Business Administration, BS
63 credit hours
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program in the School of Accelerated Degree Programs (ADP) prepares students to lead in corporate or nonprofit organizations and enhances their knowledge and business acumen. The program fosters effective business skills along with critical thinking, problem solving and adaptive decision making. The curriculum is taught by seasoned business professionals who leverage current industry practices to teach academic concepts and business applications. Student achievements of the program learning outcomes are highly important. Students will take formative and summative assessments while studying in the program. Some testing fees are required for some assessments. Upon degree completion, students have broadened knowledge and skills for career growth in multiple industries.
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration requires IMH 13200 (Quantitative Management Applications) or higher for the major, which may be used to fulfill the general education mathematics requirement. IMH 14200 (Basic Statistics) is also required for the major, which may be used to fulfill a general education elective requirement.
The ADP Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program has received specialized accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP, www.acbsp.org).
General Education Math Requirements for Business Administration
6 credit hours
Required:
One of the following:
| IMH 13200 | Quantitative Management Applications | 3 |
| | or | |
| | College Algebra or higher. | 3 |
Note: These required courses may also be used to complete general education requirements. Please refer to the general education requirements section of this catalog for more information.
Business Administration Core Curriculum
57 credit hours
(Clusters are listed in the recommended sequence.)
Accounting Cluster (6) BA20
| IBA 21010 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| IBA 21011 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 |
Economics Cluster (9) BA2
Management Information Systems Cluster (9) BA13
| IBA 24000 | Introduction to Information Systems | 3 |
| IBA 36043 | Introduction to Operations Management | 3 |
| IBA 36500 | Microcomputer Applications in Business | 3 |
Management Cluster (9) BA3
Marketing Cluster (9) BA4
Consumer Finance/Investments Cluster (6) BA19
Core Curriculum Courses
Additional required courses:
Capstone
Students may choose to complete the optional Business Administration Internship for elective credit:
| IBA 45000 | Business Administration Internship | 1-3 |