Undergraduate Business Programs

These majors were developed for the career-oriented student who intends to assume a professional role in society as a leader of business activities. Core courses are designed to provide economic perspective; to develop an ability in the use of analytical tools and techniques (including mathematical models and the computer); to create understanding of organization structure and human relations; and to ensure competencies in functional areas such as accounting, economics, finance, management, and marketing. Students are encouraged to combine one of the minors in business with their major which will broaden their understanding of the business environment and make their job search more flexible.

The Business department offers eight minors: Accounting, Economics, Finance, Logistics, Management, Marketing, General Business, and International Business. The total course of studies has been constructed to combine the basic theoretical knowledge with both the practical knowledge and applied skills required of professionals in the business world.

BBA/MBA Five Year Option
In the final two semesters before graduation, senior business majors who intend to continue with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the University of St. Francis may take graduate level MBA courses for undergraduate credit to meet undergraduate requirements. Students may substitute MBAD 631 Strategic Business Management in place of BSAD 495 Business Policy and take one additional graduate course as a general elective or may take two graduate courses as undergraduate general electives. The students will complete the graduate level work in each class. Students who take two MBA courses in their senior year are able to complete their MBA in one year (attending full-time). Permission must be obtained from both the undergraduate advisor and the dean to take advantage of this option.

Accounting Major

The accounting major is designed to provide a solid core of courses within the field while preparing students for professional examinations. Students must complete Business Core Courses and can focus on specific accounting applications with advanced coursework.

Business Core courses:

Required Accounting Courses:

Accounting Electives (select two):

Accounting Minor

Required Courses:

Electives - Two courses from the following:

Finance Major

The finance major is one of four majors offered by the Department of Business Administration. It is designed for students who intend to assume professional roles as financial managers. In addition to providing students with an understanding of basic financial processes, the program also gives one a strong foundation to pursue careers in corporate financial management, real estate investment, and banking.

Course Descriptions

Business Core courses:

Required Finance Courses:

Finance Electives (Select two):

Finance Minor

Required Courses:

Management Major

This program is for students who intend to become business managers. Students develop leadership ability, quantitative analysis skills and oral and written communication skills.

Business Core courses (Required for both Concentrations):

General Management Concentration Required Courses (21 semester hours):

General Management Required Electives: (select six hours)

Management Minor

Required Courses:

Marketing Major

The marketing major is one of four majors offered by the Department of Business Administration. It introduces students to the concepts of advertising, retailing, consumer behavior, and sales with a special emphasis on research skills.

Course Descriptions

Business Core courses:

Required Marketing Courses:

Marketing Electives (Select two):

Marketing Minor (24 semester hours)

Required Courses:

Economics Minor (24-25 semester hours)

Required Courses (15-16 semester hours):

Three courses (9 semester hours) from the following:

Business (Interdisciplinary) Minor (24-25 semester hours)
For non-business majors only.

Required Courses:

Elective Courses: (9 or 10 semester hours)
The 9 or 10 hours must include at least one course from each group below.

Group 1