The Coggin College of Business lower-level prerequisite courses are prerequisites for most upper-level courses in the college. A grade of “C” or better is required in all prerequisite courses.
Students enrolled in Coggin College of Business courses are responsible for assuring they have satisfactorily met the requirements for all prerequisite/co-requisite courses. The student's professor, the department chairperson, or the Director of Academic Advising Services has the discretionary authority to dismiss any student who has not met the prerequisite/co-requisite requirement of a course. Fees will not be refunded for dismissal from a course by one of the parties listed above if the dismissal is for lack of required prerequisites or co-requisites.
Students interested in a directed independent study must obtain appropriate
approvals from the faculty member, department chairperson, and the Director of
Academic Advising Services. Traditionally, the faculty member initiates a research
project with a student. The student and the faculty member must complete a directed independent study form, which must detail the work to be done and
grading policy to be used. Student should work with their faculty member to complete the
directed independent study form to ensure proper credit is awarded upon
successful completion.
- The
maximum number of DIS hours allowed for an undergraduate
student is six semester hours.
- Minimum 2.5 GPA.
Policy on Use of International Academic Experiences in
Undergraduate Degree Evaluations
The Coggin College of Business
supports and encourages undergraduate students to study abroad. In all cases,
students must obtain approval regarding anticipated academic credit earned
prior to departure. The Coggin College of Business offers five types of
programs:
- Faculty-led
study abroad courses
- Four week
summer programs (via exchange partners) "Coggin In...."
- Semester
and academic year abroad (via exchange partners)
- Semester internship abroad
- Double degree programs (via exchange partners)
Note: Coggin
undergraduate students can only apply TWO upper-level, faculty-led study abroad
courses towards their program of study. This excludes the 4-week summer and
semester programs. Also, Coggin undergraduate students can only use ONE
faculty-led study abroad towards their “major” requirements. Please see the Global Engagement office and your academic advisors for specific information
regarding study abroad opportunities.
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Acceptance of “D” Grades
Students must earn a “C”
grade or better in all Coggin College of Business courses.
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Change of Major Policy
In general, matriculated students who want to change their major within Coggin or transition to Coggin from another college, must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
However, there are other stipulations regarding
the Change of Major Policy. Please review the UNF Change of Major policy for additional information and meet with an academic advisor to review
required coursework. If a student fall within the stipulation of the policy, an
academic advisor will submit the major change request.
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Concurrent Enrollment Policy
In general, Coggin students are not allowed to take courses at another institution. This policy does include correspondence courses. If a student obtains permission to take a prerequisite course at another institution, permission to take the subsequent course will not be given until a final grade is provided.
In documented extenuating
circumstances when permitted, concurrent enrollment
requires prior approval in advance of taking courses at another
institution. Students must first submit a Waiver of College Policy for
permission. If permission is granted, students must complete the Transient Student Admission Application. Visit Transient Courses or see your advisor for additional information.
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Double Majors and Dual Degree Policies
Double Majors
Any UNF students
working towards a single baccalaureate degree who satisfies all requirements
for two majors within the Coggin College of Business will be awarded two
diplomas and both majors will be reflected on the permanent record. Once the
degree has been awarded, subsequent course work cannot be added to create a
second degree for either major. In order to earn a double major, students must formally declare the double major and complete all prerequisites and major requirements for each major. Students must
meet GPA requirement for each major and earn a minimum of 120 semester hours.
Dual Degrees
Students in the
Coggin College of Business may pursue a dual degree as long as the second
college (for example College of Arts and Sciences) agrees that the student may seek the
simultaneous degree in that college. Students must formally declare a dual degree.
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General Education and Foreign Language Policy
All Coggin College of Business students are expected to complete all
general education and foreign language requirements before reaching senior
standing (90 semester hours).
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GPA Required for Graduation
Students
graduating with a BA or BBA degree must have a minimum 2.0 GPA in both the UNF
overall and upper-level program GPA. Students must have a 2.0 GPA in both the
UNF overall and upper-level program GPA for approval to enroll in Business Policy
(MAN 4720).
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Graduation with Less than 60 Upper-Level Hours
Students must complete a minimum of
120 semester hours and 60 upper-level hours in addition to all program
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Second Undergraduate Degree in Business Administration
In order to earn a post-baccalaureate
Bachelor of Business Administration degree from UNF, students who already hold
a UNF bachelor degree in business must complete a minimum of 30
additional hours of upper-level course work at UNF. If the first degree is not
a UNF business degree, then a minimum of 45 additional upper-level hours must be completed at UNF. This course work must
be directly related to the new major and new degree.
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Transfer of Credits Policy
See an academic
advisor regarding the limitations of transfer courses. Coggin College of Business
may accept up to five upper-level business courses if:
- The
courses were taken at an AACSB accredited institution
- A grade
of "C" or higher was earned
- The
courses are evaluated as equivalent to required UNF courses (student must provide course syllabi for evaluation). International
syllabi must be translated into English.
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Policy on Academic Minors
- Students
pursuing the BBA degree are not required to choose a minor
- Students pursuing the BA degree are required to choose a minor
- Unless approved by the college, students
may declare no more than two minors
- Minors
outside of the College of Business are permitted
- All
minors MUST be officially declared with an Academic Advisor
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10–Year Rule
All upper-level
business courses expire after 10 years and must be repeated if the student does not graduate before courses expire. This
policy applies both to courses taken at UNF and courses taken at other
institutions.
This includes:
- All core
courses
- All major
course
- All major
electives
- Regional Studies and Intermediate Foreign Languages courses (International Business majors)
- All
substitutions for the above courses
This excludes:
- All prerequisite/foundation
courses
- All
cultural diversity courses
- All public speaking courses
- All business communication courses
Note: Courses within the 10-year window at start of the degree may be removed from a student's Degree Evaluation as the 10 year window closes and courses expire.
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Additional Policies and Procedures
This catalog does not encompass all policies and procedures in the Coggin College of Business. Please contact an academic advisor for clarification or additional information. As a student, you are responsible for policies and procedures that may not be reflected on this page or discussed by your advisor.
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