component. May be repeated. (Formerly GBA 4600. BU 4600 may be taken in combination with, or replaced with prior completion of GBA 4600.).
BU 4700. Innovative and Entrepreneurial Projects. (0-0) 0 Credit Hours.
This non-credit course allows students to officially document experiences on their transcript. Application and articulation of concepts and skills on real-world projects. Supervision by a professional staff, faculty, or employer, on or off campus, who will sign off on work. A minimum of 60 hours must be completed. Includes a self-reflection component. May be repeated. (Formerly GBA 4700. BU 4700 may be taken in combination with, or replaced with prior completion of GBA 4700.).
