Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
A Bachelor of Science in Business Administration prepares students for professional roles in today’s evolving business landscape. Built on a foundation of general education and business fundamentals, these programs provides students with core business knowledge, usually with the option to specialize in one of five concentration areas:
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Informatics
- Management
- Marketing
Students also complete elective coursework to broaden their skillset. These 180-credit hour programs can be completed in approximately 13 quarters of full-time study. Upon graduation, students are equipped to pursue leadership positions in corporate, nonprofit, and government sectors or continue into graduate-level education.
Program Structure
- Core Business Courses: 63 credit hours
- Concentration Area (Select One): 18 credit hours
- Electives: 45 credit hours
- Arts and Sciences: 54 credit hours
- Total: 180 credit hours
Core Course Requirements (63 Credit Hours)
BUS100 Introduction to Business
Provides background on business and management, covering human relations, communication, and strategic planning.
BUS112 Principles of Accounting I
Introduces basic accounting procedures including billing, balance sheets, and financial statements.
BUS120 Sales and Marketing
Introduces sales and marketing techniques, advertising methods, and market research fundamentals.
BUS135 Principles of Management
Presents management theory covering planning, organizing, staffing, and controlling.
BUS200 Business Law: Business, Government & Society
Outlines ethical and legal responsibilities in business, including government and societal impact.
BUS210 Human Resource Management
Covers human resource issues such as recruitment, training, performance appraisal, and labor relations.
BUS220 Business Communications
Focuses on workplace communication skills including writing memos, letters, and presentations.
BUS235 Operations Management
Examines operations in manufacturing and service organizations, including scheduling and quality control.
BUS240 International Business
Analyzes the effect of global environments on international business and trade.
BUS250 Principles of Economics
Explores supply and demand, cost theory, market structures, and consumer behavior.
BUS302 Microeconomics
Teaches microeconomic principles applied to consumer and business decision-making.
BUS360 Business Ethics
Examines business ethics and moral reasoning related to the market system.
BUS490 Business Administration Capstone
Capstone project that applies business knowledge in a final independent case study or project.
Concentration Options (Choose One Area, 18 Credit Hours)
A. Finance
- BUS300 Financial Management – Covers financial planning and investment analysis.
- BUS320 Taxation Principles – Applies tax concepts to business transactions.
- BUS340 Managerial Accounting – Focuses on cost accounting and financial statement analysis.
- BUS400 Advanced Financial Management – Covers advanced budgeting, valuation, and risk analysis.
- BUS420 Accounting Information Systems – Explores the impact of IT on accounting systems.
- BUS440 Business Forecasting and Simulation – Teaches forecasting tools and economic evaluation.
- BUS450 Personal Financial Management – Introduces tools for financial planning and investment.
B. Human Resources
- BUS350 Staffing and Employment – Reviews recruiting policies and legal compliance.
- BUS351 Workplace Safety – Covers OSHA standards and injury prevention.
- BUS352 Employment Law – Studies regulations affecting employee/employer rights.
- BUS353 Labor Management Relations – Explores labor law, unionization, and bargaining.
- BUS354 Compensation Management – Discusses compensation and benefits strategies.
- BUS355 Managing People – Emphasizes people management strategies and performance.
- BUS425 Diversity in the Workplace – Covers inclusive practices and workforce diversity.
C. Informatics
- CIS206 Database Concepts & RDBMS – Introduces relational database systems.
- CIS207 Programming Languages – Covers fundamental programming principles.
- CIS211 Internet Concepts – Examines internet technologies and usage.
- CIS232 Database Programming – Focuses on programming within databases.
- CIS300 Managing Information Systems – Discusses enterprise systems and IT management.
- CIS305 E-Business IT Infrastructure – Explores IT frameworks for digital businesses.
- CIS435 Business Info Systems Security – Teaches risk management and cybersecurity.
D. Management
- BUS300 Financial Management – See Finance.
- BUS305 International Business Strategies – Covers strategy and cultural factors in global markets.
- BUS325 Entrepreneurial Leadership – Develops leadership skills for startups and change management.
- BUS375 New Venture Creation – Focuses on business planning and startup development.
- BUS380 Project Management – Guides project planning, tracking, and reporting.
- BUS405 Business Law: Legal Environment for Business – Covers UCC, contracts, and IP law.
- BUS415 Organizational Theory and Development – Reviews theories of change and organizational design.
- BUS416 Quality Management and Productivity – Explores methods to enhance process quality.
E. Marketing
- BUS430 Competitive Strategies – Examines market strategy, alliances, and globalization.
- BUS361 Buyer Behavior – Studies consumer decision-making and market targeting.
- BUS362 Sales Management – Reviews sales communication methods and influence.
- BUS363 Strategic Issues in Marketing – Teaches segmentation, positioning, and product planning.
- BUS364 Marketing Research – Focuses on data collection and interpretation.
- BUS365 Marketing on the Internet – Covers digital marketing strategies and branding.
- BUS366 International Marketing – Adapts marketing concepts for global audiences.
- BUS367 B2B Marketing – Addresses business buying behavior and value delivery.
Career Outlook
Graduates may pursue roles such as:
- Business Analyst
- Marketing Manager
- Financial Planner
- Project Coordinator
- Human Resources Specialist
- Operations Supervisor