Economics and Business

B.S. Degree with a Major in Business Administration

The B.S. in Business Administration is designed to prepare students for a professional career in business or for graduate study. Emphasis in management, accounting, finance, or marketing is based on a selection of elective courses developed jointly by the student and Academic Adviser.

Requirements for the Major

A major in Business Administration is achieved by completion of the following requirements, in addition to the General Education and electives required for a degree:

Required Core Courses

BUS 120, 130, 240, 315, 363, and 366

Required Capstone Course

BUS 475

Required Concentration Courses

Choose one (1) of the following four (4) areas of concentration and complete course work, as indicated:

Accounting

BUS 323, 324, 326, 327 (also see below for the Public Accounting Option)

Finance

ECO 332; BUS 346 and 368; and one (1) ECO or BUS course at the 200-level or above

Management

BUS 345 and 364, one (1) ECO or BUS course at the 200-level or above; and one of the following—BUS 324, COM 302, PSY 210, SOC 348, or TEC 455, and other courses subject to departmental approval.

Marketing

BUS 257 and 367; one (1) ECO or BUS course at the 200-level or above; and one of the following—COM 202, ENG 280A, TEC 180, and other courses subject to departmental approval.

Non BUS/ECO courses would count in the 21 credits required outside the major.

Required Collateral Courses

ECO 101 (or 301, if 101 waived), 102 (or 302, if 102 waived), 250, and MAT 115 (OR MAT 125, if MAT 115 waived; or MAT 135, if 125 waived).

Exploring the Major

Students considering Business Administration as a major should begin exploring the discipline through these courses: BUS 120, ECO 101, and 102.

Admission to the Major

To be admitted to the Business Administration major (all concentrations), students must: 1) waive or complete MAT 115 with a grade of C or higher; 2) complete three of the following four courses with a grade of C or higher: BUS 120, 130, ECO 101, and 102; and 3) demonstrate computer competency by satisfactorily completing the competency exam.

Course Sequencing Considerations (in order to complete degree requirements within eight terms)

Students planning to major in Business Administration need to complete satisfactorily these courses during their first four terms, if possible—MAT 115 or MAT 125, if MAT 115 waived; or MAT 135, if MAT 125 waived; BUS 120, 130, ECO 101, and 102. The ECO 101 and 102 are not sequential. However, the Accounting courses are sequential—BUS 120 must be taken before BUS 130. We strongly recommend that a student take 130 in the term immediately following satisfactory completion (with a grade of C or higher) of BUS 120. Other core courses, which are not required for admission to the major but are degree requirements for all concentrations, also may be taken during the student’s first two years. These include ECO 250 (after MAT 115, or with permission of instructor), BUS 240 (second year), BUS 315 (second year, after taking prerequisite BUS 120 or ECO 102), and BUS 363 (second year). Courses offered during Short Term and Internships may count toward the required concentration courses. Students may enroll in up to two departmental Internship experiences for a maximum of three credits. However, no more than one credit from Internships may be counted toward a single concentration. Students choosing the Public Accounting Option (see below) are not eligible for BUS 475 until the final regular term of attendance. Taking this course earlier might jeopardize any possibility of qualifying for a one- or two-term extension, if needed.

Proficiency Requirements for Retention in and Completion of the Major

In addition to completing specified course requirements and meeting the Admission to the Major requirements, each student must satisfy departmental standards for written and oral communication. Opportunities to do so are provided in a number of courses throughout the curriculum. The Department also requires that a majority of courses taken to satisfy departmental major and minor degree requirements must be taken at Berea. Students also must meet the minimum requirements for graduation.

Other Considerations and Recommendations

Students preparing for graduate school should take MAT 135 (or waiver).

Economics and Business

Programs

• Economics Program
• Business Administration Program

Courses

• Economics Courses
• Business Administration Courses