Business Administration: BS

Program Outcomes

Objective 1:  Understand the interdisciplinary theoretical foundation that underlies the practice of business and management

Objective 2:  Apply pertinent theories and principles in the conceptualization and design of business and management projects, programs and campaigns

Objective 3:  Understand and be able to apply systemic and critical thinking skills to the analysis and design of business and management projects, programs and campaigns

Objective 4:  Demonstrate a world view that reflects cultural appreciation and sensitivity and a sense of equity and social justice related to business and  management

Objective 5:  Interpret and apply business, communication and management theories and principles in diverse organizational, workplace, cultural and leadership situations

Objective 6:  Demonstrate competency in consulting with and leading clients through the business and management planning process from conceptualization  to implementation

Objective 7:  Understand the impact of technology on communication related to business and management

Objective 8:  Demonstrate creativity and innovation in conceptualizing, designing and implementing business and management projects, programs and campaigns

Objective 9:  Design and implement pertinent written, spoken and visual strategies and tactics for business and management projects, programs and campaigns

Objective 10: Assess and evaluate the outcome(s) of an implemented business and management project, campaign or program

Training Model

This program provides a strong foundation in the basic concepts of the business and corporate system. The program introduces students to a broad spectrum of situations in business and management. Like all the programs in Alliant’s School of Management, the B.S. in Business Administration places a strong emphasis on practical application of knowledge. Alliant’s School of Management is dedicated to providing open access to undergraduate business programs of the highest quality, and relevance. ASM’s curriculum is unique in that it places a strong emphasis on professional development. The Business and Management Undergraduate programs offer students the opportunity to become members of a cadre of professionals who can successfully lead local and global corporations. Our courses are designed to provide an integrated and well-balanced theoretical- and practical-oriented approach to the study of business. ASM undergraduate students are encouraged to develop a strong intellectual, practical and multicultural expertise in their respective fields.

Curriculum and Degree Requirements

Completion of 120 units, consisting of 60 lower division requirements, 60 upper division requirements.

Curriculum Plan

 Courses are 3 units, unless otherwise indicated.

Concentration Requirements

12 units in concentration curriculum plan.

Concentration Curriculum Plan

Business Administration Faculty

Miles Beauchamp, PhD, Assistant Professor

Wendy Chung, PhD, Associate Professor

Ute Jamrozy, PhD, Associate Professor

Louise Kelly, PhD, Professor

Rachna Kumar, PhD, Professor and Faculty Program Coordinator

Rene Naert, PhD, Professor

Saba Ozyurt, PhD, Assistant Professor and Faculty Program Coordinator for Undergraduate Studies

Hamid Rahman, PhD, Professor

Lee White, PhD, Assistant Professor

For a detailed description of program faculty background and research interests, please see the alphabetical listing of Faculty  for the Alliant School of Management.