B.B.A. in Finance
Program Information for B.B.A. in Finance
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Program Description
Program Description
Full Description
The Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance provides students with an academic background appropriate for entry into a financial career, including financial management, investments, banking/financial institutions, risk/insurance and related areas. The courses are designed to provide students with an understanding of the relationship between business finance and the economic system in the context of managerial analysis and decision making.
Finance students may apply early to the or to the and double count 9 credit hours of graduate courses toward both degree programs. See the policy in the University Catalog for more information. The combined program with the Master of Arts in Economics degree requires a minimum 3.200 overall ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ State GPA.
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Admissions
for B.B.A. in Finance
Admissions
Admission Requirements
The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.
First-Year Students on the ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Campus: First-year admission policy on the ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Campus is selective. Admission decisions are based upon cumulative grade point average, strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends. Students not admissible to the ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Campus may be administratively referred to one of the seven regional campuses to begin their college coursework. For more information, visit the .
First-Year Students on the Regional Campuses: First-year admission to ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ State’s campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, as well as the Twinsburg Academic Center, is open to anyone with a high school diploma or its equivalent. For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.
International Students: All international students must provide proof of proficiency of the English language (unless they meet specific exceptions) through the submission of an English language proficiency test score or by completing English language classes at ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ State’s English as a Second Language Center before entering their program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.
Former Students: Former ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ State students or graduates who have not attended another college or university since ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ State may complete the reenrollment or reinstatement form on the University Registrar’s website.
Transfer Student: A minimum 2.000 overall GPA is required for admission into the major. Students who have previously attended ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ State must also have a minimum 2.000 GPA in their former ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ State coursework and a minimum C grade in COMM 15000, ENG 21011, FIN 36053 and MATH 11010.
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Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Demonstrate a broad fundamental knowledge of the theory and practice of investments, international business finance, business and corporate finance and financial markets and institutions.
- Demonstrate the critical thinking skills needed to apply financial theory to specific business situations.
- Demonstrate the skills needed to work effectively as a finance professional in a group or task force environment.
- Demonstrate the computer skills needed to successfully employ commonly used software packages (specifically, spreadsheet, word processing and presentation software) in the performance of their duties as finance professionals.
Students earning a B.B.A. degree in Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship are expected to have the following:
- Core Business Knowledge - Recall the strategic frameworks that are used to make business decisions.
- Analytical Skills - Use analytical methodologies and critical thinking skills to evaluate and solve business problems. Articulate and deliberate their ideas in writing.
- Digital Technology – Demonstrate the technological skills necessary to analyze business problems and develop solutions.
- Written Communication - Write effective business communications.
- Oral Communication - Make effective business presentations, using appropriate technologies.
- Teamwork – Collaborate effectively with others to achieve a common business purpose.
- Business Ethics – Recognize ethical business dilemmas and use ethical decision making to resolve the dilemma.
- Global - Analyze the key global factors when making business decisions.
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Coursework
Program Requirements
Major Requirements
Course List Code Title Credit Hours Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA) FIN 26086 PRINCIPLES OF FINANCIAL MODELING (min C grade) 3 FIN 36051 THE FINANCIAL SYSTEM (min C grade) 3 FIN 36054 INTERMEDIATE CORPORATE FINANCE (min C grade) 3 FIN 36059 INTERMEDIATE INVESTMENTS (min C grade) 3 FIN 36086 ADVANCED FINANCIAL MODELING (min C grade) 3 FIN 46059 APPLIED FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES (ELR) (WIC) (min C grade) 3 FIN 46064 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS FINANCE (min C grade) 3 Accounting or Finance Electives, choose from the following: 1 9 ACCT 33001INTERMEDIATE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING I ACCT 33010COST ACCOUNTING ACCT 33012INTERMEDIATE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING II FIN 36061PRINCIPLES OF REAL ESTATE FIN 36072LAW OF COMMERCIAL TRANSACTIONS FIN 36081PRINCIPLES OF INSURANCE FIN 46054FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT FIN 46055ADVANCED DERIVATIVE SECURITIES FIN 46056ADVANCED FIXED INCOME MANAGEMENT FIN 46061REAL ESTATE FINANCE FIN 46067ADVANCED PORTFOLIO ANALYSIS FIN 46068COMMERCIAL BANK MANAGEMENT FIN 46070ADVANCED COMMERCIAL BANK MANAGEMENT FIN 46072BUSINESS FINANCIAL DISTRESS AND BANKRUPTCY FIN 46089INTERNATIONAL FINANCE EXPERIENCE (DIVG) (ELR) FIN 46096INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN FINANCE FIN 46192INTERNSHIP IN FINANCE (ELR) Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA) ACCT 23020 INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 3 ACCT 23021 INTRODUCTION TO MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING 3 BA 24056 BUSINESS ANALYTICS I 3 3 BA 44062 SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 3 BUS 10123 EXPLORING BUSINESS 2 3 BUS 30062 ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 3 CIS 24053 INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES 3 COMM 15000 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) (min C grade) 3 ECON 22060 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (KSS) 3 ECON 22061 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS (KSS) 3 FIN 26074 LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS (min C grade) 3 FIN 36053 BUSINESS FINANCE (min C grade) 3 MATH 11010 ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR) (min C grade) 3 MATH 11012 INTUITIVE CALCULUS (KMCR) 3-5 or MATH 12002 ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I (KMCR) MGMT 24163 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT 3 MGMT 44285 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT 3 MKTG 25010 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING 3 UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1 UC 10162 INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 1 4 6 9 3 6-7 General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours) 5 13 Minimum Total Credit Hours: 120 - 1
Maximum 6 credit hours of accounting (ACCT) courses can be applied toward the electives. Students may not receive major elective credit for more than 3 credit hours from the following four courses: FIN 46089, FIN 46096, FIN 46192 and FIN 46295. Any excess credit hours can be used for general electives, if needed. Students should meet with the chair of the Department of Finance or an academic advisor for a listing of courses that will provide the best possible preparation for the following career tracks: corporate finance, banking, investments (CFA or CFP), real estate or law.
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A student changing to a program in the college, transferring or incoming students with college credits, may be waived out of BUS 10123 if:
- 30 or more credit hours have been earned and any two classes (from ACCT 23020, ACCT 23021, FIN 26074, MGMT 24163, MKTG 25010 or CIS 24053) have successfully been completed.
- 60 or more credit hours have been earned and the student has successfully completed one course from (ACCT 23020, ACCT 23021, FIN 26074,MGMT 24163, MKTG 25010 or CIS 24053)
- At the discretion of the dean's office, the student has sufficient breadth and depth of knowledge in a business field (as demonstrated by a CLEP exam or Credit by Exam) but does not meet the requirements listed above.
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Students who have taken MATH 10041 for another program may use it as a substitute for BA 24056.
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Minimum C grade is required in ENG 21011 or HONR 20197.
