2013-2014 College Catalog | Mount Aloysius College
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Department Chairperson - Ms. Kimberly Asonevich Mount Aloysius College offers a flexible and contemporary program in Business Administration leading to a Bachelor of Science degree and also offers three Associate of Science degree options. The Business Administration program at Mount Aloysius College is designed to provide students with a firm foundation of theory coupled with hands-on experience. The program is built upon the philosophy that the liberal arts provide the appropriate foundation for exploration of business studies; that classroom theory must be integrated with professional activity; that technology ought to be integrated with various concepts and skills throughout the curriculum; and that integration of varied concepts - being a reality of successful professional life - should be prominent in the program. The major in Business Administration offers flexibility to students. In consultation with an academic advisor, students can use the Business Elective block of credits to accommodate various business related interests. Students graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Business Administration will: 1. emphasize decision-making from an organizational perspective, integrating the traditional academic areas of accounting, finance, management, and marketing; 2. integrate business theory with business practice, bridging the gap between the classroom and the work place; 3. develop analytical and interpersonal skills necessary for problem solving; 4. learn how to manage business information, blending technological expertise with written and oral communication skills; 5. appreciate the impact of the liberal arts on social activity and business enterprise; and 6. become academically prepared for graduate and further study. Students graduating with an Associate of Science degree with a major in Business Administration will: 7. use the traditional areas of accounting, finance, management, and marketing to build a foundation for creative decision making; 8. become aware of how academic study can enhance business practice, and how business practice sets the stage for future academic study; 9. develop technical and interpersonal skills necessary for entry-level employment; 10. learn how to access and use business information, using technology to enhance written and oral communication; and 11. become academically prepared for further study. ENTRANCE REQUIREMENT Students who have been accepted for admission into the College are eligible to matriculate into any degree program sponsored by the Business and Information Technology Department. Business students will benefit from having a good math background including high school algebra and other advanced math classes. SCHEDULING Results of the SAT or ACT scores, the College placement test (if required), and prior academic performance are considered when planning appropriate course scheduling during the academic advising process. Each student is viewed as unique and important, and the optimal course scheduling that will lead to academic success will be recommended.
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