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Frequently Asked Questions

Forging your way through admissions, registration, course selection, major selection can be a time of confusion and worry.  Don’t hesitate to meet with College of Business Administration (CBA) Advising and Career Services staff.  They are here just for you.  At the same time, your question may be one that is commonly asked by other business students.  A few of those questions, along with their answers are provided here.

1. How do I add/drop a business major/minor?

2. What are the admission requirements to the College of Business Administration?

3. In what order should I take my business classes?

4. What math classes should I take in order to major in business?

5. What courses should I take in high school to be prepared to major in business at UNI?

6. As a business major, what do I need to do in order to take 100-level (upper division)CBA classes?

7. If I placed my name on a registration waiting list for a course, how will I know if I am selected to register for that course?

8. Is it possible to repeat a business course the semester immediately following the semester in which the course was originally taken?

9. What does priority registration mean for business classes?

10. What is the difference between a CBA faculty advisor and a CBA professional advisor?


1. How do I add/drop a business major/minor?
To add or drop a business major or minor, students must go to CBB 321B and file a declaration of curriculum form.

2. What are the requirements for admission to the College of Business Administration?
The CBA Admission Requirements are found in the UNI Course Catalog, the College of Business Administration Student Handbook and on our website HERE.

3. In what order should I take my business classes?
It is very important to plan the order in which you will take your courses. The University offers Plan of Study Templates to help you in this process. If you have any questions concerning how to use the templates or would to discuss your plan, don't hesitate to come to the College's Student Advising and Career Services CBB 321A

4. What math classes should I take in order to major in business?
Students with a Math ACT of 25 or higher are advised to take 800:072 Introduction to Statistical Methods. 800:072 is a prerequisite for the CBA core courses, 920:070 Business Statistics and 920:020 Introduction to Decision Techniques.

Students with a Math ACT of less than 25 are advised to take the preparatory math class 800:043, Analysis for Business Students, before enrolling in 800:072.

Students who did not do well in high school Algebra II should consider taking 800:004, Intermediate Algebra, before taking 800:043. 800:004 will not count toward baccalaureate degree requirements.

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5. What courses should I take in high school to be prepared to major in business at UNI?
The College of Business Administration recommends that students take College Prep courses in high school including four years of math, especially algebra II. Also, high school students are advised to take as much English composition as possible to be well prepared to communicate effectively.

6. As a business major, what do I need to do in order to take 100-level (upper division)CBA classes?
To take 100-level business courses, business majors must meet the CBA admission standards, complete 60 semester hours of college credit, and meet all course prerequisites.

7. If I placed my name on a waiting list during registration for course, how will I know if I am selected to register for the course?
The CBA posts waiting lists to notify students if they have been added to the classes they requested. The location and dates for posting the waiting lists are published in the CBA Guide to Registration and in the University Schedule of Classes. Pick up a Guide to Registration in CBB 321B, look in the University Schedule of Classes, or download here the Guide to Registration in PDF form.

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8. Is it possible to repeat a business course the semester immediately following the semester in which the course was originally taken?
Yes, however, students who want to repeat a course must place their name on a waiting list and check back in CBB 321B to determine if space is available after everyone else who needs the course for their major has had an opportunity to register for it.

9. What does priority registration mean for business classes?
Priority registration means that the CBA saves space in business courses during advance registration for students who need those courses for their major. That is, students who need business courses for their major have registration priority over those who need those courses for a minor or for an elective. Please read the CBA Guide to Registration. A copy of the Guide can be found in CBB 321B or can be downloaded HERE.

10. What is the difference between a CBA faculty advisor and a CBA professional advisor?
The College of Business Administration provides two types of advising assistance to business majors - faculty advising and professional advising. All business students are assigned a faculty advisor from their major department. The faculty advisor provides career information and information regarding the major. The CBA professional advisors, located in CBB 321B (CBA Student Advising and Career Services Office), provide more technical advising assistance. Professional advisors help business majors develop individual plans of study, provide assistance during registration and scheduling, and link students with faculty advisors.

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