The Bachelor of Science in Business has a liberal arts and interdisciplinary focus. It is built on the five C’s: critical thinking, collaboration (working with others), communication (oral and written English), conduct (personal ethics), and competencies (in business related disciplines). Students learn the fundamental principles of accounting, economics, finance, information systems, management, and marketing as applied in a variety of organizational settings. A distinguishing aspect of the Business and Economics Program is the requirement to take courses developed in conjunction with disciplines outside the traditional business curriculum. Examples include courses with Biology, Chemistry, Education, English, Fine Arts, History and Performing Arts.

In addition, a Capstone course provides students with the opportunity to integrate their knowledge through a Global Strategy Simulation exercise. To foster an integrative and cross disciplinary experience in a relevant business area, students are encouraged to select one of five options: Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Management, and Marketing. All options draw on upper-division courses from accounting, economics, finance, management, and marketing to offer an in-depth perspective into five critical areas of business.

Careers

The Martin V. Smith School of Business & Economics programs prepare students to work in a variety of organizations-both public and private-as well as advanced studies in several types of graduate and professional programs such as: MBA, MS Business Analytics, law school, MA in Economics, CPA or CMA professional certifications.

Program Learning Goals for Bachelor of Science in Business

• Prepare students for employment in a variety of public and private organizations.
• Prepare students for further study in graduate or professional schools.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills by identifying, evaluating, synthesizing, and presenting issues related to accounting, economics, finance, information systems, management and marketing.
• Demonstrate communication skills by writing excellent reports and papers and making effective oral presentations in English.
• Demonstrate collaboration skills by working effectively with others in group settings - both inside and outside the classroom.
• Demonstrate personal conduct that reflects an ethical understanding of complex business, economic and social issues.
• Demonstrate basic competencies in the academic disciplines related to regional, national and global business and economics.

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