Dec 14, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Bulletin

Business Administration (BS)


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Federal CIP: 52.0201 Business Administration and Management, General

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree is a specialized undergraduate program that focuses on the technical and analytical aspects of business. It is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in data-driven decision-making, quantitative methods, and problem-solving skills. The degree covers a range of subjects including coursework in the following areas: accounting, economics, ethics, marketing, and management. 

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing the SWU Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration are expected to meet the following program outcomes:

  • Business Communication:  Become effective in both oral and written communication;
  • Teamwork and Collaboration:  Demonstrate leadership in effective collaboration, interacting and contributing as a team member to meet stated goals;
  • Social and Corporate Responsibility:  Exercise the ability to articulate the impact of corporate social responsibility for business and society;
  • Ethics and Christian Servant Leadership:  Model a clear perception of business ethics based on Christian principles and utilize leadership skills that reflect Christian servant leadership principles;
  • Problem-Solving and Decision Making: Apply critical thinking skills to identify and solve problems using various analytical tools and technology.

 

Business Administration BS Requirements


Concentrations


All students must choose at least one of the following concentrations as part of the BSBA degree requirements.  Completion of concentration courses requires a minimum grade of C-.

General Business


Any combination of at least four (4) courses totaling 12 hours (minimum) from approved business courses at Southern Wesleyan University or via accepted transfer credit. Approved classes designated with prefixes such as ACCT, BUSI, ECON, FINC, FPLN, IBMT, MKMT, MGMT, and SUCH beyond core requirements, may be used to fulfill the 12 hours of concentration courses.

Electives


In addition to core curriculum (40-44 credit hours) and major course requirements, students must complete elective coursework appropriate to their degree. A minimum of 120 credit hours is required for most bachelor’s degrees, including elective coursework. Students are strongly encouraged to work with their advisor to identify courses that complement their program area. 

Summary


   
Core Curriculum  Requirements  40-44 hrs.


Major Requirements 46-61 hrs.


Concentration Requirements 12-15 hrs.


Electives 0-22 hrs.


 

Total: 120 hrs.

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