Business Administration

Dr. James Marcin, Department Chair for Business Administration and Marketing

The Business Administration degree from the Reeves School of Business prepares students for careers in business leadership by giving them the analytical skills to understand and solve complex business problems. Courses focus on fundamental theories of commerce as well as practical application. You will build a strong foundation in the principles of accounting, finance, economics, marketing, and management then begin developing your skills in strategic decision making and business leadership. Throughout the curriculum, central themes of global commerce, principled leadership, ethical responsibility and entrepreneurship ready you for the demanding and exciting corporate world.

The Faculty in the Department of Business Administration is committed to your success. Through collaborative research and projects, our students have the opportunity to engage their professors on both a personal and professional level. Business Administration faculty are not only experts in their field of study, they carry years of real world experience that contributes to a lively and engaging classroom experience.

Like all Reeves School of Business majors, the Accounting degree can be paired with a concentration in Health Care Administration; PGA Golf Management; Professional Tennis Management; Resort, Club, and Hospitality Management; and Sport Management.

Requirements for the major in Business Administration: In addition to the foundation core and the professional core courses required of all majors in the RSB, the following courses are required:

Required courses: BUS 315, BUS 450, and BUS 300 or ECO 311

Plus any 9 s.h. of 300 or 400 level electives in business, financial economics, accounting, marketing or any concentration that may be attached to the major in Business Administration including Health Care Administration, PGA Golf Management (PGM 304 and PGM 404 only), Professional Tennis Management (PTM 330 only), Resort and Club Management, and Sport Management.Note that English 320, Business Writing, can be counted as a Business Administration elective. A required course in any Reeves School Business major may not be used as an elective for another Reeves School of Business major.

Requirements for the minor in Business Administration: 18 s.h.—12 s.h. of foundation core courses (ACC 251, ACC 253, ECO 261, and ECO 262); and 6 s.h. of upper-level accounting, marketing, financial economics, or business courses.

Requirements for the A.A. Concentration: 18 s.h.—12 s.h. of foundation core courses (ACC 251, ACC 253, ECO 261, and ECO 262); and 6 s.h. of upper-level accounting, marketing, financial economics, or business courses.

Writing-Enrichment Course: BUS 352

Computer Intensive Course: BUS 225 or CSC 100

Ethics course: BUS 315

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