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Business Administration B.S.
(Select from six emphases)
Degree Requirements - 120 credits
Program Requirements - 96 Credits
Required Major Credits - 27 hoursBAAC 220 Principles of Accounting I (3)
BAAC 221 Principles of Accounting II (3)
BACS 300 Information Systems (3)
* BACS 305 Intermediate Business Statistics (3)
BAFN 231 Legal Environment of Business (3)
BAMG 350 Management of Organizations (3)
** BAMG 456 Strategic Management (3)
*BACS 305 should be taken prior to enrolling in any 400-level business course.
**BAMG 456 is the capstone course for Business majors and is designed to be taken in the student's last semester. The prerequisites for this course are: BAAC 221, BACS 305 or take concurrently, BAMG 350, BAMK 360 and BAFN 370.
Elective Major Credits - 9 hoursTake a total of three (3) courses with a BA_ _ prefix excluding: BA 100, BA 101, BA 251, BAFN 240 and BAMK 260.
Required Supporting Credits - 9-10 hoursCOMM 100 Basics of Public Speaking (1)
COMM 103 Speaking Evaluation (2)
and select one of the following two courses:
STAT 251 Statistics for Business and Economics (3)
BACS 291 Business Statistics I (3)
and select one of the following two courses:
MATH 176 Topics in Calculus (3)
(MATH 176 is recommended)
Required Specified GenEd Credits - 16-17 hoursCategory 1.b. Intermediate Composition
Select one of the following two courses:
BA 205 Business Communications (3)
ENG 123 College Research Paper (3)
Category 2. Mathematics
Category 5. Social Sciences
ECON 103 Introduction to Economics: Macroeconomics (3)
ECON 105 Introduction to Economics: Microeconomics (3)
and select one of the following three courses:
PSY 120 Principles of Psychology (4)
SOC 100 Principles of Sociology (3)
Elective GenEd Credits - 23-24 hoursUniversity-Wide Elective Credits - 9-12 hoursAccounting Emphasis
The primary mission of the program is to facilitate the development of broadly educated graduates with an emphasis in accounting. Graduates are prepared to enter a wide variety of accounting and business careers or to enter graduate school. The program emphasizes high-quality instruction and interaction among students, faculty and the professional community.
The accounting faculty also accept their responsibilities to the University, the Kenneth W. Monfort College of Business, the accounting profession, business, government and not-for-profit organizations. The faculty strive to meet these responsibilities by providing appropriate service to these groups and by participating in a broad range of scholarly activities. These professional services and scholarly activities are an integral part of being a faculty member and complement the primary mission.
Program Requirements - 96 Credits
Required Major Credits - 24 hoursBAAC 320 Intermediate Accounting I (3)
BAAC 321 Intermediate Accounting II (3)
BAAC 323 Cost and Managerial Accounting I (3)
BAAC 328 Accounting Systems (3)
BAAC 420 Accounting Theory and Research (3)
BAAC 421 Advanced Accounting (3)
Computer Information Systems Emphasis
The primary objective of the Computer Information Systems Emphasis is to provide the applicable coursework and experiences to allow graduates to secure industry positions in the fields of programming, systems analysis, systems design, database design/administration and telecommunications. The program is also designed to prepare students with a solid academic background suitable for graduate work in computer information systems. Within the curriculum, particular attention is paid to the strategic nature of technology. In the CIS program, students acquire knowledge of computer programming, micro and mainframe computers, data communications, systems analysis and design, database management systems and decision support systems.
Graduates of the CIS program usually enter the job market as programmers/analysts or networking personnel. Subsequent positions may include systems analysts, database administrators and data communications specialists. For the most part, the graduate's activities will focus on creating and implementing software and procedures used to service large and small organizations including manufacturing, retail, wholesale, financial, insurance, communications and government groups.
