Tiered Progression Program

All students admitted to the G. Brint Ryan College of Business Undergraduate program, whether a BBA or a BS, will be entering under a Tiered Progression Program. The Tiered Progression Program is designed to:

  • Increase understanding and awareness of the courses and required skills of being a business major.
  • Encourage advancement at an acceptable pace to timely graduation.
  • Support each student in making informed decisions about a “best fit” major according to their skills, abilities, and goals.
  • Increase student satisfaction with and ownership of their education.

To meet the above program goals, students will progress through the tiered structure program which provides enhanced and early academic and career support. The tiered program structure consists of the following three tiers.

Tier One: Pre-business (PBUS) 
  1. All students entering the Ryan College of Business, whether for a BBA or BS degree, are admitted under pre-business (PBUS), including new, transfer, and continuing students. PBUS students must meet with an advisor in RCOB Undergraduate Programs Office. In addition to the requirements listed below, all pre-business prerequisite courses require a minimum grade of C. 
  2. In order to progress to Tier Two (BUND), PBUS students must have the following: 
    1. completion of three of the following pre-business prerequisite courses: college-level math (3 hours),  ACCT 2010,  ACCT 2020,  ECON 1100,  ECON 1110,  DSCI 2710   
    2. students must earn a minimum of two Bs and one C in the three courses completed under (a) above 
    3. completion of BUSI 1200 with a C or higher 
  3. Once the above eligibility requirements are met, students can apply online or meet with an academic advisor for admission into Tier Two (BUND). 
  4. Tier One students who are unable to progress to Tier Two at the completion of 45 UNT attempted hours (this includes all attempts of all UNT courses) are subject to dismissal from the Ryan College of Business. Advisors will consult with each student prior to and at the time of dismissal and will refer to resources and other UNT programs which can better serve the student’s needs. 
  5. UNT continuing students changing to PBUS from another UNT major, and students transferring from another institution with 45 or more hours, must progress to BUND within two semesters or will be subject to dismissal from the Ryan College of Business. 
  6. PBUS students are restricted to lower-level (1000/2000) business courses. 
Tier Two: Business Undergraduate (BUND) 
  1. Tier Two students who have met the requirements of Tier One and have applied to Tier Two status (BUND) must meet the following requirements to progress to Tier Three: 
    1. completion of at least 45 semester hours 
    2. completion of the following ten pre-business and communication courses with a minimum grade of C and a GPA of 2.7:  ENGL 1310;  ENGL 1320  or  TECM 2700  (TECM 2700 required for BS/MS accounting);  MATH 1190  or  MATH 1710;  ECON 1100  and  ECON 1110;  ACCT 2010  and  ACCT 2020;  BCIS 2610 DSCI 2710, BUSI 1200. 
  1. Once the above eligibility requirements are met, BUND students must meet with an advisor to file for an official degree plan and move to Tier Three. 
  2. Tier Two (BUND) students are restricted to lower-level (1000/2000) business courses. 
Tier Three: Official BBA/BS declared major with professional field 
  1. Students who meet all requirements for Tier Three receive clearance into upper level (3000/4000) business courses (business foundation and professional field) after meeting with an advisor to file for the official degree plan (BBA or BS with declared professional field). 
  2. Students in Tier Three are strongly encouraged to meet with their departmental advisor when possible. Tier Three students must meet degree and graduation requirements as outlined under Ryan College of Business Academic Standards. 
  3. Tier Three students must apply for graduation by the deadline posted in the  Academic Calendar.