Fairmont, USA
DEGREE TYPE
BSc
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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EARLIEST START DATE
May 2025
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
Business Administration students at Fairmont State University should expect courses in accounting, management information systems, management, marketing, finance, and economics. Students may major in Business Administration or they may add one of the following concentrations:
- Data Analytics
- Economics
- Finance
- Marketing
- Management
Business Administration Mission
The mission of the College of Business and Aviation is to offer programs designed to develop student core competencies in accounting, management, marketing, economics, finance, information systems, and quantitative methods. Students acquire additional competencies in their chosen major field and learn to apply concepts of teamwork, communication, creative thinking, and adaptability for careers in positions of leadership in business, education, government, and industry.
Program Outcome
- Demonstrate a foundation of business knowledge and technical skills (that supports and facilitates an appreciation of lifelong professional development).
- Use critical thinking to solve complex organizational problems.
- Communicate effectively using oral, written, and electronic documentation skills.
- Conceptual understanding of the overall context of international business and the ability to link theory to practice.
- Assess the implications of personal value, legal, ethical, and social issues of individual and organizational business activities.
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Career Opportunities
A Business Administration degree opens graduates up to several corporate leadership possibilities. The positions are perfect for people who are well-organized, financially knowledgeable, and motivated to succeed.
Curriculum
Core Curriculum (30-33 Credit Hours)
For details on the required courses, refer to the Core Curriculum program. For students in this major, the following courses (9-credit hours) satisfy both core curriculum and major requirements:
- BSBA 2211
- BISM 1200
- MATH 1530
Business Core Courses (45 Credit Hours)
- BISM 1200 - Introduction to Computing Credit Hours: 3
- BISM 1500 - Business Information Tools Credit Hours: 3
- BISM 2000 - Management Information Systems Credit Hours: 3
- BSBA 2800 - Business Communications in a Digital Age Credit Hours: 3
- BSBA 2204 - Principles of Marketing Credit Hours: 3
- BSBA 2209 - Principles of Management Credit Hours: 3
- BSBA 2211 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit Hours: 3
- BSBA 2212 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit Hours: 3
- BSBA 2220 - Fundamentals of Accounting Credit Hours: 3
- BSBA 2221 - Introduction to Financial Management Credit Hours: 3
- BSBA 3306 - Business Law I Credit Hours: 3
- BSBA 3310 - Business and Economic Statistics. Credit Hours: 3
- BSBA 3320 - International Business Credit Hours: 3
- BSBA 4415 - Strategic Management and Policy Credit Hours: 3
- BSBA 4420 - Business Ethics and Corporate Accountability Credit Hours: 3
- MATH 1530 - College Algebra Credit Hours: 3
OR Higher Math*
* Students planning to enter a graduate program in business are strongly encouraged to take MATH 2501 (Calculus I) in lieu of MATH 1530. MATH 1530 also fulfills a Core Curriculum requirement.
Business Concentration (18 Credit Hours)
This Business concentration is flexible so that students may tailor their programs to their interests and professional goals. With guidance from a faculty advisor and approval by the Dean of the School of Business and Aviation, students will determine a program of 18 credit hours of 3000 or 4000-level business courses that will fulfill their needs and objectives.
- BSBA 3306 - Business Law I Credit Hours: 3
- BSBA 3307 - Business Law II Credit Hours: 3
- BSBA 3310 - Business and Economic Statistics. Credit Hours: 3
- BSBA 3320 - International Business Credit Hours: 3
- BSBA 3322 - Managing Business in Europe Credit Hours: 3
- BSBA 3325 - Women and Work Credit Hours: 3
- BSBA 3330 - Leadership Credit Hours: 3
- BSBA 3399 - Special Topics in Business Credit Hours: 1-6
- BSBA 4408 - Business and Economics Field Studies Credit Hours: 3
- BSBA 4415 - Strategic Management and Policy Credit Hours: 3
- BSBA 4420 - Business Ethics and Corporate Accountability Credit Hours: 3
- BSBA 4440 - Hospitality Management Internship Credit Hours: 3
- BSBA 4450 - Business Internship Credit Hours: 3-6
- BSBA 4998 - Undergraduate Research Credit Hours: 0-6
Free Electives (33 Credit Hours)
Students must complete 33 credit hours of electives to complete degree requirements.
Note: Total elective credit is determined by Core Curriculum courses taken, degree type selected, and any additional prerequisite courses needed. Please consult your Advisor for details.
Degree Total = 120 Credit Hours
Business Administration Minor
Minor Courses
- BSBA 2200 - Economics Credit Hours: 3
- BSBA 2209 - Principles of Management Credit Hours: 3
- BSBA 2204 - Principles of Marketing Credit Hours: 3
- BSBA 2220 - Fundamentals of Accounting Credit Hours: 3
- BSBA 2221 - Introduction to Financial Management Credit Hours: 3
- BSBA 3306 - Business Law I Credit Hours: 3
- MGMT 3350 - Small Business Management Credit Hours: 3