Program Requirements - 96 Credits
Required Major Credits - 18 hoursBACS 380 Networking and Data Communications Systems (3)
BACS 381 Object Oriented Systems II (3)
BACS 485 Database Management Systems (3)
BACS 487 Systems Analysis and Design (3)
and select two of the following courses:
BACS 285 Application Programming Languages (3)
BACS 287 Graphical Interface Programming (3)
BACS 288 Object Oriented Systems I (3)
Elective Major Credits - 6 hoursSelect two of the following courses:
BACS 392 Systems Platforms and Network Development (3)
BACS 482 Management Support Systems (3)
BACS 484 Distributed Enterprise Systems (3)
BACS 486 Advanced Database Management (3)
BACS 488 Senior CIS Project (3)
BACS 490 Advanced E-Business Technology (3)
BACS 495 Special Topics in CIS (1-3)
Finance Emphasis
The primary purpose of the Finance Emphasis is to provide students with a thorough foundation in finance, while providing them with the flexibility to prepare for a wide range of future endeavors. Graduates are prepared for careers in financial management of organizations and financial institutions.
The curriculum is consistent with national standards in finance as required for professional certifications such as the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM and Certificate in Financial Management (CFM).
The emphasis allows students the opportunity to apply financial concepts to real world situations and to interact with professionals in the finance field. Throughout the program of study, students are also taught how to integrate primary financial databases, online services and other relevant software to the field of finance.
Finance graduates must be able to recognize ethical dilemmas in finance and to make ethical business decisions. They must also be able to address the unique issues of making financial decisions in a global environment and be able to effectively communicate financial information in both oral and written forms.
Program Requirements - 96 Credits
Required Major Credits - 15 hoursBAFN 371 Financial Markets and Institutions (3)
BAFN 470 Financial Management (3)
BAFN 474 Case Problems in Financial Management (3)
BAFN 475 Multinational Financial Management (3)
Elective Major Credits - 9 hoursSelect three of the following courses:
BAAC 320 Intermediate Accounting I (3)
BAAC 323 Cost and Managerial Accounting I (3)
BAFN 340 Principles of Risk and Insurance (3)
BAFN 372 Introduction to Real Estate (3)
BAFN 441 Estate Planning and Life Insurance (3)
BAFN 442 Topics in Financial Planning (3)
BAFN 473 Commercial Bank Management (3)
BAFN 478 Student and Foundation Fund (3)
BAFN 479 Security Analysis (3)
General Business Emphasis
The General Business Emphasis prepares students for a wide variety of careers in business, the management of small or family-owned businesses and graduate study in business administration.
Students complete coursework in each of the functional areas of business: accounting, finance, computer information systems, management and marketing. The General Business Emphasis is designed to prepare students for a broad range of entry-level positions in business organizations. The program is not intended to provide specialized study. The broad-based nature of the curriculum makes the General Business program appropriate for students intending to manage a family-owned or small business.
Courses required for the General Business Emphasis are also offered through the Evening Division Program on a three-semester cycle. Information on the Evening Division Program may be obtained from the MBC Advising Center in Kepner 1055, 970.351.1233.
Program Requirements - 96 Credits
Required Major Credits - 24 hoursBAAC 327 Managerial Accounting (3)
BAFN 332 Business Administration and the Law (3)
BAFN 340 Principles of Risk and Insurance (3)
BAFN 470 Financial Management (3)
BAMG 354 Organizational Behavior (3)
BAMK 368 Marketing Analysis and Research (3)
BAMK 464 Global Marketing Strategies (3)
and select one of the following two courses:
BAMG 353 Human Resources Management (3)
BAMG 357 Managing New Business Ventures (3)
Certificate in Entrepreneurship - General Business
Entrepreneurship Certificate - 16-18 CreditsGeneral Business majors may also receive a Certificate in Entrepreneurship by including the following courses in their business program:
Required Credits - 9 hoursBAMG 355 Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship (3)
BAMG 357 Managing New Business Ventures (3)
BAMG/ BAMK 407 Small Business Counseling (3)
or
BAMG 494 Not-For-Profit Management (3)
Required Supporting Credits - 7-9 hoursSelect three of the following non-business courses:
ECON 310 Economics of Entrepreneurship (3)
HON 351 Junior Honors Seminar (2)
or
HON 451 Senior Honors Research Thesis (3)
PLP 200 The Entrepreneur in America (2)
COMM 431 Communication and Leadership (3)
Management Emphasis
The focus of the major is on learning how to plan, direct, and control resources such as people, time, capital, raw materials, and equipment. This focus will require the student to examine and understand issues and problems that confront society. The student will learn how to manage, motivate, and direct employees and organizations.
