Academic Catalog

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Program Description:

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program educates students in the foundations of general business knowledge and prepares them to apply ethical reasoning and discerning critical thought while presenting the strong communication and analytical skills needed to lead and manage corporate organizations.

The comprehensive curriculum is designed to provide students with a competitive edge when pursuing or advancing in business management careers, whether as leaders in the corporate world or as entrepreneurs.

Degree Requirements: 120 Credits

Program Goals:

It is intended that Graduates of the Aspen University Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program will learn or be able to do the following:

  1. Professional Skills: Apply learned professional administration and business management skills in multiple settings within a legal and ethical framework.
  2. Personal and Social Responsibility: Contribute to the development of policies and procedures within business environments that demonstrate a sensitivity to the cultural diversity reflected in the changing demographics of society.
  3. Management and Communication Skills: Utilize a variety of communication skills to foster improvements in management systems, processes, and organizations.
  4. Leadership: Influence positive change through collaborative leadership within organizations using thoughtful analysis, critical thought, and applied concepts.

Academic Schedule

Courses:

COM100Introduction to Communications

3

MAT200Principles of Accounting I

3

Elective Choice

CMP160English Composition I

3

Natural and Physical Sciences Choice

Elective Choice

COM220Management Communication

3

Social and Behavioral Sciences Choice

MAT201Principles of Accounting II

3

Elective Choice

Elective Choice

SBS210Principles of Macroeconomics

3

Natural and Physical Sciences Choice

Elective Choice

CMP170English Composition II

3

SBS211Principles of Microeconomics

3

Social and Behavioral Sciences Choice

Humanities Choice

Elective Choice

COM230Human Resource Management

3

BUS210Business Fundamentals

3

MGT414Principles of Management

3

BUS320Principles of Marketing

3

BUS305Business Research and Communications

3

MAT350Quantitative Methods

3

MGT464Organizational Behavior

3

Mid-Program Proctored Exam

MAT444Finance for Managers

3

BUS225Legal Environment of Business

3

BUS454Ethical Decision Making for Business

3

CIS315Business Information Systems

3

CIS490Introduction to eBusiness

3

MGT240Operations Management

3

MGT215Customer Relationship Management�

3

CIS434Internet Marketing

3

MGT474Fundamentals of Project Management

3

BUS484Entrepreneurship

3

BUS495International Business

3

MGT424Leadership in Organizations

3

MGT494Strategic Management

3

Final Proctored Exam

BUS499Senior Capstone

3

Additional Information:

Applicants who hold valid and current PMP® certification are eligible to receive three credits in lieu of the following course: MGT474 Fundamentals of Project Management.