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No. The Business Honors has an academic requirement that B.B.A. students must be able to complete at least three honors sections that we offer from the Common Body of Knowledge and B.A. and B.S. must complete three honors sections. Examples of Business Honors courses offered include: ECO 2013; FIN 3013 GBA 2013; ACC 2013 and GBA 2013. The Business Honors sections are only offered once a year. Contact Business Honors for current courses. Once you are admitted, our BHP staff will help you register for the Business Honors course(s). Students must still meet all registration deadlines. No, only students pursuing a business major in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business may apply. The application and deadline are posted on the BHP website. Once students apply and applications are reviewed, students will be notified of decision via email. Absolutely. However, students must be able to meet the course requirements. If students are eligible, their status is officially activated as a member once the student apply and attend the mandatory BHP Welcome Orientation. Business Honors students receive an array of benefits! Students enroll in smaller size Business Honors courses taught by some of the best business faculty. Students have access to early course registration. The BHP offers unique business-focused experiences. For example, company site excursions that entail meeting leaders, touring the company and engaging in case-study opportunities. Other activities include Lunch and Learn events with business alumni and community service opportunities. Lastly, students graduate with a distinguished Business Honors designation. The expectation is that you attend events offered by the BHP. There are numerous events to choose from, ranging from professional development events to team-building activities. We have outlined policies if requirements are not met. Details are documented and posted on the BHP Blackboard. BHP staff track each event offered to students and record attendance on the BHP Blackboard. Students can track their status on the BHP Blackboard site. In addition, the BHP Blackboard has numerous resources, videos and articles for students. ZERO! The College of Business is proud to invest in our students! Students have to apply to BHP early in their degree plan so that they can complete the requirements. If you plan ahead, you do not take any extra courses. Students who do not meet the GPA requirements are encouraged to apply for the program in future semesters. Contact us at businesshonors@utsa.edu or call 210-458-2200.I have completed all the business Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) courses. Am I still eligible to apply?
What if I’m already registered for courses but need to add a Business Honors course(s)?
I am pursuing a business minor. Am I still eligible for the BHP?
How do I apply to the Business Honors Program and how will I know if I have been admitted?
Can I be in the Honors College and the Business Honors Program at the same time?
What are the benefits of being in the Business Honors Program?
Can I attend events that are not offered by the Business Honors Program and will they count toward the required two BHP events?
What happens if I do not meet the requirements (GPA or events attended) at the end of the semester?
How can I track my requirement status (i.e. how many more events do I need to attend?)
Is there a fee to be a part of the Business Honors Program?
Will it take longer to complete the Business Honors Program than other programs?
If I have below a 3.25 UTSA and Carlos Alvarez College of Business GPA, can I still apply and be considered for the Business Honors Program?
Who can I can contact for further information?
