Curriculum & Advising

Planning a curriculum appropriate to your personal educational and professional objectives is a fundamental part of a successful university experience. In the Robins School of Business, academic advising is a critical part of your planning. Advising includes course selection, discussions about your interests and professional goals, and ways to achieve your goals within the Robins School curricula. You should feel free to talk with your advisor about any academic or professional question you may have.

This page includes both general and specific information about the academic requirements of the Robins School. It contains answers to many frequently asked questions and you should find it useful in planning your academic career. You should not use it as a substitute for one-to-one discussions with your advisor about your personal concerns.

1. Academic Hour Requirements in the Robins School
   
2. Advising and Registration
3. Internships and Independent Study
4. Attendance Policy
5. General Education and Robins School Curriculum Requirements
6. Robins School General Education Requirements
7. Pre-Business Requirements
8. Robins School Curriculum Requirements

Majors Business Administration Accounting Economics Minors Business Administration

Concentrations Accounting Economics Finance International Business Management Marketing

Introduction

Academic Hour Requirements in the Robins School
The minimum number of academic hours required for graduation from the University of Richmond is 120. Of these, 60 academic hours must be taken at the University of Richmond, including the last 30 hours earned toward the degree. As a separate requirement for graduation from the Robins School, at least fifty percent of your four-year program (60 hours) must be earned from non-Business courses, i.e., Jepson School of Leadership Studies or the School of Arts & Sciences. When computing the number of non-Business hours earned, you may include in either the Business or non-Business category, as needed, up to nine (9) hours of Economics (Economics 101-102 and the Economics elective) and six (6) hours of Statistics (BUAD 201 and BUAD 301.)

Advising and Registration
As an Robins School student, you will be assigned an academic advisor. This advisor will provide information about curriculum requirements, assist you in planning a schedule that meets these requirements, and suggest those courses that will help you to achieve your educational and professional goals. During the advising period, you should make arrangements to see your advisor in order to prepare for on-line registration and to address any personal concerns or questions. You will also be given your Term PIN card when you meet. Remember that your academic advisor is not merely an adjunct to the registration process but is a valuable resource to your personal development. Take advantage of this resource by developing a relationship with your advisor and meeting with him or her on a regular basis, not just during the registration process.

The combination of group meetings, advisor meetings, on-line information, and published advising information should enable you to prepare for registration. You can also go to the Robins School Dean's Office with registration questions if these resources have been used and have left you with further questions. As part of your personal growth, however, you should make every attempt to find answers in the available material.

Internships and Independent Study
Internships and Independent Studies can be a valuable part of your undergraduate experience. You may find out about internships in many ways including from individual faculty members, the Career Development Center, business leaders involved with the University, and other students. You may develop your own idea for an independent research project or independent study or may develop an idea in concert with a faculty sponsor.

Currently, the Robins School does not award credit for internships. In order for you to receive academic credit, an internship must include an academic component. The minimum requirements of this academic component are (1) the approval of a faculty member to act as your sponsor for the work, (2) a daily journal of your activities, and (3) a paper which examines some aspect or aspects of the internship which closely relate to your academic experience. There may be additional requirements as determined by the individual faculty advisor. An internship that meets these criteria would be considered a Directed Independent Study (BUAD 389) for which the student may receive between one and three academic credits. At the student's option, in partnership with the faculty sponsor, the credit may be earned under the banner of one of the functional areas as an independent study (such as MKT 328, Directed Independent Study).

You may also earn between one and three hours of Directed Independent Study (BUAD 389) credit by working with a faculty member on a specialized study or a directed research project unrelated to an internship. You are encouraged to contact faculty members to find out about these opportunities.


Attendance Policy
You are expected to attend all meetings of all classes. Students enrolled in Robins School courses must attend at least 75% of the class meetings regardless of the reasons for absence to receive credit for the course. In addition to this general school policy, the instructor determines the specific policy in each course. The specific policy for each course should be announced at the beginning of the course and also stated on the course syllabus.

General Education and Robins School Curriculum Requirements
The following pages are divided into two sections. The first section lists the General Education requirements of the University and the pre-business requirements for the Robins School student. The second section lists the Robins School Core Curriculum requirements for the majors in Business Administration, Economics, and Accounting. This second section also includes the requirements for each major and each concentration offered in the Robins School. Finally, this section also provides information on the more specialized "tracks" offered in some majors and concentrations. For additional information or clarification of any of this information, see your advisor or the particular department Chair.