Business Undeclared
You will learn a strong foundation in business administration, as well as technical and practical skills in accounting, finance, economics, operations, international management, human resources management and marketing. You will improve your critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. This exploratory program allows you to learn about different business areas while you decide on your major. Students are encouraged to declare a major by their junior year.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Students graduating with a degree in business administration will demonstrate effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Students will:
- Apply critical thinking skills to analyze and interpret financial statements to judge business performance.
- Apply critical thinking skills using quantitative techniques for problem solving and strategic decision making
- Communication: Students graduating with a degree in business administration will demonstrate competency in oral and written communication skills. Students will:
- Prepare in proper format and style the following documents: business report (one to two pages), business memo, research report and presentation.
- Deliver an effective oral presentation on a business and/or professional topic.
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Information Technology: Students will demonstrate proficiency in the use of computers and software to manage information with statistical analysis, spreadsheet, database, and other appropriate applications.
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Ethics: Students graduating with a degree in business administration will demonstrate an understanding of the legal environment and ethical standards of business and an awareness of the implications of their behavior and actions as a business professional. Students will apply an appropriate framework for examining ethical dilemmas and be able to (1) identify ethical issues and stakeholders, (2) evaluate alternative course(s) of action, and (3) formulate an appropriate action plan.
- Professional Proficiency: Students graduating with a degree in business administration will have acquired the necessary skills and knowledge to meet professional competencies as business professionals and global citizens. Students will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the history and vocabulary unique to business disciplines.
- Demonstrate knowledge of procedures, concepts, and technical business skills through practical application (forecasting, budgeting, financial statement analyses, business plans, strategic planning).
- Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret financial statements in the decision-making process.
- Demonstrate effective teamwork and collaborative skills in a simulated business environment.
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Curriculum Guide
GPA Requirement
Overall: 2.0 or higher
Core GPA: GPA 2.0 or higher
Summary*
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Studies 2 Requirements | 42-43 | |
| Other Basic Requirements | 0-3 | |
| Major Requirements | 45 | |
| Electives | 33 | |
* All undergraduate degree programs require a minimum of 120 credits. Some courses meet multiple requirements, but are only counted once toward the 120 credit total required to graduate.
Rock Studies 2 Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The Rock | ||
| SUBJ 139 | Foundations of Academic Discovery 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Critical Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 104 | Critical Reading | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning | ||
| Introduction to Applied Calculus | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice | ||
| Ethics and Civil Discourse | ||
| Civil Discourse and Democracy | ||
| Subtotal | 15-16 | |
| Integrated Inquiry | ||
| Creative and Aesthetic Inquiry | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Humanities Inquiry | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Social Science Inquiry | ||
| ECON 202 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| Natural Sciences Inquiry | ||
| SCI 101 | Science of Life | 3 |
| Physical Sciences Inquiry | ||
| SCI 102 | Understanding the Physical World | 3 |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Thematic Thread | ||
| Select 12 Credits 2 | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 42-43 | |
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Course offered in multiple subjects; cannot take course in first major subject.
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One course from each category; six credits must be 300-level or above; no more than 4 credits from one subject area; specific courses required in first major, regardless of prefix of course, cannot be used to satisfy thread requirements; any course with same prefix as first major cannot be used to satisfy thread requirements, even if it is not a course in the first major.
Basic Math Requirement
Check with your adviser or a current degree audit report to see if you have been exempted from this course. The credit earned in this course will not be counted toward the 120 credit hour minimum needed to earn a degree.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following: | 0-3 | |
Meet required minimum SAT or ACT math score OR | ||
| Beginning Algebra | ||
| Total Hours | 0-3 | |
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION REQUIREMENT
Students must take and pass a course with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) designation prior to graduation. Students can meet this requirement by taking any DEI - designated course in any program at any time during their undergraduate career.
