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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS
The Bachelor of Science in Business (BSB) is a professional degree with extensive arts, science and humanities content. The Bachelor of Science in Business degree is awarded when a student has successfully completed (1) a core of general education courses, (2) a core of prescribed business courses, (3) a group of courses in a concentration, and (4) elective courses to meet distributional and total credit hour requirements. Many of the courses that are part of the BSB offer opportunities for experiential learning. The program also contains a series of courses designed for career exploration and preparation. Students may select from three concentrations (Business Administration, Accounting/Finance or Business Economics) as well as several minors.
Concentrations
Business Administration Concentration
The Bachelor of Science in Business degree program with a concentration in Business Administration is designed to provide the most sophisticated training available in team work, leadership, communication, technology, and core business processes. Students are also able to pursue minors in Marketing, Human Resources, or Business Economics. For more information, check out the Business Administration Departmental Information Sheet or visit the School of Business and Economics online bulletin.
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Within the Business Administration Concentration, students have the option of additionally completing a minor in either of the following areas:
- Business Administration with a Human Resource Minor
- Business Administration with a Marketing Minor
Accounting/Finance Concentration
The Bachelor of Science in Business degree program with a concentration in Accounting/Finance is designed to provide undergraduate students proficiency and knowledge in the fields of accounting and finance. The program focuses on the application and use of financial information in managerial decision making. Additionally, it encourages the development of other professional skills in leadership, teamwork, communication, and technology.
The Accounting/Financial Information Systems concentration is designed for individuals who want to pursue the Certified Public Accounting (CPA) designation and for students who are interested in the Certified Financial Management (CFM) or the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation. For more information, check out the Accounting/Financial Information Systems Departmental Information Sheet or visit the School of Business and Economics online bulletin.
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Business Economics Concentration
The Bachelor of Science in Business degree program with a concentration in Business Economics is designed to prepare students with a broad understanding of consumer behavior, decision making behavior of firms, and market structure, as well as develop analytical skills and prepare students for the practice of business.
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Online Programs
- For more information about online programs, please visit the IU Online page.
This program provides students with a comprehensive view of the inner workings of corporate, non-profit, and governmental organizations, as well as the complex legal and strategic environments in which organizations function. Students enrich core study in organizational operations through the selection of advanced quantitative skills courses.
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration prepares students for decision-making and leadership roles in business and public service. Students with the Bachelor of Science degree pursue graduate study in business, healthcare, sports management, human resources, human resources, law, and sports management, among others.
Requirements
1. Prerequisite Courses
The following courses are prerequisites to the required major courses. Some also satisfy Liberal Arts Foundation or Liberal Arts Inquiry requirements. Please note that the prerequisite courses include any 200 - level
course in Economics. Students may also choose between POLI 202, MATH 111, or PSYC 250. Students may also choose between BUS 240 or GLB 240.
ECON 101 Principles of Economics
One 200-level Economics course or a 100-200 level applied skills course
BUS 136 Principles of Global Marketing
BUS 226 The Rise of American Capitalism 1860-1941
ACCT 210 Principles of Financial Accounting and Reporting
ACCT 220 Principles of Managerial Accounting
POLI 202
Statistical Analysis and Mapping of Social Science Data or MATH 111 Elementary Statistics with Applications or PSYC 250 Statistical Methods
BUS 240 Business Law or GLB 240 U.S. Business Law
2. Core Courses
BUS 310 Principles of Management and Organization Behavior or BUS 410 Organizational Consulting (with permission)
GLB 336 International Business or BUS 333 Labor in the Global Economy or other approved international course
BUS 353 Financial
Management
BUS 430 Human Resource Management
BUS 434 Applied Business Ethics or other approved ethics course
BUS 459 Business Policy and Strategy for Bachelor of Science Majors (offered in Spring only)
3. Advanced Analysis
One course selected from the following:
ACCT 411 Accounting Information Systems
BUS 354 Investments
BUS 421 Corporate Finance
CS 301 Business Analysis and Excel
ECON 400 Introduction to Econometrics
MATH
118 Integrated Calculus I and MATH 119 Integrated Calculus II or MATH 121 Calculus I
MATH 212 Mathematical Consulting
MATH 231 Introduction to Modeling
PSYC 300 Research Methods
Or another Advanced Analysis course, with permission of their advisor. MATH 118 and MATH 119 must be completed.
4. Advanced Electives
At least two 300 or 400-level courses in Business, Accounting, or related field outside the major that have relevance thereto, upon signed adviser approval.
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