Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Learning Goals

I. Personalized Education: The program will be responsive to the distinct goals, experiences, and talents of our students.
II. Communication Skills: Graduates with a B.S. in Business Administration will be able to communicate effectively both in writing and orally.
III. Knowledge of Business: Graduates with a B.S. in Business Administration will possess an understanding of value creation by gaining fundamental knowledge of business and economics and have the ability to use this knowledge to solve business problems.
IV. Professionalism: Graduates with a B.S. in Business Administration will be equipped to function professionally in a business environment.
V. Globally Astute: Graduates with a B.S. in Business Administration will have a global perspective of business and understand how the global business environment affects business decisions.

Description & Requirements

The business administration program combines a liberal arts education with strong professional training in business. The course of study equips students to solve business problems through the application of the basic tools in accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing, and quantitative methods. Students learn to communicate in an understandable and effective manner both orally and in writing. Graduates also develop an awareness of the operation of the institutions of the American economy and how these institutions compare and interact with those of other countries. Additionally, students gain an understanding of the contemporary ethical issues confronting the business sector. They are also exposed to the latest technologies being used by businesses. Students have the option to choose one or more emphases in business economics, entrepreneurship, finance, management, marketing, and international business. Students pursuing the business administration degree must attain at least a 2.0 (C) grade point average in the major. In addition, they must receive at least a C- in each lower-division and upper-division core course, as well as BUS 475, the capstone course. All courses in the major are to be taken for a letter grade. Students must complete a minimum of 27 credit hours of the requirements at Chapman University.

lower-division core requirements (24 credits)

ethics, writing and communications requirements (3 credits)

upper-division core requirements (15 credits)

international component
Students must complete one international travel course (minimum 3 credits) or one semester study abroad or take one upper-division international-focus course as one of their upper-division electives from among the following:

upper-division capstone requirement (3 credits)

Emphases
Students may pursue one or more emphases in the business administration major. Each emphasis is satisfied by taking fifteen credits from among the upper–division electives listed under the emphases below. Only one course may be counted for more than one emphasis. The emphasis area is noted on the transcript. Internship and independent study credits do not count toward an emphasis.

Emphasis in Business Economics

Emphasis in Entrepreneurship

Emphasis in Finance

Emphasis in International Business
Note: International Business emphasis students must complete one international travel course (minimum 3 credits) or one semester study abroad.

Emphasis in Management

Emphasis in Marketing

Emphasis in Real Estate