Overview
The Online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) programs at IARSAC International University provides a broad academic background in a variety of business disciplines and prepare students for a wide array of business careers and/or a specialization (with a BSBA degree), offering insights into a spectrum of key concept including accounting, economics, business law, finance, marketing and management. This equates to IIU Business graduates that are prepared for a wide variety of business-related careers, as well as graduate school.
Business administration, as a field, includes all facets of overseeing and leading business operations. Business leaders in every industry concern themselves with ensuring smooth operations, developing strategies for improving processes, implementing sound practices and ethics, and researching economic and market trends. From independent or small businesses to large corporations, every operation needs business leaders and administrators in order to succeed.
In addition to completing all university requirements, students take introductory courses in accounting and economics as well as core courses in areas ranging from business law and international business to finance, management and marketing. Additional courses in more specific disciplines such as entrepreneurship and real estate are included, as are professional development courses in business communication, career management and business computing.
Program Content
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) is an integrated program which covers the main areas required for practicing business administration in various organizations. The academic plan aims at meeting the needs of practicing administration from employment and strategic perspectives. On the employment front, the plan caters for what is needed in financial, operational and human resources management; and on the strategic front the academic plan caters for wider matters such as: strategic and administrative policies of the organization as a whole, organizational behavior, information processing within the organization, application of up-to-date technologies.
Program Objectives
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) aims at preparing a specialized workforce and developing the skills and competencies needed for meeting the requirements of the job market in both public and private sectors.
The graduates of the program are expected to:
- Utilize up-to-date technologies in the administrative operations.
- Specify and envisage opportunities, challenges and threats to the organization from surrounding external environment.
- Suggest and draw long-term policies and plans.
- Show understanding for practicing administrative jobs in various organizations.
- Evaluate performance and following standard procedures.
- Specify objectives for administrative units and organizations.
- Distribute tasks and responsibilities among employees and specify the areas of authorities within the organization.
- Encourage and stimulate employees to fulfill the organizations' objectives.
Program Information
- Number of academic courses: 42
- Number of academic years: 4
- Number of semesters: 6
- Mode of study: Online
- Total number of credit hours: 120
Program Outcomes
Degree Learning Outcomes - Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)
- Quantitative Reasoning Orientation: Employ empirical approaches to planning and decision-making using quantitative reporting mechanisms.
- Technology Orientation: Apply technology to enable business growth, development and sustainability.
- Ethics and Legal Orientation: Analyze business and organizational situations using ethical approaches to decision making.
- Business Content Orientation: Apply key theories, models and applications within the global business context.
- Communication Orientation: Demonstrate written and oral skills appropriate for business communication.
- Analytic and Critical Thinking Orientation: Demonstrate critical thinking skills in business related situations.
Career outlook
Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) at IIU can open the door to careers that require a strong foundation in business principles and analytics. The program’s faculty includes teaching professors and professors of practice with substantial corporate and academic experience. With a well-rounded education that integrates theoretical knowledge with practical, real-world application and industry contacts, students are positioned for success.
IIU BSBA program focuses on developing critical thinking, decision-making, communication and teamwork skills with diverse cultural perspectives. This degree prepares graduates for leadership and management roles in a variety of sectors, including management, finance, marketing, operations and entrepreneurship.
Earning a degree in business administration shows potential employers that you have mastered the wide array of skills professionals need to succeed in a fast-paced and competitive workplace. And with the job outlook for many careers in the field growing at a faster than average rate, according the Bureau of Labor Statistics, now is the time to pursue your dream career.
Job titles for graduates with a BS in Business Administration include:
- Market Research Analyst
- Business Analyst
- Human Resources Manager
- Commercial Loan Officer
- Financial Manager
- Sales Manager
BSBA Admission
Admission is competitive. Students should apply during the semester in which they will complete the minimum requirements for admission and after gaining admission to IIU.
Core Business Core Courses (81 Credits)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FIN 103 | Business Finance | 3 |
| ACC 107 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 108 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BUS 109 | Foundations of Business Analytics | 3 |
| BUS 205 | Principles of Business Law | 3 |
| ECON 280 | Elementary Microeconomics | 3 |
| MGT 297 | Introduction to International Business | 3 |
| ECON 313 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| FIN 256 | Principles of Finance | 3 |
| BUS 345 | Business Information Systems | 3 |
| BUS 367 | Fundamentals of Business Communications | 3 |
| OPMGT 245 | Operations Management | 3 |
| MATH 135 | Brief Calculus | 3 |
| MKTG 308 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| MGT 308 | Managing Behavior in Organizations | 3 |
| MGT 423 | Business Policy and Strategic Management | 3 |
| BUS 425 | Excel Fundamentals for Business Analytics | 3 |
| BUS 467 | Digital Business Transformation | 3 |
| MGT 424 | The Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| MGT425 | Principles of Management and Organization | 3 |
| MGT 478 | Production and Operations Management | 3 |
| MGT 498 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition 1 | 1 |
| ENG 102 | English Composition 2 | 2 |
| HRM109 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
| MATH 313 | Applied Mathematics for Business and Economics | 3 |
| PSY 103 | General Psychology | 3 |
| STS 103 | Principles of Statistical Inference | 3 |
Business Administration Finance requirements (9 credits)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FIN258 | Principles of Risk Management and Insurance (3 credits) | 3 |
| FIN 345 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| FIN 370 | Financial Statements | 3 |
Business Administration Marketing requirements (9 credits)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MKTG 309 | Consumer Behavior | 3 |
| MKTG 367 | Professional Selling | 3 |
| MKTG 368 | Integrated Marketing Communications | 3 |
Business Administration Information Systems & Operations Management requirements (select 9 Credits)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| OPMGT 246 | Operations Management | 3 |
| OPMGT 421 | Manufacturing Planning and Control | 3 |
| OPMGT 445 | Project Management | 3 |
| OPMGT 119 | Quality Management Control | 3 |
| MIS 349 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| MIS 432 | Database Management and Security | 3 |
Business Administration Logistics and Warehousing requirements (Select 3 Credits)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| TRP 109 | Global Logistics and Transportation Management | 3 |
| TRP 340 | Inventory, Warehousing and Negotiations | 3 |
Business Administration Management & Human Resourcesrequirements (Select 9 Credits)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MGT 230 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MGT 321 | Business and Society | 3 |
| MGT 334 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| MGT 334 | Internship in Business Administration | 3 |
| ENT 207 | The Entrepreneurial Experience | 3 |
| HRM 334 | Employee Benefits and Retirement Planning | 3 |
| LDR 109 | Leadership | 3 |
| MGT 345 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| MGT 346 | Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation | 3 |
| MGT 497 | Advanced Dispute Resolution: Negotiation, Mediation, and Arbitration | 3 |
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