2007-08 Undergraduate Catalog
Majors
The curriculum for decision and information sciences (DIS) is designed for students who are interested in information systems, information technology and supply chain management. The DIS curriculum is multi-disciplinary, focusing on the computing, quantitative and application skills that are vital to a business problem-solving setting. DIS graduates typically fill such positions as decision support specialist, information systems specialist and systems analyst. Graduates can also pursue graduate studies in decision and information sciences (DIS) or business.
DIS majors are encouraged to gain practical work experience through internships and community service projects. In addition, the Warrington College of Business Administration offers students a wide variety of professional development and leadership opportunities, including study abroad, the Florida Leadership Academy, involvement in student organizations and research activities. Students should consult with an academic adviser for specific information.
DIS majors must maintain a 2.0 core, major and UF GPA. In addition to the critical-tracking and general education courses outlined below, DIS majors must take:
To remain on track for the DIS major, students must meet the critical-tracking criteria listed below. The critical-tracking GPA is calculated based on all attempts of the critical-tracking courses or their equivalents. Once a student receives a grade of C or higher in a critical-tracking course or its equivalent, no subsequent grade in that course or its equivalent will be used in the calculation of the critical-tracking GPA.
| Decision and Information Sciences |
| College: Warrington College of Business Administration |
| Degree: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration |
| Hours for Degree: 120 |
| Minor: No |
| Combined-Degree Program: Yes |
| Website: www.cba.ufl.edu/upb/programs/ |
The curriculum for decision and information sciences (DIS) is designed for students who are interested in information systems, information technology and supply chain management. The DIS curriculum is multi-disciplinary, focusing on the computing, quantitative and application skills that are vital to a business problem-solving setting. DIS graduates typically fill such positions as decision support specialist, information systems specialist and systems analyst. Graduates can also pursue graduate studies in decision and information sciences (DIS) or business.
DIS majors are encouraged to gain practical work experience through internships and community service projects. In addition, the Warrington College of Business Administration offers students a wide variety of professional development and leadership opportunities, including study abroad, the Florida Leadership Academy, involvement in student organizations and research activities. Students should consult with an academic adviser for specific information.
Requirements for the Major
DIS majors must maintain a 2.0 core, major and UF GPA. In addition to the critical-tracking and general education courses outlined below, DIS majors must take:
- Core courses (BUL 4310, ECP 3703, FIN 3403, MAN 3025, MAN 4504, MAR 3023 and QMB 3250);
- Major courses (ISM 3254, ISM 3255, ISM 4210, QMB 4701, QMB 4702, ISM 4113, ISM 4220 and ISM 4330); and
- Restricted elective courses (11-12 credits of 3000-/4000-level courses offered by other UF colleges (not WCBA) or 1000-/4000-level foreign language courses). Students can take one professional development course to fulfill part of the restricted elective requirement (either GEB 3035 Effective Career Management in Business, GEB 3213 Professional Writing in Business or GEB 3213 Professional Writing in Business).
Critical Tracking and Semester Plan
To remain on track for the DIS major, students must meet the critical-tracking criteria listed below. The critical-tracking GPA is calculated based on all attempts of the critical-tracking courses or their equivalents. Once a student receives a grade of C or higher in a critical-tracking course or its equivalent, no subsequent grade in that course or its equivalent will be used in the calculation of the critical-tracking GPA.
Semester 1:
- Complete 2 of the following critical-tracking courses: ECO 2013, ECO 2023, MAC 2233, ACG 2021C, STA 2023 and ACG 2071
- 2.5 GPA on all attempts of critical-tracking courses
- Earn a 2.0 UF GPA (must be maintained throughout all 8 semesters)
Semester 2:
- Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses for a total of 4 critical-tracking courses
- 2.75 GPA on all attempts of critical-tracking courses
Semester 3:
- Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses (including ACG 2021C) for a total of 6 critical-tracking courses
- 3.0 GPA on all attempts of critical-tracking courses
Semester 4:
- Complete all 7 critical-tracking courses
- 3.0 GPA on all attempts of critical-tracking courses
- Meet all CLAST requirements or pass the CLAST exam
Semester 5:
- Meet all term 1-4 critical-tracking requirements
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold.
Suggested semester-by-semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| CGS 2531 Problem Solving Using Computer Software (GE-M) | 3 |
| ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics (GE-S) | 3 |
| Humanities/International/Diversity (GE-H, N, D) | 3 |
| Elective (MAC 1140 Precalculus Algebra [GE-M] recommended) | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics (GE-S) | 3 |
| MAC 2233 Survey of Calculus 1 (GE-M) | 3 |
| Biological Science (GE-B) | 3 |
| Composition (GE-C, WR) | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| ACG 2021C Introduction to Financial Accounting | 4 |
| STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1 (GE-M) | 3 |
| Humanities/International/Diversity (GE-H, N, D) | 3 |
| Physical Science (GE-P) | 3 |
| Elective | 2 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| ACG 2071 Introduction to Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Biological or Physical Science (GE-B or GE-P) | 3 |
| Electives | 6 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| QMB 4701 Managerial Operations Analysis 1 | 2 |
| QMB 4702 Managerial Operations Analysis 2 | 2 |
| MAN 3025 Principles of Management (GE-S) | 4 |
| QMB 3250 Statistics for Business Decisions | 4 |
| Restricted elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| ISM 3254 Business Systems 1 | 2 |
| ISM 3255 Business Systems 2 | 2 |
| FIN 3403 Business Finance | 4 |
| MAN 4504 Operations and Supply Chain Management | 4 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| ISM 4113 Business Systems Design and Applications | 2 |
| ISM 4210 Database Management | 2 |
| MAR 3023 Principles of Marketing (GE-S) | 4 |
| Restricted electives | 5 |
| Elective | 2 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| ISM 4220 Business Data Communications 1 | 2 |
| ISM 4330 Information Systems and Operations Strategy | 2 |
| BUL 4310 The Legal Environment of Business | 4 |
| ECP 3703 Managerial Economics | 4 |
| Restricted elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 |