Business Management and Administration, BS
The Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Administration major at Mount Saint Mary College offers students an insight into the dynamics of the business environment within the context of a comprehensive liberal arts education. The program provides a unique focus on business as a calling and the importance of ethical awareness for future leaders within the business profession. The business curriculum is designed to offer training in business management and administration by providing a sequence of specialized instruction in management, marketing, economics, business law and accounting. Students are prepared for careers in diverse organizations as well as for graduate studies.
Mount Saint Mary College has received accreditation for its business program through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) Olathe, Kansas. IACBE is the premier business accrediting body for business programs in student-centered colleges and universities throughout the world. The IACBE accredits business degree programs at more than 225 colleges and universities in more than 20 countries. IACBE promotes and recognizes excellence in business education in colleges for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
All required courses in the Business Management and Administration major must be taken at Mount Saint Mary College unless prior approval has been obtained from the division chair. With special permission, undergraduate seniors majoring in business at Mount Saint Mary College may take up to 6 graduate credits in the College's Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program.
Requirements
Program Requirements for Business Management and Administration Major are as follows (48 cr):
15 Credits of Electives in Business-Related fields (ACC, BUS, ECO, FIN, HCM, LAW, MKT or SPM)
Additional Course Requirements in Related Fields (18 cr.)
Concentrations
The following concentrations are available for the Business Management and Administration Major: Finance (15 credits); Marketing (15 credits); or Sports Management (15 credits).
Business Management and Administration/Finance Concentration (15 Credits)
The finance concentration is designed to prepare business majors for a wide variety of professional opportunities in the field of finance. Business students who are seeking a concentration in finance would take the following courses to supplement/replace business electives:
Finance Concentration requirements
Finance Electives- Choose two of the following (6 credits):
Business Management and Administration/Marketing Concentration (15 Credits)
The marketing concentration is designed to prepare business majors for a wide variety of professional opportunities in the field of marketing. Business students who are seeking a concentration in marketing would take the following courses to supplement/replace business electives:
Marketing Concentration requirements
Marketing Electives - Choose two of the following (6 credits)
Business Management and Administration/Sports Management Concentration (15 credits)
The sports management concentration is designed to prepare business majors for a wide variety of professional opportunities in the sports industry. Business students who are seeking a concentration in sports management would take the following courses to supplement/replace business electives:
Sports Management Concentration requirements