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Business Administration Requirements
Bachelor of Arts Degree
The following courses are required for the B.A. in Business Administration: ACC 211 and 341; ECO 201, 202, and 306 or 308; BUS 201, 301, 305, 315, 318, 406, and one other 300/400 level course in business administration, economics or accounting. The degree requires a minimum of 25 hours of 300/400 level courses. In addition, CST 265 and either MAT 155 or GEN 104 are required. Students must receive a grade of C- or higher in each of these required courses. Students who elect the B.A. in Business Administration as a second major will follow the general education requirements of their first major.
Bachelor of Science Degree
Students electing the B.S. in Business Administration will choose a specialization in one of the following areas: Banking & Finance, Management Leadership, or Marketing. Core Courses: The following are core courses required for all specializations: ACC 211, 341; BUS 201, 231, 302, 305, 315, 318, 406; CST 265; ECO 201, 202; MAT 155 or GEN 104.
Specialization in Banking & Finance:
In addition to the core courses listed above, the following courses are required for the specialization in Banking & Finance: ACC 311; BUS 316, 326; ECO 307, 402.
Specialization in Management Leadership:
In addition to the core courses listed above, the following courses are required for the specialization in Management Leadership: BUS 232, 301, 401; ECO 308.
Specialization in Marketing:
In addition to the core courses listed above, the following courses are required for the specialization in Marketing: BUS 345, 348, 430; ECO 308 and both Persuasion and Advanced Persuasion (COM 218 and 300) or Business Writing (ENG 220).
All students planning to receive a B.S. or a B.A. in Business Administration will be required take the standardized comprehensive business proficiency examination during their senior year. The test will be administered through the Educational Testing Service. Performance at a satisfactory level relative to national and institutional norms is a requirement of the degree. The student pays the cost of the exam.
Transfer credit may be applied toward courses required in the major upon department review and approval. Credit awards will be decided on a case by case basis.
First year students who plan to major in Business Administration are encouraged to take BUS 201: Organization and Management during the spring of their first year.
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