Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
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DESCRIPTION
The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree program aims to develop students’ intellectual ability through an appropriate blending of business and general education. The program assists the student in understanding and developing the unique leadership qualities required to be successful in business functions, an organizational unit, or an enterprise. The coursework provides students with a solid business foundation in the field. An emphasis is on critical thinking, decision-making, and Christian ethical behavior. The BBA degree program is designed to provide students with opportunities to explore business administration and meet educational goals and enhance their career opportunities.
PROGRAM LEARNING OBJECTIVES (PLOs)
Primary objectives of this program include equipping students with the knowledge and ability to:
- Develop a broad foundation in general education fields of study and demonstrate a growing engagement with critical thinking.
- Acquire a broad foundation in the business field and demonstrate a growing application of this knowledge to a global contemporary business environment.
- Demonstrate growing written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrate a growing ability to integrate learning across disciplines and experience.
- Demonstrate a growing understanding of ethical reasoning with regard to how Christian teachings, ethical principles, and core personal values are involved in business decision-making.
MODE OF INSTRUCTION
Instruction can be completed through classroom-hybrid and/or online instructional methodologies.
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
Education: IAU requires either evidence of an earned high school diploma, General Educational Development (GED) tests, ability-to-benefit exam (ATB), or the successful completion of a degree program. The degree must be earned at an appropriately accredited institution or foreign equivalent. Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis.
Professional Experience: IAU recommends 1 year of full-time professional experience, in any organization, including, but not limited to, private, public, for-profit, non-profit, start-ups, or established corporate organizations.
Information Technology: IAU requires students to possess computer and internet skills sufficient to effectively participate in IAU’s pedagogical model and conduct research at the undergraduate level.
Evidence of English Proficiency: IAU requires writing skills at the appropriate level. Proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English is essential to your success at IAU. If English is not the applicant’s native language, or if an applicant has not had their secondary education taught in English, they will be required to provide proof of English Proficiency. Since classes are taught in English, an applicant must demonstrate their ability to read, write and speak English.
Maximum Total Credit Awarded is 90 units:
- Transfer Credit (TRC): 90 units
- Standardized Exam Credit (SEC): 90 units
COMPLETION TIME
| Program | Standard (Yrs) Full Time | Standard (Yrs) Part Time | 150% (Yrs) Full Time | 150% (Yrs) Part Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor Degree | 5 | 10 | 7.5 | 15 |
CURRICULUM
| BBA Program Requirements | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| Communication & English 5 Required Courses 15 Units | COM 100 Intro to Mass Communication | 3 |
| COM 200 Public Speaking | 3 | |
| ENG 100 English Composition | 3 | |
| ENG 200 World Literature I | 3 | |
| ENG 300 Critical Thinking | 3 | |
| Social Sciences 3 Required Courses 9 Units | POL 100 Introduction to Political Science | 3 |
| PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
| SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
| Math & Sciences 4 Required Courses 12 Units | BUS 150 Business Math | 3 |
| ENV 100 Introduction to Environmental Science | 3 | |
| INT 100 Introduction to Information Technology | 3 | |
| INT 150 Computer Applications | 3 | |
| Religious Studies 3 Required Courses (Choose 3) 9 Units | REL 100 Introduction to Religion | 3 |
| REL 105 Christianity: History and Tradition | 3 | |
| REL 110 Introduction to the Bible | 3 | |
| REL 200 Religions of the World | 3 | |
| REL 300 Global Perspectives on the Old Testament | 3 | |
| REL 310 The New Testament | 3 | |
| Core Module 14 Required Courses 42 Units | ACC 100 Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 200 Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 | |
| BUS 100 Introduction to Business | 3 | |
| BUS 300 Business Ethics | 3 | |
| BUS 310 Business Law | 3 | |
| BUS 400 Business Strategy and Policy | 3 | |
| ECN 200 Introduction to Microeconomics | 3 | |
| ECN 210 Introduction to Macroeconomics | 3 | |
| ECN 300 Money and Banking | 3 | |
| FIN 300 Fundamentals of Finance | 3 | |
| MGT 300 Principles of Management | 3 | |
| MGT 320 Organizational Theory and Behavior | 3 | |
| MGT 400 Operations Management | 3 | |
| MKT 300 Marketing | 3 | |
| Elective Module 33 Units | The Electives Module requirement can be fulfilled by taking any undergraduate courses that are not already a requirement. Undergraduate course codes are 100-499. | 33 |
| BBA Total Units | 120 | |
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
- Complete 120 semester units of prescribed curriculum.
- Complete a minimum of TWO internships.
- Complete all required coursework with a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Apply for graduation and meet all academic and financial requirements.
- F-1 students must maintain lawful status.
52.0201) Business Administration and Management, General
* Source: https://www.onetonline.org/crosswalk/CIP?s=52.0201&g=Go
| SOC | Occupation |
|---|---|
| 11-1011.00 | Chief Executives |
| 11-1021.00 | General and Operations Managers |
| 11-2022.00 | Sales Managers |
| 11-3011.00 | Administrative Services Managers |
| 11-3051.00 | Industrial Production Managers |
| 11-3071.01 | Transportation Managers |
| 11-3071.02 | Storage and Distribution Managers |
| 11-9021.00 | Construction Managers |
| 11-9151.00 | Social and Community Service Managers |
| 11-9199.01 | Regulatory Affairs Managers |
| 11-9199.02 | Compliance Managers |
| 11-9199.03 | Investment Fund Managers |
| 11-9199.04 | Supply Chain Managers |
| 11-9199.07 | Security Managers |
| 11-9199.08 | Loss Prevention Managers |
| 11-9199.09 | Wind Energy Operations Managers |
| 11-9199.10 | Wind Energy Project Managers |
| 13-1051.00 | Cost Estimators |
| 13-1111.00 | Management Analysts |
| 25-1011.00 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary |
CAREERS BEGAN BY IAU BBA STUDENTS
Assistant Manager (11-9199), Bookkeeper (43-3031), Executive Assistant (43-6011), General Manger Assistant (11-1021), Marketing Assistant (13-1160), Office Assistant (43-6010), Sales Associate (41-3099), Sales Associate Intern (41-0000), Salesperson (41-3000), Second Manager (11-9199).