B.A. in Business Administration
Plymouth, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
USD 31,900
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
Business Major with 20+ Areas of Emphasis
One of our most popular majors is stronger than ever, with 20+ revamped areas of emphasis that companies value when hiring college graduates. If your objective is to gain broad exposure to the business curriculum while honing specific areas of expertise, Business Administration is the major for you.
Build an Impressive Resume
Specialize In Business
"I think what makes Business Administration appealing for students is that they have a chance to concentrate on a certain area," says Paul Pickhardt, Dean of Lakeland's J. Garland Schilcutt School of Business, Science & Technology. "So while they get the broad-based education, they're also asked to pick (at least) one area where they can concentrate their studies."
With one or more emphasis attached to your Business Administration degree, you will be strongly positioned to enter the workforce.
Positioned for Success
The combination of broad-based and specific knowledge in business opens doors into marketing and finance, as well as leadership positions in private industry, government, and nonprofit organizations. In its comprehensiveness and commitment to developing problem-solving and decision-making skills, the business administration program is designed to help its graduates succeed anywhere.
Lakeland also offers Master's programs in Business Administration, as well as Leadership & Organizational Development. Through Lakeland's "fast-track plan" students can take dual-credit classes that will satisfy requirements for both the bachelor's and master's degrees. Students will need to complete an additional year of classes to earn their graduate degree.
We Value Work
Real-World Experience
Real-world experiences are critical components of any top-of-the-stack resume, especially when it comes to the world of business. Today's employers want to know if you can do the work, analyze business problems, and solve them, often on deadline.
At Lakeland University, we value work and experiential learning. Students gain real-world knowledge and earn their degrees through a variety of learning opportunities. Whether you have prior work experience, want to get work experience but have a busy schedule, or are interested in our traditional Cooperative Education program, there is an abundance of opportunities to get hands-on experience and earn academic credit for your work!
EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION
Learn, Work, Succeed!
Traditional Students (Main Campus): Lakeland's Cooperative Education program will provide 12-18 months of full-time work experience, academic credit for their work, and a combination of scholarships and wages that will significantly reduce or eliminate post-graduation debt.
Kellett School (Evening/Online): Earn academic credit toward your degree on the job – without stepping foot in a traditional classroom! Whether it’s projects you’re already doing or much-needed tasks your boss doesn’t have time for – only Lakeland lets you earn academic credit for real-time work projects.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Traditional Undergraduate Scholarships
Lakeland is committed to providing exceptional value at a manageable cost. That's why we offer a variety of scholarships to help make the cost of your education more affordable.
We also encourage all students applying for scholarships to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
After gaining acceptance to Lakeland, you may begin applying for scholarships through your Future Muskie Portal. You will use the login information you created when you first applied to Lakeland to access the portal site. Each scholarship opportunity will be listed as a "Form" on your checklist.
If you have any questions or would like additional scholarship information, please contact your admissions counselor or the financial aid office!
Curriculum
Main Campus (Full-Time): Business Administration
Major Requirements (51-66 semester hours)
- ACC 210: Financial Accounting Principles
- ACC 220: Managerial Accounting Principles
- BUS 150: Pathways to Success: An Introduction to Business
- BUS 265: Personal Finance
- BUS 301: Management Information Systems
- BUS 330: Management Principles
- BUS 340: Principles of Business Finance
- BUS 410: Business Law I
- BUS 491: Business Policy and Strategy (WI)
- ECN 230: Principles of Microeconomics
- ECN 235: Principles of Macroeconomics
- MAT 220: Probability and Statistics
- MKT 350: Marketing Principles
Students should complete at least one emphasis designated for the Business Administration major:
- Students completing an available internship course as part of their specific emphasis must complete three (3) semester hours of the internship course.^
Business Economics (12-13 semester hours)
A student is not eligible to choose this emphasis if completing a minor in Economics.
