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BS - Business Administration

Students in the Bachelor of Science with major in Business Administration program will evaluate strategic solutions to organizational issues within diverse business and economic situations applying critical thinking, financial and managerial knowledge. Multiple communication media and technologies will be evaluated to design appropriate business strategies for organizational and global business conditions. Students will integrate biblical principles, and generate ethical solutions to business challenges.

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

  • Evaluate an organization’s current situation and formulate an appropriate strategy in response to organizational challenges.
  • Integrate appropriate financial and quantitative methods to provide solutions within diverse global business and economic environments.
  • Design appropriate strategies using multiple communication media to meet organizational goals.
  • Apply appropriate technologies to meet changing business conditions.
  • Develop ethical solutions for business opportunities using critical thinking.
  • Integrate a biblical framework that guides interaction within the workplace.

The curriculum will be completed in the order established by Indiana Wesleyan University. Indiana Wesleyan University reserves the right to modify the curriculum and locations offered as necessary.

Human Resource Management Specialization Option:

Business Administration students also have the option of adding a specialization of Human Resource Management (HR) by taking 12 additional hours and pursuing an HR oriented project in ADM-495. The HR Specialization aligns with the recommended requirements for HR degree programs as outlined in the Society of Human Resource Management curriculum guidebook and templates. Upon successful completion of this specialization, students should be equipped to:

  • Fill the role of an educated HR professional.
  • Demonstrate an alignment of knowledge and skills with Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) standards for Human Resources Professionals.
  • Complete the SHRM certification exam (per SHRM certification qualifications, i.e., work experience).

Admission and Graduation Requirements for the Business Programs

Business Administration - Program of Study

Core Courses

Students may transfer credit in from another institution for ACC-201 and ACC-202.
MGT-302Management and Leadership

3
COM-325Communication in Business

3
ADM-310Applied Technology for Managers

3
MGT-445Ethical and Legal Business Concepts

3
MGT-421Strategies in Marketing Management

3
MGT-460International Issues in Business

3
MGT-451Quality and Project Decision-Making for Managers

3
ADM-320Business Statistics

3
ACC-201Accounting Principles I

3
ACC-202Accounting Principles II

3
ECO-330Applied Microeconomics for Business

3
ECO-331Applied Macroeconomics for Business

3
FIN-210Managerial Finance

3
ADM-495Seminar in Business

3
Total Credit Hours:42

Additional Courses for Human Resource Management Specialization

NOTE: Students must take these additional Human Resources courses prior to taking ADM-495 and beginning their capstone Human Resources project.

MGT-435Human Resources Management

3
MGT-490Human Resources Development

3
MGT-470Total Rewards

3
MGT-494Comprehensive Overview of HRM

3
Total Credit Hours:12

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