Bachelor of Science
Business Administration
Become an adaptive business professional
Why study Business Administration? If you want to compete in the business world, you need to be equipped with a solid foundation of significant business knowledge to face the challenges in today’s global economy.
Ross wirth, ph.d. Program Chair Business Administration
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As Franklin’s largest major, Business Administration offers the broadest academic view of business operations and provides great flexibility so you can choose subjects of interest.
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Franklin’s Business Administration Major will expose you to a broad, interdisciplinary business education that addresses the wide spectrum of duties that business professionals perform. With an emphasis on team work and developing critical organizational decision-making skills, the flexibility of this major allows you to choose specific interests to meet your ambitions.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for business management and business specialists is expected to grow 12% by 2018. To stand out in the marketplace, you can tailor this major to suit your personality, leverage your talents and interests, and draw on your personal and professional experiences.
career opportunities may include • Account Manager
• Project Manager
• Business Analyst
• Sales Manager
• Business Consultant
• Small Business Owner
• Customer Service Manager
• Store Manager
• General Manager
• Supervisor
• Planning Analyst
• Training Specialist
What expertise will you gain? As a Franklin student, you will experience a full spectrum of courses that help you develop the well-rounded skills and perspective that lay a foundation for lifelong learning and enduring career success. General Education courses will enrich your professional effectiveness as you improve your skills in writing, communication, critical thinking, principles and ethics, and diversity – abilities that employers across all industries value in graduates. Business Core courses are designed to support and expand the knowledge you acquire in your major area. The Major Area coursework is not only comprehensive and immediately applicable, but can also serve as the bedrock for many graduate programs.
PRogram Outcomes • Gain a working knowledge of management, marketing, accounting, finance, and economics • Understand the legal and ethical obligations of working within the social environment of business • Apply the principles of business within a global environment • Demonstrate information literacy and the ability to use business tools • Integrate business concepts and functions
General Education
Business Core
ACCT 215
Financial Accounting
ACCT 225
Managerial Accounting
BSAD 220
Business Law
ECON 210
Introduction to Microeconomics
FINA 301
Principles of Finance
MGMT 312
Principles of Management
MKTG 300
Marketing
BSAD 320
Decision Making & Problem Solving
BSAD 460
Business Ethics for Leaders
BSAD 495
Business Administration Capstone
Major Area
uNIVERSITY Electives
Major Area Electives
Consult the Academic Bulletin for complete information on degree requirements.
Why choose Franklin University? Fully accredited and nonprofit, Franklin University has offered programs designed especially for adult learners for more than 100 years. Today, more than 11,000 students from across the country and around the world choose Franklin each year.
Gain knowledge employers need
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Each major is designed with the input of industry experts to ensure you gain relevant knowledge. Our students and graduates are known for bringing fresh thinking to the workplace. In fact, in the last year alone, 1/3 of our students earned job promotions prior to graduating. What’s more, thousands of our students and graduates are employed by the nation’s top Fortune 100 companies.
With highly competitive tuition rates that are below the national average, Franklin helps you invest in your future by keeping your education affordable. We also offer tuition assistance and payment options to fit your needs. In fact, in 2009 alone, Franklin students received more than $15 million in scholarships and grants.
Maximize previously earned credits
Take classes that work around your schedule
Community and technical college students can finish a bachelor’s degree faster by transferring up to 84 semester hours or 126 quarter hours into Franklin University. With such a seamless transfer process, it’s easy to see why 90% of Franklin students transfer credits from other schools.
If you’re like most Franklin students, you want an education that works around your schedule and offers different learning options. That’s why our courses are offered in 6-, 12-, and 15-week schedules and can be taken on campus at numerous locations, online, or a combination of both.
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