Business Administration

Faculty:   

Katrina Stark, D.M. 
James Lautenschlager, M.S.  
Michael Kojetin, M.B.A., M.S. 

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)

ACC 201PRIN OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING3
ACC 202PRIN OF MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING3
BUS 201THE ART OF THINKING3
BUS 220COMMERCIAL LAW I3
BUS 240LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT3
BUS 241BUSINESS RESEARCH METHODS3
BUS 260MARKETING3
BUS 400FINANCIAL ANALYSIS3
BUS 495INTERNSHIP 13
or BUS 499 CAPSTONE
CPS 205SPREADSHEETS3
ECN 201MACROECONOMICS3
ECN 202MICROECONOMICS3
Specialized Concentration12
Total Credits Required:48

Specialized Concentrations

General Business Concentration

BUS 335COMMERCIAL LAW II3
BUS 350BUDGETING3
BUS 380ENTREPRENEURSHIP3
BUS 383PROJECT MANAGEMENT3
Total Credits Required:12

Finance Concentration

BUS 308FINANCIAL MARKETS & INSTITUTIONS3
BUS 315ETHICS & ENTERPRISE3
BUS 415INVESTMENTS & PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT3
BUS 425PUBLIC & NON-PROFIT FINANCE3
Total Credits Required:12

Management Concentration

BUS 341HUMAN RESOURCE MGMT3
BUS 352SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT3
BUS 355GLOBAL ENTERPRISE3
CPS 206SPREADSHEETS FOR BUSINESS3
Total Credits Required:12

Business Administration Minor

ACC 201PRIN OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING3
BUS 201THE ART OF THINKING3
BUS 240LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT3
BUS 260MARKETING3
BUS 335COMMERCIAL LAW II3
or BUS 342 LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOY LAW
BUS 341HUMAN RESOURCE MGMT3
ECN 202MICROECONOMICS3
Total Credits Required:21
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