Basic Curriculum

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The curriculum outlined below provides a suggested sequence to complete the baccalaureate degree requirements. However, this suggested sequence should not be viewed as limiting since individual adjustments are made to meet desired educational objectives.

Basic Curriculum Overview (125 Credits)

Augustinian Values (18 Credits)

Course
Title
Credits
THL Elective  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
18

Math and Science (11 Credits)

Course
Title
Credits
Business Statistics  +
4
Computer Science OR Natural Science  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
11

Humanities and Social Sciences (15 Credits)

Course
Title
Credits
Behavioral Science  +
3
Computer Science OR Natural Science OR Social Science  +
3
Humanities Elective  +
3
The Literary Experience  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
15

Business Core Curriculum (45 Credits)

Course
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
45

Major Courses (18 Credits)

Course
Title
Credits
Six Major Courses for BBA  +
18
Sub-Total Credits
18

Non-Business Elective and Free Electives (18 Credits)

Course
Title
Credits
Non-Business Elective  +
3
Free Electives  +
15
Sub-Total Credits
18

Basic Curriculum By Year (125 Credits)

First Year (33 Credits)

Course
Title
Credits
Business Statistics  +
4
The Literary Experience  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
33

Sophomore Year (31 Credits)

Course
Title
Credits
Behavioral Science  +
3
Humanities Elective  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
31

Junior Year (31 Credits)

Course
Title
Credits
Computer Science OR Natural Science  +
3
Computer Science OR Natural Science OR Social Science  +
3
Three Major Courses for BBA  +
9
Non-Business Elective  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
31

Senior Year (30 Credits)

Course
Title
Credits
Three Major Courses for BBA  +
9
THL Elective  +
3
Free Electives  +
15
Sub-Total Credits
30

Note:

  • ENG 1050 (The Literary Experience), ETH 2050 (The Good Life:Eth & Cont Prob) , PHI 1000 (Knowledge, Reality, Self) , THL 1000 (Top: Catholic Studies OR Top: Faith, Reason, and Culture OR Top: Global Religious Experience), and all business courses must be taken at Villanova.
  • BL 2185 is recommended for ACC majors who want to sit for CPA certification.

Pre-Requisites for VSB Core Courses:

Course Pre-requisites
VSB 0099 None
VSB 1000 None
VSB 1015 None
VSB 2000 Sophomore Cohort
VSB 2004 ECO 1001-Concurrently, ECO 1002-Concurrently, VSB 1000-Concurrently, VSB 1015
VSB 2006 ECO 1001-Concurrently, ECO 1002-Concurrently, VSB 1000-Concurrently, VSB 1015
VSB 2007 ECO 1001-Concurrently, ECO 1002-Concurrently, VSB 1015
VSB 2008 ECO 1001-Concurrently, ECO 1002-Concurrently, MAT 1500, STAT 1430, VSB 1000, VSB 1015, VSB 2006
VSB 2009 ECO 1001, ECO 1002, VSB 1000, VSB 2004 and STAT 1430-Concurrently
VSB 2014 VSB 2009-Concurrently
VSB 2020 ECO 1001, ECO 1002, VSB 1000, VSB 1015, VSB 2004-Concurrently
VSB 3000 Junior Cohort
VSB 3008 STAT 1430, VSB 2008, VSB 2009, VSB 2020
VSB 4002 ECO 3108, VSB 2006, VSB 2007, VSB 2008, VSB 2014, VSB 3008
Total Credits:
250

 

Disclaimer:
The above program requirements are applicable to students entering Fall 2023 and beyond. Please consult the appropriate archived handbook available on the homepage for years prior to these requirements. In order that programs offered by Villanova University reflect current advances and additions to knowledge and upgraded professional requirements, Villanova University reserves the right to change programs and requirements without prior notice. Students generally are bound to the requirements in effect and published online for the year in which their class begins its first year of study. Special requirements may be in effect for students who have left the University and are being readmitted. Students are advised to check with the web catalog or with their college offices regarding changes that may affect them. Additional academic information may be obtained from the various college offices and the web sites listed for the particular policies, programs and services found in this catalog. 

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