Undergraduate students majoring in the College of Business will take a wide range of courses during their studies at the University of Wyoming. The planned coursework is designed to give each student a thorough educational experience-from the broad strokes to the fine points. Our goal: well-rounded students with high-level expertise in their chosen field. Main campus students are limited to four online business courses.
Course requirements for the following Undergraduate Majors:
Accounting
Business Economics
Economics
Entrepreneurship
Finance
Management of Human Resources
Marketing
Professional Selling
Business Undecided Major
University Studies courses fulfill university requirements for such areas as science, quantitative reasoning,
writing, and cultural context. All students at UW must complete the University Studies
Program (USP) to ensure they are well-grounded scholars.
Advanced Business Standing is a requirement all majors in the College of Business must complete before beginning
the majority of upper-division course work. Advanced Business Standing (ABS) constitutes
the basic skills all business majors will need before beginning advanced major courses.
Math Placement All students entering the College of Business will be required to take mathematics courses as part of their college requirements. It is necessary to determine the math skill level in order to place the student into the appropriate level math course to ensure their academic success. To accomplish this we utilize a variety of tools both before the student arrives on campus such as ACT, SAT or GRE scores, eligible transfer credits from other colleges, universities or AP programs and once the student arrives using our own online placement exam or one of the proctored exams such as Accuplacer or Compass.
Common Courses in Business are courses all majors in the College of Business will take to gain exposure to the
basic business skills and knowledge necessary to complete a well-rounded, high-quality
business education. Common course work includes ACCT 2010 (1010), ACCT 2020 (1020), ECON 1010, ECON 1020, MGT 1040, FIN 3250, IMGT 2400, MGT 3210, MKT 3210, DSCI 3210, and MGT 4800.
Elective courses are also a part of the curriculum giving students a broader horizon
and a well-rounded general education.
Finally, students take core and elective courses in their major which are designed
by our departments to give our students the tools they need to be successful in their
fields.
NOTE: Our course numbering system is organized as follows:
Looking for a course offered via distance delivery methods? Utilize WyCLASS (Wyoming Course Locator & Support Services) at https://wyclass.wy.edu/ to assist you. The seven Wyoming Community Colleges and the University of Wyoming have worked together to provide a comprehensive listing of college courses offered by distance delivery methods.
We provide a variety of support services that can help you grow academically into a capable and confident learner.
Promotes a meaningful student experience at the College of Business, followed by an inspiring career after graduation.
The Education Abroad Office (EAO) connects the University of Wyoming with international study, volunteer, and internship opportunities through 400+ programs worldwide.
The University of Wyoming offers scholarships based on merit, financial need, or to specific student populations. Be sure to file your FAFSA to be considered for financial need-based awards in the following school year.
The College of Business expects the highest level of integrity from our administration, faculty, staff, students, and alumni. As students of the College of Business at the University of Wyoming, you are expected to conduct yourselves professionally as described in the Code of Conduct and adhere to the ethical principles of this college and the University’s Standards as outlined in the University Regulations.
Meet new people with similar interests as you, develop leadership, communication skills, and other professional development, interact with faculty, staff, students, and the community, and participate in local, regional, and national student and professional activities.
Collectively, our leadership team works tirelessly to focus our college on the student experience, strengthening the research prowess of our faculty, and implementing a strong five-year strategic plan.