Business Administration

Subject Categories: Business & Management

Degree: Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration

Total Credit Hours: A minimum of 120 credit hours

Institution: University of Maryland University College

Program Description:

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree provides you with a multidisciplinary overview of the business and management practices used in industry and government today. You'll examine complexities in the business environment and individual organizations in the context of external factors such as economy, technology, and competition. You'll also discuss how to approach the management of the organization through good business practices in planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.

When you graduate, you'll understand key concepts and theories in business and management, the impact of the global marketplace and the principles of social responsibility and managerial ethics. You'll be prepared to perform research and analyze business situations using contemporary business tools such as the personal computer, the World Wide Web, and decision-support and strategic-planning systems.

You'll possess the interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills needed to effectively and efficiently communicate your findings, conclusions, and recommendations to individuals and groups inside the organization and to outside stakeholders. Finally, you'll have the leadership and team-management skills to manage the process of change and innovation that is critical to success in today's rapidly evolving business environment.

Delivery format: Web-based online courses and voice-mail conferencing courses.

Additional Information:

A major in business administration requires the completion of 36 semester hours in courses in business administration, including at least 9 semester hours in courses numbered 300 or above.

For more information:

Business Administration
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