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Students may take or use any course at any level as long as the minimum 39-credit hours requirement for upper-division courses is satisfied for graduation with a B.B.A. Exceptions: Maximum 4 credit hours of Physical Activity, Wellness and Sport (PWS) courses. A minor (business or non-business) is encouraged. Any other exceptions must be approved by the assistant dean. FIN 36280 is repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits for students in the major, the credits may only count towards general electives. FIN 46280 is repeatable for a maximum of 6 credit hours for students in the major; credits will automatically count towards general electives when taken both times. Students who want to use the credits earned the second time taken towards the accounting or finance elective major requirement will need to request an override from an academic advisor to have the credits applied to the major requirement.
Progression Requirements
- Minimum 2.000 overall GPA
- Minimum C grade in COMM 15000, ENG 21011, MATH 11010 (or placement out of MATH 11010), FIN 26086 and FIN 36053 and all required finance (FIN) major courses.
Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements Summary Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA 2.000 2.000 - Minimum C grade in required finance (FIN) major courses.
- Students must complete at least 50 percent of business credit hours (required for the business degree) in-residence on a ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ campus.
- Students must complete at least 50 percent of their major credit hours in residence on a ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ campus.
- Students must complete two measures of outcomes assessment as specified by the college for complete satisfaction of the B.B.A. degree.
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Roadmap
Roadmap
Roadmap
This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.
Plan of Study Grid Semester One Credits BUS 10123 EXPLORING BUSINESS 3 COMM 15000 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) 3 MATH 11010 ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR) 3 UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Core Requirement 3 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Core Requirement 3 Credit Hours 16 Semester Two CIS 24053 INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES 3 ECON 22060 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (KSS) 3 MATH 11012 or MATH 12002INTUITIVE CALCULUS (KMCR) or ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I (KMCR)3-5 UC 10162 INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 1 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Core Requirement 3 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Core Requirement 3 Credit Hours 16 Semester Three ! ACCT 23020 INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 3 ! ECON 22061 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS (KSS) 3 FIN 26074 LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS 3 MGMT 24163 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT 3 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Core Requirement 3 Credit Hours 15 Semester Four ACCT 23021 INTRODUCTION TO MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING 3 BA 24056 BUSINESS ANALYTICS I 3 BUS 30062 ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 3 FIN 26086 PRINCIPLES OF FINANCIAL MODELING 3 FIN 36051 THE FINANCIAL SYSTEM 3 Credit Hours 15 Semester Five Required for progression in the major: Minimum 2.000 overall GPA, minimum C grade in COMM 15000, ENG 21011, MATH 11010, FIN 26086 and FIN 36053 and all required Finance major courses BA 44062 SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 3 ! FIN 36053 BUSINESS FINANCE 3 MKTG 25010 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING 3 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Core Requirement 3 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Core Requirement 3 Credit Hours 15 Semester Six Required: minimum overall 2.000 GPA ! FIN 36054 INTERMEDIATE CORPORATE FINANCE 3 FIN 36059 INTERMEDIATE INVESTMENTS 3 FIN 36086 ADVANCED FINANCIAL MODELING 3 General Electives 6 Credit Hours 15 Semester Seven Required: minimum 2.000 overall GPA FIN 46064 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS FINANCE 3 Accounting or Finance Elective 3 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Core Requirement 3 General Electives 6 Credit Hours 15 Semester Eight Required: minimum overall 2.000 GPA. Note: completion of the Assurance of Learning Assessment given in MGMT 44285 FIN 46059 APPLIED FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES (ELR) (WIC) 3 MGMT 44285 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT 3 Accounting or Finance Electives 6 General Elective 1 Credit Hours 13 Minimum Total Credit Hours: 120 -
Program Delivery
Program Delivery
- Delivery:
- In person
- Location:
- ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Campus
- Delivery:
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Accreditation
for B.B.A. in Finance
Accreditation
AACSB, International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for B.B.A. in Finance
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Chief executives
-10.0%
decline
287,900
number of jobs
$185,950
potential earnings
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Personal financial advisors
4.4%
about as fast as the average
263,000
number of jobs
$89,330
potential earnings
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Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents
3.7%
about as fast as the average
464,200
number of jobs
$64,770
potential earnings
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Financial and investment analysts, financial risk specialists, and financial specialists, all other
5.5%
faster than the average
487,800
number of jobs
$83,660
potential earnings
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Loan officers
3.2%
about as fast as the average
316,900
number of jobs
$63,960
potential earnings
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Real estate brokers
2.6%
slower than the average
100,700
number of jobs
$60,370
potential earnings
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Credit analysts
-4.8%
decline
74,900
number of jobs
$74,970
potential earnings
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Financial managers
15.5%
much faster than the average
697,900
number of jobs
$134,180
potential earnings
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Financial examiners
7.3%
faster than the average
66,900
number of jobs
$81,430
potential earnings
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Property appraisers and assessors
2.9%
slower than the average
75,100
number of jobs
$58,650
potential earnings
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Real estate sales agents
2.3%
slower than the average
376,500
number of jobs
$49,040
potential earnings
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Additional Careers
- Chief financial officers
- Treasury executives
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Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' . Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.
B.B.A. in Entrepreneurship
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Program Information for B.B.A. in Entrepreneurship
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Program Description
Program Description
Full Description
The Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Entrepreneurship provides students with the academic background and experiential opportunities needed to view business opportunities from an entrepreneurial perspective. The program helps students recognize market and business opportunities and learn when to seize them or take action, all while operating within the context of limited resources and creating value for the customer.
The program contains numerous opportunities to experience entrepreneurship firsthand. During their senior year, students earn course credit by launching and running a business of their own creation. A practicum can earn students credit while developing their own business or assisting entrepreneurs with their business. Students have many opportunities to meet experienced entrepreneurs who discuss their successes and failures in business. Courses in the major are hands-on, with experiential learning central to the course format.
Entrepreneurship students may apply early to the and double count 9 credit hours of graduate courses toward both degree programs. See the policy in the University Catalog for more information.
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Admissions
for B.B.A. in Entrepreneurship
Admissions
Admission Requirements
The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students.
First-Year Students on the ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Campus: First-year admission policy on the ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Campus is selective. Admission decisions are based upon cumulative grade point average, strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends. Students not admissible to the ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Campus may be administratively referred to one of the seven regional campuses to begin their college coursework. For more information, visit the .
First-Year Students on the Regional Campuses: First-year admission to ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ State’s campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, as well as the Twinsburg Academic Center, is open to anyone with a high school diploma or its equivalent. For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.
International Students: All international students must provide proof of proficiency of the English language (unless they meet specific exceptions) through the submission of an English language proficiency test score or by completing English language classes at ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ State’s English as a Second Language Center before entering their program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.
Former Students: Former ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ State students who have not attended another institution since ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ State and were not academically dismissed will complete the re-enrollment process through the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center. Former students who attended another college or university since leaving ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ State must apply for admissions as a transfer or post-undergraduate student.
Transfer Students: Students who attended an educational institution after graduating from high school or earning their GED must apply as transfer students. For more information, visit the admissions website for transfer students.