The primary objective of the Management Emphasis is to prepare students for entry-level management positions in business, not-for-profit organizations and government. Such positions include management trainees, supervisors, administrators, and other entry-level positions. The emphasis also prepares students for continuing education in MBA or other relevant master's degree programs.
Program Requirements - 96 Credits
Required Major Credits - 12 hoursBAFN 470 Financial Management (3)
BAMG 353 Human Resources Management (3)
BAMG 354 Organizational Behavior (3)
BAMG 457 Managing Complex Organizations (3)
Elective Major Credits - 12 hoursSelect four of the following courses:
BAAC 327 Managerial Accounting (3)
BAMG 355 Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship (3)
BAMG 357 Managing New Business Ventures (3)
BAMG 452 Business, Government and Society (3)
BAMG 453 Advanced Topics in Human Resources Management (3)
BAMG 458 Managing in a Global Environment (3)
BAMG 494 Not-For-Profit Management (3)
BAMG 495 Special Topics in Management (3) (Repeatable, under different subtitles.)
BAMG 407 Small Business Counseling (3)
or
BAMK 407 Small Business Counseling (3)
Certificate in Entrepreneurship - Management
Entrepreneurship Certificate - 19-21 CreditsManagement majors may also receive a Certificate in Entrepreneurship by including the following courses in their business program:
Required Credits - 12 hoursBAMG 355 Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship (3)
BAMG 357 Managing New Business Ventures (3)
BAMG/ BAMK 407 Small Business Counseling (3)
or
BAMG 494 Not-For-Profit Management (3)
BAMK 368 Marketing Analysis and Research (3)
Required Supporting Credits - 7-9 hoursSelect three of the following non-business courses:
ECON 310 Economics of Entrepreneurship (3)
HON 351 Junior Honors Seminar (2)
or
HON 451 Senior Honors Research Thesis (3)
PLP 200 The Entrepreneur in America (2)
COMM 431 Communication and Leadership (3)
Marketing Emphasis
In a highly competitive, global marketplace it is essential that organizations understand and rapidly respond to the needs of their customers. To develop and maintain sustainable competitive advantage, it is essential that organizations understand how to identify target markets and develop marketing strategies that will provide satisfaction to those markets. To do this, organizations employ individuals who can analyze markets and develop comprehensive marketing programs, which include: product, promotion, pricing and distribution strategies. A Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing equips students with the knowledge and necessary skills to succeed in careers which require that they develop and implement marketing strategies. The emphasis also equips students for graduate study in marketing and business administration.
There are a wide variety of career paths in organizations open to graduates in marketing. Marketing is a significant functional area in virtually all modern organizations. A sample of marketing career areas may include the following: product management, retail management, marketing research, distribution management, logistics management, industrial buying, direct marketing, international marketing, promotion management, professional selling, sales management and advertising management. Graduates are prepared for marketing careers in public, private, governmental and non-profit organizations.
Program Requirements - 96 Credits
Required Major Credits - 12 hoursBAMK 361 Consumer Behavior (3)
BAMK 368 Marketing Analysis and Research (3)
BAMK 462 Marketing Problems (3)
BAMK 464 Global Marketing Strategies (3)
Elective Major Credits - 12 hoursTake a total of four (4) courses from the 300/400-level courses with a minimum of two (2) from the 400-level courses.
BAMK 363 Promotional Strategy (3)
BAMK 364 Selling and Sales Management (3)
BAMK 461 Advertising Campaigns (3)
BAMK 468 Business-to-Business Marketing (3)
BAMK 469 Supply Chain Management (3)
BAMK 495 Special Topics in Marketing (3)
(BAMK 495 may be used only once to satisfy the 400-level elective requirement.)
BAMK 407 Small Business Counseling (3)
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