Description
Business Administration Program Description
The business administration major is designed to give graduates the knowledge, skills, critical thinking ability, and technological competence essential to be successful in business, such as conducting research, analyzing information, and communicating effectively. The business administration major provides a strong foundation in business functions and includes courses in management, marketing, finance, accounting, economics, information systems, international business, and business law. Additionally, students select electives from the disciplines above to develop a greater degree of specialization according to their individual interests and career goals. The business administration curriculum also provides graduates with an excellent background to continue their education by pursuing a graduate degree in business or a business-related field.
Objectives
Business Administration Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, graduates will be able to:
- Describe and explain business functions and technology affecting the conduct and structure of business organizations.
- Analyze and explain business problems and propose solutions, both independently and in teams.
- Communicate business information in both oral and written expression.
- Identify, analyze, and evaluate ethical issues, principles, and practices that affect business in domestic and global environments.
- Pursue contemporary business careers.
Policies
Business Administration Program Policies
Students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.50 in the major, and the lowest acceptable grade is a “C” in all major and Stevenson Educational Experience (SEE) courses. No student, regardless of major, will be permitted to advance to the next course without earning a grade of “C” or better in the prerequisite course(s). When a grade below “C” is earned in a major course, the student must repeat that course.
A course may be repeated once without special permission. Business administration majors must apply in writing to the Associate Dean for GPS Business Programs requesting permission to repeat a course for a second time. Those who do not successfully complete a major course with a grade of “C” or better after a third attempt will not be allowed to continue in the business administration program.
Requirements
The courses listed below are required for completion of the bachelor’s degree in business administration. Students must also complete the requirements for the Stevenson Educational Experience (SEE).
Specific pre- and co-requisites for each course are listed in the course descriptions.
Major Requirements:
| GPS 200 | Adult Learning Theory & Practice | 3 credits |
| ACC 111 | Accounting Principles I | 3 credits |
| ACC 112 | Accounting Principles II | 3 credits |
| EC 201 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 credits |
| EC 202 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 credits |
| FIN 300 | Principles of Finance Courses | 3 credits |
| INBUS | Any International Business Course | |
| IS 135 | MS Office Applications | 3 credits |
| IS 201 | Management Information Systems | 3 credits |
| LAW 208 | Business Law | 3 credits |
| MKT 206 | Principles of Marketing | 3 credits |
| MATH 136 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 credits |
| MGT 204 | Principles of Management | 3 credits |
| MGT 210 | Business Writing | 3 credits |
| MGT 308 | Business Ethics | 3 credits |
| MGT 310 | Organizational Behavior | 3 credits |
| MGT 312 | Analysis of the Managerial Environment | 3 credits |
| MGT 313 | Operations Management | 3 credits |
| MGT 430 | Business Capstone Seminar | 3 credits |
Five focused electives:
See advisor for list of focused electives.
Minor in Business Administration
A minor in business administration is not available; however, students majoring in other fields who have an interest in business may consider completing a minor in management or marketing. Please see an academic advisor for more information. Specific information regarding minor requirements may be found in the Academic Information section of the catalog.
Other Options
BS/MS Option: The BS/MS option is available for students majoring in business administration who wish to combine their bachelor’s coursework with work toward a master’s degree in one of Stevenson’s graduate programs. Students choosing this option may earn their master's degree in as little as one year after their bachelor's degree. Interested students must formally apply for entrance into a BS/MS option in their junior year. Once admitted into this program, students develop an educational plan in consultation with their undergraduate and graduate advisors. For more information on this program, see the Admissions section of this catalog.