Admission policies for undergraduate students may be found in the University Catalog's .
Students may be required to meet certain criteria to progress in their program. Any progression requirements will be listed on the program's Coursework tab
A minimum 2.000 overall GPA is required for admission into this major. Students who have previously attended ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ State and have completed (or the equivalent of), MATH 11010, COMM 15000, ENG 21011 and ENTR 27056 must have earned a minimum C grade.
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Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of capital formation and financial management in a new venture.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the marketing function in a new venture.
- Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to apply the entrepreneurial process for the purpose of creating a new venture that generates revenue or obtains capital investment.
Students earning a B.B.A. degree in Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship are expected to have developed skills in the following critical areas of business:
- Core Business Knowledge - Recall the strategic frameworks that are used to make business decisions.
- Analytical Skills - Use analytical methodologies and critical thinking skills to evaluate and solve business problems.
- Digital Technology – Demonstrate the technological skills necessary to analyze business problems and develop solutions.
- Written Communication - Write effective business communications.
- Oral Communication - Make effective business presentations, using appropriate technologies.
- Teamwork – Collaborate effectively with others to achieve a common business purpose.
- Business Ethics – Recognize ethical business dilemmas and use ethical decision making to resolve the dilemma.
- Global - Analyze the key global factors when making business decisions.
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Coursework
Program Requirements
Major Requirements
Course List Code Title Credit Hours Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA) ENTR 27056 INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP (min C grade) 3 ENTR 27466 SPEAKER SERIES IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP 1 ENTR 37040 ENTREPRENEURIAL TOOLS (min C grade) 3 ENTR 37045 SALES IN THE ENTREPRENEURIAL VENTURE 3 ENTR 37065 ENTREPRENEURIAL FINANCE 3 ENTR 37075 ENTREPRENEURIAL MARKETING 3 ENTR 37080 NEW VENTURE CREATION (WIC) (min C grade) 3 ENTR 47048 ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPERIENCE I (ELR) (min C grade) 3 ENTR 47049 ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPERIENCE II (min C grade) 3 Major Elective, choose from the following: 1 3 ENTR 37070SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP ENTR 37195SPECIAL TOPICS IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP I ENTR 45096INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP ENTR 47189INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP (DIVG) (ELR) ENTR 47292ENTREPRENEURIAL INTERNSHIP (ELR) FDM 35280FASHION ENTREPRENEURSHIP MKTG 35056SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING MKTG 45047ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL SELLING Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA) ACCT 23020 INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 3 ACCT 23021 INTRODUCTION TO MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING 3 BA 24056 BUSINESS ANALYTICS I 4 3 BA 34156 BUSINESS ANALYTICS II 3 or MKTG 35061 MARKETING ANALYTICS BA 44062 SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 3 BUS 10123 EXPLORING BUSINESS 2 3 BUS 30062 ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 3 CIS 24053 INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES 3 COMM 15000 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) (min C grade) 3 ECON 22060 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (KSS) 3 ECON 22061 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS (KSS) 3 FIN 26074 LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS 3 FIN 36053 BUSINESS FINANCE 3 MATH 11010 ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR) (min C grade) 3 MGMT 24163 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT 3 MGMT 44285 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT 3 MKTG 25010 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING 3 UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1 UC 10162 INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 1 Mathematics or Critical Reasoning Elective, choose from the following: 3 3-5 MATH 10051QUANTITATIVE REASONING (KMCR) MATH 11012INTUITIVE CALCULUS (KMCR) MATH 12002ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I (KMCR) PHIL 21002INTRODUCTION TO FORMAL LOGIC (KMCR) 5 6 9 3 6-7 General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours) 6 12 Minimum Total Credit Hours: 120 - 1
Students may take more than one major elective.
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A student changing to a program in the college, transferring, or incoming students with college credits may be waived out of BUS 10123 if:
- 30 or more credit hours have been earned and any two classes (from ACCT 23020, ACCT 23021, FIN 26074, MGMT 24163, MKTG 25010 or CIS 24053) have successfully been completed.
- 60 or more credit hours have been earned and the student has successfully completed one course from (ACCT 23020, ACCT 23021, FIN 26074, MGMT 24163, MKTG 25010 or CIS 24053)
- At the discretion of the dean's office, the student has sufficient breadth and depth of knowledge in a business field (as demonstrated by a CLEP exam or Credit by Exam) but does not meet the requirements listed above.
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Taking or will not replace a low grade in either or . Students are required to take or if they change their major to, or want to double major with, the Economics major or Finance major and/or intend to declare the Data Analytics minor. Students who intend to enroll in certain graduate programs and/or are working toward Phi Beta Kappa status are highly encouraged to take or .
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Students who have taken MATH 10041 for another program may use it as a substitute for BA 24056.
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Minimum C grade required in ENG 21011 or HONR 20197.
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Students may take or use any course at any level as long as the minimum 39-credit hours requirement for upper-division courses is satisfied for graduation with a B.B.A. Expectations: Maximum 4 credit hours of Physical Activity, Wellness and Sport (PWS) courses may be counted toward the 120 total credit hours or 39-upper-division-hours graduation requirement. General elective courses may be selected from any area and at any level provided students do not go over the PWS restriction and they satisfy the 39 credit hours upper-division requirements. Any other exceptions must be approved by the assistant dean. A minor (business or non-business) is encouraged.
Progression Requirements
- Minimum 2.000 overall GPA
- Minimum C grade in COMM 15000, ENG 21011, ENTR 27056, ENTR 37040, ENTR 37080 and MATH 11010
Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements Summary Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA 2.000 2.000 - Students are permitted to register for ENTR 47049 while taking ENTR 47048.
- Entrepreneurship majors who are also majoring in Marketing, and who have taken ENTR 37045, are not required to take MKTG 35046 for the Marketing major; however, a Marketing major cannot waive ENTR 37045 by taking MKTG 35046.
- Students must complete at least 50 percent of business credit hours (required for the business degree) in-residence on a ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ campus.
- Students must complete at least 50 percent of their major credit hours in residence on a ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ campus.
- Students must complete two measures of outcomes assessment as specified by the college for complete satisfaction of the B.B.A. degree.
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Roadmap
Roadmap
Roadmap
This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.
