Business Administration (B.S.)

This undergraduate program is offered by the School of Professional Studies.

Faculty

Ms. Rehva Jones, MBA, Director of Business Programs (program chair)
Mr. V.R. Nemani, Associate Professor of Business Administration*

*Sabbatical

Description

The Business Administration program offers students in the School of Professional Studies an undergraduate major leading to the Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) in Business Administration.

The business administration curriculum immerses students in an intellectually challenging field of study that develops the conceptual, analytical, functional, interpersonal, and communication skills that are essential for success in an increasingly complex and global business environment. Students develop the ability to assess and analyze complex situations, determine the relative importance of internal and external variables affecting organizational objectives, make effective and ethical decisions, and confidently implement ensuing strategies. A variety of teaching methods are employed - including case studies, lectures, class discussions, group projects, and experiential exercises - to assist students in developing a comprehensive, holistic understanding of the issues and challenges involved in organizations and their management.

The following tracks of study are available:

• General Business
• Entrepreneurship

Course work in the Business Administration major is divided into seven categories: core curriculum requirements, co-requisite, professional skills, functional core, concentration tracks, electives and senior seminar courses.[catalog-courses]

Major Requirements

To fulfill the requirements of the B.S. in Business Administration, students must successfully complete required coursework in the following areas:

Core Curriculum Courses	26 credits
Co-Requisite Courses (completed as part of the Core Curriculum)	12 credits
Professional Skills Courses	12 credits
Functional Core Courses	30 credits
Concentration Track Courses	21 credits
Elective Courses	16 credits
Senior Seminar	3 credits
Total Course Credits	120 credits

Core Curriculum Courses (26 credits)

Area I:              Skills for Life & Work                                                    16 credits
Area II:             Understanding Self & Society                                       10 credits
Area III:            Ethics & Moral Reasoning                                            see Co-Requisite

Co-Requisite Courses (12 credits)

ALL of the following courses:
COM 290
ECON 101
ECON 102
PHIL 245

Co-requisite courses are taken as part of the School of Professional Studies Core Curriculum. The required economics courses fulfill 6 of the 9-credit Social Sciences requirement. If courses other than these are used to meet Core Curriculum requirements, students must take these three courses as part of their Electives; they may not be taken as Business Electives.

Professional Skills Courses (12 credits)

One of the unique features of Trinity's Business Administration program is the inclusion of a professional skills component. This series of courses develops personal and professional skills that help contribute to success in the workplace.

ALL of the following courses:
ENGL 209
JAMS 302
BADM 251
BADM 345

Functional Core Courses (30 credits)

These courses cover the functional areas of business administration, providing the student with exposure to the knowledge, concepts, and practices that are central to most business operations.

ALL of the following courses:
BADM 101
BADM 205
BADM 213
BADM 221
BADM 223
BADM 229
BADM 231
BADM 243
BADM 245
BADM 325

Concentration Track Courses (21 credits)

Students complete 15 credits in one of the following tracks, each of which is geared toward a particular career objective. A General Business track is offered for those wanting to add additional breadth to their program of study. An Entrepreneurial Track prepares students to meet the challenges of launching and growing a new venture community-  whether as founders, investors, policymakers, managers or executives.

General Business Track
ALL of the following courses:
BADM 227
BADM 236
BADM 335
BADM 355
BADM 363
BADM 375
BADM 451

 Entrepreneurship Track
ALL of the following courses:
BADM 252
BADM 335
BADM 337
BADM 351
BADM 355
BADM 375
BADM 451

 Electives (16 credits)

Five 3-credit courses and one 1-credit course

Senior Seminar (3 credits)

This course provides students with the opportunity to synthesize the information, concepts, and skills acquired throughout the Business Administration Program. It is taken at the end of one's course of study.

BADM 499 Senior Seminar

Program Policies

Advanced Placement: Credit earned through AP exams may not be applied toward the major.

CLEP Policy:Credits earned through CLEP examinations may fulfill requirements of the Business Administration program. Students interested in pursuing CLEP examinations should consult with their program chair.

Cross-tallied Courses:Cross-tallied courses are identical courses offered with a different program prefix. Students may not enroll in or receive credit for more than one iteration of a cross-tallied course even in different semesters.

Grades in Major Courses:Students are required to earn a grade of "C" (2.0) or better in all courses counted to fulfill requirements for the major.

Pass/No Pass:The pass/no pass grading option only applies to BADM 491: Internship.

Senior Assessment:All majors are required to take BADM 499 Senior Seminar at Trinity.

Study Abroad: Students are encouraged to plan their studies to allow for the possibility of study abroad to obtain a greater understanding of how global economic, political, environmental, social, and cultural issues influence domestic and multinational organizations. Prior discussions with an academic advisor are necessary to ensure that the courses taken abroad may be applied toward major credit.

TELL Policy: Students applying for credit in experiential learning should consult with an academic advisor

Transfer Credits: Credits in courses equivalent to those required for the major from a similar institution may be accepted toward a major. Students majoring in Business Administration must take a minimum of four courses (12 credits) in business administration major courses at Trinity, one of the four courses taken must be BADM 499 Senior Seminar.

Course Descriptions

BADM 101
BADM 205
BADM 213
BADM 221
BADM 223
BADM 227
BADM 229
BADM 231
BADM 236
BADM 243
BADM 245
BADM 251
BADM 252
BADM 325
BADM 335
BADM 335
BADM 337
BADM 345
BADM 351
BADM 355
BADM 355
BADM 363
BADM 375
BADM 375
BADM 451
BADM 451
BADM 499
COM 290
ECON 101
ECON 102
ENGL 209
JAMS 302
PHIL 245