Nov 23, 2024  
2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Business Administration (BA) - BS Major


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66 credits (no minor required)

2.0 GPA required.

Earn a C grade or better in all major courses including required and business/major elective courses. No P/NC accepted.

Admission to the College of Business  required.

Business Administration Major Map    

Overview

The bachelor of science Business Administration major is a broad degree encompassing courses in management, human resources, information technology, operations, international business, and law, as well as introductions to accounting, economics, marketing, and finance. On the job business administrators establish and carry out departmental or organizational goals, policies and procedures, direct and oversee an organization’s financial budgetary activities, as well as help manage general activities related to making products and providing services. Majors can also be innovative by applying new technologies, negotiating or approving contracts, and identifying places to cut costs and improve performance, policies and programs.

What kind of student majors in Business Administration?
Students who thrive as business administration majors are leaders, decision makers, and strategic thinkers. They are good communicators, motivators, and team players. They recognize opportunities, achieve goals, and provide the organizational leadership.

What kind of jobs can you get with a Business Administration degree?
Sales manager, business consultant, business analyst, market research analyst, human resource specialist or generalist, loan officer, event planner, training and development specialist, real estate manager or sales, buyer or purchasing agent, insurance underwriter, supply chain analyst, travel coordinator, operations coordinator, retail manager.

BA/HRMT Double Major


Students wanting to double major in Business Administration and Human Resource Management must complete at least four unique elective courses in each major. Major code BAHR should be selected on Declaration of Major form.

Additional Required Courses (21 credits)


Business Administration (3 credits)


MIS (3 credits)


Choose one:

Note


Any MIS course replacing MIS 202 will not count as an elective.

Math and Statistics (6 credits)


Electives (12 credits)


  • 6  credits of 300/400-level courses from BA department: BUSA, MGMT, or MIS
  • 6 credits of 300/400-level courses from College of Business: ACCT, BUSA, ECON, FIN, MGMT, MIS, MKTG

Legend


◎ = Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive

✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement

= Civic Engagement and Service Learning

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