Business Administration B.S.
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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
Recommended Schedule
A recommended course sequence for
Business Administration B.S. is provided for students as guidance to compete their major in four years.
College Core Curriculum (31-43)
English (3-8 credits)
Refer to the English section of the Core Curriculum
Study and Technology Skills (0-3 credits)
Refer to the Study and Technology Skills section of the Core Curriculum
Mathematics (3 credits)
Refer to the Mathematics section of the Core Curriculum
Natural Sciences (7-8 credits)
Refer to the Natural Sciences section of the Core Curriculum
Social Sciences (3 credits)
Select one from the following:
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
Pre-Business Core (36)
Social Science Requirements (15 credits)
Communications
Select one from the following:
| COM 102 | Introduction to Interpersonal Communication | 3.00 |
| COM 217 | Argumentation and Debate | 3.00 |
Critical Thinking
| PHIL 102 | Critical Thinking and Reasoning | 3.00 |
Psychology
Select one from the following:
| PSY 450 | Industrial & Organizational Psychology | 3.00 |
| PSY 460 | Social Psychology | 3.00 |
Professional Writing
Select one from the following:
| ENG 204 | Introduction to Professional Writing | 3.00 |
| ENG 407A | Fundamentals of Business Writing | 3.00 |
Pre-Business (21 credits)
Courses in the pre-business core must earn a grade of “C-“ or higher
| ACC 201 | Financial Accounting | 3.00 |
| ACC 202 | Managerial Accounting | 3.00 |
| BUS 101 | Introduction to Business | 3.00 |
| ECON 102 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3.00 |
| ECON 103 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3.00 |
| ECON 261 | Principles of Statistics I | 3.00 |
| IS 101 | Introduction to Information Systems | 3.00 |
Major Requirements (30 credits)
| BLW 302 | Legal Environment | 3.00 |
| BUS 395 | Current Issues in Business | 3.00 |
| BUS 496/MGT 496 | Strategic Management & Policy | 3.00 |
| ECON 262 | Principles of Statistics II | 3.00 |
| FIN 301 | Principles of Managerial Finance | 3.00 |
| MGT 301 | Principles of Management and Organizational Behavior | 3.00 |
| MGT 367 | Human Resource Management | 3.00 |
| MGT 412 | Change Management | 3.00 |
| MKT 210 | Marketing Principles | 3.00 |
Business Capstone (3 credits)
Summary of credit requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
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College Core Curriculum
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31-42
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Pre-Business Core
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36
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Major Requirements
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30
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Electives (at least 9 credits must be Upper Division)
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12-23
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Total Credits
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120
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