Business Administration
B.A. Degree in Business Administration
B.A. Degree in Business Administration—Accounting
B.A. Degree in Business Administration—Computer Information Systems
B.A. Degree in Business Administration—Management
B.A. Degree in Business Administration—Marketing
The Study of Business
The intent of the business program is to offer courses that will prepare students for a wide range of careers in for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. The unique blending of business and liberal arts courses provides a strong foundation that enables students to develop the critical thinking skills essential for success in a rapidly changing global economy.
Requirements to Major in Business Administration
Major Requirements
BU 1110 – Introduction to Business
BU 1110 – Introduction to Business
BU 2110 - Quantitative Methods
or, with permission, MT 2310 Statistics
BU 2210 - Financial Accounting
BU 2220 - Management Accounting
BU 2420 - Organizational Behavior
BU 2510 - Principles of Marketing
BU 3310 - Business Finance
BU 3620 – International Business
BU 3880 - Legal & Social Environment of Business
BU 4910 - Internship in Business (1 – 15 credits)
or BU 4920 – Practicum in Business Administration
BU 4040 - Strategies
EC 2110 - Introduction to Macroeconomics
EC 2120 - Introduction to Microeconomics
Electives and Institutional Requirements
Optional Concentrations
Students may opt to choose a concentration in one of the four concentrations. All concentrations involve taking a minimum of 12 credits. Some concentrations involve more than 12 credits. Students wishing to add a concentration to the Business Major are advised to seek a member of the Business department as an advisor.
Accounting Concentration (16 Credits)
The accounting concentration is designed to provide a firm foundation in accounting. The Business Department believes that competence in accounting is fundamental to good management. With successful completion of this challenging concentration, many will find that completing the CPA or CMA exam is within their grasp. For others, expertise will be gained which will open the possibilities to careers in private industry, governmental, or other non-profit accounting entities. Students wishing to pursue a CPA or CMA are advised to meet with their advisor to develop a four year plan.
BU 2290 - Personal Income Tax
BU 3210 - Intermediate Accounting I
BU 3220 - Intermediate Accounting II
One elective chosen from:
BU 3230 - Cost Accounting
BU 3920 - Business Law
BU 4210 – Auditing
BU 4230 - Advanced Accounting
BU 4370 - Fund Accounting
Computer Information Systems Concentration (16 Credits)
The computer information systems minor is designed to help students understand the need to become better educated consumers of information technology. Each student has an opportunity to develop valuable skills, and is able to recognize the need to use information technology resources in a socially and ethically responsible manner. The minor is structured to provide each student with an opportunity to select courses that support his or her own learning objectives.
CT 1510 - Introduction to Computer Programming
CT 2430 (BU 2430) - Introduction to Management Information Systems
And two of the following courses:
CT 2510 - Object Oriented Programming
CT 3560 - Internet Programming
CT 3610 - Database Design
CT 3670 - Computer Networks
CT 4110 – Computer Security
CT 4111 - Network Security
Management Concentration (12 Credits)
The management concentration prepares students to manage organizations. Depending on the courses selected a student is prepared for leading their own venture, for working with a nonprofit, or for a career in human resource management.
BU 3610 – Leadership
And two courses from the following list, chosen in consultation with your faculty advisor:
BU 2310 - Business Ethics
BU 2710 - Small Business/Entrepreneurship
BU 3410 - Sales Managemen
BU 3420 - Human Resource Management
BU 3570 – Nonprofit Management
BU 3710 (SM 3710) - Recreation Facilities Management
BU 3840 – Edge Sports NH
CJ 2110 – Criminal Justice Administration
Marketing Concentration (12 Credits)
The marketing concentration prepares students for careers in advertising, sales, marketing management and marketing research. This concentration focuses on developing strategies to meet the needs and wants of consumers.
Students select three courses from the following list:
BU 3410 - Sales Management
BU 3510 - Marketing Research
BU 3530 (CT 3530) - Internet Marketing
BU 3540 (SM 3540) - Sports Marketing
BU 3810 - Advertising and promotion
BU 3840 – Edge Sports NH
BU 4510 - Marketing Management
Requirements to Minor in Business Administration
This minor is designed for those in majors other than Business Administration seeking to gain a foundation in business without meeting the full program requirements. Students choosing to minor in Business Administration are urged to work with a Business faculty member in selecting a course of study.
BU 1110 Introduction to Business
In consultation with a Business faculty member, select one of the following:
BU 2110 - Quantitative Methods
BU 2210 – Financial Accounting
BU 2220 – Management Accounting
EC 2110 – Introduction to Macroeconomics
EC 2120 – Introduction to Microeconomics
In consultation with a Business Faculty members, select three additional business or economics courses 2000+
Requirements to Minor In Computer Information Systems
The minor is designed to give students an understanding of Computer Information Systems. This is based on a premise that information systems knowledge is essential for creating successful, competitive businesses, managing global corporations, adding business value, and providing useful products and services.
CT 1510 - Introduction to Computer Programming
CT 2430 (BU 2430) - Introduction to Management Information Systems
And two of the following courses:
CT 2510 - Object Oriented Programming
CT 2750 – Web Site Design
CT 3140 – Desk Top Publishing
CT 3560 - Internet Programming
CT 3610 - Database Design
CT 3670 - Computer Networks
CT 4110 – Computer Security
CT 4111 - Network Security
