Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Program Description/Overview

This program prepares students for a wide variety of professional careers in business, management and public affairs. The curriculum provides a strong foundation in fundamental topics such as management, finance, research and project management, covering all aspects of businesses and organizations and how they connect.

This program consists of 48 units of lower division general education courses, 12 units of lower division pre-requisite courses, and 60 units of upper division program courses.

Emphasis/Concentration/Tracks

The following concentrations are available for this program:

1. Finance
2. Project Management
3. Digital Marketing
4. Information Systems and Technology Management
5. Human Resource Management
6. Hospitality Management

Additionally, the innovative Fast Track program provides undergraduate students a direct path to various graduate degrees at Alliant International University. The program is designed for qualified undergraduate students with a 3.0 GPA or above, who are motivated to pursue a graduate degree with a professional practice edge. In the Fast Track program, upper division undergraduate studies will be blended with the graduate curriculum. At least four (12 units) bridge courses will be offered at the graduate level. If students complete the bridge courses with a B or above grade, they can transfer in those courses into their graduate program if they choose to continue their graduate education at Alliant International University.

The following Fast Tracks are available for this program:

1. MBA
2. MS Data Analytics
3. MA Organizational Psychology

Program Learning Outcomes/Goals

Students who complete the program will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of knowledge in the selected business and management concentration of study.
2. Apply business knowledge and critical thinking skills in the context of business management. 
3. Include a positive, pro-active and non-judgmental attitude towards diverse cultural and international identities in interpersonal and professional interactions. 
4. Exhibit professional judgment and professional skills in writing and presentation.
5. Apply practical skills in the context of the overall dynamics of organizations.
6. Make ethical and socially responsible decisions in business scenarios.
7. Demonstrate skills to work well in international and multicultural teams.

Training Model

The University is dedicated to providing access to an undergraduate business program of the highest quality and relevance. The program offers 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.  Students are encouraged to develop a strong intellectual, practical and multicultural expertise in their respective fields. The curriculum is unique in that it places a strong emphasis on professional development and practical application of knowledge through capstone and Internship experiences.

Program-Specific Admission Requirements

Minimum 2.0 GPA required

Internship, Practicum, and/or Dissertation Information

Students complete 100 hours of internship training in their senior year.

Credit Units

Total Credit Units: 120

Total Core Credit Units: 96

Total Elective Credit Units: 12*

Total Concentration Credit Units: 12

*Fast Track courses or electives

Prerequisite Courses

The courses below are prerequisites for the major:

• BUS2010 - Business Mathematics (3 units)  
• BUS2015 - Introduction to Business (3 units)  
• BUS2020 - Introduction to Business Communications (3 units)  
• BUS2030 - Business Law (3 units)  

Emphasis/Concentration/Track Requirements

Elective Requirements

Students who do not pursue the fast track option can take up to four (4) elective courses from the following list:

• FIN4010 - International Managerial Finance (3 units)
• FIN4020 - Corporate Finance (3 units)
• FIN4030 - Investments (3 units)
• FIN4040 - Money and Capital Markets (3 units)
• IST4020 - Systems Analysis and Design (3 units)
• IST4040 - Decision Support Systems for Managers (3 units)
• IST4045 - Data Analytics (3 units)
• IST4055 - Business Applications and Trends: An Exploration into the Internet of Things (3 units)
• HRM4015 - Human Resources Management (3 units)
• HRM4025 - Compensation and Benefits (3 units)
• HRM4035 - Training and Development (3 units)
• HRM4045 - Legal Aspects of the Workplace (3 units)
• MKT4015 - Consumer Behavior (3 units)
• MKT4025 - Digital Marketing (3 units)
• MKT4035 - Social Media and Mobile Marketing (3 units)
• PMI4010 - Project Management Essentials (3 units)
• PMI4020 - Project Planning, Scheduling, and Staffing (3 units)
• PMI4030 - Controlling Project Costs and Risks (3 units)
• PMI4040 - Project Procurement Management (3 units)

Curriculum Plan

Gainful Employment

For important information about the educational debt, earnings, and completion rates of students who attended this program, please visit https://www.alliant.edu/media/gainful-employment-disclosure/Bachelor_Business_Administration_BS.html.