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 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:

  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

BUS210Business Fundamentals

3

CMP160English Composition I

3

SBS105Introduction to Psychology

3

MAT140College Algebra

3

BUS320Principles of Marketing

3

CMP170English Composition II

3

HUM100World of Art

3

NPS100Introductory Biology

3

COM220Management Communication

3

MAT200Principles of Accounting I

3

SBS120Diversity and Culture

3

MAT350Quantitative Methods

3

Elective Choice

Elective Choice

MAT201Principles of Accounting II

3

CIS315Business Information Systems

3

Elective Choice

COM230Human Resource Management

3

BUS305Business Research and Communications

3

MGT414Principles of Management

3

COM140Managing Performance and Developing Teams

3

MAT245Personal Finance

3

BUS225Legal Environment of Business

3

SBS210Principles of Macroeconomics

3

HUM140Introduction to Ethics

3

MGT424Leadership in Organizations

3

BUS484Entrepreneurship

3

SBS211Principles of Microeconomics

3

CIS490Introduction to eBusiness

3

MAT444Finance for Managers

3

MGT240Operations Management

3

MGT474Fundamentals of Project Management

3

CIS434Internet Marketing

3

MGT215Customer Relationship Management

3

BUS495International Business

3

MGT464Organizational Behavior

3

BUS454Ethical Decision Making for Business

3

MGT494Strategic Management

3

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.