Plan of Study Grid Semester One Credits BUS 10123 EXPLORING BUSINESS 3 COMM 15000 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) 3 MATH 11010 ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR) 3 UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Core Requirement 3 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Core Requirement 3 Credit Hours 16 Semester Two CIS 24053 INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES 3 ! ENTR 27056 INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP 3 ! ENTR 27466 SPEAKER SERIES IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP 1 UC 10162 INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 1 Mathematics or Critical Reasoning Elective 3-5 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Core Requirement 3 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Core Requirement 3 Credit Hours 17 Semester Three Required: minimum overall GPA of 2.000 by the end of this semester FIN 26074 LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS 3 ACCT 23020 INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 3 ECON 22060 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (KSS) 3 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Core Requirement 3 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Core Requirement 3 Credit Hours 15 Semester Four Required for progression in the major: Minimum 2.000 overall GPA, minimum C grade in COMM 15000, ENG 21011, MATH 11010 and ENTR 27056. ACCT 23021 INTRODUCTION TO MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING 3 BUS 30062 ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 3 ECON 22061 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS (KSS) 3 ! ENTR 37040 ENTREPRENEURIAL TOOLS 3 MKTG 25010 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING 3 Credit Hours 15 Semester Five Required: minimum overall GPA of 2.000 by the end of this semester BA 24056 BUSINESS ANALYTICS I 3 ! ENTR 37075 ENTREPRENEURIAL MARKETING 3 ! FIN 36053 BUSINESS FINANCE 3 MGMT 24163 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT 3 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Core Requirement 3 Credit Hours 15 Semester Six Required: minimum overall GPA of 2.000 by the end of this semester BA 34156 or MKTG 35061BUSINESS ANALYTICS II or MARKETING ANALYTICS3 ! ENTR 37080 NEW VENTURE CREATION (WIC) 3 ENTR 37065 ENTREPRENEURIAL FINANCE 3 Major Elective 3 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Core Requirement 3 Credit Hours 15 Semester Seven Required: minimum overall GPA of 2.000 by the end of this semester BA 44062 SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 3 ! ENTR 37045 SALES IN THE ENTREPRENEURIAL VENTURE 3 ENTR 47048 ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPERIENCE I (ELR) 3 General Electives 6 Credit Hours 15 Semester Eight Required: minimum overall GPA of 2.000 and completion of The Assurance of Learning Assessment given in MGMT 44285 ENTR 47049 ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPERIENCE II 3 MGMT 44285 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT 3 General Electives 6 Credit Hours 12 Minimum Total Credit Hours: 120 -
Program Delivery
Program Delivery
- Delivery:
- In person
- Location:
- ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Campus
- Delivery:
Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for B.B.A. in Entrepreneurship
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Examples of Possible Careers
- Business owner
- Business founder
- Sole-proprietor
- Entrepreneur
B.B.A. in Economics
Contact Us
- Tom Sahajdack, Ph.D. | tsahajda@kent.edu | 330-672-1085
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Program Information for B.B.A. in Economics
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Program Description
Program Description
Full Description
The Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Economics equips students with a variety of skills sought by employers, including conceptualizing and solving problems; locating, organizing and using relevant information; and analytical ability.
In their junior year, students learn microeconomic and macroeconomic theory and take an econometrics class to learn basic analytical skills. Students then take a series of electives that deal with vital current topics relevant to many careers in which these theories and skills are applied, such as U.S. financial and banking system; the economic relations between the United States and foreign countries; government spending and taxation policies; and the U.S. health system and policy options.
During their senior year, students take a capstone course that utilizes and applies the theory, skills and institutional knowledge learned in the program.
Economics students may apply early to either the or the and double count 9 credit hours of graduate courses toward both degree programs. See the policy in the University Catalog for more information. Undergraduate students applying to the combined program with the Master of Arts in Economics degree must have a minimum 3.200 overall ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ State GPA.
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Admissions
for B.B.A. in Economics
Admissions
Admission Requirements
The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.
First-Year Students on the ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Campus: First-year admission policy on the ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Campus is selective. Admission decisions are based upon cumulative grade point average, strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends. Students not admissible to the ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Campus may be administratively referred to one of the seven regional campuses to begin their college coursework. For more information, visit the .
First-Year Students on the Regional Campuses: First-year admission to ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ State’s campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, as well as the Twinsburg Academic Center, is open to anyone with a high school diploma or its equivalent. For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.
International Students: All international students must provide proof of proficiency of the English language (unless they meet specific exceptions) through the submission of an English language proficiency test score or by completing English language classes at ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ State’s English as a Second Language Center before entering their program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.
Former Students: Former ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ State students or graduates who have not attended another college or university since ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ State may complete the reenrollment or reinstatement form on the University Registrar’s website.
Transfer Student: A minimum 2.25 overall GPA is required for admission into the program. Students who have previously attended ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ State must also have a minimum 2.25 in their former ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ State coursework.
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Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Conceptualize and analyze problems using economic concepts and reasoning.
- Critically analyze alternative economic policy proposals.
- Utilize analytic and quantitative techniques that are use extensively in economic to formulate and test hypotheses.
Students earning a B.B.A. degree in Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship are expected to have developed skills in the following critical areas of business:
- Core Business Knowledge - Recall the strategic frameworks that are used to make business decisions.
- Analytical Skills - Use analytical methodologies and critical thinking skills to evaluate and solve business problems.
- Digital Technology – Demonstrate the technological skills necessary to analyze business problems and develop solutions.
- Written Communication - Write effective business communications.
- Oral Communication - Make effective business presentations, using appropriate technologies.
- Teamwork – Collaborate effectively with others to achieve a common business purpose.
- Business Ethics – Recognize ethical business dilemmas and use ethical decision making to resolve the dilemma.
- Global - Analyze the key global factors when making business decisions.
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Coursework
Program Requirements
Major Requirements
Course List Code Title Credit Hours Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA) ECON 32040 INTERMEDIATE MICROECONOMIC THEORY AND APPLICATIONS (min C- grade) 3 ECON 32041 INTERMEDIATE MACROECONOMIC THEORY AND POLICY (min C- grade) 3 ECON 32050 APPLIED ECONOMETRICS I (ELR) (min C- grade) 3 ECON 42191 SENIOR SEMINAR IN ECONOMICS (WIC) (min C grade) 3 Economics (ECON) Upper-Division Electives (30000 or 40000 level) 12 Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA) ACCT 23020 INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 3 ACCT 23021 INTRODUCTION TO MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING 3 BA 24056 BUSINESS ANALYTICS I 2 3 BA 44062 SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 3 BUS 10123 EXPLORING BUSINESS 1 3 BUS 30062 ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 3 CIS 24053 INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES 3 COMM 15000 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) 3 ECON 22060 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (KSS) 3 ECON 22061 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS (KSS) 3 FIN 26074 LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS 3 FIN 36053 BUSINESS FINANCE 3 MATH 11010 ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR) 3 MATH 11012 INTUITIVE CALCULUS (KMCR) 3-5 or MATH 12002 ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I (KMCR) MGMT 24163 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT 3 MGMT 44285 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT 3 MKTG 25010 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING 3 UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1 UC 10162 INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 1 6 9 3 6-7 General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours) 3 19 Minimum Total Credit Hours: 120 - 1
Students changing to a program in the college or transferring may be waived out of BUS 10123 if:
- 30 or more credit hours have been earned and any two classes (from ACCT 23020, ACCT 23021, FIN 26074, MGMT 24163, MKTG 25010 or CIS 24053) have successfully been completed.
