Students may seek an academic major in business administration

Major in Business Administration

The business administration curriculum provides the skills and knowledge necessary for a successful career in business and management. It includes studies in accounting, business law , economics, finance , investments, business policy and operations management, ethics and social responsibility,  human resource management and labor relations, international business, organizational behavior, marketing and statistical analysis. A major in business administration prepares graduates for careers in for-profit and not-for-profit organizations and the public sector.

Objectives

The student who graduates with a major in business administration will be able to:

•  Apply critical-thinking skills in in managerial decision making.
• Use appropriate information technology to analyze problems and issues, develop business plans, report key data and recommend management strategy and action plans.
• Identify and apply key concepts and theories in business and management.
• Evaluate ethical, social, civic, cultural and political issues as they relate to the conduct of business.
• Develop effective leadership and team-management skills necessary for a diverse and dynamic workplace.

Degree Requirements
A minimum of 128 credit hours consisting of the following:

• 42 required credit hours
• 9 upper-level School of Business & Technology credit hours
• Applicable university global citizenship or general education program hours
• Electives

In addition to the business core curriculum, BS in business administration students will choose any 3 upper-level 3000-4000 courses (9 hours) from the George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology.

Core Curriculum