Objectives of the BSBA program
Program
philosophy
The
goal of the undergraduate business administration degree
program is to develop broadly educated business professionals.
This goal is accomplished through a four-year academic
experience involving curricular and co-curricular elements.
The program consists of three major components: professional
education in business administration, education in the
liberal arts and development of a broadly defined set
of personal skills. Each component is a necessary part
of the educational experience for students, and none
can be neglected if the program is to succeed.
The
professional component of the program stresses knowledge
and skill development necessary for students to function
effectively in entry-level jobs and to enjoy productive
professional careers. It develops understandings of
the "common body of knowledge" as defined
by the AACSB International—The Association to Advance
Collegiate Schools of Business. Consistent with this
definition, the background includes study and understanding
of the business functional and tool areas, the economic
and legal environment, organizational theory and behavior,
and integrative strategy and policy analysis. It also
incorporates the worldwide dimension of business administration.
Professional
knowledge and skills are developed through a common
business core curriculum and areas of specialization
designed to meet students' specific professional needs.
The core develops a broad understanding of the entire
business enterprise and represents the more important
element of business majors' professional education component.
The specialization supplements the core by allowing
students to develop a deeper understanding of a more
precisely defined field.
The
liberal arts component emphasizes facts, concepts and
ideas that are necessary to be a broadly educated person
in our society. More importantly, it provides a set
of frameworks with which to analyze, comprehend and
enjoy these facts, concepts and ideas in a long-term
perspective. Consistent with BG Perspective requirements,
it contains background and study of the humanities and
the arts, the natural sciences, social and behavioral
sciences, and cultural diversity in the United States.
Beyond that, it develops a sense of ethical considerations
and a framework for analyzing social issues.
Personal
skills developed through the program are designed to
enhance productivity for a long-term career and to permit
the individual to engage in lifelong learning. By enabling
students to engage in self-initiated independent learning,
these skills provide the foundation for a productive
career and a satisfying life. These skills include analytical
and critical thinking, decision making, intellectual
independence, leadership, planning and organization,
and problem solving. Of paramount importance in order
to manifest these skills is the ability to communicate
ideas effectively. Consequently, the program pays particular
attention to the development of students' written and
oral communication skills.
Learning
Outcomes
Upon
completion of the baccalaureate degree, students in
the BSBA program are expected to:
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Demonstrate
problem-solving, critical-thinking, oral and written
communications, and team and leadership skills;
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Apply
business tools and concepts in domestic and global
contexts;
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Integrate
foundational and functional business areas in making
decisions;
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Show
commitment to ethical values and behavior, continuous
learning and professional growth;
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Show
understanding and appreciation for cultural, racial
and gender differences.