- 60 or more credit hours have been earned and the student has successfully completed one course from (ACCT 23020, ACCT 23021, FIN 26074, MGMT 24163, MKTG 25010 or CIS 24053)
- At the discretion of the dean's office, the student has sufficient breadth and depth of knowledge in a business field (as demonstrated by a CLEP exam or Credit by Exam) but does not meet the requirements listed above.
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Students who have taken MATH 10041 for another program may use it as a substitute for BA 24056.
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Students may take or use any course at any level as long as the minimum 39-credit hours requirement for upper-division courses is satisfied for graduation with a B.B.A. Exceptions: Maximum 4 credit hours of Physical Activity, Wellness and Sport (PWS) courses may be counted toward the 120 total credit hours or 39-upper-division-credit-hours graduation requirement. General elective courses may be selected from any area and at any level provided students do not go over the PWS, and they satisfy the 39 credit hours upper-division requirements. A minor (business or non-business) is encouraged. Any other exceptions must be approved by the assistant dean. A major in economics also is offered in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Progression Requirements
- Minimum 2.250 overall GPA
- Minimum C- grade in ECON 32040, ECON 32041 and ECON 32050
- Minimum C grade in ECON 42191
Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements Summary Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA 2.250 2.250 - This major is not available to students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Economics.
- The following course does not count toward the economics major: ECON 32082.
- Students must complete at least 50 percent of business credit hours (required for the business degree) in-residence on a ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ campus.
- Students must complete at least 50 percent of their major credit hours in residence on a ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ campus.
- Students must complete two measures of outcomes assessment as specified by the college for complete satisfaction of the B.B.A. degree.
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Roadmap
Roadmap
Roadmap
This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.
Plan of Study Grid Semester One Credits BUS 10123 EXPLORING BUSINESS 3 COMM 15000 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) 3 MATH 11010 ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR) 3 UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Core Requirement 3 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Core Requirement 3 Credit Hours 16 Semester Two CIS 24053 INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES 3 ECON 22060 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (KSS) 3 MATH 11012 or MATH 12002INTUITIVE CALCULUS (KMCR) or ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I (KMCR)3-5 UC 10162 INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 1 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Core Requirement 3 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Core Requirement 3 Credit Hours 16 Semester Three ACCT 23020 INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 3 BA 24056 BUSINESS ANALYTICS I 3 ECON 22061 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS (KSS) 3 MGMT 24163 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT 3 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Core Requirement 3 Credit Hours 15 Semester Four ACCT 23021 INTRODUCTION TO MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING 3 BUS 30062 ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 3 ECON 32040 or ECON 32041
or ECON 32050INTERMEDIATE MICROECONOMIC THEORY AND APPLICATIONS or INTERMEDIATE MACROECONOMIC THEORY AND POLICY
or APPLIED ECONOMETRICS I (ELR)3 Economics (ECON) Upper-Division Elective (30000 or 40000 level) 3 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Core Requirement 3 Credit Hours 15 Semester Five Required: minimum cumulative 2.250 GPA BA 44062 SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 3 ECON 32040 or ECON 32041
or ECON 32050INTERMEDIATE MICROECONOMIC THEORY AND APPLICATIONS or INTERMEDIATE MACROECONOMIC THEORY AND POLICY
or APPLIED ECONOMETRICS I (ELR)3 FIN 36053 BUSINESS FINANCE 3 MKTG 25010 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING 3 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Core Requirement 3 Credit Hours 15 Semester Six Required: minimum cumulative 2.250 GPA ! ECON 32040 or ECON 32041
or ECON 32050INTERMEDIATE MICROECONOMIC THEORY AND APPLICATIONS or INTERMEDIATE MACROECONOMIC THEORY AND POLICY
or APPLIED ECONOMETRICS I (ELR)3 FIN 26074 LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS 3 Economics (ECON) Upper-Division Elective (30000 or 40000 level) 3 General Electives 6 Credit Hours 15 Semester Seven Required: minimum cumulative 2.250 GPA Economics (ECON) Upper-Division Elective (30000 or 40000 level) 3 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Core Requirement 3 General Electives 9 Credit Hours 15 Semester Eight Required: minimum cumulative 2.250 GPA and completion of The Assurance of Learning Assessment given in MGMT 44285 ! ECON 42191 SENIOR SEMINAR IN ECONOMICS (WIC) 3 MGMT 44285 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT 3 Economics (ECON) Upper-Division Elective (30000 or 40000 level) 3 General Electives 4 Credit Hours 13 Minimum Total Credit Hours: 120 -
Program Delivery
Program Delivery
- Delivery:
- In person
- Location:
- ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Campus
- Delivery:
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Accreditation
for B.B.A. in Economics
Accreditation
AACSB, International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for B.B.A. in Economics
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Data scientists and mathematical science occupations, all other
30.9%
much faster than the average
33,200
number of jobs
$98,230
potential earnings
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Economists
14.1%
much faster than the average
20,500
number of jobs
$108,350
potential earnings
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Social science research assistants
5.8%
faster than the average
40,100
number of jobs
$49,210
potential earnings
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Statisticians
34.6%
much faster than the average
42,700
number of jobs
$92,270
potential earnings
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Management analysts
10.7%
much faster than the average
876,300
number of jobs
$87,660
potential earnings
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Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' . Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.
B.B.A. in Computer Information Systems
Contact Us
- Eric Curley | ecurley1@kent.edu |
330-861-4194 - Speak with an Advisor
- Chat with an Admissions Counselor
Program Information for B.B.A. in Computer Information Systems
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Program Description
Program Description
Full Description
The Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Computer Information Systems provides students with a focus on digital transformation management and/or the design of innovative information systems that are commonly used in organizations to create business value. This up-to-date major offers a techie-for-future IT and business managers structure starting with an introduction to information systems (IS) and emerging digital technologies (e.g., social media, mobile, cloud computing, business data analytics, Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain). The major continues providing the foundations and hands-on activities to use IS and digital technologies for solving business problems. The academic backbone of the major concludes with the pillars of business modeling and agile design, artificial intelligence-based innovation, and providing the IT and business managerial skills to build solutions for businesses.
Students can complete two possible major elective tracks: Designing Innovative Information Systems or Digital Transformation Management. Alternatively, the student can customize the major elective path by selecting 12 credit hours from the list of major electives in a flexible and student-centric way. The Digital Transformation track focuses on providing the knowledge and managerial skills related to managing cybersecurity, managing agile digital transformation projects and on how to lead and manage digital transformation. The Designing Innovative Information Systems track focuses on providing the technical foundations and skills to design innovative programs and apps, design innovative server-side systems and design databases and data governance.
Students may participate in an internship (elective course), which may involve a summer or a semester of paid professional experience in industry. Internship experience helps show the relevance of on-campus courses to professional work, helps students focus their career plans and often enables students to secure better jobs upon graduation.
Computer Information Systems students may apply early to the and double count 9 credit hours of graduate courses toward both degree programs. See the policy in the University Catalog for more information.
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Admissions
for B.B.A. in Computer Information Systems
Admissions
Admission Requirements
The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.
