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College of Undergraduate StudiesBUSINESS ADmINISTRATIONBS in Business Administratione Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)completion program provides an in-depth look at the diversehuman resource, management, economic and technical challengesthat exist in today’s business climate as well as a foundation in basicbusiness management practices and core skill development. Itfosters critical thinking processes that examine business operationswithin the greater social, cultural, economic, technological andpolitical-regulatory environment. e program challenges studentsto pursue their educational goals in professionally rewarding andpersonally meaningful ways, and to utilize their education inmaking directed career and life transitions.e BSBA program is intended for those students who areinterested in completing their undergraduate business degree. Amaximum of 105 lower division quarter transfer units (70 semesterunits) may be accepted and applied toward the degree.Students in the BSBA program may choose an optional 12-unitspecialization in either Management or Marketing.Linked Degree OptionJFK University offers a linked bachelor’s and master’s degreeprogram in the field of Business Administration. Linked degreeprograms allow qualified students to apply graduate-level unitstowards both the undergraduate and graduate degrees. Studentsinterested in seeking a linked degree must have been admitted tothe undergraduate business program and have:• Completed 159 undergraduate units;• Completed all requirements for the BSBA program, except for12 units in the specialization or general electives or acombination of both; and• Achieved a minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA.• Students must submit an application to the Master inBusiness Administration program (MBA).Program Learning Outcomes• General Business Knowledge and ManagementApplication. Students will demonstrate knowledge in thefollowing management areas including computer informationsystems, accounting, marketing, economics, humanresources, finance, and basic management principles.• Ethics and Social Responsibility. Students will identify andevaluate ethical issues and understand the business enterpriseand its work force, from a corporate citizenship perspective.• Communication and Collaboration Effectiveness. Studentswill be able to communicate in a variety of modalities,including written and oral communication, electronicinformation, and communication systems, while developingcommunication in a variety of work networks and in a diverseworkforce.• International and Global Perspective. Students willdemonstrate an understanding of business operations andmarkets and recognize the opportunities and risks associatedwith a borderless society, while developing skills to interactwith diverse, multi-cultural leadership, team members, andcustomers.• Information Utilization and Problem Solving. Students willlearn how to use business tools to gather information, accessfacts and draw upon resources to make effective businessdecisions.Admission RequirementsApplicants must have completed a minimum of 45 lower divisionquarter units (30 semester units) and have a 2.0 GPA. Applicantsmust submit a JFK University application and forward officialtranscripts from all universities they attended and a Statement ofIntent, describing their professional and educational experience andtheir interest in attaining a BSBA degree.When all application materials are received, the program willcontact the applicant to schedule an interview.College ofUndergraduate StudiesLinking Program ProcessTo apply for the linked program, students must:• Meet with a program chair to review linking programrequirements;• Complete a request of linked eligibility review form and apetition for degree form for the program; and• Submit both forms to the registrar’s office with applicable,non-refundable fees along with the required documentationfor admission to the MBA program.Credit by Assessment ProgramStudents may earn up to 30 quarter units of undergraduate creditfor knowledge gained through corporate training, professionalworkshops, and supervised volunteer training. To earn credit,students must take the prior learning course where they evaluatetheir personal and professional experiences and prepare essayssummarizing them. ese essays are evaluated and students canreceive 3-6 units for each content area. Students receivepersonalized coaching throughout this process.Degree RequirementsCourse No Course Name UnitsLOWER DIVISION GENERAL EDUCATIONBREADTH REQUIREMENTS (45 units)Students may complete the lower division coursework by takingrecommended courses from local community colleges, earningcredit through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), ortaking approved College of Undergraduate Studies’ courses.COMPOSITION Composition/Critical inking and Writing (9)HUMANITIES Must have completed at least one 3 unit course intwo areas (12)NATURAL SCIENCE (9)MATHEMATICS (3)SOCIAL SCIENCE Must have at least one 3 unit course in twoareas (12)JOHN F. KENNEdy UNIvERSITy College of Undergraduate Studies 43