B.S. in Business Administration
The Business Administration program provides a foundation in business administration to prepare students for entry-level management positions in either the private or public sector. Minoring in business administration is an excellent choice for students with management and leadership potential who choose to major in a liberal arts discipline.
Accreditation
The BS in Business Administration is accredited by the Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), a leading specialized accreditation body for business education around the world.
Summary of Requirements
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2023-2024 |
| Core Curriculum |
43 |
| Pre-Major Courses |
6 |
| Major and Required Courses |
72 |
| TOTAL |
121 |
The Business Administration program provides a foundation in business administration to prepare students for entry-level management positions in either the private or public sector. Minoring in business administration is an excellent choice for students with management and leadership potential who choose to major in a liberal arts discipline.
Requirements for a Major in Business Administration
Students must be accepted into the Business Administration major before taking 300-level or above courses in the Department of Business. Students must also complete two of the following concentrations (Management, Marketing, Economics, Finance, International Business or Entrepreneurship). For continuation in the major, a student must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in major and non-major courses. A business major must complete at least one internship in the field prior to graduation.
Required pre-major courses 6 credits
| BUS 101 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS 181 | Computer Skills for School and Workplace | 3 |
Required core courses 54 credits
| ACC 201 | Financial Accounting I | 3 |
| ACC 202 | Financial Accounting II | 3 |
| ACC 203 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| | Quantitative Reasoning in Business | |
| BUS 211 | Management and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| BUS 221 | Marketing | 3 |
| | Business Communication | |
| BUS 331 | Business Statistics II | 3 |
| BUS 341 | Business Ethics | 3 |
| BUS 351 | Business Finance | 3 |
| BUS 361 | Global Dimensions of Business | 3 |
| BUS 371 | Business Law I | 3 |
| BUS 381 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| BUS 391 | Production & Operations Management | 3 |
| BUS 491 | Senior Capstone I | 3 |
| BUS 492 | Senior Capstone II | 3 |
| ECO 201 | Introduction to Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECO 202 | Introduction to Microeconomics | 3 |
Business Administration concentration electives (any two for a total of 18 credits)
Business Administration majors must complete two of the following six concentrations by taking three of the required and elective courses listed for each concentration. At least one course for each concentration must be a Department of Business course. Courses marked with "*" have prerequisites that must be taken in their home departments. Prerequisites for courses offered by other departments that do not have "*" will be waived for business students taking them to satisfy their concentration. Students can also take special topics courses, in consultation with their advisors, to satisfy the requirements of their chosen concentrations. An elective course cannot count toward two different concentrations.
Concentration in Entrepreneurship 9 credits
Choose three:
Concentration in Economics 9 credits
Concentration in Finance 9 credits
Required Course (3 credits)
Elective Courses (6 credits)
| | Any ACC course that is 300- or 400- level to be determined in consultation with the student's faculty advisor in the Department of Business. | |
| BUS 354 | Entrepreneurial Finance | 3 |
| BUS 372 | Business Law II | 3 |
| BUS 382 | Applied Business Analytics | 3 |
| BUS 451 | Real Estate Finance and Investments | 3 |
| ECO 351 | Money and Banking | 3 |
| ECO 361 | International Economics | 3 |
| ECO 403 | Research Methods in Economics | 3 |
| ECO 451 | Public Finance and Policy | 3 |
| MAT 145 | Calculus for Business and Social Sciences | 3 |
| MAT 150 | Calculus I | 4 |
MAT 145* Calculus for Business and Social Sciences
Concentration in International Business 9 hours
| ACC 461 | International Accounting | 3 |
| BUS 261 | Global Business Foundations | 3 |
| ECO 341 | History of Economic Thought | 3 |
| ECO 361 | International Economics | 3 |
| ECO 363 | Comparative Economic Systems | 3 |
| GOV 329 | Comparative Governments of Asia, Africa & Latin America | 3 |
| GOV 330 | Intro to the European Union | 3 |
| GOV 391 | International Relations | 3 |
| GOV 396 | International Law and Organization | 3 |
| SOC 313 | Work and Globalization | 3 |
Concentration in Management 9 hours
Required Course (3 hours)
Elective Courses (6 hours)
| BUS 372 | Business Law II | 3 |
| COM 330 | Interpersonal and Group Conflict Management | 3 |
| COM 340 | Business and Professional Communication | 3 |
| COM 460 | Organizational Communication | 3 |
| PER 350 | Event Planning and Management | 3 |
| THE 373 | Performing Arts Management | 3 |
Concentration in Marketing 9 hours
Required Course (3 hours)
Elective Courses (6 hours)
| BUS 321 | Advertising & Branding | 3 |
| BUS 322 | New Product Development | 3 |
| BUS 422 | Marketing Strategy | 3 |
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| COM 350 | Introduction to Mass Communication | 3 |
| | Or | |
| COM 360 | Introduction to Public Relations | 3 |
Program Outcomes
1. Accurately apply fundamental business concepts, models and principles to address hypothetical or real-world business issues. (Common Business Knowledge & Inquiry)
2. Communicate effectively in both American Sign Language and written English in various formats and styles to a variety of audiences in multiple business contexts. (Communication)
3. Apply technological tools, and statistical and quantitative reasoning skills in analyzing and evaluating numerical information to support evidence-based business decisions. (Quantitative Reasoning & Technological Skills)
4. Critically assess business problems and develop well-supported solutions. (Critical Thinking & Problem Solving)
5. Critically evaluate all business opportunities and challenges using a global business perspective. (Global Dimension)
6. Foster personal growth by acting in a professional, ethical, and socially responsible manner, and collaborate effectively in teams as required. (Wellness, Ethics & Social Responsibility)