First-Year Students on the ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Campus: First-year admission policy on the ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Campus is selective. Admission decisions are based upon cumulative grade point average, strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends. Students not admissible to the ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Campus may be administratively referred to one of the seven regional campuses to begin their college coursework. For more information, visit the .
First-Year Students on the Regional Campuses: First-year admission to ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ State’s campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, as well as the Twinsburg Academic Center, is open to anyone with a high school diploma or its equivalent. For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.
International Students: All international students must provide proof of proficiency of the English language (unless they meet specific exceptions) through the submission of an English language proficiency test score or by completing English language classes at ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ State’s English as a Second Language Center before entering their program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.
Former Students: Former ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ State students or graduates who have not attended another college or university since ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ State may complete the reenrollment or reinstatement form on the University Registrar’s website.
Transfer Student: A minimum 2.250 overall GPA is required for admission into the major. Students who have previously attended ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ State who completed (or the equivalent of) COMM 15000, ENG 21011 and/or MATH 11010 must have earned a minimum C grade in the courses and a minimum C+ grade in CIS 24053.
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Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Perform effectively in digital transformation management and information systems design projects.
- Navigate and use emerging digital technologies and platforms.
- Design, code, and implement information systems, databases, and applications on-premise and in the cloud.
- Design, select, and deploy digital transformation solutions and strategies.
- Bridge, integrate, deploy, and manage cybersecurity and data governance across various information systems and analytics systems.
- Lead and manage digital transformation projects, and design and integrate digital technology solutions.
Students earning a B.B.A. degree in Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship are expected to have developed skills in the following critical areas of business:
- Core Business Knowledge - Recall the strategic frameworks that are used to make business decisions.
- Analytical Skills - Use analytical methodologies and critical thinking skills to evaluate and solve business problems.
- Digital Technology – Demonstrate the technological skills necessary to analyze business problems and develop solutions.
- Written Communication - Write effective business communications.
- Oral Communication - Make effective business presentations, using appropriate technologies.
- Teamwork – Collaborate effectively with others to achieve a common business purpose.
- Business Ethics – Recognize ethical business dilemmas and use ethical decision making to resolve the dilemma.
- Global - Analyze the key global factors when making business decisions.
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Coursework
Program Requirements
Major Requirements
Course List Code Title Credit Hours Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA) CIS 34034 BUSINESS MODELING AND AGILE DESIGN (min C grade) 3 CIS 34054 USING INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR SOLVING BUSINESS PROBLEMS (min C grade) 3 CIS 44048 BUILDING SOLUTIONS FOR BUSINESSES (ELR) (WIC) (min C grade) 1 3 CIS 44151 INNOVATING WITH DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (min C grade) 3 Major Electives, choose from the following: (min C grade) 2 12 Designing Innovative Information Systems CIS 34167DESIGNING INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS AND APPS CIS 44040DESIGNING INNOVATIVE SERVER-SIDE SYSTEMS CIS 44043DATABASE DESIGN AND DATA GOVERNANCE Digital Transformation Management CIS 44008MANAGING AGILE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION PROJECTS CIS 44041MANAGING CYBERSECURITY CIS 44046HOW TO LEAD AND MANAGE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION Additional Electives BA 34060OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT BA 44050DATA VISUALIZATION CIS 44292BUSINESS EXPERIENCE AND INTERNSHIP (ELR) Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA) ACCT 23020 INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 3 ACCT 23021 INTRODUCTION TO MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING 3 BA 24056 BUSINESS ANALYTICS I 3 3 BA 34156 BUSINESS ANALYTICS II 3 BA 44062 SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 3 CIS 24053 INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES (min C+ grade) 3 BUS 10123 EXPLORING BUSINESS 4 3 BUS 30062 ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 3 COMM 15000 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) (min C grade) 3 ECON 22060 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (KSS) 3 ECON 22061 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS (KSS) 3 FIN 26074 LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS 3 FIN 36053 BUSINESS FINANCE 3 MATH 11010 ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR) (min C grade) 3 MGMT 24163 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT 3 MGMT 44285 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT 3 MKTG 25010 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING 3 UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1 UC 10162 INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 1 Mathematics or Critical Reasoning Elective, choose from the following: 5 3-5 MATH 10051QUANTITATIVE REASONING (KMCR) MATH 11012INTUITIVE CALCULUS (KMCR) MATH 12002ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I (KMCR) PHIL 21002INTRODUCTION TO FORMAL LOGIC (KMCR) 6 6 9 3 6-7 General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours) 7 16 Minimum Total Credit Hours: 120 - 1
A minimum C must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.
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Students may take any courses in this section to fulfill the major electives.
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Students who have taken MATH 10041 for another program may use it as a substitute for BA 24056.
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A student changing to a program in the college, transferring or an incoming student with college credit plus credits, may be waived out of BUS 10123 if:
- 30 or more credit hours have been earned and any two classes (from ACCT 23020, ACCT 23021, FIN 26074, MGMT 24163, MKTG 25010 or CIS 24053) have successfully been completed.
- 60 or more credit hours have been earned and the student has completed one course (from ACCT 23020, ACCT 23021, FIN 26074, MGMT 24163 , MKTG 25010 or CIS 24053)
- At the discretion of the Dean's Office, the student has sufficient breadth and depth of knowledge in a business field (as demonstrated by a CLEP exam or Credit by Exam) but does not meet the requirements listed above.
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Taking or will not replace a low grade in either or . Students are required to take or if they change their major to, or want to double major with, the Economics major or Finance major and/or intend to declare the Data Analytics minor. Students who intend to enroll in certain graduate programs and/or are working toward Phi Beta Kappa status are highly encouraged to take or .
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Minimum C grade is required in ENG 21011 or HONR 20197.
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An education abroad experience is encouraged as a general elective. A maximum of 4 credit hours of Physical Activity, Wellness and Sport (PWS) courses may be applied toward the degree program.
Progression Requirements
- Minimum 2.250 overall GPA
- Minimum C grade in COMM 15000, ENG 21011 (or HONR 20197) and MATH 11010 (or placement out of MATH 11010)
- Minimum C+ grade in CIS 24053
- Minimum C grade in major requirements
Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements Summary Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA 2.250 2.250 - Students must complete at least 50 percent of business credit hours (required for the business degree) in-residence on a ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ campus.
- Students must complete at least 50 percent of their major credit hours in residence on a ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ campus.
- Students must complete two measures of outcomes assessment as specified by the college for complete satisfaction of the B.B.A. degree.
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Roadmap
Roadmap
Roadmap
This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.
