Business Administration, B.S.

Concentrations within the Business Administration BS degree

• Healthcare Administration  

Note: An online (or hybrid) program is available for this major, and follows the same requirements.

The Business Administration major provides the maximum flexibility in course selection for a student to fulfill both personal and professional goals. The Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration permits a student, upon completion of the core business requirements and prerequisites applicable to all business degrees, to create a unique combination of courses in business or other academic disciplines. All Business courses listed under other majors as well as courses in other academic disciplines such as political economy, psychology, or sociology, may be chosen as elements of this major.

Students interested in adding a teacher certification to a program in Business Administration can do so. A brief description of the teacher certification requirements can be found in the School of Education  section.

Learning outcomes and objectives

• Students demonstrate well-developed knowledge in all - and mastery in at least one - of the basic business disciplines (accounting, business analytics & intelligence, economics, finance, international business, management, marketing, and sport management).
• Students demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills in a business context in both formal and informal settings.
• Students will develop professional skills and an awareness of diversity across the spectrum of differences and consider these differences in the analysis of global realities and challenges.
• Students will demonstrate proficiency with technology, analytical techniques for decision-making, and will understand the impact and opportunities offered by information technology in business.
• Students exhibit knowledge of current issues using creativity and innovation.
• Students identify, evaluate, and recommend possible courses of action related to the application of ethical business principles and will develop a personal ethical decision-making framework.

Students will be critical thinkers and problem-solvers thereby enabling them to successfully lead in a dynamic global environment.

Internship/co-op

Students are encouraged to pursue additional co-op experience using the BUAD 200  course up to three times (one credit each). These credits will be used as part of the student’s degree program.