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Bachelor of Arts in Business
The Bachelor of Arts in Business focuses on producing well-rounded graduates who possess knowledge from a variety of disciplines, a solid understanding of business principles, and critical thinking skills. Students will study a core curriculum of management, marketing, law, finance, accounting, and economics, while having the flexibility to apply previously earned course credits and select elective courses from within the Dr. Wallace E. Boston School of Business that meet personal interests and goals. This business program is designed to provide flexibility and affordability, and is applicable for careers in any number of business, government, military, or other professions.
This program offers the opportunity to learn from experienced instructors who have considerable managerial experience in Fortune 500 companies, and to communicate with fellow business students by participating in online community forums.
This program has been designed in consultation with industry business leaders and is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP®).
ACBSP® is a registered trademark of the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.
Degree Program Objectives
In addition to the institutional and degree level learning objectives, graduates of this program are expected to achieve these learning outcomes:
- Discuss economic factors associated with government, business, and consumer environments and apply theoretical techniques to analyze markets.
- Apply concepts of contract, tort, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), and property law to business situations.
- Articulate the external and internal environments of a business organization and formulate appropriate strategies in the context of competitive forces and environmental factors.
- Collect information through the use of various data tools and apply critical thinking concepts to enhance business problem solving capabilities.
- Practice quantitative skills necessary in business organizations through work in accounting, finance, and statistics.
- Integrate market and marketing information into a strategic plan.
- Explain and apply fundamental accounting and financial management operations to enhance business decision making processes.
- Apply management, human resource, and personnel practices to organizational problem solving.
Degree at a Glance
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General Education Requirements
30
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Major Required
21
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Final Program Requirement
3
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Elective Requirements
66
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Total Semester Hours
120
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Degree Program Requirements
General Education (30 semester hours)
| Arts & Humanities (6 semester hours) 1 |
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Select 2 courses from the following:
6
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| Civics, Political & Social Sciences (6 semester hours) 2 |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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| Communication: Writing, Oral, and Multimedia (9 semester hours) |
| History (3 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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| Mathematics and Applied Reasoning (3 semester hours) |
| Natural Sciences (3 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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Total Semester Hours
30
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Major Required (21 semester hours)
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Total Semester Hours
21
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Final Program Requirement (3 semester hours)
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Total Semester Hours
3
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Elective Requirements (66 semester hours)
Students must select 24 semester hours from the following prefixes: ACCT, ANLY, BUSN, DEFM, ECON, ENTR, FINC, HOSP, HRMT, MGMT, MKTG, RLMT, RTMG, SCMG and TLMT.|
Select any courses that have not been used to fulfill requirements listed above. Credits applied toward a minor or certificate in an unrelated field may be used to fulfill elective credit for the major.
66
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Total Semester Hours
66
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All literature courses require successful completion of ENGL101-Proficiency in Writing or ENGL110-Making Writing Relevant.
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All literature courses require successful completion of ENGL101-Proficiency in Writing or ENGL110-Making Writing Relevant.
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Prerequisite: Senior Standing and completion of all major courses prior to enrollment.