B.B.A. Programs and Degree Requirements
Program Objective: The primary purpose of the bachelor of business administration program is to provide students with a well-rounded education that includes a foundation in the liberal arts and sciences and a study of the art and science of management and administration. The curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for responsible citizenship and leadership roles in business and society. This program is designed to attract students nationally and internationally.
Educational Objectives: All B.B.A. programs have the following educational objectives:
- to graduate individuals who are broadly educated, and who are knowledgeable infundamental economic principles, the business disciplines, and the impact of global forces and technology on society.
- to prepare and graduate individuals with the capability and motivation to becomeeffective and socially responsible business and community leaders.
- to provide students with a learning experience designed to enhance the followinginterpersonal and analytical skills: critical thinking, ethical decision making, leadership, oral and written communication, team building, and computer application. We believe these skills are necessary for our graduates to be effective and socially responsible business and community leaders.
The bachelor of business administration (B.B.A.) degree consists of 120 credit hours and has essentially five parts: (1) Common Curriculum courses (philosophy, religious studies, composition, literature, natural sciences, history, fine arts); (2) non-business electives; (3) adjunct courses (philosophy, mathematics, economics, decision science, legal studies, business ethics); (4) business core courses (accounting, business administration, finance, marketing, management); (5) major requirements and business electives. At least one course in the major requirements/business electives must be in international business. All students must complete the following courses except for minor variations in the international business program:
| Common Curriculum | 33 Cr. Hrs. | |
| Introduction to Philosophy (PHIL T122) | 3 | |
| Making Moral Decisions (PHIL V152) | 3 | |
| Introduction to Religious Studies (RELS T122) | 3 | |
| Religious Studies Electives | 6 | |
| Critical Reading/Writing (ENGL T122) | 3 | |
| The Emerging Self (ENGL T125) | 3 | |
| Science (BIOL T122, CHEM T122, PHYS T122) | 3 | |
| World Civilization (HIST T122 – T124) | 6 | |
| Fine Arts Elective (MUGN, VISA, DRAM) | 3 | |
| Non-business Electives (except for the international business major) | 6 | |
| Adjunct | ||
| Logic (PHIL A201) | 3 | |
| Mathematics (MATH A115 – A116) | 6 | |
| Micro- and Macroeconomics (ECON B200 – B201) | 6 | |
| Business Statistics (DECS B205) | 3 | |
| Legal Environment of Business (LGST B205) | 3 | |
| Business Ethics (BA B415) | 3 | |
| Business Core | ||
| Introduction to Business (BA B100) | 3 | |
| Business Communications (BA B101) | 3 | |
| Financial Accounting (ACCT B202) | 3 | |
| Managerial Accounting (ACCT B203) | 3 | |
| Financial Management (FIN B300) | 3 | |
| Basic Marketing (MKT B280) | 3 | |
| Management and Organizational Behavior (MGT B245) | 3 | |
| Production and Operation Management (MGT B325) | 3 | |
| Business Policy (BA B445) | 3 | |
| Major Requirements and Business Electives (except for international business majors) | 27 | |
| TOTAL Credit Hours | 120 | |
Double Majors
Students earning the B.B.A. or the B.Acc. may elect to have a double major. The total number of hours required varies, depending on the majors chosen. For example, management/marketing may require as few as six additional credit hours. Only one course may be used to satisfy requirements for two majors. Students should consult their adviser for further information.