Business Administration Major

Description

As a Business Administration major, you will immerse yourself in various subjects like operation and project management, entrepreneurship, marketing, information systems, and analytics. This major enhances not only business knowledge, but also essential skills such as problem-solving, decision-making, teamwork, communications, and leadership. You will have the opportunity to specialize in organizational management, human resources, business analytics, or tourism & event management. Our curriculum features engaging learning activities, such as case studies, class projects, collaborations with real businesses, guest lectures, and business simulations. These experiences are designed to prepare you for a successful career in the dynamic business world.

Students interested in business studies may also consider majors in International Business, Marketing, Economics, Accounting, and Finance

Program Requirements

Students pursue the Business Administration Major as part of a Bachelor of Science degree, and must satisfy its requirements. Students are also bound by the policies and procedures of the School of Business and Management. To satisfy degree requirements, students must earn 1) a grade of at least C in all courses required for the major, and 2) an overall GPA of 2.0 in all courses required for the major.

General Education Requirements (34-37 credits)

Prerequisites (0-6 credits)

• ONE of the following courses:
• MTH 111-College Algebra
• MTH 122-Pre-Calculus

Foundation Courses (25-26 credits)

• BUS 217 Fundamentals of Business Computing
• BUS 377 Business Communication
• BUS 389 Business Careers Seminar (1 credit)
• ACC 281 Introduction to Financial Accounting
• ACC 282 Introduction to Managerial Accounting
• ECN 201 Principles of Microeconomics
• ECN 202 Principles of Macroeconomics
• ECN 204 Introduction to Business Statistics (Note: An introductory statistics course from another discipline may be substituted for ECN 204. However, credit towards graduation will be allowed for only one introductory statistics course.)
• ONE of the following courses:
  • MTH 221 Business Calculus
  • MTH 201 Calculus

Business Core Courses (27 credits)

• ECN 304 Intermediate Statistics
• BUS 325 Principles of Finance
• BUS 335 Principles of Marketing
• BUS 345 International Business Environment
• BUS 361 Production and Operations Management
• BUS 366 Organizational Behavior
• BUS 375 Business Law I
• BUS 378 Business, Government, and Society
• BUS 475 Strategic Management (for seniors only)

Students majoring in Business Administration can choose from FOUR different concentrations.

1) Management Concentration

Specialty Courses (6 credits)

• BUS 317 Management Information Systems
• BUS 465 Human Resources Management

Major Electives (9 credits)

• THREE of the following courses by advisement:
  • ACC 388 Cost Accounting
  • BUS 363 Innovation Management
  • BUS 462 Quality Management Systems
  • BUS 463 Startups and Small Business
  • BUS 464 Electronic Commerce
  • BUS 466 Project Management
  • BUS 467 Employment Law and Compliance
  • BUS 469 Management Topics Seminar
  • BUS 498 Internship
  • ECN 361 Labor Market Analysis
  • REL 430 Special Event Planning
  • at most ONE of the following may count toward the major:
    • BUS 432 Sales Management or
    • BUS 438 Supply Chain Management

2) Business Analytics Concentration

Specialty Courses (9 credits)

• BUS 317 Management Information Systems
• BUS 404 Business Analytics
• BUS 415 Data Management

Major Electives (6 credits)

• TWO of the following courses by advisement:
  • BUS 436 Marketing Research
  • BUS 438 Supply Chain Management
  • BUS 462 Quality Management Systems
  • BUS 466 Project Management
  • BUS 498 Internship

3) Human Resource Management Concentration

Specialty Courses (9 credits)

• BUS 317 Management Information Systems
• BUS 465 Human Resources Management
• BUS 468 Advanced Human Resource Management

Major Electives (6 credits)

• TWO of the following courses by advisement:
  • BUS 466 Project Management
  • BUS 467 Employment Law and Compliance
  • BUS 469 Management Topics Seminar
  • BUS 498 Internship

4) Tourism and Event Management Concentration

Specialty Courses (9 credits)

• REL 314: Tourism Principles
• REL 430 Special Event Planning
• REL 440 Tourism Marketing

Major Electives (6 credits)

• TWO of the following courses by advisement:
• REL 315 International Tourism
• Bus 317 Management Information Systems
• BUS 432 Sales Management
• BUS 437 Ad and Promotion
• BUS 439 Social Media and Digital Marketing
• BUS 466 Project Management
• Bus 498 Internship

Other Electives (11-22 credits)

Total Credits (120 credits)

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

• Competency Goal 1 Problem Solving: Graduates can analyze and interpret evidence and information to generate appropriate business solutions.
• Competency Goal 2 Knowledge of Business: Graduates can apply key business concepts associated with business management.
• Competency Goal 3 Analytical & Critical Thinking: Graduates can critically analyze business issues.
• Competency Goal 4 Written Communication: Graduates demonstrate effective written communication skills.
• Competency Goal 5 Market Readiness: Graduates demonstrate market readiness in a professional setting.
• Competency Goal 6 DEI and Social Responsibility: Graduates demonstrate an understanding of equity, diversity, inclusivity, and other social responsibility issues in business.