Description and Learning Outcomes

Program Description

The Business Administration program offers courses that will prepare students for a wide range of careers in for profit and not‐for‐profit organizations. The program emphasizes innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainability and students learn to recognize opportunities, and create economic and social value. Students will learn analytical and creative approaches to management that focus on experiential education, leadership and teamwork. The blending of business and liberal arts courses provides a strong foundation that enables students to develop the critical thinking skills essential for success in a rapidly‐changing global economy.

The bachelor’s degree program may be completed in 4 years for students who carry a full course load of 30 credits per year.

The associate’s degree program may be completed in 2 years for students who carry a full course load of 30 credits per year.

Bachelor’s Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the program will be able to:

• Apply language and principles of accounting, marketing, management and finance
• Analyze decisions, using quantitative methods and information systems
• Evaluate the legal, ethical and global environments
• Develop effective decisions and actions for sustainable enterprise

Associate’s Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the program will be able to:

• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills in a business setting. 
• Describe the introductory concepts, basic theories and fundamental practices in the principal functional areas of business. 
• Apply basic business principles to support sustainable enterprise.