Business Administration – Day
The Day Business Administration Program offers a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration to traditional day students. The prerequisite and major requirements develop ethical values, a knowledge of the business and management areas, application of classroom learning internships, and establishes a foundation for additional study in one of four areas of concentration: Economics/Finance, International Business, Management, and Marketing. Students are prepared to enter into professional business and management occupations, and to continue with further graduate education such as the MBA.
Interdisciplinary majors in Marketing Communication and in Software Engineering and Management are also available. Marketing Communication combines courses from Communication and Business; Software Engineering and Management combines Computer Science and Business courses.
Undergraduate Business Administration programs articulate with NDNU's graduate programs in Business Administration (MBA, Public Administration (MPA), Management (MSM). The qualified student applies in advance of the last semester of undergraduate work to begin study for a master's degree while completing the bachelor's degree. The student is allowed to enroll in up to six units in selected graduate courses that fulfill undergraduate major requirements while also counting towards the master's degree.
Bachelor of Science: Business Administration
| In addition to major requirements, students must meet Core Curriculum Requirements and General Degree Requirements. | ||
| Prerequisites | Units | |
| AC002 | Accounting Procedures | 3 |
| AC003 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| AC004 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| EC001A | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| EC001B | Microeconomics | 3 |
| GB001 | American Business: Foundations and Practice | 3 |
| GB003 | Building Business Values | 3 |
| MA014 | College Algebra * | 3 |
| * This prerequisite may be satisfied by achieving Math Placement Level 3. | ||
| Total Prerequisites | 24 | |
| Major Requirements | Units | |
| EC102/MA102 | Statistics | 3 |
| FN131 | Corporate Financial Management | 3 |
| GB161 | Business Analysis Using Spreadsheets | 3 |
| GB183 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| GB192 | Business Policies and Strategy | 3 |
| MG196 | Management Principles and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MK160 | Marketing Principles | 3 |
| Upper-division elective courses in the major or in an area of a first concentration. | 9 | |
| Total Major Requirements | 30 | |
| Other Degree Requirements*
and General Electives * Other degree requirements include Core Curriculum Requirements and General Degree Requirements (e.g., Career Development, U.S. History). |
70 | |
| Total Unit Requirement | 124 | |
Areas of Concentration
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Explore your interest |
Students electing additional concentration(s) must complete 12 upper-division units in addition to their Core Curriculum Requirements iin any one of the following areas:
- Economics/Finance
- International Business
- Management
- Marketing
Prerequisite courses and the core course which is the foundation course for the concentration must be completed before taking concentration electives.
Minor Requirements: Business Administration
| Requirements | Units | |
| AC002 | Accounting Procedures | 3 |
| EC001A or EC001B |
Macroeconomics Microeconomics |
3 |
| GB001 | American Business: Foundations and Practices | 3 |
| Plus two courses chosen from the following: | 6 | |
| GB183 | Legal Environment of Business (3) | |
| MG196 | Management Principles and Organizational Behavior (3) | |
| MK160 | Marketing Principles (3) | |
Business Administration - Day Courses
Accounting
AC002 Accounting Procedures (3)
Gives an introduction to accounting, including the recording, classification,
and reporting of business transactions in proper format according
to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Emphasizes preparation
and understanding of the income statement, balance sheet, statement
of changes in stockholders' equity, and statement of cash flows
to meet the information needs of lenders, stockholders, and other
business decision-makers.
AC003 Financial Accounting (3)
Prerequisite: AC002 or equivalent background.
Extends the study of accounting purposes and procedures begun in
AC002. Emphasizes internal control as well as recording, reporting,
and analysis of specific transactions for short-term and long-term
assets and liabilities, and stockholders' equity. Some consideration
is given to accounting for proprietorships and partnerships. Particular
attention is paid to the statement of cash flows.
AC004 Managerial Accounting (3)
Prerequisite: AC003 or equivalent background; (for Day Students,
MA014 or the equivalent).
Extends the study of accounting to the preparation, analysis, and
evaluation of information for internal managers to plan, budget,
and control business operations.
AC199 Independent Study (1-3)
Provides an opportunity for independent study or research under
the direction of an instructor. See Undergraduate
Policies and Procedures section on Independent Study.
Economics and Finance
EC001A Macroeconomics (3)
Gives an overview of the national economic structure and the relationships
among the major aggregates. Includes national income accounting,
monetary vs. fiscal policy, the banking system, and approaches to
economic analysis.
EC001B Microeconomics (3)
Gives a detailed examination of a specific component of the national
economic system (industry, firm, household) as each impacts the
aggregate. Includes implications of the pricing process and contemporary
issues.
EC102 Statistics (3)
Prerequisite: Math Placement Level 2.
Cross-listed with MA102. See Mathematics
listings for course description.
EC102E Excel for Statistics (1)
Cross-listed with MA102E. See Mathematics
listings for course description.
EC149T Teaching Assistant (1-3)
An opportunity for advanced Business students to earn credit for
assisting instructors.
EC181 Managerial Economics (3)
Application of economic theory to managerial decision making problems within firms. Topics include demand and cost analysis, market structures, and pricing decisions.
