Business Administration, BS
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program in the School of Accelerated Degree
Programs 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 BS in Business Administration requires either quantitative management applications, college algebra or an approved quantitative methods for business course that will fulfill the general education mathematics requirement. Basics 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).
Core Curriculum
(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
Prerequisites: IMH 13200, IMH 14200
Note: In special circumstances and with the permission of faculty advisor, IBA 43090 Special Topics in Economics (1-3) may substitute for one of the above courses.
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
Note: In special circumstances and with the permission of faculty advisor, IBA 46090 Special Topics in Management (1-3) may substitute for one of the above courses.
Marketing Cluster (9) BA4
Note: In special circumstances and with the permission of faculty advisor, IBA 45090 Special Topics in Marketing (1-3) may substitute for one of the above courses.
Consumer Finance/Business Law Cluster (6) BA19
Core Curriculum Courses
Additional required courses:
Capstone
In addition, the student must complete:
Students may choose to complete the optional Business Administration Internship for elective credit:
| IBA 45000 | Business Administration Internship | 1-3 |