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 235, 240, 250, 255, 260, 345, 350, 490;
Accounting 101, 102;
Economics 190, 191, 367;
Computer Information Systems 206;
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 380;
Two courses chosen from Business Administration 245, 275;
Economics 480; or
Graduate School of Business 754 (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. 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
235. BUSINESS ETHICS (3)
This course is a study of the social and ethical issues facing todayÕs complex corporations. Through case study analysis, this course examines appropriate management responses to those issues in consideration of contemporary theories of social responsibility.
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 Nutrition 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 192
255. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS (3)
Survey and analysis of economic, managerial and financial aspects of United StatesÕ firms
operating abroad. Impact of United States and foreign government political, economic and social
policies upon management of the multinational firm.
Prerequisite: Economics 190 and 191
260. INTRODUCTORY STATISTICAL METHODS (3)
An introduction to basic concepts and procedures including measures of central tendency and
variability, probability, sampling distributions, hypothesis testing, correlation and regression,
and nonparametric methods.
Prerequisites: Computer Information Systems 206 and Mathematics 170 are recommended
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.
282. ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATION AND LAW (3)
A study of the establishment and implementation of environmental law. Emphasis is on the
organization of government regulatory agencies, the sources of environmental regulation and the
methods of federal, state and local environmental protection and enforcement. The relationship
between government, business and private groups and individuals in environmental protection will
also be examined.
Listed also as Political Science 282 and Environmental Sciences 282.
This course will satisfy the social science core area requirement.
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 191 or 192, 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.
Prerequisites: Accounting 101 and Business Administration 260
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 introduce
forecasting models.
Listed also as Economics 365.
Prerequisites: Business Administration 260 and Computer Information Systems 206
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.
Prerequisites: Economics 270 and 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 191, 192 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: Business Administration 260
INTDEPENDENT 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
475. 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 multinational firm.
Prerequisites: Economics 191 and 192; Business Administration 375 is recommended
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, 345 and 350
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.
Prerequisite: Business Administration 475
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