EC182 Comparative Capitalist Systems (3)
Prerequisite: EC001A.
Gives an overview of the development, major theorists, and principles
underlying the various economic systems. Includes capitalism, mercantilism,
socialism, and communism. Cross-listed with IB182.
EC183 Economic Development of Less Developed Countries [CDiv]
(3)
Prerequisite: EC001A.
Introduces the concept and measurement of development and some
theories devised to explain it. Examines the culture and institutions
of various less developed countries, their policies, strategies,
and values. Cross-listed with IB183.
EC191 International Economics [CDIV] (3)
A study of international trade and capital flows. The impact of international economic policies on domestic and world welfare is examined. Topics include theory of Comparative Adantage, gains and losses from trade, trade policies, balance of payments, determination of exchange rates, and the international monetary system. Cross-listed with IB191.
EC195 Special Topics in Economics (1-3)
EC199 Independent Study (1-3)
Provides an opportunity for independent study or research under
the direction of an instructor. See Undergraduate
Policies and Procedures section on Independent Study.
FN131 Financial Management I (3)
Prerequisites: AC003/AC004 (EC001A, EC001B for Day Students,
MA014, or Math Placement Level 3).
See Intensive Business Administration listings for course description.
FN135 Personal Financial Planning (3)
Prerequisites: AC003, EC001A, EC001B, MA014, or Math Placement Level 2..
Gives an overview of the fundamental concepts and practices of financial
management and planning for the individual. Specific topics include:
budgeting, goal setting with controls, asset management, tax planning,
and portfolios. Cross-listed with HS135.
FN136 Financial Management II (3)
Prerequisite: FN131.
See Intensive Business Administration listings for course description.
FN137 Money, Markets, and Financial Institutions (3)
Prerequisite: FN131.
Gives an introduction to the principles of money, banking, and financial
markets. The course considers the processes and instruments by which
transaction costs are minimized as financial institutions and markets
create value by transferring funds from savers to users.
FN149T Teaching Assistant (1-3)
An opportunity for advanced Business students to earn credit for
assisting instructors.
FN180 International Finance (3)
Prerequisite: FN131.
Examines international financial issues and operations, including
balance of payments analysis, impact of tax policies, theories of
trade, tariffs, quotas, bills of exchange, and short and long term
international financing. Cross-listed with IB180.
FN195 Special Topics in Finance (1-3)
Selected timely issues in the forefront of finance theory and practice
are analyzed and discussed. Topics will be announced in each semester's
schedule.
FN199 Independent Study (1-3)
Provides an opportunity for independent study or research under
the direction of an instructor. See Undergraduate
Policies and Procedures section on Independent Study.
General Business
GB001 American Business: Foundations and Practices (3)
Gives an overview of the development of American business, its history,
traditions and major functional areas. Class activities examine
current practice and develop group decision-making, analysis, and
presentation skills.
GB003 Building Business Values (3)
Students develop their knowledge of the monetary and non-monetary value of business activities by addressing real and realistic situations orally and in writing.
GB008 Introduction to Computers (3)
Cross-listed with CS008. See Computer
Science listings for course description.
GB126 Business Ethics (3)
Cross-listed with PL126. See Philosophy
listings for course description.
GB140E Business French [CL] (3)
Cross-listed with CL140C/E, FR140E and IB140E. See French
Studies listings for course description.
GB149T Teaching Assistant (1-3)
An opportunity for advanced Business students to earn credit for
assisting instructors.
GB161 Business Analysis Using Spreadsheets (3)
Prerequisites: AC004 and EC001A and B.
Addresses critical business problems via quantitative routines and
electronic spreadsheets.
GB183 Legal Environment of Business (3)
Explores how the law is used to resolve potential and actual conflicts
of interest in society, including those between and among business,
government, individuals, and private institutions. Evaluates the
effectiveness of specific laws, including securities, consumer,
employment, and environmental.
GB188 Business Internship (3)
Prerequisites: Junior status and two business major core courses; or senior status; or by permission of program director.
Students apply business learning through internships.
GB192 Business Policies and Strategy (3)
Prerequisites: Completion of all core requirements and
senior class standing.
This capstone course integrates skills and knowledge attained through
previous business courses in a case-method seminar that requires
students to evaluate a firm's condition, formulate policy, and determine
strategy to be pursued.
International Business
IB116 Comparative International Management [CDiv] (3)
Cross-listed with MG116. See Management listings for course description.
IB140E Business French [CL] (3)
Cross-listed with CL140C/E, FR140E and GB140E. See French
Studies listings for course description.
IB165 International Marketing (3) [CDiv]
Cross-listed with MK165. See Marketing
listings for course description.
IB180 International Finance (3)
Cross-listed with FN180. See Economics and Finance
listings for course description.
IB182 Comparative Capitalist Systems (3)
Cross-listed with EC182. See Economics and Finance
listings for course description.
IB183 Economic Development: Less Developed Countries [CDiv]
(3)
Cross-listed with EC183. See Economics and Finance
listings for course description.