- ECN 360: Money, Banking and National Income
- ECN 361: Intermediate Macroeconomics
- ECN 362: Intermediate Microeconomics
One of the following:
- BUS 309: Healthcare Economics
- ECN 301: The Economics of Sports
- ECN 365: International Economics
- EXP 100: Professional Protocol (1 semester hour)
- ECN 402: Internship in Economics (1-12 semester hours)
Communication (12 semester hours)
- COM 212: Team-Based and Group Communication
- COM 330: Strategic New Media and Digital Communication
- WRT 201: News Writing
- WRT 330: Advertising and Public Relations Writing
Cooperative Education (23-27 semester hours)
*Only available to Business Administration or Organizational Leadership and Development majors.
- EXP 100: Professional Protocol (1 semester hour)
- EXP 300: Experiential Learning Seminar (1 semester hour)
- Co-requisite with first experience of EXP/BUS 390 or EXP/BUS 391
- EXP 301: Work, Ethics, and the Good Life (1 semester hour)
- Co-requisite with second experience of EXP/BUS 390 or EXP/BUS 391
- BUS 390: Cooperative Education Experience–Business (1-12 semester hours) OR EXP 390: Cooperative Education Experience (1-12 semester hours)
- Is completed two times, for a total of twenty to twenty-four (20-24) semester hours
- One experience must be in BUS 390 - Cooperative Education Experience–Business (1-12 semester hours)
- BUS 391: Cooperative Education Experience–Business (0 semester hours) OR EXP 391: Cooperative Education Experience (0 semester hours)
- Is completed at least once over a summer semester for the emphasis
Digital Marketing (12-13 semester hours)
Choose 4 of 5:
- COM 212: Team-Based and Group Communication OR COM 220: Persuasion & Advocacy
- COM 330: Strategic New Media and Digital Communication
- COM 331: Critical Communication Approaches to New Media
- EXP 100: Professional Protocol (1 semester hour)
- MKT 400: Marketing Internship (1-12 semester hours)
- MKT 450: Digital Marketing Management
Entrepreneurship (14-15 semester hours)
Choose 5 of 8:
- BUS 230: Principles of Entrepreneurship
- BUS 302: Corporate Innovation
- BUS 418: Internship in Entrepreneurship
- BUS 480: Special Topics in Business OR BUS 285: Special Topics in Business *
- BUS 487: Sales Management
- COM 213: Advanced Public Speaking
- COM 220: Persuasion & Advocacy
- MUS 303: Music Entrepreneurship (2 semester hours)
*Topic must be in or related to entrepreneurship. Consult with an advisor to approve topics.
Finance (12-13 semester hours)
Choose 4 of 5:
- BUS 366: Global Financial Markets
- BUS 424: Intermediate Corporate Finance
- BUS 437: Investment Finance
- ECN 360: Money, Banking and National Income
- EXP 100: Professional Protocol (1 semester hour)
- BUS 402: Internship in Finance (1-12 semester hours)
Forensic/Fraud (15 semester hours)
- ACC 265: Fraud Examination I
- ACC 365: Fraud Examination II
- CRJ 140: Introduction to Criminal Justice
- CRJ 345: Criminal Law
- CRJ 347: Criminal Investigations
Graphic Design (15-16 semester hours)
A student is not eligible to choose this emphasis if completing a major in Graphic Design.
Choose 5 of 6:
- EXP 100: Professional Protocol (1 semester hour)
- BUS 400: Business Internship (1-12 semester hours)
- GDN 101: Graphic Design I–Digital Illustration
- GDN 102: Graphic Design II–Image Editing
- GDN 203: Graphic Design III–Page Layout
- GDN 304: Graphic Design IV–Brand Identity
- GDN 315: Typography
Healthcare Management (12-13 semester hours)
Courses for this emphasis are scheduled through the Kellett School.
