Faculty:
Katrina Stark, D.M.
James Lautenschlager, M.B.A.
Michael Kojetin, M.B.A., M.A.
The curriculum in business administration strives to emphasize three primary competencies - interpersonal, technological, and problem-solving skills. Interpersonal skills are critical to the interaction with and accomplishment of tasks through other people. Technology is ubiquitous in business, and familiarity with aspects of its capability is necessary to utilize it fully. Technology will be utilized in many aspects of course delivery as well as studied in a more formal setting (such as e-commerce). Managers and business owners must be able to solve problems; in order to do that more competently, potential frameworks for problem solving are presented and analysis is emphasized.
Throughout the curriculum, the small business perspective is primary. Ethical decision-making and the application of ethics to the business world are woven through the coursework as a manifestation of the development of character in business graduates. An important component of the program is the integration of theory and real world provided through case studies, participation in Argo Entrepreneurs activities, and cooperative work-education opportunities.
The University of Providence offers the Business Administration degree in a face-to-face modality. This program is offered in the traditional 16-week semester format. An online version of the program is currently not accepting new applicants.
Business Administration Major Program Outcomes
- Situational application of critical-thinking skills with a holistic approach
- Demonstrate problem-solving skills through analysis, evaluation, and potential implementation
- Demonstrate interpersonal skills and strategies for motivation and leadership
- Integrate technology into academic and professional lives
- Develop an ethical, values-based approach to business
Degree Requirements
Business Administration Major (B.S.) - Campus
*(Distance program not currently accepting new applicants)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 201 | PRIN OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING | 3 |
| ACC 202 | PRIN OF MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING | 3 |
| BUS 201 | THE ART OF THINKING | 3 |
| BUS 220 | COMMERCIAL LAW I | 3 |
| BUS 240 | LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| BUS 241 | BUSINESS RESEARCH METHODS | 3 |
| BUS 260 | MARKETING | 3 |
| BUS 400 | FINANCIAL ANALYSIS | 3 |
| BUS 495 | INTERNSHIP 1 | 3 |
| or BUS 499 | CAPSTONE | |
| CPS 205 | SPREADSHEETS | 3 |
| ECN 201 | MACROECONOMICS | 3 |
| ECN 202 | MICROECONOMICS | 3 |
| Specialized Concentration | 12 | |
| Total Credits Required: | 48 | |
- 1
Campus students must enroll in BUS 495. Distance students must enroll in BUS 499.
- 2
Students pursuing dual concentrations must complete separate sets of 12 credits for each concentration. Credits used to fulfill the requirement for one concentration cannot be double-counted towards the requirement of another concentration
Specialized Concentrations
General Business Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Courses from the Following | 12 | |
| FINANCIAL MARKETS & INSTITUTIONS | ||
| ETHICS & ENTERPRISE | ||
| COMMERCIAL LAW II | ||
| HUMAN RESOURCE MGMT | ||
| BUDGETING | ||
| SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT | ||
| GLOBAL ENTERPRISE | ||
| ENTREPRENEURSHIP | ||
| PROJECT MANAGEMENT | ||
| INVESTMENTS & PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT | ||
| PUBLIC & NON-PROFIT FINANCE | ||
| SPREADSHEETS FOR BUSINESS | ||
| Total Credits Required: | 12 | |
Finance Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 308 | FINANCIAL MARKETS & INSTITUTIONS | 3 |
| BUS 315 | ETHICS & ENTERPRISE | 3 |
| BUS 415 | INVESTMENTS & PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| BUS 425 | PUBLIC & NON-PROFIT FINANCE | 3 |
| Total Credits Required: | 12 | |
Management Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 341 | HUMAN RESOURCE MGMT | 3 |
| BUS 352 | SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| BUS 355 | GLOBAL ENTERPRISE | 3 |
| CPS 206 | SPREADSHEETS FOR BUSINESS | 3 |
| Total Credits Required: | 12 | |
Business Administration Minor
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 201 | PRIN OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING | 3 |
| BUS 201 | THE ART OF THINKING | 3 |
| BUS 240 | LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| BUS 260 | MARKETING | 3 |
| BUS 335 | COMMERCIAL LAW II | 3 |
| BUS 341 | HUMAN RESOURCE MGMT | 3 |
| ECN 202 | MICROECONOMICS | 3 |
| Total Credits Required: | 21 | |