2018-2019 Catalog 
    
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2018-2019 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration


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Modality(ies): Hybrid, on-ground

Calendar(s): 8-week term

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, accounting and marketing, 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


Students who would like to do a specialization can choose one of the available concentration tracks:

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

Fast Track Program

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. Four bridge courses (12 units) 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 different areas of business and management
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of basic assumptions of critical thinking and apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the context of business 
  3. Exhibit knowledge and skills in professional writing and presentation
  4. Demonstrate technical and quantitative knowledge and skills relevant to business and management
  5. Apply business knowledge and skills in the context of the overall dynamics of organizations
  6. Make ethical and socially responsible decisions in business context
  7. Demonstrate multicultural competence to work effectively 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 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 will 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

Emphasis/Concentration/Track Requirements


Concentration Options


Fast Track Options


Curriculum Plan


8-Week Calendar


Term 1 (7 units)


Term 2 (6 units)


Term 5 (3 units)


Term 6 (3 units)


Term 11 (3 units)


Term 17 (3 units)


Term 18 (3 units)


  • Fast Track Course 1 or Elective (3 units)

Term 19 (6 units)


  • Concentration Course 1 or Elective (3 units)
  • Fast Track Course 2 or Elective (3 units)

Term 20 (6 units)


  • Concentration Course 2 or Elective (3 units)
  • Fast Track Course 3 or Elective (3 units)

Term 21 (7.5 units)


  • (1.5 units)
  • Concentration Course 3 or Elective (3 units)
  • Fast Track Course 4 or Elective (3 units)

Term 22 (7.5 units)


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.

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