Online Bachelor of Science with a major in Business Administration

The Online Mount Saint Mary's Bachelor  of Science  Program  in Business Administration is designed for adult professionals who wish to advance  and solidify their careers  in business. Built on the strong  liberal  arts foundation provided  through  General  Studies  requirements, the Business Administration major  is generalist in scope  and covers  key functional areas in business­ management information systems, organizational behavior, business law, accounting, marketing and finance.  Courses  emphasize discussion, case studies, group  projects  and communication exercises. The program  has been structured to incorporate workplace experience into the fabric  of the classroom.

 

For students transferring in business courses, at least  21 units  of the upper division business courses must be completed at Mount Saint Mary's University. BUS 192 Business Policy  and Strategy must be taken  at Mount  Saint Mary's University.

 

Once enrolled  at Mount  Saint  Mary's University, all upper  division  business courses must be completed at the University.

Business Administration B.S. Requirements

Lower Division Core Requirements:

BUS 4Business Foundations and Analysis

3

BUS 5Business Law I

3

BUS 16AAccounting Principles I

4

BUS 16BAccounting Principles II

4

BUS 21The Essentials of Business Writing and Presentation

3

ECO 1Microeconomics

3

ECO 2Macroeconomics

3

MTH 28Mathematical Analysis for Business

3

MTH 38Elements of Probability and Statistics

3

PHI 92ABusiness Ethics Part One

1.5

PHI 92BBusiness Ethics Part Two

1.5

SPE 10Introduction to Communication

2

Total Credit Hours:34.0

Upper Division Core Requirements:

BUS 122Management Communications

3

BUS 130Principles of Finance

3

BUS 160Principles of Marketing

3

BUS 177Management Information Systems

3

BUS 185Principles of Management

3

BUS 192Business Policy and Strategy

3

Total Credit Hours:18

Students must complete the  required  courses plus MSMU  General  Studies requirements and electives totaling 124 semester units (45 of which must be upper division).

Accounting Emphasis

The emphasis in Accounting qualifies students to enter private, public and governmental accounting. Students are prepared in the practical areas of tax accounting, cost accounting and auditing as well as the application of computer techniques to corporate accounting systems. Graduates will be qualified for professional employment in corporate accounting departments, public accounting firms, and governmental agencies.

 

In addition to the lower and upper division core requirements for the Online B.S. Business Administration major, students with an Emphasis in Accounting are required to take the following courses:

BUS 131Managerial Accounting

3

BUS 137Intermediate Accounting I

3.0-4.0

BUS 138Intermediate Accounting II

3.0-4.0

BUS 184Organizational Behavior

3

BUS 186Tax Accounting

3

BUS 188Auditing

3

BUS 198Advanced Accounting

3

Total Upper Division Credit Hours: 39

Students with an A.A. Business Degree

If students first earn an A.A. Business Administration degree from MSMU Online, then they will need the following courses to earn a B.S. in Business Administration with an Emphasis in Accounting:

General Education Courses:
SPE 10Introduction to Communication

2

 

ART 5Fundamentals of Art

3

or

MUS 6MVarieties of Music

3

 

ENG 15Literature and Society

3

HIS 1AWestern Civilization

3

 

MTH 28Mathematical Analysis for Business

3

or

MTH 38Elements of Probability and Statistics

3

 

PHI 16APhilosophy Through Culture Part A

1.5

and

PHI 16BPhilosophy Through Culture Part B

1.5

 

RST 170AFaith and Human Development Part A

1.5

and

RST 170BFaith and Human Development Part B

1.5

Total Additional GE Units: 20

Business Courses:
BUS 122Management Communications

3

BUS 130Principles of Finance

3

BUS 131Managerial Accounting

3

BUS 137Intermediate Accounting I

3.0-4.0

BUS 138Intermediate Accounting II

3.0-4.0

BUS 177Management Information Systems

3

BUS 186Tax Accounting

3

BUS 188Auditing

3

BUS 192Business Policy and Strategy

3

BUS 198Advanced Accounting

3

Total Additional Units: 30

In addition, students must complete 6 elective units to earn the B.S. in Business Administration with an Accounting Emphasis, for a total of 56 additional units on top of their A.A. Business degree.

Management Emphasis

The emphasis in Management offers  a curriculum based  on practical, applied  courses that qualify  students to enter administrative positions immediately after  graduation. Courses cover the broad  spectrum  of business activity and allow  students to choose  from a variety of possible  career  opportunities in large,  midsize  and small  organizations.

In addition to the lower and upper division core requirements for the Online B.S. Business Administration major, students with an Emphasis in Management are required to take the following courses:

BUS 106Business Law II

3

BUS 157Human Resources Development

3

BUS 170Real Estate

3

BUS 176Small Business Management

3

BUS 183Management Seminar

3

BUS 184Organizational Behavior

3

BUS 189International Management

3

Total Upper Division Credit Hours: 39

Students must complete  the required courses plus MSMU General Studies requirements and electives totaling 124 semester units (45 of which must be upper division).

Students with an A.A. Business Degree

If students first earn an A.A. Business degree, then they will need the following courses to earn a B.S. in Business Administration with an Accounting Emphasis:

General Education Courses:
SPE 10Introduction to Communication

2

 

ART 5Fundamentals of Art

3

or

MUS 6MVarieties of Music

3

 

ENG 15Literature and Society

3

HIS 1AWestern Civilization

3

 

MTH 28Mathematical Analysis for Business

3

or

MTH 38Elements of Probability and Statistics

3

 

PHI 16APhilosophy Through Culture Part A

1.5

and

PHI 16BPhilosophy Through Culture Part B

1.5

 

RST 170AFaith and Human Development Part A

1.5

and

RST 170BFaith and Human Development Part B

1.5

Total Additional GE Units: 20

Business Courses:
BUS 106Business Law II

3

BUS 122Management Communications

3

BUS 130Principles of Finance

3

BUS 157Human Resources Development

3

BUS 170Real Estate

3

BUS 176Small Business Management

3

BUS 177Management Information Systems

3

BUS 183Management Seminar

3

BUS 189International Management

3

BUS 192Business Policy and Strategy

3

Total Additional Units: 30

In addition, students must complete 6 elective units to earn the B.S. in Business Administration with a Management Emphasis, for a total of 56 additional units on top of their A.A. Business degree.