# Sample Degree Plans
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## Explore Sample Degree Plans for the Undergraduate Business Major
Below are sample degree plans for students with no pre-matriculation credit to complete the business major with either a finance concentration or a management concentration.
Each example includes 48 credit hours in the major, 72 outside the major. Non-specified electives are outside the major and include distribution courses.
**See sample degree plans:**
[Finance Concentration](#fin)
[Management Concentration](#mgmt)
[Marketing Concentration](#mark)
## Finance Concentration
### FRESHMAN YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER |
| --- |
| 15 Credit Hours |
| ECON 100 Principles of Economics (3) |
| MATH 101 / MATH 105 (3) |
| BUSI 305 Financial Accounting ***or*** |
| BUSI 310 Leading People in Organizations (3) |
| Elective (3) |
| Elective (3) |
| SPRING SEMESTER |
| --- |
| 16 Credit Hours |
| BUSI 305 Financial Accounting ***or*** |
| BUSI 310 Leading People in Organizations (3) |
| BUSI 395 Data Analytics (4) |
| Elective (3) |
| Elective (3) |
| Elective (3) |
\
### SOPHOMORE YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER |
| --- |
| 15 Credit Hours |
| BUSI 343 Financial Management ***or*** ECON 343 Corporate Finance (3) |
| BUSI 390 Strategic Management (3) |
| BUSI 396 Business Communication (3) |
| Elective (3) |
| Elective (3) |
| SPRING SEMESTER |
| --- |
| 16 Credit Hours |
| BUSI 447 Advanced Corporate Finance (4) |
| BUSI 380 Marketing (3) |
| Elective (3) |
| Elective (3) |
| Elective (3) |
\
### JUNIOR YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER |
| --- |
| 16 Credit Hours |
| BUSI 401 Financial Statement Analysis (3) |
| Elective ***or*** Business Elective (3-4) |
| Elective (3) |
| Elective (3) |
| Elective (3) |
| SPRING SEMESTER |
| --- |
| 15 Credit Hours |
| BUSI 430 Management Accounting (3) |
| BUSI 374 Operations Management (3) |
| Elective (3) |
| Elective (3) |
| Elective (3) |
\
### SENIOR YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER |
| --- |
| 15 Credit Hours |
| BUSI 450 Derivatives (3) |
| Elective (3) |
| Elective (3) |
| Elective (3) |
| Elective (3) |
| SPRING SEMESTER |
| --- |
| 13 Credit Hours |
| BUSI 448 Investments (3) |
| Elective ***or***Business Elective (3) |
| Elective (3) |
| Elective (3) |
## Additional Sample Degree Plans: Finance
- [Sample Degree Plan (BUSI 395 - Sophomore)](https://business.rice.edu/sites/default/files/2025-08/undergraduate-business-major-finance-sample-degree-plan-b.pdf)
- [Sample Degree Plan (MATH 111 & 112)](https://business.rice.edu/sites/default/files/2025-08/undergraduate-business-major-finance-math-111-112.pdf)
- [Sample Degree Plan (BUSI 150)](https://business.rice.edu/sites/default/files/2025-08/undergraduate-business-major-finance-busi-150.pdf)
- [Sample Degree Plan (STAT 310)](https://business.rice.edu/sites/default/files/2025-08/undergraduate-business-major-finance-stat-310.pdf)
- [Sample Degree Plan (Study Abroad: Fall)](https://business.rice.edu/sites/default/files/2025-08/undergraduate-business-major-finance-study-abroad-jr-fall.pdf)
- [Sample Degree Plan (Study Abroad: Spring)](https://business.rice.edu/sites/default/files/2025-08/undergraduate-business-major-finance-study-abroad-jr-spring.pdf)
## Divisional Advisors Available to Guide Your Journey
We’re here to support you every step of the way. Rice Business faculty members serve as [Divisional Advisors](https://oaa.rice.edu/advising-network/divisional-advisors) for each [residential college](https://admission.rice.edu/life-rice/residential-colleges) at Rice University, helping you navigate your academic success at the Virani Undergraduate School of Business. These advisors provide personalized support beginning as early as [O-Week](https://success.rice.edu/first-year-programs/o-week) with insights and guidance about your degree plans, graduation requirements and co-curricular opportunities.
These advisors will connect you with campus resources and provide valuable guidance before declaring your business major in your sophomore year. Once you declare your business major or minor, your Divisional Advisor will refer you to [Major Advisors](https://oaa.rice.edu/advising-network/major-advisors) or [Minor Advisors](https://oaa.rice.edu/advising-network/minor-advisors) at Rice Business for specialized guidance. These advisors are Rice Business faculty members who are well-versed in the curriculum requirements for the business major and minor.
