Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the Business Administration degree program requirements, graduates will:

1. explain the fundamental concepts and techniques to account for business transactions
2. prepare and interpret financial statements
3. identify the major economic systems and identify the ways to measure economic performance
4. explain how civil law applies to two primary aspects of private enterprise: the laws of contracts and torts
5. explain the interrelationship between productivity and organizational variables
6. describe the techniques of effective advertising
7. identify and apply the elements of the marketing mix and their relationship to environmental variables
8. describe the differences in the major business ownership formats, including e-business
9. perform tasks using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access)
10. distinguish between the roles and responsibilities between employers and employees in the workplace
11. explain the function of financial markets and financial intermediaries in the economy
12. apply the techniques of business communication including written presentations
13. explain the function of financial markets and financial intermediaries in the economy

College Requirements:

Civic Engagement Experiences:

One (1) Civic Engagement experience satisfied by Civic Engagement Certified or Civic Engagement Component course or approved outside activity.

Writing Intensive Requirement:

One (1) Writing Intensive course in any discipline is required. Participation in a Learning Community that includes ENG 1200  or ENG 2400  also satisfies this requirement.

Required Core (4 Courses, 12 Credits):

When Required Core courses are specified for a category, they are strongly suggested and/or required for the major

*Note: You may elect to take a math or science course that is 4 credits or more. TAP counts 3 credits towards the requirements and the 4th credit as an elective.

• ENG 1200 - English Composition I 3 Credit(s)
• ENG 2400 - English Composition II 3 Credit(s)
• Mathematical & Quantitative Reasoning Course 3 Credit(s) *

• Suggested:

• MAT 2200 - Business Statistics 4 Credit(s) ** or
• BA 2200 - Business Statistics 4 Credit(s) **
• Life & Physical Sciences Course 3 Credit(s) *

Flexible Core (6 Courses, 18 Credits):

When Flexible Core courses are specified for a category, they are strongly suggested and/or required for the major

One course from each Group A to E. and one (1) additional course from any group

No more than two courses can be selected from the same discipline

Major Requirements (9 to 11 Courses, 29 to 35 Credits):

• ACC 1100 - Fundamentals of Accounting I 4 Credit(s)
• ACC 1200 - Fundamentals of Accounting II 4 Credit(s)
• BA 1100 - Fundamentals of Business 3 Credit(s)
• BA 1200 - Business Law I 3 Credit(s)
• BA 1400 - Principles of Marketing 3 Credit(s)
• BA 3100 - Organizational Behavior and Management 3 Credit(s)
• BA 6000 - Introduction to Computer Concepts 3 Credit(s)
• ECO 1200 - Macroeconomics 3 Credit(s)
• ECO 1300 - Microeconomics 3 Credit(s)

Electives:

Notes:

+ Students interested in pursuing careers in Customer Service should take this course.

** This is a 4-credit course. For Financial Aid, TAP will count 3 credits towards your degree requirements. Additional credit(s) will go towards electives, if available. Consultation with a program advisor to address financial aid and academic planning is highly recommended.

Total Credits: 60