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, 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 business management related courses, and 60 units of upper division program courses.

Effective August Term 2021, new student applications for this program will only be accepted through approved partnership agreements.

Emphasis/Concentration/Tracks

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

1. Accounting and Finance
2. Digital Marketing
3. Hospitality Management
4. Information Systems and Technology Management
5. Internet of Things (IoT)

Fast Track Program

In the Fast Track program, upper division undergraduate students will begin completing courses in the graduate curriculum. Students are able to take up to three (9 units) bridge courses (masters level MBA, MS in Data Analytics, or MS in Healthcare Analytics) as part of their bachelor program. If students complete the bridge courses with a B or above grade, they can transfer these courses into their graduate program if they enroll in the graduate program at Alliant International University.

The following Fast Tracks are available for this program:

1. MBA
2. MS Data Analytics
3. MS Health Care Analytics

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.

Programmatic Accreditation

The BS in Business Administration program is accredited by Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), which is a globally recognized accreditation body for business and management area programs.

Internship, Practicum, and/or Dissertation Information

Students are required to participate in the internship series as part of their experiential learning within the program. The Internship is designed to develop professional practice related skills in student’s program expertise through a variety of work experiences which could involve independently conducted professional projects or an internship. This is designed to provide students with in-depth, supervised practical learning experiences. The internship option is available to international students after one (1) academic year in the program. As a result, international students planning to take internship courses should contact the International Students Office for details and specialized requirements.

Credit Units

Total Credit Units: 120

Total Core Credit Units: 99

Total Elective Credit Units: 3-21*

Total Concentration Credit Units: 9*

*Students can take up to 9 units of master’s level courses (fast track courses) as part of the program. Fast track courses that are completed with B or above can be transferred into the master’s program, should the student decide to continue their graduate education at Alliant. Students who choose not to complete Fast Track can take 9 units of business elective courses instead. In addition, students who choose not to complete a concentration can take 9 units of business elective courses instead.

Prerequisite Courses

The courses below are prerequisites for the major:

• BUS20100 - Business Mathematics (3 units)  
• BUS20150 - Introduction to Business (3 units)  
• BUS20200 - Introduction to Business Communications (3 units)  
• BUS20300 - Business Law (3 units)  

Emphasis/Concentration/Track Requirements

Elective Requirements

Students can choose between 3 units - 21 units of business elective courses from the list below based on their concentration and fast track preferences. Your academic advisor will guide you in this process.

• ACT40200 - Intermediate Financial Accounting I (3 units)
• FIN40600 - Advanced Financial Accounting (3 units)
• IST40300 - Database Management Systems (3 units)
• IST40450 - Data Analytics (3 units)
• MKT40250 - Digital Marketing (3 units)
• MKT40350 - Social Media and Mobile Marketing (3 units)
• HMG40100 - Introduction to Hospitality Management (3 units)
• HMG40200 - Hotel Operations and Management (3 units)
• PMI40200 - Project Planning, Scheduling, and Staffing (3 units)
• PMI40300 - Controlling Project Costs and Risks (3 units)
• BUS49030 - Applied Practice I (1.5 units)
• BUS49040 - Applied Practice II (1.5 units)

Curriculum Plan

The following curriculum plan is a sample and serves only as a general guide. Curriculum plans and course sequence are subject to variation depending on a student’s start term. Students must complete all coursework required for their program as set forth in their individual master plan of study.