Program-specific Credit Requirements in Broadening Group (2022-23 and 2023-24 Student Cohorts)
Different major programs have distinct home common core areas, resulting in various program-specific requirements in the Broadening group. It is essential to thoroughly review the requirement for your major to ensure you make informed and appropriate choices regarding common core areas and courses.
By understanding your major’s specific requirement, you can strategically select courses that align with both your academic goals and the overarching objectives of the Common Core Program [link to the “Objectives” section of “The Program” in Section E].
The following tables contain information of credit requirements of first major and dual degree programs. They are arranged in this order:
- School of Science
- School of Engineering
- School of Business and Management
- School of Humanities and Social Science
- Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies
- Joint-School Programs
- World Bachelor in Business Program
You are recommended to read carefully about individual School/Program credit requirement as it may vary.
| Programs | Designated Home Common Core Area | Program-specific Credit Requirements |
| Biochemistry and Cell Biology (BCB) | Science (S) | Arts (A): 3 credits Humanities (H): 3 credits Technology (T): 3 credits Social Analysis (SA): 3 credits |
| Biological Science (BISC) | ||
| Biotechnology (BIOT) | ||
| Chemistry (CHEM) | ||
| Data Analytics in Science (DASC) | ||
| Mathematics (MATH) | ||
| Ocean Science and Technology (OST) | ||
| Physics (PHYS) |
| Programs | Designated Home Common Core Area | Program-specific Credit Requirements |
| Aerospace Engineering (AE) | Technology (T) | Arts (A): 3 credits Humanities (H): 3 credits Science (S): 3 credits Social Analysis (SA): 3 credits |
| Civil and Environmental Engineering (CIEV) | ||
| Civil Engineering (CIVL) | ||
| Computer Engineering (CPEG) | ||
| BEng in Computer Science (COMP) | ||
| BSc in Computer Science (COSC) (There may be a second home common core area for individual students; please contact SENG for more information) | ||
| Decision Analytics (DA) | ||
| Electronic Engineering (ELEC) | ||
| Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM) | ||
| Integrative Systems and Design (ISDN) | ||
| Mechanical Engineering (MECH) | ||
| Sustainable Energy Engineering (SUSEE) | ||
| Bioengineering (BIEN) | Science (S) Technology (T) | Arts (A): 3 credits Humanities (H): 3 credits Social Analysis (SA): 3 credits + 3 credits in any Broadening areas |
| Chemical and Environmental Engineering (CEEV) | ||
| Chemical Engineering (CENG) |
| Programs | Designated Home Common Core Area | Program-specific Credit Requirements |
| Economics (ECON) | Social Analysis (SA) | Arts (A): 3 credits Humanities (H): 3 credits Science (S): 3 credits Technology (T): 3 credits |
| Economics and Finance (ECOF) | ||
| Finance (FINA) | ||
| General Business Management (GBM) | ||
| Global Business (GBUS) | ||
| Information Systems (IS) | ||
| Management (MGMT) | ||
| Marketing (MARK) | ||
| Operations Management (OM) | ||
| Professional Accounting (ACCT) | ||
| Quantitative Finance (QFIN) |
| Programs | Designated Home Common Core Area | Program-specific Credit Requirements |
| Global China Studies (GCS) | Humanities (H) Social Analysis (SA) | Arts (A): 3 credits Science (S): 3 credits Technology (T): 3 credits + 3 credits in any Broadening areas |
| Quantitative Social Analysis (QSA) | Social Analysis (SA) | Arts (A): 3 credits Humanities (H): 3 credits Science (S): 3 credits Technology (T): 3 credits |
| Programs | Designated Home Common Core Area | Program-specific Credit Requirements |
| Environmental Management and Technology (EVMT) | Social Analysis (SA) | Arts (A): 3 credits Humanities (H): 3 credits Science (S): 3 credits Technology (T): 3 credits |
| Individualized Interdisciplinary Major (IIM) | Differ for individual students | 12 credits (Please contact AIS directly for individualized credit requirements) |
Dual Degree Program (DDP):
Business Option:
| Science (S) Social Analysis (SA) | Arts (A): 3 credits Humanities (H): 3 credits Technology (T): 3 credits + 3 credits in any Broadening areas |
Dual Degree Program (DDP): Engineering Option:
Business Option:
| Technology (T) Social Analysis (SA) | Arts (A): 3 credits Humanities (H): 3 credits Science (S): 3 credits + 3 credits in any Broadening areas |
Dual Degree Program (DDP): Engineering Option:
Business Option:
| Science (S) Technology (T) Social Analysis (SA) | Arts (A): 3 credits Humanities (H): 3 credits + 3 credits in any Broadening areas |
| Programs | Designated Home Common Core Area | Program-specific Credit Requirements |
School of Science &
| Science (S) Social Analysis (SA) | Arts (A): 3 credits Humanities (H): 3 credits Technology (T): 3 credits + 3 credits in any Broadening areas |
School of Science &
| Science (S) Technology (T) | Arts (A): 3 credits Humanities (H): 3 credits Social Analysis (SA): 3 credits + 3 credits in any Broadening areas |
School of Science,
| Science (S) Technology (T) Social Analysis (SA) | Arts (A): 3 credits Humanities (H): 3 credits + 6 credits in any Broadening areas |
School of Business and Management &
| Social Analysis (SA) | Arts (A): 3 credits Humanities (H): 3 credits Science (S): 3 credits Technology (T): 3 credits |
| Common Core Group | Common Core Area | Credit Requirements | |
| Required | Elective | ||
| Experiencing | Undergraduate experiential Opportunities Programs (UxOP) | 0 | 0 or 3 |
| Broadening | Arts (A) | 3 | 0 |
| Humanities (H) | 10 | ||
| Science (S) | 8 | ||
| Technology (T) | 3 | ||
| Social Analysis (SA) | 0 | ||
| Foundations | Cognitive Foundations of University Education: Critical Thinking and Data Literacy (CTDL) | 4 | 0 |
| Behavioral Foundations of University Education: Habits, Mindsets, and Wellness (HMW) | 0 | ||
| English Communication (E-Comm) | 4 | ||
| Chinese Communication (C-Comm) | 3 | ||
| Total Credits | 35 | 0 or 3 | |
| 35 - 38 | |||