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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.
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Financial Analyst |
Security Analyst |
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Tax Manager |
Lending Officer |
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Cash Manager |
Credit Analyst |
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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.
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Property Manager |
Business Manager |
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Small Business Entrepreneur |
Sales Representative |
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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.
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Advertising Account Executive |
Market Research Analyst |
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Sales Manager |
Public Relations Specialist |
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Purchasing Agent |
Sales Representative |
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
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Preparation
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Additional Professional Preparation: 3 hours |
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ECO |
324 |
Economics and Managerial Decision-Making |
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Area of Emphasis (students must complete one): 9 hours |
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Finance |
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BUA |
342 |
Investments |
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363 |
International Finance |
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Choice of one course from the following: |
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BUA |
330 |
Business Law |
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340 |
Corporate Finance |
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425 |
Financial Institutions and Monetary Economics |
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Management |
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BUA |
367 |
Human Resource Management |
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377 |
Organizational Behavior |
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Choice of any one course from the following: |
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BUA |
330 |
Business Law |
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443 |
International Management |
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ECO |
405 |
Government Regulation of Business |
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420 |
Labor Economics |
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Marketing |
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BUA |
346 |
Marketing Research |
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Choice of two course from the following: |
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BUA |
330 |
Business Law |
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355 |
Retailing and Industrial Marketing |
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423 |
International Marketing |
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COMM |
315 |
Advertising |
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ECO |
315 |
Behavioral Economics |
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Total Hours 48 |
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Business Major: B.S. degree (48 semester hours)
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Year 1: |
6 hours |
MAT 109, 111; PowerPoint Literacy |
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Year 2: |
15 hours |
BUA 210, 211; ECO 221, 223: Spreadsheet Literacy |
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Year 3: |
15 hours |
BUA 326, 335, 348, 353; 1 area of Emphasis Course |
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Year 4: |
18 hours |
BUA 450, ECO 324; PHI 325; 2 area of Emphasis Courses |