UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG - UMUC Europe

Business Administration
Students may seek either an academic major or minor in
business administration.
Major in Business Administration
The business administration curriculum provides the skills
and knowledge necessary for a successful career in business
and management. It includes studies in accounting, business
law and public policy, business supply chain management,
customer service and operations management, ethics and
social responsibility, finance, human resource management
and labor relations, international business, strategic and
entrepreneurial management, organizational behavior,
marketing and sales, and statistical analysis. A major in
business administration prepares graduates for careers in forprofit
and not-for-profit organizations and the public sector.
objectives
The student who graduates with a major in business
administration will be able to
G Apply critical-thinking skills in managerial decision
making.
G Use appropriate information technology to analyze
problem and issues, develop business plans, report key
data, and recommend management strategy and action
plans.
G Identify and apply key concepts and theories in business
and management.
G Evaluate ethical, social, civic, cultural, and political issues
as they relate to the conduct of business.
G Develop effective leadership and team-management skills
necessary for a diverse and dynamic workplace.
degree Requirements
A degree with a major in business administration requires the
successful completion of 120 credits of coursework including
36 credits for the major (indicated by F); 41 credits in general
education requirements (GERs); and 43 credits in the minor,
electives, and other degree requirements. At least 18 credits in
the major must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered
300 or above).
requirements for the Business
administration Major
Coursework for a major in business administration
includes the following:
G Required foundation courses (12 credits):
BMGT 110 (or prior business experience and an
additional supplemental course), ACCT 220 and
221, and STAT 230 (or STAT 200)
G Required core courses (18 credits):
BMGT 364, 380, 496, and FINC 330;
HRMN 300; and MRKT 310
G Supplemental major course or courses
(3 credits): Any ACCT, BMGT, FINC, ENMT,
HRMN, MRKT, and MGST course
G Required capstone course (3 credits): BMGT 495
G Required related courses (9 credits), which may
be applied anywhere in the degree, ECON 201
and 203, and ACCT 326 (or IFSM 300)
Recommended Sequence
The following course sequence will fulfill all of the
requirements for the BS in business administration.
Since some recommended courses fulfill more than one
requirement, substituting courses for those listed may
make it necessary to take additional courses to meet degree
requirements. Students should consult an academic advisor
whenever taking advantage of other options.
Information on alternate courses (where allowable) to fulfill
general education requirements (in communications, arts
and humanities, behavioral and social sciences, biological and
physical sciences, mathematics, and interdisciplinary issues)
may be found on p. 67.
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