Business Administration (B.S.)

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Business Administration Major Courses

ACC 221 - Principles of Accounting I Credit Hours: 3
ACC 222 - Principles of Accounting II Credit Hours: 3 *
BUS 107 - Biblical Foundations of Leadership and Ethics Credit Hours: 3
BUS 162 - Business Computer Applications Credit Hours: 1
BUS 232 - Business Seminar Credit Hours: 1
BUS 271 - Business Law I Credit Hours: 3
BUS 351 - Statistics Credit Hours: 3 (see General Education below) *π
BUS 354 - Statistical Applications for Business Credit Hours: 1
BUS 403 - Argument and Persuasion for Business Credit Hours: 3
BUS 424 - Strategic Management Credit Hours: 4 *
BUS 435 - Business and Government Credit Hours: 3 *
BUS 450 - Internship Credit Hours: Variable up to 12 (3 credit hours required)
ECN 221 - Introduction to Microeconomics Credit Hours: 3 (see General Education below) π
ECN 222 - Introduction to Macroeconomics Credit Hours: 3 *
FIN 362 - Principles of Finance Credit Hours: 3 *
MKT 221 - Principles of Marketing Credit Hours: 3
SDL 120 - Life/Work Planning Credit Hours: 1
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BUS 325 - Principles of Management Credit Hours: 3 *
BUS 432 - Principles of Human Resources Credit Hours: 3 *
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FIN 268 - Personal Finance Credit Hours: 3
FIN 200 - Introduction to Financial Planning Credit Hours: 3
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IBS 305 - Principles of International Business Credit Hours: 3
IBS 223 - Biblical Foundation of International Business Credit Hours: 3

Business Administration Major Credit Hours 53

General Education

Community of Learners Core Courses

COR 100 - Life In Community Credit Hours: 2 +
COR 200 - Christ, Culture, and Diversity Credit Hours: 2 +
COR 374 - Preparing for Cross Cultural Studies Credit Hours: 1 +
COR 375 - Cross Cultural Studies Credit Hours: 3 +
COR 300 - Christian Faith and Community Credit Hours: 2
COR 400 - Christian Life and Vocation Credit Hours: 2

Biblical Studies Courses

BIB 217 - Survey of the Old Testament Credit Hours: 3 +
BIB 218 - Survey of the New Testament Credit Hours: 3 +

Liberal Arts Skills Courses

ENG 104 - College Writing Credit Hours: 3 ^*
ENG 304 - Writing and Research Credit Hours: 3 ^*#
HPR 101 - Personal Fitness and Wellness Credit Hours: 2
Speech See General Education Section for approved courses Credit Hours: 2 ^

Liberal Arts Pathways Courses

Art Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 2 Credit Hours
History Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 3 Credit Hours
Literature Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 3 Credit Hours
Mathematics Pathway - BUS 351 - Statistics (see Major courses)
Music Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 2 Credit Hours
Philosophy Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 3 Credit Hours
Science with Lab Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 4 Credit Hours
Social Science Pathway - ECN 221 - Introduction to Microeconomics (see Major courses)

General Education Credit Hours 45

Elective Credit Hours 22

B.S. in Business Administration Total Credit Hours 120

Symbol Key

^ Grade of “C” or better required.
* This course has a prerequisite.
# Possible waiver by exam.
π A major course that meets a General Education requirement.
+ Possible waiver with a specified number of transfer credits upon first-time admission.

Business Administration Learning Outcomes

Students in the business administration major will demonstrate effective skills in communication, leadership, logic and critical thinking, and a strong intellectual capacity while developing competency in a wide range of areas fitting for a career in the business world. Students will articulate a biblical worldview and the importance of integrity, ethics, and content knowledge. Students will be prepared for employment in business administration or for entering a graduate program upon graduation.

Program Assessment

As part of ongoing assessment of program goals and learning outcomes, business administration students may be required to take a comprehensive exam during the program’s capstone course. The assessment is a part of the capstone course grade.

Program Oversight

The business administration major is overseen by the Gainey School of Business. Courses with ACC, BUS, ECN, ENT, FIN, IBS, MGT, MIS, and MKT numbers are administered by this department. Questions about this major should be directed to the school dean.