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2019 - 2020 Catalog 
    
2019 - 2020 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Business Administration Major


Program Director: Dr. Karel Sovak

Degree Types: Bachelor of Applied Science, Bachelor of Arts, or Bachelor of Science

Business Administration majors graduating from the University of Mary’s Gary Tharaldson School of Business will be enriched through a curriculum of discovery, development and application to ensure a sound knowledge of the key professional components of business. Students also gain an understanding of how to incorporate servant leadership into their everyday lives as business professionals. In addition to the core competencies of the University, graduates of the business administration program will be able to:

  • Demonstrate an ability to process information to reach a logical conclusion.
  • Demonstrate professional business communication.
  • Identify major concepts within the core areas of business.
  • Apply decision support tools to business decision making.
  • Apply ethical decision making utilizing the Benedictine values and professional standards.
  • Recognize the global nature of the contemporary business environment.
  • Engage in formulation and implementation of strategic planning initiatives.

Major Requirements


Required Courses:


All of the following courses require a final grade of C or higher to count towards the major. This applies to courses taken at the University of Mary as well as transfer courses.

Non-Traditional/Distance Ed Students


Students who earn their business administration major in nontraditional (online/distance sites) modalities are not required to complete BUS 380 , BUS 446  or BUS 452 .

Total: 124 Semester Credits


Program length: 4 academic years / 128 weeks