Human Resource Management (12-13 semester hours)
Choose 4 of 5:
- BUS 305: Survey of the United States Healthcare System
- BUS 308: Healthcare Financial Management
- BUS 309: Healthcare Economics
- BUS 422: Healthcare Law and Ethics
- EXP 100: Professional Protocol (1 semester hour)
- BUS 413: Internship in Healthcare Management (1-12 semester hours)
Hospitality Management (12-14 semester hours)
- A student is not eligible to complete this emphasis without a major in Hospitality Management.
- The Hospitality Emphasis course (HSP 407 - Hospitality Internship) requires four (4) semester hours
Choose 4 of 5:
- BUS 380 - Human Resource Management
- EXP 100 - Professional Protocol (1 semester hour)
- AND HSP 407 - Hospitality Internship (4 semester hours)
- HSP 211 - Introduction to Hospitality Management
- HSP 315 - Food and Beverage Management
- HSP 316 - Accommodations Management
Human Resource Management (12-13 semester hours)
Choose 4 of 5:
- BUS 380 - Human Resource Management
- BUS 466 - Human Resource Development
- BUS 467 - Compensation and Benefits
- BUS 468 - Employee and Labor Relations
- EXP 100 - Professional Protocol (1 semester hour)
- AND BUS 408 - Internship in Human Resource Management (1-12 semester hours)
Insurance (15-16 semester hours)
Courses for this emphasis are scheduled through the Kellett School.
Choose 5 of 6:
- BUS 325 - The Insurance Industry
- BUS 424 - Intermediate Corporate Finance
- BUS 440 - Personal Insurance Lines
- BUS 441 - Commercial Insurance Lines I
- BUS 442 - Commercial Insurance Lines II
- EXP 100 - Professional Protocol (1 semester hour)
- AND BUS 409 - Internship in Insurance (1-12 semester hours)
International Business (15-16 semester hours)
- BUS 284 - Principles of International Business
Choose 4 of 8:
- BUS 335 - Study Abroad in Business
- BUS 366 - Global Financial Markets
- BUS 474 - International Laws and Regulations
- COM 370 / BUS 370 - Intercultural Communications
- ECN 365 - International Economics
- EXP 100 - Professional Protocol (1 semester hour)
- BUS 403 - Internship in International Business (1-12 semester hours)
- SPA 100 - Basic Spanish for Business OR JPS 100 - Basic Japanese for Business OR three (3) semester hours of EFL coursework
- MKT 469 - Global Marketing and Management Strategies
Management (12-13 semester hours)
A student is not eligible to complete an optional emphasis in Athletic Administration with Management. A student completing a major in Marketing is not eligible to use COM 111 to fulfil a course requirement with an emphasis on Management.
Choose 4 of 7:
- BUS 380 - Human Resource Management
- BUS 445 - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- BUS 455 - Entrepreneurial Management
- BUS 492 - Organizational Leadership
- COM 111 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking
- EXP 100 - Professional Protocol (1 semester hour)
- AND BUS 400 - Business Internship (1-12 semester hours)
- MKT 425 - Retail Management
- Marketing (15-16 semester hours)
Choose 5 of 7:
- COM 111 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking
- COM 211 - Interpersonal Communication
- OR COM 212 - Team-Based and Group Communication
- COM 220 - Persuasion & Advocacy
- EXP 100 - Professional Protocol (1 semester hour)
- AND MKT 400 - Marketing Internship (1-12 semester hours)
- MKT 375 - Marketing Research
- MKT 388 - Integrated Marketing Communications
- MKT 485 - Marketing Management
Nonprofit Management (12-13 semester hours)
Courses for this emphasis are scheduled through the Kellett School.