IB191 International Economics [CDiv] (3)
Cross-listed with EC191. See Economics and Finance listings for course description.
IB195 Special Topics in International Business (1-3)
Selected timely issues in the forefront of international business theory and practice are analyzed and discussed. Topics will be announced in each semester's schedule.
IB199 Independent Study (1-3)
Provides an opportunity for independent study or research under
the direction of an instructor. See Undergraduate
Policies and Procedures section on Independent Study.
Management
MG115 Change and Conflict Management: Theory and Practice (3)
Prerequisite: MG196.
Surveys the major theories, research, and resources on the origins,
significance, and methods of managing and resolving change and conflict
in the organization. Cross-listed with CM115.
MG116 Comparative International Management [CDiv] (3)
Prerequisite: MG196.
Studies the impact of cultural influences on management in multinational
organizations. Examines factors which influence perceptions, communication,
behavior, and decision-making in various geographical spheres of
international business. Cross-listed with IB116.
MG117 Entrepreneurial Management and Marketing (3)
Prerequisite: MG196.
Focuses on policy formulation and implementation in smaller firms.
Covers theories of entrepreneurship, startup and acquisition analysis,
financial, personnel, and marketing issues relevant to effective
small business management. Cross-listed with MK117.
MG120 Corporate Communication (3)
Cross-listed with CM120. See Communication listings for course description.
MG149T Teaching Assistant (1-3)
An opportunity for advanced Business students to earn credit for
assisting instructors.
MG151 Human Resource Management (3)
Prerequisite: MG196.
Focuses on staffing functions of job analysis, recruitment, selection,
compensation, performance appraisal, training and development, bargaining,
negotiation, and equity issues relevant to effective human resource
planning.
MG157 Women in Management [CDiv] (3)
Prerequisite: MG196.
Studies contemporary issues and problems facing women in roles as
organizational leaders and managers. Uses recent research and cases
to explore personal and organizational barriers and success factors.
Appropriate for both women and men.
MG161 Persuasion and Presentation (3)
Cross-listed with CM161. See Communication
listings for course description.
MG180 Introduction to Arts Management (3)
Cross-listed with TA080/180. See Theatre
Arts listings for course description.
MG195 Special Topics (1-3)
Short seminars/workshops of timely interest to managers.
MG196 Management Principles and Organizational Behavior (3)
Studies contemporary organizations and management principles and
practices and the application of behavioral and social sciences
in the areas of socialization, motivation, group dynamics, leadership,
concepts of organizational design, and management functions.
MG197 Management Planning and Decision-Making (3)
Prerequisite: MG196; Corequisite: CD190.
Studies planning and decision-making as rational processes. Examines
the nature and kinds of organizational decisions, behavioral and
organizational barriers to effective decisions, and models, tools,
and techniques to improve decision-making performance.
MG199 Independent Study (1-3)
Provides an opportunity for independent study or research under
the direction of an instructor. See Undergraduate
Policies and Procedures section on Independent Study.
Marketing
MK117 Entrepreneurial Management and Marketing (3)
Prerequisite: MG196. Cross-listed with MG117.
See Management listings for course description.
MK122 Art in Business and Industry (3)
Cross-listed with AR122. See Art
listings for course description.
MK128 Media and Sports (3)
Cross-listed with CM128. See Communication
listings for course description.
MK149T Teaching Assistant (1-3)
An opportunity for advanced Business students to earn credit for
assisting instructors.
MK160 Marketing Principles (3)
Surveys the activities involved in transferring goods and services
from producers to consumers. Strategic decisions concerning product,
pricing policies, promotion, and channels of distribution are studied.
MK161 Sales and Sales Management (3)
Prerequisite: MK160.
Addresses selling as a basic human behavior and studies techniques
and methodologies to support this concept. Analyzes selling and
customer buying cycles, relevant motivational factors, and management
of the sales force.
MK164 Advertising (3)
Prerequisite: MK160.
Examines the role of advertising in strategic promotional mix. Includes
consumer, business-to-business, not-for-profit, and global advertising
issues.
MK165 International Marketing (3) [CDiv]
Prerequisite: MK160.
Studies strategic issues in marketing products and services across
national borders. Examines cultural, legal, ethical, and economic
constraints. Cross-listed with IB165.
MK167 Consumer Behavior (3)
Prerequisite: MK160.
Covers in depth the culture, psychology, motivation, and decision
process of the consumer.
MK169 Channel Marketing (3)
Prerequisite: MK160.
Addresses issues in designing and managing marketing channels, including direct marketing. Explores channel conflict, slotting allowances, privacy of personal data, and new developments in retailing.
MK172 Public Relations (3)
Addresses aspects of promotion related to public relations, publicity,
and non-advertising sponsorship for promotional purposes. Cross-listed
with CM172.
MK195 Special Topics in Marketing (3)
Prerequisite: MK160.
Selected timely issues in the forefront of marketing theory and
practice are analyzed and discussed. Topics will be announced in
each semester's schedule.
MK199 Independent Study (1-3)
Provides an opportunity for independent study or research under
the direction of an instructor. See Undergraduate
Policies and Procedures section on Independent Study.