Business Administration
The business administration major provides knowledge of the functional areas of business and the quantitative tools and economic theory necessary to analyze business problems. Coursework provides an understanding of the effect of legal, behavioral and financial considerations in business decision-making and the social and ethical ramifications of those decisions. Instructional emphasis is placed on global business issues, entrepreneurship and emerging business technologies.
Major Requirements
Business Administration 220, 240, 250, 255, 335, 345, 350, 380, 490;
Accounting 101, 102;
Economics 190, 191, 260, 367;
Communication Arts and Sciences 320.
Students also must complete 9 credit hours in one of the following concentrations:
Concentration in Marketing
Business Administration 351;
Two courses chosen from Business Administration 275, 365;
Communication Arts and Sciences 274; or
Graduate School of Business 772 (requires acceptance to Master of Business Administration
program)
Concentration in Finance
Business Administration 370; Two courses chosen from Business Administration 365, 375;
Economics 376; or
Graduate School of Business 625 (requires acceptance to Master of Business Administration
program)
Concentration in Management
Business Administration 275;
Two courses chosen from Business Administration 245;
Communication Arts and Sciences 320; Economics 480; or
Graduate School of Business 624 (requires acceptance to Master of Business Administration program)
The pass/fail grade option may be used in only one repeated course required for the major.
Not more than one-half of the courses required for the major will be accepted in transfer from other institutions.
Majors in business administration may elect to earn the Bachelor of Science degree or the Bachelor of Arts degree. All requirements are the same for either degree.
Minor Requirements
Six of the courses listed under major requirements, including a minimum of three courses in
business administration, are required for the minor.
Please consult your Business advisor for appropriate course selection.
Suggested courses include Business Administration 240, 250, 345, 350; Economics 190, 191.
The pass/fail grade option may be used in only one repeated course required for the minor.
Not more than one-half of the courses required for the minor will be accepted in transfer
from other institutions.
Part-Time Evening Program
The business administration program is available in the evening part-time as well as daytime.
Courses
220. ADVANCED COMPUTER BUSINESS
APPLICATIONS (3)
This course provides business students with experience using computer software tools relevant
to business applications. Students will learn to utilize advanced spreadsheet functions and
features including financial functions, data tables, table lookup, scenario analysis, goal seeking
analysis, and techniques for embedding and linking spreadsheets. In addition, students will learn
to code Excel macros and perform elementary programming in Visual Basic, and will also utilize
project management software to create timelines, project schedules, organization charts and process
flowcharts. Students will also track business transactions for a fictitious company using a popular
accounting software package. Students will engage in Web design projects.
Prerequisite: CIS 120 or equivalent
240. BUSINESS LAW (3)
Analysis of business and its relation to society and law; legal procedures for resolving
conflicts, contracts, agency, property, administrative law, criminal law and torts; corporate law
and partnerships; negotiable instruments and secured transactions; bankruptcy; and estates.
245. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (3)
Principles, theories, processes and practices relating to the management of personnel. Listed
also as Communication Arts and Sciences 306.
250. MARKETING (3)
Introduction to the marketing concept, its historical development and its importance to
business, institutions, and consumers in contemporary society.
Prerequisite: Economics 190
255. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS (3)
Survey and analysis of economic, managerial and financial aspects of United States’ firms
operating abroad. Impact of United States and foreign government political, economic and social
policies upon management of the multi-national firm.
Prerequisites: Economics 190, 191
275. ENTREPRENEURSHIP (3)
This course considers the problems and policies that are unique to a small business. The
course provides information on business startups, funding sources, issues related to growth, and
the role of the small business in the economy. Accounting 101 is recommended
335. BUSINESS ETHICS (3)
This course is a study of the social and ethical issues facing business. Approaches to
processes that foster ethical decision making in today’s complex global business environment are
examined from a managerial perspective. A variety of means, including case studies, are used to
examine such topics as corporate social responsibility, ethical corporate culture, employment
issues, working conditions, environmental impact issues and codes of conduct.
Prerequisites: Junior standing or consent of instructor. Business Administration 345 is
recommended.
345. MANAGEMENT (3)
An examination of basic organizational theory. Various organizational models and
methods of reaching organizational goals are studied through analysis of current management
practices.
Prerequisites: Economics 190 and junior standing or consent of the instructor
350. MANAGERIAL FINANCE (3)
Examination of the functions of financial management. Topics covered include financial
analysis of operations, performance and profitability; financial planning using cash budgets and
pro forma statements; management of working capital; analysis of alternative short-term financing;
time value of money and capital budgeting techniques.
Prerequisite: Accounting 101; Economics 260 is recommended
351. INTERNATIONAL MARKETING (3)
This course is designed to acquaint the student with the complexities of marketing products
and services in international markets. Through lectures, discussions and case studies, the course
will explore the elements of the marketing mix in an international marketing context. Topics will
include the importance of international marketing to American producers, appraisals of the
international marketing environment, and the recognition of cultural differences in various foreign
countries.
Prerequisite: Business Administration 250
365. APPLIED RESEARCH METHODS (3)
A study of the application of statistical research to the definition and resolution of
financial marketing and economic business problems. The course will cover research design, sampling
theory, methods of data collection, the use of statistical techniques in the data analysis, and
will introduce forecasting models. Listed also as Economics 365
Prerequisites: Economics 260 and Computer Information Systems 120
370. INVESTMENTS (3)
An advanced finance course examining investment theory, financial markets and financial
instruments. The course will also discuss topics such as financial analysis, futures markets and
options.
Prerequisite: Business Administration 350
375. INTERNATIONAL FINANCE (3)
The structure and operation of foreign exchange markets: spot, forward, futures and options;
factors determining spot and forward exchange rates. Measurement and management of foreign exchange
exposure risk. Financing international transactions. Working capital policies in an international
context. Operations of the international money and capital markets.
Prerequisites: Economics 190, 191 and Business Administration 350
380. OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (3)
Analysis of the role of operations management in manufacturing and service organizations.
Topics include production planning, master scheduling, inventory control, material requirements
planning, personnel planning, quality control and just-in-time systems.
Prerequisite: Economics 260
450. INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-4)
Open to juniors and seniors majoring in business administration.
455. INTERNSHIP (1-8)
Training in a business organization for a designated number of hours a week under the
supervision of a faculty member and the manager of the business. Exposure to various aspects of
business, finance, marketing or management.
Prerequisite: Open to junior and senior majors
490. BUSINESS POLICIES (3)
An integrating course for business administration majors, presenting strategic planning and
problem solving strategies. This course builds upon the core subjects in the business
administration curriculum to improve students’ management skills. The course includes a
comprehensive business administration examination and requires an internship experience or
comprehensive senior project.
Prerequisites: Business Administration 250, 255, 345 and 350; Economics 260
499. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SEMINAR (3)
A research seminar for international business majors. (This course cannot be taken during the
last semester of the senior year.) The student will develop a research paper on a topic related to
the economy or business environment of the country whose language is being studied, using both
English and foreign language sources. Topics, outlines and completed papers will be presented to
and discussed by seminar participants. A translation sample will be submitted to the Department of
Modern Foreign Languages for approval along with a “writing sample” of a business letter.
Prerequisites: Business Administration 255, 375, Economics 376 or consent of
instructor.
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