Business Administration

The business administration major focuses students on how a business firm can achieve its objectives in a competitive local, regional, national, or global environment while maintaining ethical principles and practices. This major integrates a broad range of theories, concepts, methods, policies, and practices through the study of finance, economics, law, ethics, marketing, human resources, management, and organizational behavior. Students analyze and evaluate business systems in terms of their efficiency, productivity, profit, and service. They study the challenges and opportunities facing existing companies and new ventures. As potential entrepreneurs, students synthesize their knowledge, analyze markets, and develop business plans. They learn to make convincing presentations to employees, customers, managers, board members, and investors. They appreciate how responsible business practices can improve economic standards, social stability, and international trade. Graduates are prepared for a range of career opportunities in both for-profit and nonprofit private entities as well as the public sector.

Degree Requirements

Foundation Courses

ACC 20364ACCOUNTING FOR BUSINESS OPERATIONS

ECO 30564ECONOMICS FOR MANAGERS

MAT 20143BUSINESS MATHEMATICS

OAD 30763BUSINESS STATISTICS

OAD 31664BUSINESS ETHICS

All above classes may be substituted for an equivalent.

Required Major Courses

ACC 20464FINANCING AND INVESTING ACTIVITIES

COM 30363ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION

OR

COM 32663BUSINESS COMMUNICATION

OAD 30563MANAGEMENT

OAD 31063BUSINESS LAW

OAD 31863MARKETING

OAD 40063FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION

OAD 49100STRATEGIES AND POLICIES

OAD 49100 Strategies and Policies: CAPSTONE COURSE

Required Major Courses

ACC 20464FINANCING AND INVESTING ACTIVITIES

COM 30363ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION

OR

COM 32663BUSINESS COMMUNICATION

OAD 30563MANAGEMENT

OAD 31063BUSINESS LAW

OAD 31863MARKETING

OAD 40063FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION

OAD 49100STRATEGIES AND POLICIES

OAD 49100 Strategies and Policies: CAPSTONE COURSE