Bachelor of Applied Science in Business

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

The Bachelor of Applied Science is an optimized 92-credit degree program designed to provide students with focused business skills and practical application, preparing them for leadership roles and career advancement. The curriculum emphasizes core business concepts and hands-on learning experiences to meet the demands of today's dynamic workforce.

Credit Hours Required: 92

∞ Note: This program can be completed entirely online. Not all general education options or program electives are offered online, however there will be a variety of online classes from which to choose in order to meet the requirements.

General Education Requirements (32 credits)

Minimum credit hours are listed for each category.

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  Written Communication1 Credits: 6


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  Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 3


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  Natural Sciences Credits: 4


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  Arts and Humanities2 Credits: 6


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  Social and Behavioral Sciences2 Credits: 6


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  Institutions in the Americas Credits: 3


• Options3 Credits: 4
  
  
  
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    Oral Communication  
  
  
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    Natural Sciences  
  
  
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    Arts and Humanities  
  
  
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    Social and Behavioral Sciences  
  
  
  
  

Notes:

• 1 Must be in composition (ENG 101 and ENG 102 or equivalents)


• 2 Recommend that students select from two different prefixes


• 3 Limit one course per category

Lower Division Requirements (15 credits)

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  ACC 131 - Principles of Accounting I Credits: 3


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  BSA 131 - Introduction to Business Credits: 3


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  BSA 228 - Professional Productivity Solutions Credits: 3


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  ECN 232 - Business Statistical Analysis Credits: 3


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  ECN 236 - Principles of Economics-Micro Credits: 3

Business Foundations Requirements (15 credits)

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  BSA 237 - Legal Environment of Business Credits: 3


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  MGT 140 - Organizational Behavior Credits: 3


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  MGT 220 - Principles of Management Credits: 3


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  MGT 233 - Business Communication Credits: 3


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  MKT 240 - Principles of Marketing Credits: 3

Upper Division Requirements (30 credits)

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  BSA 300 - Global Environment of Business Credits: 3


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  BSA 305 - Principles of Finance Credits: 3


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  BSA 310 - Logistics and Supply Chain Theory Credits: 3


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  BSA 360 - Project Management Essentials Credits: 3


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  BSA 394 - Mentorship: Business Credits: 3


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  BSA 400 - Business Policy and Strategic Planning Credits: 3


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  BSA 410 - Business Analytics Credits: 3


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  BSA 494 - Capstone Project: Business OR BSA 495 - Research Project: Business OR BSA 496 - Internship Capstone: Business Credits: 3


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  LDR 300 - Fundamentals of Leadership Credits: 3


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  MKT 340 - Marketing Management Credits: 3

Program Outcomes

1. Demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills in core functional areas of business.


2. Apply critical thinking skills in complex business-related situations.


3. Demonstrate ability to analyze information for effective decision-making.


4. Demonstrate effective professional communication skills.


5. Demonstrate ethical approaches to decision-making.


6. Apply technological tools for effective support of the business environment.

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