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2025-2026 Catalog

Business Administration, B.A.


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This baccalaureate degree is designed with an upper-division core program and concentrations that will prepare students to be competitive in both the private and public sectors.

Learning outcomes for Business Administration graduates:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of concepts, principles, standards and processes that are essential to the development and management of business.
  2. Demonstrate ability to analyze situations, identify opportunities, develop strategies, and solve problems to achieve management goals and optimize organizational effectiveness and performance.
  3. Demonstrate ability to use accounting and financial information and tools to assist in management planning, controlling, and decision-making.
  4. Demonstrate knowledge of the legal and ethical responsibilities of individuals and organizations to minimize their negative impact and maximize their positive impact on their stakeholders and society in general.
  5. Demonstrate proficiency in communication and interpersonal skills necessary in promoting inclusiveness and engaging diverse people in today’s dynamic and globally interdependent business environment.

General University Course Requirements


The following courses are required for all bachelor level degrees: 36-39 credits

Fine Arts: 3 credits


Any studio-based fine arts course (ART, MUS, DRMA), or ENG 206A , or ENG 206B  

Laboratory Science: 4 credits


Any laboratory science course except CHEM 105

Social Sciences: 3 credits


Any social science course (ECON, POSC, SOC, PSY)

Humanities: 3 credits


Any HIS course, ENG 200 PHIL 310W , or REL 320W  

Mathematics: 3-5 credits


Any college-level MATH course or SOC 220  

World Language: 3-4 credits


Any world language course

Technology: 3 credits


Any CPSC course or BADM 230 BIOL 482 ,  ENG 452 ENSC 321 ART 370 NURS 304 ED 343   

Areas of Concentration: 12 credits


Select 4 courses (12 credits) from the concentrations below.

Free Electives (as needed)


Minimum total credits 120, including 48 upper-division credits


Course Guide for Business Administration


All students are expected to meet regularly with their assigned advisor regarding their course of study and progress toward degree/program completion.

 

* Can be used as GUCR.

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