Finance Concentration, Business Administration, B.S.

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Chairperson

Diane Caggiano

Program Objectives

Students who graduate from the Business Administration program are equipped with a knowledge of business theories, policies, and procedures and are prepared to take a responsible position within the world of business. The program refines a student’s commitment to personal values and moral excellence as well as professional competence.

Program of Study

The degree offered by the Business Administration Department is the bachelor of science degree. The curriculum is based in the Liberal Arts, coupled with a sufficient mix of professional courses and a variety of practical business experiences.

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration requires completion of the 48-credit liberal arts and sciences (LAS) core, the specific requirements for the major, minor, and/or concentration that is chosen, several additional LAS courses required for the major, and elective courses, for a minimum of 120 credits.

Bachelor of science in Business Administration Concentrations

Accounting
Finance (only offered at night)
Management (online option available)
Marketing

Core Curriculum 21 Cr.

For All Business Administration Concentrations:

BSAD 2010 - Introduction to Financial Reporting 3 cr.
BSAD 2020 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting 3 cr.
BSAD 3200 - Principles of Management 3 cr.
BSAD 3300 - Fundamentals of Marketing 3 cr.
BSAD 3400 - Basic Finance 3 cr.
BSAD 3500 - Business Law I 3 cr.
BSAD 4890 - Business Policy and Strategy 3 cr. *

Liberal Arts and Sciences Requirements min. 48 Cr.

BSAD 1700 - Introduction to Computer Information Systems for Business 3 cr. ***
ENGL 1100 - Writing I 3 cr.
ENGL 1200 - Writing II 3 cr.
EXSS 1000 - Health and Fitness 3 cr.
MATH 1800 - Business Statistics 3 cr.
MATH 2200 - Calculus for Business 3 cr.
ECON 1100 - Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics 3 cr.
ECON 1200 - Principles of Economics: Microeconomics 3 cr.
SPCH 1000 - Introduction to Speech Communication 3 cr. **
Additional Liberal Arts and Sciences requirements

Finance 39 Cr.

Required Courses

BSAD 3410 - Investments 3 cr.
BSAD 3460 - Real Estate Investment and Management 3 cr.
BSAD 4230 - Business Fluctuations and Forecasting 3 cr.
BSAD 4500 - Business Law II 3 cr.
BSAD 4880 - International Business Management 3 cr.
ECON 2400 - Money and Banking 3 cr.
Additional Electives 15 cr.
BSAD 4440 - Financial Management of Corporations 3 cr.

Total for degree 120 Cr.

Note:

Please note: Additional free electives may be required to reach 120 total.

Note:

* Junior/Senior Writing Requirement

** Speaking/Listening Requirement

*** Computer Literacy Requirement