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.
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration has now received specialized accreditation through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE).
Outcomes
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the functional areas of business.
- Formulate business solutions.
- Communicate business information to specific audiences in varied formats.
- Critique ethical issues and practices that affect business in domestic and global environments.
- Demonstrate professional competencies related to contemporary business careers.
Policies
Students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.00 in the major. Furthermore, the lowest acceptable grade is a “C” in all major courses. No student, regardless of major, will be permitted to advance to the next major course without earning a grade of “C” or better in the prerequisite course(s). When a grade below a “C” is earned in a major course, the student must repeat that course. The lowest acceptable grade in Stevenson Educational Experience (SEE) courses is a “D,” with the exception of ENG 151 and ENG 152, for which the lowest acceptable grade is a “C.” If a SEE course is required for the major the lowest acceptable grade is a “C.”
A course may be repeated twice without special permission. Students must apply in writing to the dean of the school in which the course resides requesting permission to attempt the course for the third 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:
| ACC 140 | Financial Accounting | 3 credits |
| ACC 141 | Managerial Accounting | 3 credits |
| EC 201 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 credits |
| EC 202 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 credits |
| FIN 300 | Principles of Finance | 3 credits |
| GEN 200 | Writing and Research for the Adult Learner | 3 credits |
| INBUS INBUS | Any International Business Course | 3 credits |
| IS 135 | MS Office Applications | 3 credits |
| LAW 208 | Business Law | 3 credits |
| MATH 136 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 credits |
| MGT 204 | Principles of Management | 3 credits |
| MGT 210 | Business Writing | 3 credits |
| MGT 300/MKT 301 | Applied Business Analytics | 3 credits |
| MGT 308 | Business Ethics | 3 credits |
| MGT 310 | Organizational Behavior | 3 credits |
| MGT 313 | Operations Management | 3 credits |
| MGT 422 | Strategic Management | 3 credits |
| MGT 430 | Business Capstone Seminar | 3 credits |
| MKT 206 | Principles of Marketing | 3 credits |
Five focused electives (15 credits):
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 a student success coach for more information. Specific information regarding minor requirements may be found in the Academic Information section of the catalog.
Other Options
The bachelor's to master's 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 bachelor's to master's option in their junior year. Once admitted into this program, students develop an educational plan in consultation with their student success coach. For more information on this program, see the Admissions section of this catalog.