Nevada State University Catalogs - Business Administration B.S.

Business Administration B.S.

Mission Statement

The business program at NSC is anchored by a well-rounded business core and a strong focus on technology and innovation. Our commitment to technology is reflected in what students study, but also how we teach. The study of technology keeps us on the leading edge of industry advances, and our use of technology in the classroom creates a progressive and engaging learning experience.

Our program also is defined by real-world examples and business cases that prepare students to meet the evolving demands of modern market. From a look at how Facebook rewrites the rules of marketing to a study of corporate ethics through the lens of the “Great Recession,” our versatile program will keep students at the forefront of the debate.

Supporting these elements of our program is a superb liberal arts and sciences foundation that trains students in the critical thinking and communication skills needed to identify, define and resolve practical problems, no matter where and when they may surface. Overall, this combination of business acumen and real-world adaptability helps ensure that students can meet the challenges of a dynamic global economy and craft a future of their own choosing.

Transfer credits of business pre-requisite (e.g. pre-business core) or business major classes are considered only for those courses completed within the 7-year period prior to admission to the business program. Grades below a “C-” carry no credit towards major requirements.

Learning Outcomes

NSC business students develop skills and aptitudes in the following areas:

  • Standard 1: Ethical and legal responsibilities in organizations and society
  • Standard 2: Financial theories, analysis, reporting, and markets
  • Standard 3: Creation of value through the integrated production and distribution of goods, services, and information
  • Standard 4: Group and individual dynamics in organizations
  • Standard 5: Statistical data analysis and management science as they support decision-making processes through an organization
  • Standard 6: Information technologies as they influence the structure and processes of organizations and economics, and as they influence the roles and techniques of management
  • Standard 7: Domestic and global economic environment of organizations

Curriculum

College Core Curriculum (31-42)

English (3-8 credits)

Refer to the English section of the Core Curriculum

Study and Technology Skills (0-2 credits)

Refer to the Study and Technology Skills section of the Core Curriculum

Mathematics (3 credits)

MATH 124College Algebra

3.00

Natural Sciences (7-8 credits)

Refer to the Natural Sciences section of the Core Curriculum

Social Sciences (3 credits)

Refer to the Social Sciences section of the Core Curriculum

Fine Arts (3 credits)

Refer to the Fine Arts section of the Core Curriculum

Humanities (6 credits)

Refer to the Humanities section of the Core Curriculum

Constitution (3-6 credits)

Refer to the Constitution section of the Core Curriculum

Cultural Diversity (3 credits)

Refer to the Cultural Diversity section of the Core Curriculum

Additional College Requirements (36)

Social Science Requirements (3 credits)

Refer to the Social Sciences section of the Core Curriculum

Mathematics (3 credits)

MATH 132Finite Mathematics

3.00

Communications (9 credits)

COM 101Fundamentals of Speech Communication

3.00

COM 102Introduction to Interpersonal Communication

3.00

ENG 407AFundamentals of Business Writing

3.00

Pre-Business Core (21 credits)

Courses in the pre-business core must earn a grade of “C-“ or higher

ACC 201Financial Accounting

3.00

ACC 202Managerial Accounting

3.00

BUS 101Introduction to Business

3.00

ECON 102Principles of Microeconomics

3.00

ECON 103Principles of Macroeconomics

3.00

ECON 261Principles of Statistics I

3.00

IS 101Introduction to Information Systems

3.00

Major Requirements (44)

BLW 302Legal Environment

3.00

BUS 395Current Issues in Business

2.00

ECON 365Labor and the Economy

3.00

FIN 301Principles of Managerial Finance

3.00

IS 301Management Information Systems

3.00

MGT 301Principles of Management and Organizational Behavior

3.00

MGT 367Human Resource Management

3.00

MGT 391Quantitative Analysis

3.00

MGT 480International Management

3.00

MKT 301Marketing Management

3.00

SCM 352Operations Management

3.00

Choose one of the following 9 credit emphases:

Management Emphasis (complete the following):
MGT 415Business and Society

3.00

MGT 492Advanced Organizational Management

3.00

MGT 494Seminar in Management

3.00

or4

Marketing Emphasis (complete the following):
MKT 312Buyer Behavior

3.00

MKT 400Market Research

3.00

MKT 423Advertising Management

3.00

Business Capstone Course

Select one course from:

BUS 497New Venture Creation and Strategy

3.00

BUS 498Global Business Strategy

3.00

Summary of credit requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

College Core Curriculum

31-42

Additional College Requirements

36

Major Core Requirements

44

Electives

0-9

Total Credits

120