## Management Concentration
### FRESHMAN YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER |
| --- |
| 15 Credit Hours |
| ECON 100 Principles of Economics (3) |
| MATH 101 / MATH 105 (3) |
| BUSI 305 Financial Accounting ***or*** |
| BUSI 310 Leading People in Organizations (3) |
| Elective (3) |
| Elective (3) |
| SPRING SEMESTER |
| --- |
| 16 Credit Hours |
| BUSI 305 Financial Accounting ***or*** |
| BUSI 310 Leading People in Organizations (3) |
| BUSI 395 Data Analytics (4) |
| Elective (3) |
| Elective (3) |
| Elective (3) |
\
### SOPHOMORE YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER |
| --- |
| 15 Credit Hours |
| BUSI 380 Marketing (3) |
| BUSI 390 Strategic Management (3) |
| BUSI 396 Business Communication (3) |
| Elective (3) |
| Elective (3) |
| SPRING SEMESTER |
| --- |
| 15 Credit Hours |
| BUSI 374 Operations Management (3) |
| BUSI 343 Financial Management (3) |
| Elective (3) |
| Elective (3) |
| Elective (3) |
\
### JUNIOR YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER |
| --- |
| 15 Credit Hours |
| BUSI 430 Management Accounting (3) |
| Elective ***or*** Business Elective (3-4) |
| Elective (3) |
| Elective (3) |
| Elective (3) |
| SPRING SEMESTER |
| --- |
| 15 Credit Hours |
| BUSI 421 Power, Influence and Organizational Change ***or*** |
| BUSI 422 Negotiations and Decision Making ***or*** |
| BUSI 433 Technology and Innovation Strategy (3) |
| BUSI 432 Business and Society ***or*** |
| BUSI 480 Marketing Analytics (3) |
| Elective (3) |
| Elective (3) |
| Elective (3) |
\
### SENIOR YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER |
| --- |
| 16 Credit Hours |
| BUSI 420 Leadership and Teams (4) |
| Elective (3) |
| Elective (3) |
| Elective (3) |
| Elective (3) |
| SPRING SEMESTER |
| --- |
| 14 Credit Hours |
| BUSI 431 Advanced Strategic Management (3) |
| Elective ***or***Business Elective (3-4) |
| Elective (3) |
| Elective (3) |
## Additional Sample Degree Plans: Management
- [Sample Degree Plan (MATH 111 & 112)](https://business.rice.edu/sites/default/files/2025-08/undergraduate-business-major-management-math-111-112.pdf)
- [Sample Degree Plan (BUSI 150)](https://business.rice.edu/sites/default/files/2025-08/undergraduate-business-major-management-sample-degree-plan-g.pdf)
- [Sample Degree Plan (BUSI 395 - Sophomore)](https://business.rice.edu/sites/default/files/2025-08/undergraduate-business-major-management-sample-degree-plan-b.pdf)
- [Sample Degree Plan (STAT 310)](https://business.rice.edu/sites/default/files/2025-08/undergraduate-business-major-management-stat-310.pdf)
- [Sample Degree Plan (Study Abroad: Fall)](https://business.rice.edu/sites/default/files/2025-08/undergraduate-business-major-management-study-abroad-jr-fall.pdf)
- [Sample Degree Plan (Study Abroad: Spring)](https://business.rice.edu/sites/default/files/2025-08/undergraduate-business-major-management-study-abroad-jr-spring.pdf)
## Marketing Concentration
### FRESHMAN YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER |
| --- |
| 15 Credit Hours |
| ECON 100 Principles of Economics (3) |
| MATH 101 / MATH 105 (3) |
| BUSI 305 Financial Accounting ***or*** |
| BUSI 310 Leading People in Organizations (3) |
| Elective (3) |
| Elective (3) |
| SPRING SEMESTER |
| --- |
| 16 Credit Hours |
| BUSI 305 Financial Accounting ***or*** |
| BUSI 310 Leading People in Organizations (3) |
| BUSI 395 Data Analytics (4) |
| Elective (3) |
| Elective (3) |
| Elective (3) |
\
### SOPHOMORE YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER |
| --- |
| 15 Credit Hours |
| BUSI 380 Marketing (3) |
| BUSI 390 Strategic Management (3) |
| BUSI 396 Business Communication (3) |
| Elective (3) |
| Elective (3) |
| SPRING SEMESTER |
| --- |
| 15 Credit Hours |
| BUSI 374 Operations Management (3) |
| BUSI 343 Financial Management (3) |
| Elective (3) |
| Elective (3) |
| Elective (3) |
\
### JUNIOR YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER |
| --- |
| 15 Credit Hours |
| BUSI 430 Management Accounting (3) |
| Elective ***or*** Business Elective (3) |
| Elective (3) |
| Elective (3) |
| Elective (3) |
| SPRING SEMESTER |
| --- |
| 15 Credit Hours |
| BUSI 371 Product Development and Management (3) |
| BUSI XXX Advertising and Digital Marketing (3) |
| Elective (3) |
| Elective (3) |
| Elective (3) |
\
### SENIOR YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER |
| --- |
| 15 Credit Hours |
| BUSI XXX Pricing Strategy (3) |
| Elective (3) |
| Elective (3) |
| Elective (3) |
| Elective (3) |
| SPRING SEMESTER |
| --- |
| 13 Credit Hours |
| BUSI 480 Marketing Analytics (3) |
| Elective ***or***Business Elective (3-4) |
| Elective (3) |
| Elective (3) |
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