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Business Administration

Students may seek either an academic major or minor in business administration.

Major in Business Administration

The business administration curriculum includes studies in accounting, business law and public policy, business supply chain management, customer service and operations management, ethics and social responsibility, finance, human resource management and labor relations, international business, strategic and entrepreneurial management, organizational behavior, marketing and sales, and statistical analysis. A major in business administration prepares graduates for business- and management-related careers in for-profit and not-for-profit organizations and the public sector, encouraging critical thinking and problem solving.

Objectives

The student who graduates with a major in business administration will be able to

• Use critical-thinking skills in conducting research in business and management.
• Apply analytical and problem-solving skills in resolving business management problems and issues.
• Identify and apply key concepts and theories in business and management.
• Articulate the domestic and global dimensions of and influences on business and management.
• Employ effective communication skills, orally and in writing, consistent with the business and professional environment.
• Use computer applications and technology currently in the workplace.
• Assess philosophies of ethics and social responsibility relevant to business and management.
• Develop innovative leadership and team-management skills necessary for success in a diverse and changing workplace.
• Recognize the history and development of theories and concepts in business management, accounting, economics, statistics, finance, marketing, human resource management, business law, and strategic management and apply these theories and concepts to various business situations.
• Evaluate ethical, social, civic, cultural, and political issues as they relate to business operations, human resources and human factors, information systems, governmental regulation, and domestic and international ventures.
• Apply appropriate information technology to analyze problems and issues, develop business research, report key data, and recommend management strategy and action plans.

Degree Requirements

A degree with a major in business administration requires the successful completion of 120 credits of coursework including 36 credits for the major (indicated by ); 41 credits in general education requirements (GERs); and 43 credits in the minor, electives, and other degree requirements. At least 18 credits in the major must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above).

 

Requirements for the Business Administration Major

Coursework for a major in business administration includes the following:

Recommended Sequence

The following course sequence will fulfill all of the requirements for the BS in business administration. Since some recommended courses fulfill more than one requirement, substituting courses for those listed may make it necessary to take additional courses to meet degree requirements. Students should consult an academic advisor whenever taking advantage of other options.

Information on alternate courses (where allowable) to fulfill general education requirements (in communications, arts and humanities, behavioral and social sciences, biological and physical sciences, mathematics, and interdisciplinary issues) and cross-curricular requirements (in civic responsibility, historical, and international perspectives) may be found on the GER page.

First Courses
(to be taken within the first 18 credits)

LIBS 150 Information Literacy and Research Methods (1)

ENGL 101/101X Introduction to Writing (3)

MATH 107 College Algebra (3)
or a higher-level math course

BMGT 110 Introduction to Business and Management (3)
(students with business experience should substitute a supplemental major course in the last 60 credits of study)

Introductory Courses (to be taken within the first 30 credits)

ECON 201 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
(related requirement for the major; also fulfills the first general education requirement in behavioral and social sciences)

NSCI 100 Introduction to Physical Science (3)
and NSCI 101 Physical Science Laboratory (1)
or other course(s) to fulfill the general education requirement in biological and physical sciences with related laboratory

ENGL 291 Expository and Research Writing (3)
or other course to fulfill the general education requirement in communications/ writing

IFSM 201 Introduction to Computer-Based Systems (3)

ACCT 220 Principles of Accounting I (3)

PHIL 140 Contemporary Moral Issues (3)
or other ARTH, ARTT, HIST, HUMN, MUSC, PHIL, THET, dance, literature, or foreign language course to fulfill the first general education requirement in arts and humanities

Foundation Courses
(to be taken within the first 60 credits)

STAT 230 Business Statistics (3)
or STAT 200 Introduction to Statistics

PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology (3)
or SOCY 100 Introduction to Sociology
or other course to fulfill the second general education requirement in behavioral and social sciences (discipline must differ from first)

ACCT 221 Principles of Accounting II (3)

BIOL 101 Concepts of Biology (3)
or ASTR 100 Introduction to Astronomy
or other course to fulfill the general education requirement in biological and physical sciences

ECON 203 Principles of Microeconomics (3)
(related requirement for major)

HIST 142 Western Civilization II (3)
or HIST 157 History of the United States Since 1865
or other course(s) to fulfill the second general education requirement in arts and humanities (discipline must differ from first) and the cross-curricular requirement for historical perspective

IFSM 300 Information Systems in Organizations (3)
or ACCT 326 Accounting Information Systems

SPCH 100 Foundations of Speech Communication (3)
or COMM 390 Writing for Managers
or other course to fulfill the general education requirement in communications/ writing or speech

Additional Required Courses
(to be taken after introductory and foundation courses)

BMGT 364 Management and Organization Theory (3)

COMM 394/394X Business Writing (3)
or other course to fulfill the general education requirement in communications/ upper-level intensive writing

MRKT 310 Marketing Principles and Organization (3)

BMGT 380 Business Law I (3)

HRMN 300 Human Resource Management (3)

BMGT 340 Business Finance (3)

BMGT 392 Global Business Management (3)
or other course(s) to fulfill the cross-curricular requirement in international perspective and the requirement for supplemental major coursework

BMGT 496 Business Ethics (3)
(also fulfills the cross-curricular requirement in civic responsibility)

Minor and/or Elective Courses
(to be taken in the last 60 credits along with required major courses)(40)

Recommended minor:
Human resource management, marketing, finance, or other business-related minor

Recommended electives:
MATH 220 Elementary Calculus I
or MATH 130 and MATH 131 Calculus A, Calculus B
(for students who plan to go on to graduate school)

Capstone Course for Major
(to be taken in the last 15 credits)

BMGT 495 Strategic Management (3)

Total credits for BS in business administration(120)

Minor in Business Administration

The business administration minor complements the skills the student gains in his or her major discipline by providing a study of principles and techniques used in organizing, planning, managing, and leading within various organizations.

Objectives

The student who graduates with a minor in business administration will be able to

• Use critical thinking skills in conducting research in business and management.
• Apply analytical and problem-solving methods in resolving business management problems and issues.
• Identify and apply key concepts and theories in business and management.
• Employ effective written and oral communication skills consistent with the business and professional environment.
• Develop innovative leadership and team-management skills necessary for success in a diverse and changing workplace.

Requirements for the Minor

A minor in business administration requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework in business administration, drawn from various disciplines as appropriate; at least 9 credits must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above). Specific course requirements are listed below. If a specific course required for the minor is taken instead to satisfy requirements for the major, another course in the same discipline should be substituted to fulfill the required minimum number of credits for the minor. Any course used to replace an upper-level course should also be classified as upper level.

Business Administration Minor Courses
(to be taken in the last 60 credits with required and supplemental major courses)

Required Foundation Course or Courses

BMGT 110 Introduction to Business and Management (3)
(students with business experience should substitute a supplemental major course)

BMGT 364 Management and Organization Theory (3)

Supplemental Courses

A supplemental course chosen from ACCT, BMGT, ENMT, HRMN, MRKT, and MGST courses (3)

A second upper-level supplemental course from above list (3)

A third upper-level supplemental course from above list (3)

Total credits for minor in business administration (15)

For a listing of all the requirements for the bachelor's degree, students should refer to the overall bachelor's degree requirements.

Last updated: 16 October 2006