Business Administration - With a Concentration in Small Business and Entrepreneurship, B.S.

The goals of the Business Administration major are to:

1. Equip the graduate with the appropriate knowledge, skills and background to pursue graduate studies in Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Law or other related areas; and
2. Equip the graduate with the appropriate knowledge, skills, and background to pursue meaningful careers in the public or private sector.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the legal and ethical environment impacting business organizations and exhibit an understanding and appreciation of the ethical implications of decisions.
3. Create presentations and business plans that articulate and apply financial, operational, organizational, market, and sales knowledge to identify paths to value creation through company formation, for-profit, nonprofit, and government agencies.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of and appreciation for the importance of the impact of globalization and diversity in modern organizations.
5. Demonstrate an ability to engage in critical thinking by analyzing situations and constructing and selecting viable solutions to solve problems.
6. Evaluate real-world problems and projects by utilizing skills needed for customer development, customer validation, and competitive analysis.

A Major in Business Administration With a Concentration in Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship Requires:

General Education Requirement Courses: 44
Business Core Courses: 59
Entrepreneurship: 18
Free Electives: 3
TOTAL: 124