Business Administration, BS
Program Description
The Business Administration degree provides students with a broad overview of business concepts, along with particular emphasis in one functional area as identified by the minor selected. The intent of this degree is to create a well-rounded graduate with a basic understanding of all aspects of a business organization, both in the office and on the workplace floor. This degree is designed specifically for individuals who acquired training at community colleges, technical institutes, industry-related schools, etc., or have several years of workplace experience, and want to continue their education in the area of business.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Business Core: Apply knowledge of business core subjects.
- Professional Skills: Apply skills in research, communication and critical thinking.
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Common Professional Component | ||
| ACTG 132 | Principles of Accounting I (Common Professional Component ) | 4 |
| ACTG 133 | Principles of Accounting II | 4 |
| BUSN 121 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUSN 211 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| BUSN 231 | Business Communications | 3 |
| BUSN 350 | Business Law I | 3 |
| BUSN 403 | Business, Government & Society | 3 |
| BUSN 466 | Business Policy | 3 |
| ECON 201 | Principles Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 202 | Principles Microeconomics | 3 |
| FINC 341 | Managerial Finance | 4 |
| MGMT 280 | Intro Management Info Systems | 3 |
| MGMT 360 | Management Concepts & Apps | 3 |
| MGMT 371 | Operations/Business Analytics | 3 |
| MRKT 281 | Marketing Principles/ Strategy | 3 |
| Major Requirements | ||
| BUSN 101 | Freshman Seminar | 1 |
| MATH 111 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Total Hours | 52 | |
Disciplinary Requirement
Pick one Minor from the following:
- Accounting-Finance
- Economics-Finance
- Human Resource Management
- International Business
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Sports Marketing
- Cognate of 15 or more credits approved by the Dean
Students cannot double major in discipline in which minor is selected.
General Education: All LSSU bachelor’s degree candidates must complete the LSSU General Education Requirements.
A minimum of 124 credits (at the 100 level or higher) must be earned for graduation with a cumulative gpa of 2.00 or higher. A gpa of 2.00 or higher is also required in your Major, as well as in your General Education Requirements.