Business Administration
The BS in Business Administration program is a degree completion program. Student may transfer up to 90 lower division credits. The program equips students with essential management skills, innovative problem-solving strategies, and familiarity with complex technologies including Artificial Intelligence, big data and cloud computing. Upon completing a set of core foundation courses, students select one of the emphasis areas from below. Data Analytics for Business Decision Making: Students will advance their practical knowledge of techniques in artificial intelligence and business analytics, and develop the ability to identify hidden insights within data; Engineering Self-Organization: Students will learn key concepts that play a direct role in the creation and management of modern companies, including how to develop decentralized models of management and generate innovative, low-risk solutions; Management: Student will develop a strong strategic vision and mindset that prepares them to pursue a variety of management positions; Project Management: Students will learn how to organize, lead and schedule projects in a variety of disciplines. Courses in this emphasis are informed by Project Management Institute (PMI) principals, qualify for PMI Professional Development Units, and can be credited towards PMIs Project Management Professional (PMP) certification; Specialized Study: Students can complete five courses taken in a specific content area with the approval of the Program Director. The BSBA provides promising options to its graduates by preparing them for higher levels of education (e.g., MBA and DBA) and by strengthening their foundation in subjects that secure success in a wide range of professional settings.