Business Administration, B.S.

122 Credits Required for Business Administration, B.S. Degree

The Business Administration major provides students with a comprehensive foundation in the core disciplines of business, preparing them for a wide range of professional opportunities across private industry, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations. In addition to preparing students for immediate entry into the workforce, the program also serves as a strong academic foundation for those intending to pursue graduate studies in business or related fields.

Students develop a fundamental knowledge in essential business disciplines, including accounting, economics, finance, information systems, management, and marketing. Advanced coursework allows for deeper exploration of each area, fostering both comprehensive knowledge and specialized insight. Two required internships strengthen academic learning by offering meaningful, real-world experience in professional business settings.

To complement the major, students are required to select a minor in one of the following areas: Accounting, Communications & Digital Media, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Human Resources, International Business, Marketing, or Sport Management. This structure allows students to tailor their education to align with individual interests and career goals, while ensuring a well-rounded and market-relevant academic experience.

Accreditation

Neumann University’s Business Administration major is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs, 11520 West 119th Street, Overland Park, KS 66213; Telephone: 913-339-9356, Fax: 913-339-6226; or www.acbsp.org

Program Outcomes

In addition to meeting School of Business program outcomes, upon successful completion of this program, the graduate with a major in Business Administration will:

1. Recognize and apply Franciscan Values (Neumann’s RISES) and moral reasoning in the area of business.  

2. Demonstrate effective communication skills through oral and written techniques.

3. Demonstrate the ability to work in a diverse environment and have a global perspective through classroom activities, a service-learning experience and internships.

4. Describe and understand the key business principles, theories, quantitative formulas and models within the field of business.

5. Use critical thinking to analyze problems or situations based on quantitative models, theories, and/or fundamental principles in business.

In addition to the above outcomes articulated for the School and Business Administration Major, the students will select a minor. Upon successful completion of the requirements, the student will demonstrate the listed outcomes for their selected minor.

Progression Criteria/Degree Requirements

Progression in the Business Administration major leading to a Bachelor of Science degree requires students to:

• Maintain a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA.
• Achieve a grade of “C” or higher for all general business, major, minor, and NU core requirements specific to the Business Administration major.
• Complete a minimum of 122 credits.

School Repeat Policy

• General business, major, minor, and NU core requirements specific to Business Administration may only be repeated once. Students must have written permission from the Dean of the School of Business to take a course for the third time.
• In total, only three different general business, major, minor, or NU core requirements specific to Business Administration may be repeated.
• Failure to earn a grade of “C” or better for general business, major, track, or NU core requirements specific to Business Administration may result in dismissal from the School of Business.