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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S. in B.A.)

This degree provides professional preparation for students aspiring to administrative careers in business, industry, and government.

Admission Requirements, Retention & Termination Standards

For information on Admission Requirements to Professional Business Studies, refer to the College of Business Administration section of this bulletin.

Program Requirements

General Education Requirements (30-42 hours)

See General Education Requirements.

Other Degree Requirements I (9 hours)

BIS 101WIEssential Business Communications Skills

3(3-0)
ECO 202Principles of Microeconomics

3(3-0)
ECO 204Principles of Macro- and Global Economics

3(3-0)

Other Degree Requirements II (4 hours)

Select one of the following:

MTH 132Calculus I

4(4-0)
MTH 217Business Calculus

4(4-0)

Other Degree Requirements III (3 hours)

Select one of the following:

STA 282QRIntroduction to Statistics

3(3-0)
STA 382QRElementary Statistical Analysis

3(3-0)

Other Degree Requirements IV (3 hours)

PHL 318Business Ethics

3(3-0)

Professional Studies I (15 hours)

ACC 250Introduction to Financial Accounting

3(3-0)
ACC 255Managerial Accounting & Decision Making

3(3-0)
BIS 255Information Systems

3(3-0)
BLR 235Business Law

3(3-0)
MGT 258Effective Management of Human Resources in Organizations

3(3-0)

Professional Studies II (12 hours)

BUS 301Integrated Business Experience

3(2-1)
FIN 302Integrated Financial Analysis

3(3-0)
MGT 303/MKT 303Integrated Supply Chain Management

3(3-0)
MKT 304Integrated Marketing Management

3(3-0)

Specialized Studies (30-42 hours)

Major in one of the following:

Accounting Major

Economics Major

Finance Major

General Business Administration Major: Applied Business Communication Concentration

General Management Major

Hospitality Services Administration Major: Hospitality Services Concentration
Human Resource Management Major

Information Systems Major

International Business Major

Law and Economics Major

Logistics Management Major

Marketing Major - General

Marketing Major - Professional Sales Concentration

Personal Financial Planning Major

Purchasing & Supply Management Major

Real Estate: Development and Finance Major

Minor: Optional

Electives

The number of elective hours will vary depending upon the requirements for the degree and the major.

Minimum Totals for Graduation: 120 hours

  • To graduate from CMU you must complete a minimum of 120 hours, at least 40 of which must be in courses numbered 300 or above. Please note: the combination of some majors and minors may require more than 120 hours for graduation.
  • Not all major/minor combinations are allowed. Please consult with a university advisor to confirm your choice.
  • You should read the Requirements for Graduation in this Bulletin for a complete description.
  • Students interested in this degree should consult Business Student Services (Grawn 113, 989-774-3124) in the College of Business Administration as soon as possible after their initial registration at CMU.