Business Administration Major
Business, BS
Building off a strong Business core curriculum designed to prepare students with an understanding of business purposes, structures, and processes, this major covers introductory business classes, as well fundamental philosophies and theories of business. The degrees ensure students have the requisite knowledge to be successful in today’s business arena and serve as a foundation for those interested in continuing their education at the graduate level.
Degree requirements for the Business Administration major are as follows:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| University Core | ||
| Behavioral/Social Science Electives 1 | 9 | |
| BUS 204 | Financial Wellness | 1 |
| ENG 114 | Critical Reading and Response | 3 |
| ENG 124 | Research and Writing in the Disciplines | 3 |
| or ENG 134 | Literary Genres | |
| Humanities Electives | 9 | |
| MAT 120 | Statistics | 3 |
| Science Electives (lab required) | 7 | |
| WEL 100 | Empowered as Learners and Leaders | 3 |
| or WEL 220 | Empowered as Learners and Leaders | |
| WEL 350 | Strategies for Career and Personal Growth | 2 |
| Major Requirements | ||
| ACC 100 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 101 | Introduction to Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BUS 120 | Business in Society | 3 |
| BUS 215 | Legal Environments of Business | 3 |
| BUS 226 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| BUS 235 | Dynamics of Management and Leadership | 3 |
| BUS 300 | Organizational Development and Change | 3 |
| BUS 308 | Communicating in Business | 3 |
| BUS 327 | Financial Management | 3 |
| BUS 328 | Introduction to Business Analytics | 3 |
| BUS 491 | Strategic Management and Policy | 3 |
| BUS 130 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| Career Electives 2 | 9 | |
| General Electives | ||
| General Electives | 35 | |
| Total Credits Required | 120 | |
- 1
Students must take ECO 211 Macroeconomics and ECO 212 Microeconomics as a part of their Behavioral/Social Science elective requirements.
- 2
Students may fulfill this requirement by completing 9 credits through one or more of the following options: BUS 498, INT 280, WELL 400/440, BUS 201, MBA 680, or a graduate certification(s) in: (CMGT) Management, (CCRN) Conflict Resolution & Negotiation, (CHCA) Healthcare Administration, (CHRM) Human Resource Management, (CFIS) Finance & Investment Strategies, (CCMG) Cybersecurity Management, (CAMG) AI-Driven Innovation & Management Strategies, (CNMG) Nonprofit Management, (CQSI) Quality Systems & Improvement Management, (CMDG) Marketing & Digital Strategies, (CADM) Accounting for Decision Makers (was CMGA), (CPUA) Public Accounting, (CMLE) Machine Learning Engineering, or (CAAA) Applied AI Analytics