Major Requirements
- You are strongly encouraged to declare a major by the junior year. To assist you in keeping on-track for graduation in a timely manner, consult your My Rock Audit report and meet with your adviser.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration Core Requirements | ||
| ACCT 209 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 322 | Business Analysis and Decision Making | 3 |
| ACCT 340 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| ECON 201 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 202 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 219 | Business Analytics I 1 | 3 |
| or MGMT 219 | Business Analytics I | |
| ECON 319 | Business Analytics II 1 | 3 |
| or MGMT 319 | Business Analytics II | |
| FIN 320 | Managerial Finance | 3 |
| MGMT 303 | Issues in Global Business | 3 |
| or FIN 303 | Issues in Global Business | |
| MGMT 320 | Operations Management | 3 |
| MGMT 351 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MGMT 458 | Business Capstone 1 | 3 |
| MIS 265 | Management Information Systems 1 | 3 |
| MRKT 230 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| Subtotal | 42 | |
| Required Computer Science Course | ||
| CPSC 210 | Productivity Software 1 | 3 |
| or MIS 210 | Productivity Software | |
| Total Hours | 45 | |
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Course counts for 50% of Major and Major GPA
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A grade of 'C' or higher must be earned in these courses
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Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course.
Co-Curricular and Experiential Learning
Students are encouraged to explore additional curricular and co-curricular opportunities. There is a strong correlation between long-term student success and participation in the following types of programs and activities:
- International study programs (short-term, semester, and year-long)
- High-Impact Practice (HIP) designated classes
- Student-faculty research
- Student leadership development
- Service-learning classes
- Career education and development
- Internships
- Volunteering in healthcare industry related settings
- Job Shadowing
BUSINESS UNDECLARED - BSBA (2398)
This program is effective as of Fall 2019.
Revised 10.2019
UCC 4.9.2019
Important Curriculum Guide Notes
This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.
PASSHE - Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Institutions
RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR PLAN
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| ENGL 102 | Critical Writing | 3 |
| MATH 117 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| ESAP 101 | FYRST Seminar * | 1 |
| SUBJ 139 | Foundations of Academic Discovery 2 | 3 |
| ECON 201 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| MIS 210 | Productivity Software 2 | 3 |
| Optional | ||
| Beginning Algebra | ||
| Introduction to Computing for Liberal Arts (or Computer Competency Exam) | ||
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 104 | Critical Reading | 3 |
| SCI 101 | Science of Life | 3 |
| Humanities Inquiry | 3 | |
| Creative & Aesthetic Inquiry | 3 | |
| ECON 202 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice | ||
| Ethics and Civil Discourse | ||
| Civil Discourse and Democracy | ||
| SCI 102 | Understanding the Physical World | 3 |
| ECON 219 or MGMT 219 |
Business Analytics I 2 or Business Analytics I |
3 |
| MIS 265 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| MRKT 230 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| Declare a Thematic Thread 3 | ||
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 3 | |
| ACCT 209 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| MGMT 320 | Operations Management | 3 |
| MGMT 351 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 3 | |
| ECON 319 or MGMT 319 |
Business Analytics II 2 or Business Analytics II |
3 |
| FIN 303 or MRKT 303 |
Issues in Global Business 2 or Issues in Global Business |
3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Declare Major: Major Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 3 | |
| ACCT 322 | Business Analysis and Decision Making | 3 |
| FIN 320 | Managerial Finance | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Declare Major: Major Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 3 | |
| ACCT 340 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| Declare Major: Major Course | 3 | |
| Declare Major: Major Course | 3 | |
| Declare Major: Major Course | 3 | |
| Optional | ||
MBA Course 2 |
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MBA Course 2 |
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| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| MGMT 458 | Business Capstone 2 | 3 |
| Declare Major: Major Course | 3 | |
| Declare Major: Major Course | 3 | |
| Declare Major: Major Course | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Optional | ||
MBA Course 2 |
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MBA Course 2 |
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| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours** | 121 | |
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Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course.
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Course counts for 50% of Major and Major GPA.
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Work with your Academic Adviser to declare a Thematic Thread by the end of your fall semester in your second year.
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Students are encouraged to take ESAP 101 as a Free Elective.
** This document is meant to serve as a guide. Some planners may show more than 120 credits because faculty have created flexibility in choosing courses. However, only 120 credits are required to obtain a degree. Please consult with your academic adviser and refer to your curriculum guide prior to registering for courses. This plan should be reviewed, and verified, by you and your academic adviser at least once each academic year.
Major Code: 2398
Revised: 06.09.2022