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Business Administration

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Text Box: Bachelor of Science Degree Business Administration

A cumulative GPA of 2.25 or higher is required for graduation

Student Learning Outcomes

The undergraduate program in Business Administration will enable students to:
1.         Learn fundamental concepts and tools of analysis in the core areas of business administration, accounting, economics, management, marketing and finance. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, IV, and V.)
2.         Develop excellent written and oral communication skills. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, and IV.)
3.         Develop analytical and critical-thinking skills necessary to make sound business and personal decisions. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, and V.)
4.         Demonstrate a working knowledge of the global environment of business and multi-cultural issues. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, III, and V.)
5.         Have significant dexterity with the use of computers and computer applications in business. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, and V.)
6.         Find work opportunities in the local, regional, state, and national and international labor markets. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, and V.)
7.         Take advantage of opportunities for growth within the academic environment and become participants in intellectual and social activities organized by student and community organizations. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, and II.)

Required as part of General Education (Must have a grade of “C” or better in each course.)

  • ECON 201 – Principles of Microeconomics
  • ENGL 110 – College Composition I
  • ENGL 120 – College Composition II
  • MATH 146 – Applied Calculus
  • Select one course from the following:
    • COMM 216 – Intercultural Communication
    • SPAN 250 – Hispanic Civilization and Culture
    • GEOG 262 – Geography of North America
    • Spanish Cultural course accepted with the approval of the department chair

Level 1 Courses (Must have a grade of “C” or better in each course.)

  • ACCT 200 – Elements of Accounting I
  • ACCT 201 – Elements of Accounting II
  • BADM 264 – Internet Applications or CSCI 200 – Database Software Applications
  • BOTE 210 – Business Communication
  • BOTE 247 – Spreadsheet Applications
  • ECON 202 – Principles of Macroeconomics
  • MATH 305 – Probability and Statistics

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MAJORS
PROCEDURES FOR ADMISSION TO LEVEL 2 COURSES

  •         Student picks up a Level 2 admission form from the department office (room 315, Stickney Hall);
  •         Student takes the completed form along with a transcript to his/her advisor;
  •         When a student has met the requirements, the advisor signs the form releasing the student to register for Level 2 courses;
  •         A copy of the signed form along with the transcript is delivered to the department office by the advisor;
  •         If a student registers for a Level 2 course without completing Level 1 courses and/or the required General Education courses, the instructor of the Level 2 course will notify the department secretary. The department secretary will notify the student’s advisor;
  •         The student’s advisor will notify the student to drop the course;
  •         A business administration major student can petition the chair of the Department of Business and Management for permission to enroll in a Level 2 course without completing the Level 1 requirement and General Education requirement. (Petition forms can be picked up in the department office, room 315, Stickney Hall.).
  •         The chair of the department will consult with the instructor of the course being petitioned. A request to enroll in a Level 2 course without meeting the requirements will be granted when there are sufficient circumstances to warrant this exception to the rule.

Level 2 Courses (Level 1 courses must be completed with a “C” or better before enrolling in Level 2 courses.)

  • ACCT 315 – Business Law I
  • BADM 336 – Management and Leadership
  • BADM 376 – Production Management
  • BADM 455 – International Business
  • BADM 485 – Business Policy
  • BADM 497 – Business Internship (Must have advisor or department chair approval)
  • COMM 317 – Organizational Communication
  • ENGL 300 – Technical Writing
  • ENTR 366 – Entrepreneurship
  • FIN 326 – Managerial Finance
  • MRKT 301 – Principles of Marketing

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MINORS in Business Administration (Select One)

Students majoring in Business Administration must complete one of the following minors.  Students majoring in other subject areas may complete these minors with the approval of student’s advisor and business department chair.

Accounting
  • ACCT 301 – Computerized Accounting
  • ACCT 305 – Cost Accounting I
  • ACCT 331 – Intermediate Accounting I
  • ACCT 332 – Intermediate Accounting II
  • ACCT 333 – Income Tax I
  • Select two courses from the following
    • ACCT 310 – Government and Non-Profit Accounting
    • ACCT 316 – Business Law II
    • ACCT 334 – Income Tax II
    • ACCT 351 – Fraud Examination
    • ACCT 406 – Advanced Accounting
    • ACCT 407 - Auditing
    • BADM 369 – Business Ethics and Critical Thinking
    • Or other course(s) with prior approval from advisor or department chair
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Agri-Business
  • AGEC 244 – Introduction to Agricultural Marketing
  • AGEC 246 – Introduction to Agricultural Finance
  • AGEC 342 – Introduction to Agriculture Management
  • AGRI 480 – Conflict Resolution
  • H&CE 241 – Leadership & Presentation Techniques
  • Select three courses from the following
    • AGEC 387 – Commodity Futures & Options
    • ARSC 336 – Introduction to Range Management
    • BADM 330 – Business Challenge
    • SOIL 210 – Introduction to Soil Science
    • SOIL 321 – Soil Management and Conservation
    • SOIL 322 – Soil Fertility and Fertilizers
    TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS




