Undergraduate Programs
School of Management
Because all organizations face constant change driven largely by information technology, new organizations and new business models are continually evolving. The School of Management (SOM) faculty and students are intellectually curious about what information technology, new business models, and paradigm shifts mean to present and future organizations.
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BUAD)
The bachelor of science in business administration is designed to introduce students to the business practices of the international business community. Employment opportunities can be found in government agencies, financial institutions, whole- sale distributorships, retail stores, and large to small business enterprises. Students will develop a fundamental knowledge of business functions and processes, along with an understanding of business organizations in today's global economy.
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Program includes a core of course requirements with a broad range of fields of concentration. Students take preparatory courses and core requirements, and then select concentrations based on individual interest and career plans. Currently, we offer four tracks within the business program.
- Finance
- International business
- Marketing
- Management
Career Opportunities
With the phenomenal growth in business careers expected to continue for many years, the best, brightest, and most motivated will find great opportunities in such areas as accounting, marketing, security, and project management. Even greater opportunities are available for experts in international business, health services management, and human resources. Business administration careers can be found everywhere, including the following.
- Health care
- Insurance
- Finance
- Government
- Nonprofit organizations
- Education
- Communication
- Retail
- Marketing
Program Curriculum
The bachelor of science in business administration prepares students to become decision makers and leaders in the fast-paced, global economy. The program will educate and empower future generations of business leaders through world-class teaching, innovative academic programs, and close partnerships with regional and global businesses.
Candidates for this four-year program must complete at least 120 credits. Specific requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Program are as follows.
General education 50 credits
Core courses 35 credits
Major 18 credits
General electives 17 credits
Total 120 credits
Sample Four-Year Schedule
Freshman Year, First Semester (semester 1) CREDITS
ENGL 100 3
IT 103 3
BIOL 103 4
MATH 108 3
ECON 103 3
TOTAL 16
Freshman Year, Second Semester (semester 2) CREDITS
BIOL 104 4
PSYC 100 3
ENGL 201 3
ECON 104 3
HIST 125 3
TOTAL 16
Sophomore Year, First Semester (semester 3) CREDITS
COMM 100 3
OM 210 4
MIS 102 1
HIST 282 3
ACCT 201 3
TOTAL 14
Sophomore Year, Second Semester (semester 4) CREDITS
ACCT 203 3
MSOM 305 3
ENGR 107 2
ECON 310 3
ARTH 101 3
TOTAL 14
Junior Year, First Semester (semester 5) CREDITS
ENGL 302 3
ACCT 301 3
OM 301 3
BULE 302 3
ACCT 400 3
TOTAL 15
Junior Year, Second Semester (semester 6) CREDITS
MSOM 301 3
FNAN 301 3
MKTG 301 3
FNAN 401 3
GEOG 325 3
TOTAL 15
Senior Year, First Semester (semester 7) CREDITS
MGMT 301 3
OM 400 3
COMM 303 3
TOUR 200 3
ECON 316 3
TOTAL 15
Senior Year, Second Semester (semester 8) CREDITS
SOM 498 3
MIS 400 3
MKTG 407 3
COMM 330 3
ARAB 325 3
TOTAL 15
TOTAL CREDITS: 120
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