BAG_BABA - Business Administration | General Studies | BAG_BABA
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- College: Heavener School of Business
- Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration
- Credits for Degree: 120
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To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college, and major requirements.
One of the nation’s top-ranked undergraduate public business schools, the Heavener School of Business offers degrees in Finance, General Business, Management, Information Systems & Operations Management, and Marketing.
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Heavener School majors in campus-based programs are required to complete 6 credit hours of professional development coursework. This sequence of course offerings is designed to help students explore careers in different business disciplines, build specific career competencies that are sought after by employers, give students an opportunity to apply their skills, and finally, to consolidate student’s prior learning and add leadership tools to launch them into their careers.
BAG_BABA majors are encouraged to gain practical work experience through internships, student organizations and community service. In addition, the Heavener School of Business offers students a wide variety of academic and career and leadership programs, including study abroad, the Florida Leadership Academy, involvement in student organizations and research activities. Students should consult an academic advisor/career coach for specific information.
Requirements for the Major
Students who are pursuing the BA - International Studies area of specialization must work with a study abroad advisor in the Heavener School of Business to strategically plan business electives from an approved list.
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Core Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUL 4310 | The Legal Environment of Business | 4 |
| FIN 3403 | Business Finance | 4 |
| GEB 3373 | International Business | 4 |
| MAN 3025 | Principles of Management | 4 |
| MAN 4504 | Operations and Supply Chain Management | 4 |
| MAR 3023 | Principles of Marketing | 4 |
| QMB 3250 | Statistics for Business Decisions | 4 |
| QMB 3302 | Foundations of Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) | 4 |
Area of Specialization Courses
Complete 12-16 credits at the 3000/4000 level in a chosen discipline outside the Heavener School of Business
Business Electives
Complete 8 credits from a list of approved business electives. Internship, independent study or assistantship credit will not count toward this requirement. Students who are pursuing the BA | International Studies area of specialization must work with a study abroad advisor in the Heavener School of Business to strategically plan business electives from an approved list.
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Professional Communication Course | Select One
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEB 2216 | Professional Writing in Business | 3 |
| GEB 3218 | Professional Speaking in Business | 3 |
| SPC 2608 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENC 3312 | Advanced Argumentative Writing | 3 |
| or a similar course with prior approval (requires a minimum grade of C) | ||
CAREER READINESS REQUIREMENT
Heavener School majors in campus-based programs are required to complete 6 credit hours of professional development coursework. This sequence of course offerings is designed to help students explore careers in different business disciplines, build specific career competencies that are sought after by employers, give students an opportunity to apply their skills, and finally, to consolidate student’s prior learning and add leadership tools to launch them into their careers.
To complete the career readiness requirement, students must complete the minimum number of required credits in each of the four phases.
Career Readiness Phases
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Explore | ||
1 required credit; select from: | ||
| Exploring Careers in Business | ||
| Career Accelerator | ||
| Special Topics (Transfer Success) | ||
| Retail Management Seminar | ||
| Sales Seminar | ||
| Enrich | ||
2 required credits; select from: | ||
| Special Topics in Business Communication | ||
| Undergraduate Research in Business | ||
| Apply | ||
1 required credit; select from: | ||
| Business Externship: Micro-Consulting | ||
| Internship in Business Administration | ||
| Sales Internship | ||
| Retail Management Internship | ||
| Advance | ||
2 required credits | ||
| Leadership Launch | ||
To satisfy the “Apply” phase, students must complete an internship or externship course. Students who choose to meet this requirement through the internship option must enroll in one of the internship courses and complete an internship of at least 150 hours before the start of the senior year. The internship requirement can be waived for students who participate in a study abroad experience of at least six weeks. Students who waive this requirement via study abroad are strongly encouraged to complete at least one internship to improve their chances of obtaining full-time employment and/or admission to graduate programs or law school. Consult a Heavener academic and career advisor for more information.