Plan of Study Grid Semester One Credits BUS 10123 EXPLORING BUSINESS 3 COMM 15000 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) 3 MATH 11010 ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR) 3 UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Core Requirement 3 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Core Requirement 3 Credit Hours 16 Semester Two ECON 22060 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (KSS) 3 CIS 24053 INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES 3 UC 10162 INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 1 Mathematics or Critical Reasoning Elective 3-5 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Core Requirement 3 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Core Requirement 3 Credit Hours 16 Semester Three ACCT 23020 INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 3 CIS 34054 USING INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR SOLVING BUSINESS PROBLEMS 3 ECON 22061 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS (KSS) 3 FIN 26074 LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS 3 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Core Requirement 3 Credit Hours 15 Semester Four Required for progression in the major: Minimum 2.250 overall GPA, minimum C grade in COMM 15000, ENG 21011, MATH 11010; and a minimum C+ in CIS 24053. ACCT 23021 INTRODUCTION TO MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING 3 BA 24056 BUSINESS ANALYTICS I 3 BUS 30062 ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 3 MGMT 24163 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT 3 Major Elective 3 Credit Hours 15 Semester Five Required: minimum 2.250 overall GPA BA 34156 BUSINESS ANALYTICS II 3 CIS 34034 BUSINESS MODELING AND AGILE DESIGN 3 MKTG 25010 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING 3 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Core Requirement 3 General Elective 3 Credit Hours 15 Semester Six Required: minimum 2.250 overall GPA BA 44062 SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 3 FIN 36053 BUSINESS FINANCE 3 Major Elective 3 Major Elective 3 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Core Requirement 3 Credit Hours 15 Semester Seven Required: minimum overall 2.250 GPA CIS 44151 INNOVATING WITH DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 3 ! Major Elective 3 General Electives 9 Credit Hours 15 Semester Eight Required: minimum overall 2.250 GPA and completion of The Assurance of Learning Assessment given in MGMT 44285 CIS 44048 BUILDING SOLUTIONS FOR BUSINESSES (ELR) (WIC) 3 MGMT 44285 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT 3 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Core Requirement 3 General Electives 4 Credit Hours 13 Minimum Total Credit Hours: 120 -
Program Delivery
Program Delivery
- Delivery:
- In person
- Location:
- ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Campus
- Delivery:
-
Accreditation
for B.B.A. in Computer Information Systems
Accreditation
AACSB, International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for B.B.A. in Computer Information Systems
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Computer network support specialists
6.4%
faster than the average
195,100
number of jobs
$65,450
potential earnings
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Computer systems analysts
7.4%
faster than the average
632,400
number of jobs
$93,730
potential earnings
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Database administrators and architects
9.7%
much faster than the average
132,500
number of jobs
$98,860
potential earnings
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Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers
21.5%
much faster than the average
1,469,200
number of jobs
$110,140
potential earnings
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Computer occupations, all other
5.7%
faster than the average
431,100
number of jobs
$92,870
potential earnings
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Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' . Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.
B.B.A. in Business Management
Contact Us
- Asli Arikan | aarikan@kent.edu | 330-672-1157
- Speak with an Advisor
- Chat with an Admissions Counselor: ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Campus | Regional Campuses
Program Information for B.B.A. in Business Management
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Program Description
Program Description
Full Description
The Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Business Management gives students credentials important to getting their first job as an entry-level manager or manager-trainee. Every organization of any size and type depends on and needs managers, including, as examples, the small corner store, department stores, accounting firms, healthcare centers, manufacturing firms or a business-to-business type of organization.
Business Management students may apply early to the and double count 9 credit hours of graduate courses toward both degree programs. See the policy in the University Catalog for more information.
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Admissions
for B.B.A. in Business Management
Admissions
Admission Requirements
The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students.
First-Year Students on the ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Campus: First-year admission policy on the ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Campus is selective. Admission decisions are based upon cumulative grade point average, strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends. Students not admissible to the ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Campus may be administratively referred to one of the seven regional campuses to begin their college coursework. For more information, visit the .
First-Year Students on the Regional Campuses: First-year admission to ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ State’s campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, as well as the Twinsburg Academic Center, is open to anyone with a high school diploma or its equivalent. For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.
International Students: All international students must provide proof of proficiency of the English language (unless they meet specific exceptions) through the submission of an English language proficiency test score or by completing English language classes at ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ State’s English as a Second Language Center before entering their program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.
Former Students: Former ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ State students who have not attended another institution since ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ State and were not academically dismissed will complete the re-enrollment process through the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center. Former students who attended another college or university since leaving ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ State must apply for admissions as a transfer or post-undergraduate student.
Transfer Students: Students who attended an educational institution after graduating from high school or earning their GED must apply as transfer students. For more information, visit the admissions website for transfer students.
Admission policies for undergraduate students may be found in the University Catalog's .
Students may be required to meet certain criteria to progress in their program. Any progression requirements will be listed on the program's Coursework tab
Transfer Student: A minimum 2.000 overall GPA is required for admission into the major. Students who have previously attended ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ State and have completed (or the equivalent of) COMM 15000, ENG 21011, MATH 11010 and MGMT 24163 must have earned a minimum C grade in the courses.
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Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Assess and suggest appropriate solutions to human resource-related business problems.
- Assess and suggest appropriate solutions to business concerns in global markets.
- Demonstrate an understanding of basic principles of project management.
- Demonstrate an understanding of leadership principles and theories.
ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ's Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship students earning a BBA are expected to have developed skills in the following critical areas of business:
- Core Business Knowledge - Recall the strategic frameworks that are used to make business decisions.
- Analytical Skills - Use analytical methodologies and critical thinking skills to evaluate and solve business problems.
- Digital Technology – Demonstrate the technological skills necessary to analyze business problems and develop solutions.
- Written Communication - Write effective business communications.
- Oral Communication - Make effective business presentations, using appropriate technologies.
- Teamwork – Collaborate effectively with others to achieve a common business purpose.
- Business Ethics – Recognize ethical business dilemmas and use ethical decision making to resolve the dilemma.
- Global - Analyze the key global factors when making business decisions.