Choose 4 of 5:
- EXP 100 - Professional Protocol (1 semester hour)
- AND NPO 410 - Internship in Nonprofit Management
- LO 532 - Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Organizations
- NPO 140 - Introduction to Nonprofit Organizations
- NPO 330 - Managing Nonprofit Organizations
- NPO 365 - Fundraising
Retail Management (15-16 semester hours)
Choose 5 of 6:
- ACC 220 - Managerial Accounting Principles
- BUS 380 - Human Resource Management
- BUS 445 - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- EXP 100 - Professional Protocol (1 semester hour)
- AND MKT 400 - Marketing Internship (1-12 semester hours)
- MKT 425 - Retail Management
- WRT 330 - Advertising and Public Relations Writing
Sales Management (12-13 semester hours)
Choose 4 of 5:
- BUS 380 - Human Resource Management
- BUS 487 - Sales Management
- COM 211 - Interpersonal Communication
- COM 220 - Persuasion & Advocacy
- EXP 100 - Professional Protocol (1 semester hour)
- AND MKT 400 - Marketing Internship (1-12 semester hours)
Sport Management (15-16 semester hours)
A student is not eligible to choose this emphasis if completing a major in Sport Management and Leadership or a minor in Sport Management.
Choose 5 of 7:
- ECN 301 - The Economics of Sports
- EXP 100 - Professional Protocol (1 semester hour)
- AND SML 400 - Internship in Sport Management and Leadership
- SML 144 - Introduction to Sport Management and Leadership
- SML 315 - Sports Marketing and Promotion
- SML 324 - Programming of Athletic Facilities and Events
- SML 410 - Organization and Management of Sport Programs (WI)
- SML 450 - Essentials of Ethics and Law in Sport
Student Designed (12 semester hours)
Students may propose a twelve (12) semester-hour emphasis in an area of academic interest that complements their major in the J. Garland Schilcutt School of Business, Science and Technology. Students may fulfil the emphasis requirement by completing current courses offered by the J. Garland Schilcutt School of Business, Science and Technology, courses offered in other Divisions, cooperative design courses, or internship experiences that are relevant to the area of interest. This emphasis plan must be approved in advance by the student's academic advisor and the Chair of the Business and Technology Division. Cooperative Education courses may not be used to satisfy the requirements of this emphasis.
Sustainability (13-14 semester hours)
- BIO 101 - Environmental Science (4 semester hours)
- OR CHM 200 - Earth Systems (4 semester hours) **
Choose 3 of 4:
- BIO 245 - Gateway to Sustainability
- BIO 321 - Tropical Ecology **
- BIO 343 / BUS 343 - Science and Business: Grand Challenges to Sustainability
- EXP 100 - Professional Protocol (1 semester hour)
- AND BUS 417 - Business Internship for Sustainability
**Courses are typically offered at Lakeland University's main campus location only.
Students may enrol in these courses in the course delivery format available and may require in-person attendance.
Optional Emphases to Supplement this Major:
- Athletic Administration
- Athletic Coaching
- Strength and Conditioning
Notes:
- A student completing a major in Business Administration with a Management emphasis is not eligible to complete a major in Sport Management and Leadership with an Athletic Administration emphasis. The student may complete a different emphasis.
- A student completing a major in Business Administration may earn a major in Organizational Leadership and Development by completing a separate emphasis of study, one for business, and one for organizational leadership. Students may also earn a major in Accounting.
- A student completing a major in Business Administration is not eligible to earn a minor in Cooperative Education* or Marketing.
- A student is not eligible to complete the Cooperative Education emphasis requirements of other majors.
- Students pursuing two or more Business majors requiring completion of an emphasis must select a separate emphasis area for each major, mindful of any emphasis restrictions.
- ^Degree restrictions apply.
Program Outcome
Students who have completed a B.A. in Business Administration from Lakeland University should be able to:
- Explain the major concepts in the functional areas of accounting, economics, marketing, finance, management, leadership, and management information systems.
- Construct and present effective oral and written forms of professional communication.
- Identify the key legal and ethical issues related to contemporary business conduct.
- Demonstrate responsible and effective workplace behavior skills and traits in a professional business environment.
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