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Dec 06, 2025
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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Business Administration, Management Concentration, B.S.
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The B.S. in Business Administration Management Concentration fosters the notion that every organization needs a leader, who is competent and able to make effective decisions concerning organizational resources, goals, and plans. This program is intended to give students the skills necessary to design, operate, and control business systems and procedures. Coursework is geared toward building student understanding of the social, legal, environmental, technological, organizational and international context within which American businesses operate. The numerous management electives allow students to emphasize human resource or business management.
Graduates typically enter an organization in various capacities and eventually move up to middle and top management positions with increasing responsibility. Some of the industries which typically hire graduates with a concentration in management include agriculture, forestry, mining and construction industries, manufacturing industries, transportation, communications and utilities, wholesale and retail trade businesses, state, local and federal governmental units.
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Core Curriculum (30-33 Credit Hours)
For details on the required courses, refer to the Core Curriculum program. Business Core Courses (48 Credit Hours)
Management Concentration (15 Credit Hours)
Concentration Electives (6 Credit Hours)
Select 6 hours from the following list: Free Electives (18-21 Credit Hours)
Students must complete 24 credit hours of electives to complete degree requirements. Degree Total = 120 Credit Hours
Accelerated Master’s Degree Option: MBA
The Accelerated BS to MBA Program allows eligible students to earn both a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (all concentrations), Accounting or Information Systems and a Master of Business Administration in less time. This streamlined pathway provides students with the skills to enter today’s workforce or to attain professional certification while developing advanced management and leadership skills. Students should consult with their advisor early for eligibility and course planning to maximize this opportunity for career advancement in today’s dynamic business environment. Review full Accelerated Master Program Admissions and Curriculum policies: Accelerated Master’s Degree Programs A maximum of 12 credits may be applied toward fulfilling the requirements for both the bachelor’s and the master’s degrees. The credits are to be earned during the senior year of the undergraduate program. The four MSBA courses listed below will count toward both the undergraduate and graduate degree
requirements: - MSBA 5110 Organizational Leadership and Behavioral Dynamics (aligned with Elective)
- MSBA 5600 Marketing & Brand Management Strategies (aligned with Elective)
- MSBA 5400 Business Environments (aligned with BSBA 4420 Business Ethics and Corporate Accountability)
- MSBA 6000 Strategic Management (aligned with Elective)
For full course descriptions, check the Graduate Catalog. Accelerated Master’s Degree Option: Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Risk Management
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA), combined with the 4+1 program, offers a unique pathway for students to earn both a bachelor’s degree and a Masters in Cybersecurity and Risk Management. Students complete 12 graduate-level credits during their senior year, which count toward both degrees. This program provides a strong foundation in business management, leadership, and organizational behavior, while also equipping students with advanced knowledge in cybersecurity and risk management. With the growing importance of data protection and risk mitigation in today’s business environment, the 4+1 program prepares students for leadership roles that require both business acumen and expertise in securing digital assets. Students will be well-prepared to lead teams, manage projects, and safeguard organizations in an increasingly digital world. The undergraduate students will take the four graduate courses listed below for a total of 12 credit hours during the senior year that will count towards theirundergraduate degree and towards the MCRM degree:
• MCRM 5900 - Cybersecurity & Risk Management
(BSBA 3000/4000 Elective)
• MCRM 5910 - Security Operations, Assessment & Testing
(BSBA 3000/4000 Elective)
• MCRM 5200 - Management Information Systems
(BSBA 3000/4000 Elective)
• MCRM Elective - students may select from list of available MCRM electives
(BSBA 3000/4000 Elective)
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