Business Administration Major

Students who select this major complete both a broad course of study in business and an emphasis within a particular area (finance, management, or marketing).

The breadth enables graduates to move from one functional area to another as their careers unfold, while the area of emphasis provides additional depth to help graduates begin a career in that area. This major prepares students for career opportunities in almost every industry, since all firms must perform the basic functions of business. The coursework also prepares students for graduate study in business, law, and related areas like public policy. (Entry requirements for graduate programs do vary from school to school, so students should check those requirements and consult with a business adviser if they wish to ensure that they will meet all entry requirements for a particular program.) Possible careers:

Finance oriented (though an emphasis may not be necessary). These careers tend to focus on borrowing, lending, or monitoring cash flows.

• Financial Analyst
• Security Analyst
• Tax Manager
• Lending Officer
• Cash Manager
• Credit Analyst
• Financial Planner/Insurance Agent
• Security Broker

Management oriented (though an emphasis may not be necessary). These careers tend to focus on supervision of people or firm activities.

• Property Manager
• Business Manager
• Small Business Entrepreneur
• Sales Representative
• Tax and License Collector
• Human Resource Manager

Marketing oriented (though an emphasis may not be necessary). These careers tend to focus on selling or advertising.

• Advertising Account Executive
• Market Research Analyst
• Sales Manager
• Public Relations Specialist
• Purchasing Agent
• Sales Representative

Degree Requirements

1. Preparation for the Major: 18 Hours
   • BUA 210 Principles of Accounting I
   • BUA 211 Principles of Accounting II
   • ECO 221 Principles of Macroeconomics
   • ECO 223 Principles of Microeconomics
   • MAT 109 Calculus for Business & the Social Sciences OR MAT 125 Calculus I
   • MAT 111 Elementary Probability and Statistics
2. Common Professional Component: 18 Hours
   • BUA 326 Contemporary Marketing
   • BUA 335 Principles of Finance
   • BUA 348 Principles of Management
   • BUA 353 International Business Operations
   • BUA 450 Business Policy and Strategic Planning
   • PHI 325 Business Ethics
3. Additional Professional Preparation: 3 hours
   • ECO 324 Economics and Managerial Decision-Making
4. Area of Emphasis (students must complete one): 9 hours
   • Finance
     • BUA 342 Investments
     • BUA 363 International Finance
     • Choice of one course from the following:
       • BUA 330 Business Law
       • BUA 340 Corporate Finance
       • BUA 425 Financial Institutions and Monetary Economics
   • Management
     • BUA 367 Human Resource Management
     • BUA 377 Organizational Behavior
     • Choice of any one course from the following:
       • BUA 330 Business Law
       • BUA 443 International Management
       • ECO 405 Government Regulation of Business
       • ECO 420 Labor Economics
   • Marketing
     • BUA 346 Marketing Research
     • Choice of two course from the following:
       • BUA 330 Business Law
       • BUA 355 Retailing and Industrial Marketing
       • BUA 423 International Marketing
       • COMM 315 Advertising
       • ECO 315 Behavioral Economics

Four Year Plan

Business Major: B.S. degree (48 semester hours)

1. Year 1: 6 hours
   • MAT 109
   • MAT 111
   • PowerPoint Literacy
2. Year 2: 15 hours
   • BUA 210
   • BUA 211
   • ECO 221
   • ECO 223
   • Spreadsheet Literacy
3. Year 3: 15 hours
   • BUA 326
   • BUA 335
   • BUA 348
   • BUA 353
   • 1 area of Emphasis Course
4. Year 4: 18 hours
   • BUA 450
   • ECO 324
   • PHI 325
   • 2 area of Emphasis Courses