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Jun 02, 2024
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Academic Catalog 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Business Administration Major (CUS)
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The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Business Administration is designed for students seeking breadth of business training and careers involving the various aspects of business and organizational effort. The courses offered in this degree train the student in foundational areas with a measured depth of integrated understanding in all aspects of business.
Business administration students who choose graduate courses in either the Required Electives Core requirements or one of the Optional Emphases can earn up to 12 credit hours toward their CCU MBA degree while finishing their undergraduate business administration degree at no additional cost or time to graduation.
The Business Administration Major requires completion of the following 120 credit hours:
General Education (48 credit hours)
Major Core (34 credit hours)
Required Electives (12 credit hours)
General Electives (26 credit hours)
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Business and Leadership General Education Core (48 credit hours)
Arts and Humanities (9 credit hours)
Take one course from each of the following three academic disciplines: Fine Arts (3 credit hours)
Choose one course from the following: Literature (3 credit hours)
Choose one course from the following: Philosophy (3 credit hours)
Biblical Studies (12 credit hours)
Take the following four courses (some courses are cross-listed and only one prefix needs to be taken): Communication (6 credit hours)
Mathematics (3 credit hours)
Social Sciences (12 credit hours)
Take each of the following four courses:
Business Administration Major (46 credit hours)
Business Administration Core (34 credit hours)
Required Electives Core (12 credit hours)
Students may choose one of the School of Business and Leadership emphases equal to 12 credit hours. Elective credits can also be completed by taking one or more of the following graduate-level courses and/or any course with a prefix from the School of Business and Leadership (ACC, BUS, CIS, ECO, FIN, LAW, LED, MGT, MKT, OUL), for a total of 12 credit hours. At least three credits in the required electives core must be upper-level, i.e. 300, 400, or 500-level. In addition, the required elective core can be replaced by fulfilling the requirements of an SBL minor, emphasis or SBL second major.
Optional Business Administration Emphases
Elective requirements can be satisfied by completing one of the Business Administration Emphases listed below. Accounting Emphasis (12 credit hours)
An emphasis in accounting provides graduates a strong basis to understanding how to use and interpret financial information in organizations. The use of financial information is a key source of strategic actions and decisions in organizations. Graduates who possess such skills and knowledge will find it very conducive to another selected business or non-business emphasis. Computer Information Systems Emphasis (12 credit hours)
The emphasis in Computer Information Systems is designed for business administration major students seeking careers related to the field of information systems. The CIS emphasis can significantly increase marketability for business majors. Proficient usage of computers in day-to-day business functions is now viewed as a critical skill for success in any business environment. Having a CIS emphasis adds skills and abilities employers need, and it can differentiate graduates from those without it. Economics Emphasis (12 credit hours)
The Economics emphasis builds on the foundation of the core economics course and provides in-depth study of economics. The study of economics provides students with the knowledge required to be competent citizens who actively participate in economics affairs and decision-making. Finance Emphasis (12 credit hours)
The emphasis in finance provides students the essential knowledge and practice-oriented skills associated with financial management. Courses in the specialization focus on investments, markets, and small business finance through the applications of financial analysis, capital management, and cash management. Financial analysis will cover the skills and techniques for organizations and market institutions. Capital and cash management will focus on the application of strategies and models for capital acquisitions and cash flows. International Business Emphasis (12 credit hours)
Because business is increasingly conducted across international borders, graduates with an understanding of different cultures, markets, and international business practices, are in demand. Obtaining an International Business Emphasis will give you an understanding of the economic, financial, and cultural differences across countries. It can also provide a broad background in international management and marketing. Management Emphasis (12 credit hours)
The management emphasis for business majors program builds on the foundation of the business core courses and then provides in-depth study of management and leadership concepts (International Business, Managerial and Corporate Communication, Organizational Behavior, Managing and Marketing of Nonprofit Organizations, Leadership Communication, etc.). Marketing Emphasis (12 credit hours)
The Marketing Emphasis program builds on the foundation of the business core courses and then provides in-depth study of marketing concepts, advertising theory, consumer behavior, public relations and publicity, market research, strategic marketing management, Internet marketing, and e-commerce. Pre-Law Studies Emphasis (12 credit hours)
The Pre-Law Studies Emphasis helps students to determine if they have an aptitude and interest in law and provides a background for law school coursework. This emphasis helps students build a strong liberal arts education with challenging courses that require them to analyze and evaluate conflicting ideas and to communicate effectively orally and in writing. The Pre-Law Studies Emphasis is designed to complement Accounting and Business Administration majors and to help students determine if they should invest in further education in law school. Required Core (6 credit hours)
Required Electives (6 credit hours)
Choose 6 credit hours from the following:
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