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 Learning 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:
- Professional Skills: Apply learned professional administration and business management skills in multiple settings within a legal and ethical framework.
- 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.
- Management and Communication Skills: Utilize a variety of communication skills to foster improvements in management systems, processes, and organizations.
- Leadership: Influence positive change through collaborative leadership within organizations using thoughtful analysis, critical thought, and applied concepts.
Academic Schedule
Courses:
| COM100 | Introduction to Communications | 3 |
| BUS210 | Business Fundamentals | 3 |
| CMP160 | English Composition I | 3 |
| SBS105 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| MAT140 | College Algebra | 3 |
| BUS320 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| CMP170 | English Composition II | 3 |
| HUM100 | World of Art | 3 |
| NPS100 | Introductory Biology | 3 |
| COM220 | Management Communication | 3 |
| MAT200 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| SBS120 | Diversity and Culture | 3 |
| MAT350 | Quantitative Methods | 3 |
| Elective Choice | |
| Elective Choice | |
| MAT201 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
| CIS315 | Business Information Systems | 3 |
| Elective Choice | |
| COM230 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| BUS305 | Business Research and Communications | 3 |
| MGT414 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| COM140 | Managing Performance and Developing Teams | 3 |
| MAT245 | Personal Finance | 3 |
| BUS225 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| SBS210 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| HUM140 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| MGT424 | Leadership in Organizations | 3 |
| Mid-Program Proctored Exam | |
| BUS484 | Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| SBS211 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| CIS490 | Introduction to eBusiness | 3 |
| MAT444 | Finance for Managers | 3 |
| MGT240 | Operations Management | 3 |
| MGT474 | Fundamentals of Project Management | 3 |
| CIS434 | Internet Marketing | 3 |
| MGT215 | Customer Relationship Management | 3 |
| BUS495 | International Business | 3 |
| MGT464 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| BUS454 | Ethical Decision Making for Business | 3 |
| MGT494 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| Final Proctored Exam | |
| BUS499 | Senior 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.