Business Bachelor of Science The business curriculum is intended to provide the core skills and common body of professional knowledge needed for success in business or other organizations. It results in a broad and general education that is often preferred by top leaders in the emerging global economy. In addition to providing the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed as a leader in for-profit or not-forprofit organizations, this curriculum is also an ideal choice for the small business owner or future entrepreneur. The required courses are also the standard foundation for graduate study in business. General education; however, is made even more advantageous when coupled with in-depth mastery of a technical specialty. This curriculum is designed to encompass the completion of an 18-credit minor/concentration of the student’s choice. Students work closely with a designated faculty advisor to select from an extended menu of elective courses. Available business minor/concentration areas include: accounting, finance, information technology, human resource management, leadership, management, and marketing. This degree may be completed fully online. Non-business students may minor in business (please see page 179). Because all organizations must run as a business to be successful in today’s economic environment, many students may find a business minor helpful in their careers. The program is accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE). Graduation Requirements ENGL 0050 – Critical and Analytical Reading – All students must demonstrate competency in this course whether by achieving specified SAT/ACT scores or by successful completion of the course. The course carries two credits which are included in full-time status and financial aid considerations, but do not count toward the minimum earned credits necessary for graduation. Students who are exempted from the course due to SAT/ACT scores receive an exemption that does not carry credits. All students must successfully complete the General Education and Curriculum requirements listed below with a minimum overall grade point average of 2.00 to graduate from this curriculum. Additional graduation criteria are found beginning on page 38. General Education Requirements (Minimum 40 credits) Courses fulfilling the General Education Requirements can be found beginning on page 51. Competencies Communication Skills 11 credits COMM 1125 - Speech Communication ENGL 1110 - College Writing I: Academic Writing ENGL 1125 - College Writing II: Writing About Literature FYS 1110 - The First-Year Seminar Moral Reasoning 3–6 credits Quantitative Reasoning 3–6 credits Scientific Literacy 3–6 credits Technology & Information Literacy 3–6 credits
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