Business Administration BSBA
Degree: BSBA
Location(s): Rhode Island, North Carolina
Length: 4 years
Credits: 120
Choose Your Own Path
Customization, flexibility and exploration — that’s what our Business Administration BSBA degree is all about. If you know you want a career in the business world but aren’t quite sure what that career is, you’ll have the opportunity to see what you enjoy most through foundational and free elective courses.
A faculty advisor will help you tailor your degree to your career goals by working with you to select electives, including internship opportunities and/or study abroad credits.
In foundational business courses, you’ll learn about every level of an organization — from accounting and human resources to marketing and business analytics. Additional courses in the arts and sciences will teach you the professional and interpersonal skills you’ll need for success in any career. Ultimately, you’ll discover what it takes to be a leader, communicate effectively and manage projects.
Curriculum
Credits Business Foundations | ||
| ACCT1210 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT1220 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BUSN1001 | Introduction to Business and Management | 3 |
| BUSN3010 | Business Analytics | 3 |
| BUSN4030 | Global Strategy Capstone | 3 |
| FISV2000 | Finance | 3 |
| FIT1040 | Spreadsheet Design for Business Solutions | 3 |
| LAW2001 | The Legal Environment of Business I | 3 |
| MGMT2001 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| MGMT2030 | Operations and Supply Chain Management I | 3 |
| MRKT1001 | Marketing Foundations | 3 |
| Major Courses | ||
| ACCT2210 | Intermediate Accounting Theory and Practice I | 3 |
| ACCT2220 | Intermediate Accounting Theory and Practice II | 3 |
| ACCT3011 | Federal Taxes I | 3 |
| ACCT3035 | Cost Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT3050 | Advanced Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT3060 | Accounting Information Systems | 3 |
| ACCT4040 | Auditing | 3 |
| Major Electives | ||
| One ACCT or FISV-designated course at the 2000 level or higher | 3 | |
| Applied/Experiential Learning | ||
| Choose 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
| College of Business Internship | ||
Study Abroad | ||
| University Core Curriculum | ||
| Communicating | 9 | |
| Rhetoric & Composition I | ||
| Rhetoric & Composition II | ||
| Communication Skills | ||
| Connecting | 6 | |
Two courses with the Connecting attribute (ECNG), one at the 2000 level, one at the 4000 level | ||
| Experiencing | 6 | |
| Ethics: A Global Perspective | ||
Additional course with the Experiencing attribute (EEXP) in a different discipline | ||
| Measuring | 6 | |
| Quantitative Analysis I (or higher, based on student’s placement) | ||
| Statistics I | ||
| Exploring | 3 | |
One course with the Exploring attribute (EEPL) | ||
| Interacting | 6 | |
| Microeconomics | ||
Additional course with the Interacting attribute (EINT) in a different discipline | ||
| A&S Electives | 6 | |
| Macroeconomics | ||
One course with the Arts & Sciences elective attribute (EASC) | ||
| Free Electives | ||
| 15 credits selected from 1000-4999 numbered offerings within the university | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 120.0 | |
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Credits
Business Foundations |
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| ACCT1210 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT1220 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BUSN1001 | Introduction to Business and Management | 3 |
| BUSN3010 | Business Analytics | 3 |
| BUSN4030 | Global Strategy Capstone | 3 |
| FISV2000 | Finance | 3 |
| FIT1040 | Spreadsheet Design for Business Solutions | 3 |
| LAW2001 | The Legal Environment of Business I | 3 |
| MGMT2001 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| MGMT2030 | Operations and Supply Chain Management I | 3 |
| MRKT1001 | Marketing Foundations | 3 |
| Major Courses | ||
| MGMT2020 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| Two courses at the 2000+ level from ACCT, ADVC, ENTR, FISV, IBUS, MGMT, MRKT, RMGT or RTL | 6 | |
| Three courses at the 3000+ level from ACCT, ADVC, ENTR, FISV, IBUS, MGMT, MRKT, RMGT or RTL | 9 | |
| One course at the 4000 level from ACCT, ADVC, ENTR, FISV, IBUS, MGMT, MRKT, RMGT or RTL | 3 | |
| Applied/Experiential Learning | ||
| Choose 9 credits from the following: | 9 | |
| College of Business Internship | ||
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Study Abroad
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| University Core Curriculum | ||
| Communicating | 9 | |
| Rhetoric & Composition I | ||
| Rhetoric & Composition II | ||
| Communication Skills | ||
| Connecting | 6 | |
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Two courses with the Connecting attribute (ECNG), one at the 2000 level, one at the 4000 level
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| Experiencing | 6 | |
| Ethics: A Global Perspective | ||
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Additional course with the Experiencing attribute (EEXP) in a different discipline
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| Measuring | 6 | |
| Fundamentals of Algebra (or higher, based on student’s placement) | ||
| Statistics I | ||
| Exploring | 3 | |
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One course with the Exploring attribute (EEPL)
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| Interacting | 6 | |
| Microeconomics | ||
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Additional course with the Interacting attribute (EINT) in a different discipline
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| A&S Electives | 6 | |
| Macroeconomics | ||
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Additional course with the Arts & Sciences elective attribute (EASC)
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| Free Electives | ||
| 15 credits selected from 1000-4999 numbered offerings within the university | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 120.0 | |
Career Possibilities
Some professions may require additional study, background checks, certifications, licenses, exams and/or experience as required qualifications for employment. Students are responsible for verifying that they can meet the employment requirements of potential employers.
- Financial analyst
- Marketing manager
- Supply chain manager
- Entrepreneur
- Human resource specialist
Considering an Advanced Degree?
Many Business Administration students opt to pursue a graduate degree, and our accelerated and combined program options allow you to earn an undergraduate and graduate degree in less time. Get a head start on your MBA with a specialization in marketing, finance, event leadership and more.
Faculty Contacts
Rhode Island
Debbie Howarth, Ed.D.
Professor and College Chair
401-598-1484
debbie.howarth@jwu.edu
North Carolina
Sunil Atreya, M.S.
Associate Professor and College Chair
980-598-1524
sunil.atreya@jwu.edu