Business Administration, B.S.

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration provides the business competencies that employers look for in their workforce. Students prepare to meet the challenges of a changing marketplace in a wide variety of local and global industries while preparing for leadership roles within the business arena. The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration focuses on developing students to understand and support organizational missions.

This degree program is focused on realistic, accurate, and sound interpretations of the complexity and diversity found in today’s global economy. The program strives to be consistent in scope with University standards and industry outcomes. This program of study integrates analysis of theory, case studies, projects and research so students may apply these to practical situations in the daily workplace. Students are further encouraged to develop thoughtful and creative approaches to understanding business models that are assessable, and observable. The degree program emphasizes ethical business behavior while promoting corporate social responsibility and social enterprise.

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration is thus a comprehensive response to the demand for business skills in an ever-increasing global market and competitive workplace. Many people in the workplace may seek career opportunities in small to mid-size businesses, explore their own start-up or franchise business, or assume a role in a community-oriented nonprofit. Participants develop the requisite skills and knowledge that are needed for small business employers and nonprofit organizations. The skills and knowledge taught in this program relevant to the business arena help develop competent personnel in any organization through the understanding of marketing, operations, organizational structures and best practices for contemporary small businesses whether profit-driven or not. As participants in business life, students in this program develop the knowledge and competencies to become contributors to their organization’s success. They may even exercise formal or informal leadership roles in their respective organizations and are thus well versed in contemporary business theories and practices to make their inculcation into an organization more effective.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:

1. Students will prepare a business plan, including sections around; executive summary, budget/projections, marketing, and management team.
2. Students will be able to communicate concisely, articulately, and professionally in writing and verbally about various aspects of business, including; the importance of a business plan and its sections, financial information, management and leadership, as well as marketing.
3. Students will be able to evaluate external factors affecting business; local, regional, national, and global. Students will evaluate external factors to help predict and respond to business challenges and trends.
4. Students will be able to identify critical data to aide in business decision making. Students will be able synthesize, analyze, and recommend a course of action based on business data.
5. Students will be able to differentiate between what is meant by leadership versus management and will be able to apply leadership and management principles in a business environment, as well as realize the importance of considering all stakeholders in business decisions.
6. Students will be able to determine and explain the importance of corporate social responsibility and ethics in the business environment.

Graduation Requirements

Students must complete all graduation requirements as stated in the catalog. In addition, students must maintain a GPA of 2.5 in the major.