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Banking and Finance
  • ACCT 331 – Intermediate Accounting I
  • FIN 300 – Financial Institutions and Markets
  • FIN 320 – Personal Finance
  • FIN 328 – Investments
  • FIN 426 – Corporate Finance
  • Select two courses from the following:
    • ACCT 332 – Intermediate Accounting II         
    • ACCT 422 – Business Valuation           
    • AGEC 246 – Introduction to Agricultural Finance      
    • BADM 330 – Business Challenge          
    • BADM 360 – Real Estate Principles    
    • BADM 369 – Business Ethics and Critical Thinking      
    TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS






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Entrepreneurship
Note:  All Accounting majors must complete ENTR 366 -Entrepreneurship
  • BADM 270 – Business Club or
    • ACCT 210 - Accounting Club
  • ENTR 300 – Creativity and Innovation
  • BADM 340 – Advertising and Sales Promotion          
  • BADM 346 – Human Resource Management  
  • BADM 364 – E-Commerce    
  • MRKT 386 – Retail Management        
  • Select at least six credit hours from the following:       
    • ACCT 316 – Business Law II 
    • LEAD 200H – Leadership and Change
    • ENTR 267H – Entrepreneurship/Leadership Seminar   
    • BADM 330 – Business Challenge        
    • BADM 356 – Organizational Behavior 
    • BADM 369 – Business Ethics and Critical Thinking  
    • BADM 466 – Business Research              
    • MRKT 460 – Marketing Seminar 
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Human Resource Management

  • BADM 356 – Organizational Behavior 
  • BADM 346 – Human Resource Management  
  • BADM 460 – Human Resource Development 
  • BADM 380 – Human Resource Law
  • Select at least 9 credit hours from the following:       
    • ACCT 316 – Business Law II 
    • BADM 270 – Business Club   
    • BADM 330 – Business Challenge  
    • BADM 369 – Business Ethics and Critical Thinking     
    • BADM 436 – Staffing and Workforce Diversity          
    • BADM 452 – Compensation Management     
    • BADM 465 – Labor Relations 
    • BADM 480 – Seminar in Human Resource Issues   
    • BADM 494 – Undergraduate Research   
  • TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 






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Management
  • ACCT 316 – Business Law II
  • BADM 346 – Human Resource Management
  • BADM 356 – Organizational Behavior
  • BADM 388 – Management Information Systems
  • Select three courses from the following:
    • BADM 330 – Business Challenge
    • BADM 364 – Electronic Commerce
    • BADM 369 – Business Ethics and Critical Thinking
    • BADM 466 – Business Research
    • MRKT 340 – Advertising and Sales Promotion
    • MRKT 386 – Retail Management
    TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS





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Management Information Systems
  • BADM 264 – Internet Applications
  • BADM 388 –Management Information Systems
  • CSCI 160 – Computer Science I
  • CSCI 161 – Computer Science II
  • CSCI 221 – Computer Networks
  • Select two courses from the following
    • BADM 364 – Electronic Commerce 
    • CSCI 170A – Advanced Computer Programming in C++  
    • CSCI 170D – Advanced Computer Programming in JAVA
    • CSCI 181 – Web Management
    • CSCI 185 – LINUX Operating Systems
    • CSCI 210 – PC Hardware and Software Management
    • CSCI 301 – Software Engineering I
    • CSCI 302 – Software Engineering II      
    • CSCI 342 – Object Programming with Data Structures
  • TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS






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Manufacturing Technology
  • BADM 388 – Management Information Systems
  • BOTE 218 – Desktop Publishing
  • CSCI 160 – Computer Science I
  • CSCI 221 – Computer Networks
  • IT 220 – Drawing and Specification Techniques I
  • IT 314 – Production Manufacturing Technology
  • IT 320 – Drawing and Specification Techniques II
  • IT 325 – Applied Specifications

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Marketing
  • MRKT 466 – Marketing Research
  • MRKT 340 – Advertising and Sales Promotion
  • MRKT 491 – Business Administration Seminar: Marketing
  • Select one course from the following
    • PSYC 355 -- Psychology of Learning
    • SOC 315/POLS 315 – Public Opinion
  • Select three courses from the following
    • ACCT 316 – Business Law II
    • BADM 330 – Business Challenge
    • BADM 360 – Real Estate Principles
    • BADM 364 – Electronic Commerce
    • BADM 369 – Business Ethics and Critical Thinking
    • MRKT 386 – Retail Management
    TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS





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Office Administration
  • BOTE 152 – Keyboarding II
  • BOTE 202 – Keyboarding III
  • BOTE 218 – Desktop Publishing
  • BOTE 275 – Administrative Office Procedures
  • BADM 346 – Human Resource Management
  • Select two courses from the following
    • ACCT 301 – Computerized Accounting
    • BADM 330 – Business Challenge
    • CSCI 160 – Computer Science I
    • CSCI 161 – Computer Science II
    • CSCI 221 – Computer Networks
    TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS







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