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:
- Demonstrate effective writing skills. (ILO1)
- Demonstrate effective oral presentation skills. (ILO2)
- Demonstrate advanced elements of critical thinking to analyze issues, solve problems, and make business decisions. (ILO3)
- Integrate learning in the areas of general education, accounting, economics, management, and technology and apply them to business strategy and policy. (ILO4)
- Evaluate an ethical dilemma and make an appropriate recommendation to address it based on Christian ethics. (ILO4)
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) test, or the successful completion of 12 semester units earned at an appropriately accredited postsecondary 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
- Prior Experiential Learning Credit (PEL): Of the first 60 semester credits awarded a student in an undergraduate program, no more than 15 semester credits. Of the second 60 semester credits (i.e., credits 61–120) awarded a student in an undergraduate program, no more than 15 semester credits.
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 | Sem.Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Component | 12 courses / 36 Semester Hours | Communication & English | 4 Required Courses/12 Semester Hours | 12 |
| COM 100 Intro to Mass Communication | ||
| COM 200 Public Speaking | ||
| ENG 100 English Composition | ||
| ENG 300 Critical Thinking | ||
| Social Sciences | 2 Required Courses/6 Semester Hours (Choose 2) | 6 | |
| POL 100 Introduction to Political Science | ||
| PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology | ||
| SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Math & Sciences | 4 Required Courses/12 Semester Hours | 12 | |
| BUS 150 Business Math | ||
| ENV 100 Introduction to Environmental Science | ||
| INT 100 Introduction to Information Technology | ||
| INT 150 Computer Applications | ||
| Religious Studies | 2 Required Courses/6 Semester Hours (Choose 2) | 6 | |
| REL 100 Introduction to Religion | ||
| REL 110 Introduction to the Bible | ||
| REL 200 Religions of the World | ||
| Common Professional Component | 17 Required Courses / 51 Semester Hours | ACC 100 Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 200 Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 | |
| BUS 100 Global Dimensions of Business | 3 | |
| BUS 110 Business Communications | 3 | |
| BUS 200 Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 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 | |
| BUS 105 Statistics | 3 | |
| Internship Component | 2 Semester Hours | The Internship Component requirement can be fulfilled by completing an internship, internship reflection course, or by seeking a waiver. | 2 |
| Elective Component | 31 Semester Hours | The Electives Component requirement can be fulfilled by receiving credit for any undergraduate courses (100-499) that are not a requirement. | 31 |
| TOTAL BBA | 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 |
| 11-1011.03 | Chief Sustainability Officers |
| 11-1021.00 | General and Operations Managers |
| 11-2022.00 | Sales Managers |
| 11-3012.00 | Administrative Services Managers |
| 11-3013.00 | Facilities Managers |
| 11-3013.01 | Security Managers |
| 11-3051.00 | Industrial Production Managers |
| 11-3051.01 | Quality Control Systems Managers |
| 11-3051.02 | Geothermal Production Managers |
| 11-3051.03 | Biofuels Production Managers |
| 11-3051.04 | Biomass Power Plant Managers |
| 11-3051.06 | Hydroelectric Production Managers |
| 11-3071.00 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers |
| 11-3071.04 | Supply Chain Managers |
| 11-3111.00 | Compensation and Benefits Managers |
| 11-3121.00 | Human Resources Managers |
| 11-3131.00 | Training and Development Managers |
| 11-9021.00 | Construction Managers |
| 11-9072.00 | Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling |
| 11-9151.00 | Social and Community Service Managers |
| 11-9179.00 | Personal Service Managers, All Other |
| 11-9179.01 | Fitness and Wellness Coordinators |
| 11-9179.02 | Spa Managers |
| 11-9199.00 | Managers, All Other |
| 11-9199.01 | Regulatory Affairs Managers |
| 11-9199.02 | Compliance Managers |
| 11-9199.08 | Loss Prevention Managers |
| 11-9199.09 | Wind Energy Operations Managers |
| 11-9199.10 | Wind Energy Development Managers |
| 11-9199.11 | Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers |
| 13-1051.00 | Cost Estimators |
| 13-1071.00 | Human Resources Specialists |
| 13-1081.00 | Logisticians |
| 13-1081.01 | Logistics Engineers |
| 13-1081.02 | Logistics Analysts |
| 13-1082.00 | Project Management Specialists |
| 13-1111.00 | Management Analysts |
| 13-1141.00 | Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists |
| 13-1199.00 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other |
| 13-1199.04 | Business Continuity Planners |
| 13-1199.05 | Sustainability Specialists |
| 13-1199.06 | Online Merchants |
| 13-1199.07 | Security Management Specialists |
| 25-1011.00 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary |