The Computer Science and Business Honors (CSB Honors) program enables students to pursue two different degrees simultaneously as a single dual degree arrangement of coursework.

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree program provides a strong technical background for students planning to begin careers upon graduation and for those interested in graduate study in computer science. This program allows students to take more coursework in computer science and related technical areas than does the bachelor of science and arts degree program.

The Canfield Business Honors Program is designed to provide an intellectual challenge for students who have distinguished themselves academically and in leadership roles outside the classroom. The student may choose a general program of study or choose to combine the general program of study with an additional major. Canfield Business Honors Program students take 14 business courses in special sections open only to them. Additional information is available from the Canfield Business Honors Program Office.

Admission

Admission to Computer Science and Business (CSB) is limited to a small number of high performing students who are chosen on a competitive basis. Students selected for the program will have demonstrated exceptional potential for success in both computer science and business. Admission decisions are made by the CSB Committee. Students enter the program as freshmen.

Students entering The University of Texas at Austin as freshmen may apply to the CSB by completing a separate online application available through the UT Austin Office of Admissions. The CSB Committee considers the student’s SAT Reasoning Test or ACT scores, high school class rank, preparatory courses, extracurricular activities, evidence of leadership ability, and other objective criteria.

Total Hours Required: 124

Requirements

All requirements are listed below, starting with the most specialized moving to the most general. Additional requirements may follow the table, so be sure to read the entire page. Some required courses listed below may also satisfy General Education requirements, including Core Curriculum.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Choose a sequence below:		8
Sequence 1:
M 408C	Differential and Integral Calculus
M 408D	Sequences, Series, and Multivariable Calculus
Sequence 2:
M 408N	Differential Calculus for Science
M 408S	Integral Calculus for Science
M 408M	Multivariable Calculus
Sequence 3:
M 340L	Matrices and Matrix Calculations
or M 341	Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory
SDS 321	Introduction to Probability and Statistics	3
Choose a sequence below:		6
Sequence 1:
BIO 311C	Introductory Biology I
BIO 311D	Introductory Biology II
Sequence 2:
BIO 315H	Advanced Introduction to Genetics: Honors
BIO 325H	Genetics: Honors
Sequence 3:
CH 301	Principles of Chemistry I
CH 301C	Foundations of Chemistry I
Sequence 4:
CH 302	Principles of Chemistry II
CH 302C	Foundations of Chemistry II
Sequence 5:
PHY 303K	Engineering Physics I
or PHY 317K	General Physics I
PHY 105M	Laboratory For Physics 302K, 303K, and 317K
PHY 301	Mechanics
PHY 101L	Laboratory for Physics 301
Sequence 6:
PHY 303L	Engineering Physics II
or PHY 317L	General Physics II
PHY 105N	Laboratory For Physics 302L, 303L, and 317L
PHY 316	Electricity and Magnetism
PHY 116L	Laboratory for Physics 316
ECO 304K	Introduction to Microeconomics	3
ECO 304L	Introduction to Macroeconomics	3
C S 311H	Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science: Honors	3
C S 331H	Algorithms and Complexity: Honors	3
C S 314H	Data Structures: Honors	3
C S 429H	Computer Organization and Architecture: Honors	4
C S 439H	Principles of Computer Systems: Honors	4
Hours chosen from upper-division courses in computer science (six of which must carry the honors designation)		12
Subtotal		52
Bachelor of Business Administration
Hours chosen from: Coursework in anthropology, psychology, educational psychology, or sociology with a primary focus other than statistics or data processing (courses dealing primarily with statistics or data processing may not be used to fulfill this requirement. S S 302C, S S 302D, S S 302E, and S S 302F (for Plan II dual majors only) are also accepted)		3
ACC 311H	Fundamentals of Financial Accounting: Honors	3
ACC 312H	Fundamentals of Managerial Accounting: Honors	3
BAH 110G	Topics in Professional Growth I	1
BAH 111G	Topics in Professional Growth II	1
B A 120G	Topics in Professional Growth III	1
B A 130G	Topics in Professional Growth IV	1
B A 140G	Topics in Professional Growth V	1
BAH 151H	Lyceum	1
Hours chosen from professional, business-related experiential learning course:		3
ACC 366P	Accounting Practicum
B A 353	Internship in Business Administration
B A 653	Internship in Business Administration
FIN 366P	Finance Practicum
MAN 347P	Entrepreneurship Practicum
MAN 366P	Management Practicum: Social Entrepreneurship I
MAN 367P	Social Entrepreneurship II
MAN 369P	Social Innovation Practicum
MIS 366P	Management Information Systems Practicum
MKT 366P	Marketing Practicum
O M 366P	Operations Management Practicum
B A 353	Internship in Business Administration
B A 324	Business Communication: Oral and Written	3
or COM 324H	Introduction to Business Communication: Honors
D S 235H	Introduction to Decision Science: Honors	2
FIN 357H	Business Finance: Honors	3
LEB 323H	Business Law and Ethics: Honors	3
MAN 336H	Organizational Behavior: Honors	3
MAN 327H	Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Honors	3
MAN 374H	General Management and Strategy: Honors	3
MIS 301H	Introduction to Information Technology Management: Honors	3
MKT 337H	Principles of Marketing: Honors	3
O M 235H	Operations Management: Honors	2
STA 235H	Data Science for Business Applications: Honors	2
Subtotal		48
Shared Requirements
Free electives: Additional coursework to reach total hours required.		0
Subtotal		0
General Education
Remaining Core Curriculum (42 hours total)		24
Foreign Language other than English, Beginning Proficiency
Subtotal		24
College Requirements - Natural Sciences
College Requirements - Business
General University Requirements
Total Hours		124

Additional Requirements and Policies

1. Students who enter Computer Science and Business Honors (CSB Honors) as freshmen must have a minimum grade point average of 3.25 in courses taken in residence during the fall and spring semesters of their first year to remain in the program. They must also complete at least 12 letter‑graded semester hours in residence in each of those semesters.
2. After their freshman year, students are dismissed from the program if their overall, computer science, or business grade point average falls below 3.25. Additionally, students must know and follow the academic and disciplinary policies in this catalog and in the General Information Catalog. Failure to do so may result in academic dismissal from the program.
3. Under special circumstances, the CSB Program Committee may permit students to continue in the program under academic review. Students experiencing scholastic difficulty should consult the CSB Honors Program directors and their academic advisors.
4. To graduate under the CSB Honors Program, students must earn a University grade point average of at least 3.25 and a grade point average of at least 3.25 in both business and computer science courses. Students must be enrolled at The University of Texas at Austin during the semester in which they receive their degree.
5. CSB students must satisfy the University’s Core Curriculum and the degree requirements for both the B.S. in Computer Science and the B.B.A. (combined degree requirements below). Students who later choose to complete only one degree must consult with their academic advisors and fulfill all requirements for that degree.