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Coursework
Program Requirements
Major Requirements
Course List Code Title Credit Hours Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA) BA 44152 PROJECT MANAGEMENT (min C grade) 3 HRM 34180 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (min C grade) 3 MGMT 34165 DYNAMICS OF LEADERSHIP (min C grade ) 3 MGMT 34185 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR (min C grade) 3 MGMT 44163 GLOBAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (WIC) (min C grade) 1 3 MGMT 44392 BUSINESS CONSULTING AND PRACTICUM (ELR) (min C grade) 3 Major Electives, choose from the following: (min C grade) 6 BUS 30189INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS EXPERIENCE (DIVG) (ELR) or MGMT 44189INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE (DIVG) (ELR) CIS 34054USING INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR SOLVING BUSINESS PROBLEMS HRM 44183DEVELOPING AND TRAINING HUMAN RESOURCES IN ORGANIZATIONS HRM 44185STAFFING HUMAN RESOURCES MGMT 34157INTRODUCTION TO THE U.S. HEALTHCARE SYSTEM MGMT 34158HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT MGMT 34159MANAGING HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS MGMT 34164ORGANIZATIONAL MENTORING MGMT 34175LEARNING TO LEAD MGMT 44009THE BUSINESS CASE FOR SUSTAINABILITY MGMT 44192INTERNSHIP IN MANAGEMENT (ELR) College Electives, choose from the following: 6 ACCT 33063COST CONTROL AND ANALYSIS FOR MANAGEMENT 3 ECON 32082INTRODUCTION TO MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS FIN 36040PERSONAL FINANCIAL PLANNING MKTG 35046PROFESSIONAL SELLING Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA) ACCT 23020 INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 3 ACCT 23021 INTRODUCTION TO MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING 3 BA 24056 BUSINESS ANALYTICS I 6 3 BA 34156 BUSINESS ANALYTICS II 3 BA 44062 SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 3 BUS 10123 EXPLORING BUSINESS 4 3 BUS 30062 ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 3 CIS 24053 INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES 3 COMM 15000 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) (min C grade) 3 ECON 22060 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (KSS) 3 ECON 22061 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS (KSS) 3 FIN 26074 LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS 3 FIN 36053 BUSINESS FINANCE 3 MATH 11010 ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR) (min C grade) 3 MGMT 24163 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (min C grade) 3 MGMT 44285 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT 3 MKTG 25010 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING 3 UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1 UC 10162 INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 1 Mathematics or Critical Reasoning Elective, choose from the following: 5 3-5 MATH 10051QUANTITATIVE REASONING (KMCR) MATH 11012INTUITIVE CALCULUS (KMCR) MATH 12002ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I (KMCR) PHIL 21002INTRODUCTION TO FORMAL LOGIC (KMCR) 7 6 9 3 6-7 General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours) 8 10 Minimum Total Credit Hours: 120 - 1
A minimum C grade is required to fulfill the writing intensive requirement.
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Students who study abroad may use BUS 30234 as a college elective for the major.
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Students who change their major from Accounting to Business Management, or who have declared both the Accounting and Business Management majors or have declared the Accounting minor, may substitute ACCT 33010 in place of ACCT 33063.
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A student changing to a program in the college, transferring, or incoming students with college credits may be waived out of BUS 10123 if:
- 30 or more credit hours have been earned and any two classes (from ACCT 23020, ACCT 23021, CIS 24053, FIN 26074, MGMT 24163 or MKTG 25010) have successfully been completed.
- 60 or more credit hours have been earned and the student has successfully completed one course (from ACCT 23020, ACCT 23021, FIN 26074, MGMT 24163, MKTG 25010 or CIS 24053)
- At the discretion of the dean's office, the student has sufficient breadth and depth of knowledge in a business field (as demonstrated by a CLEP score or Credit by Exam) but does not meet the requirements listed above.
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Taking MATH 10051 or PHIL 21002 will not replace a low grade in either MATH 11012 or MATH 12002. Students are required to take MATH 11012 or MATH 12002 if they change their major to, or want to double major with, the Economics major or Finance major and/or intend to declare the Data Analytics minor. Students who intend to enroll in certain graduate programs and/or are working toward Phi Beta Kappa status are highly encouraged to take MATH 11012 or MATH 12002.
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Students who have taken MATH 10041 for another program may use it as a substitute for BA 24056.
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Minimum C grade required in ENG 21011 or HONR 20197.
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A maximum of 4 credit hours of Physical Activity, Wellness and Sport (PWS) courses may be applied toward the degree program.
Progression Requirements
- Minimum 2.000 overall GPA
- Minimum C grade required in COMM 15000, ENG 21011, MATH 11010 and MGMT 24163.
- Minimum C grade in all major requirements.
Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements Summary Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA 2.000 2.000 - Students must complete at least 50 percent of business credit hours (required for the business degree) in-residence on a ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ campus.
- Students must complete at least 50 percent of their major credit hours in residence on a ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ campus.
- Students must complete two measures of outcomes assessment as specified by the college for complete satisfaction of the B.B.A. degree.
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Roadmap
Roadmap
Roadmap
Plan of Study Grid Semester One Credits BUS 10123 EXPLORING BUSINESS 3 COMM 15000 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) 3 MATH 11010 ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR) 3 UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Core Requirement 3 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Core Requirement 3 Credit Hours 16 Semester Two CIS 24053 INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES 3 ECON 22060 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (KSS) 3 UC 10162 INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 1 Mathematics or Critical Reasoning Elective 3-5 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Core Requirement 3 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Core Requirement 3 Credit Hours 16 Semester Three ACCT 23020 INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 3 ECON 22061 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS (KSS) 3 FIN 26074 LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS 3 MGMT 24163 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT 3 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Core Requirement 3 Credit Hours 15 Semester Four ACCT 23021 INTRODUCTION TO MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING 3 BA 24056 BUSINESS ANALYTICS I 3 BUS 30062 ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 3 MKTG 25010 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING 3 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Core Requirement 3 Credit Hours 15 Semester Five Required for progression in the major: minimum 2.000 overall GPA, minimum C grade in COMM 15000, ENG 21011, MATH 11010 and MGMT 24163 BA 44062 SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 3 FIN 36053 BUSINESS FINANCE 3 HRM 34180 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 3 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Core Requirement 3 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Core Requirement 3 Credit Hours 15 Semester Six Required: minimum overall 2.000 GPA BA 34156 BUSINESS ANALYTICS II 3 MGMT 34165 or MGMT 34175DYNAMICS OF LEADERSHIP or LEARNING TO LEAD3 Major Elective 3 College Elective 3 General Elective 3 Credit Hours 15 Semester Seven Required: minimum overall 2.000 GPA BA 44152 PROJECT MANAGEMENT 3 MGMT 44163 GLOBAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (WIC) 3 Major Elective 3 General Elective 6 Credit Hours 15 Semester Eight Required: minimum overall 2.000 GPA and completion of The Assurance of Learning Assessment given in MGMT 44285 MGMT 34185 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR 3 MGMT 44285 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT 3 MGMT 44392 BUSINESS CONSULTING AND PRACTICUM (ELR) 3 College Elective 3 General Elective 1 Credit Hours 13 Minimum Total Credit Hours: 120 -
Program Delivery
Program Delivery
- Delivery:
- In person
- Location:
- Ashtabula Campus
- Geauga Campus
- ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Campus
- Salem Campus
- Stark Campus
- Trumbull Campus
- Tuscarawas Campus
- Delivery:
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Accreditation
for B.B.A. in Business Management
Accreditation
AACSB, International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for B.B.A. in Business Management
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General and operations managers
5.8%
faster than the average
2,486,400
number of jobs
$103,650
potential earnings
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Management analysts
10.7%
much faster than the average
876,300
number of jobs
$87,660
potential earnings
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Project management specialists and business operations specialists, all other
5.9%
faster than the average
1,361,800
number of jobs
$77,420
potential earnings
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Sales managers
3.5%
about as fast as the average
433,800
number of jobs
$132,290
potential earnings
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Transportation, storage, and distribution managers
3.5%
about as fast as the average
139,400
number of jobs
$96,390
potential earnings
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Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' . Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.
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