Business Administration B.A.
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| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum Requirements | 54-52 | |
| Business and Management Core Requirements | 36 | |
| Business Administration Major Requirements | 18 | |
| Electives | 14 | |
| Total Units | 122-120 | |
Business and Management Core Requirements for all Department Majors
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Division | ||
| BUSN-114 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| MATH-116 | College Algebra | 3 |
| or MATH-170C | Precalculus | |
| BUSN-125 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| BUSN-215 | Principles/Economics I-Macro | 3 |
| BUSN-216 | Principles/Economics II-Micro | 3 |
| ACCT-225 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| Upper Division | ||
| BUSN-316 | Legal Aspects/Business Process | 3 |
| or BUSN-317 | Legal & Ethical Environ/Busin | |
| ACCT-321 | Accounting and Finance for Decision Making | 3 |
| MNGT-325 | Management Theory/Practice | 3 |
| FINC-335 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| MRKT-360 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| BUSN-455C | Business Policy and Strategy (Capstone Course) | 3 |
| Total Units | 36 | |
Business Administration Major
In addition to the Business and Management Core Requirements for a Business Administration Major, students must successfully complete the following courses:
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration Major Requirements | ||
| Upper Division: | ||
| FINC or ACCT | 3 | |
| MNGT | 3 | |
| MRKT | 3 | |
| ACCT/BUSN/FINC/MNGT/MRKT | 3 | |
| Upper and/or Lower Division: | ||
| Department of Business and Management courses | 6 | |
| Non-Department of Business and Management courses require prior approval of the Chair of the Department of Business and Management. | ||
| Total Units | 18 | |
Disclaimer: This sample Four Year Plan is provided as a guide for the recommended sequencing of courses. Vanguard University requires that students complete a minimum of 120 units of required course work as outlined on the Requirements tab in order to receive a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. It is the student's responsibility to confirm with the department the course rotation before enrolling in courses. If applicable, please note the footnotes at the bottom of the page for additional information related to courses listed in a particular year and term. Questions, contact the Department of Business.
| Year 1 Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-120C | Persuasive Writing | 3 |
| BUSN-114 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| THEO-101C | Foundations of Christian Life | 3 |
| SOC-PLCR | Social Science Core Curriculum Reqm't | 3 |
| MATH-PLHDAC | Math Algebra Or Precalculus | 3 |
| CORE-100C | Cornerstone | 1 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Year 1 Term 2 | ||
| KINE-145C | Lifetime Fitness/Wellness Lect | 1 |
| KINE-146C | Lifetime Fitness/Well Activity | 1 |
| MATH-265C | Intro to Statistical Methods | 3 |
| NT-101C | New Testament Survey | 3 |
| BUSN-125 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| SOC-PLHD2 | Social Science Requirement | 3 |
| HIST-PLCR1 | History Core Requirement (US History) | 3 |
| Units | 17 | |
| Year 2 Term 1 | ||
| ENGL-220C | Researched Writing | 3 |
| ACCT-225 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3-4 |
| NSCI-PLCR | Science Lec/Lab Requirement | 4 |
| BUSN-PLHDEC | Macro Or Micro Economics | 3 |
| COMM-201C | Speech Composition and Presentation | 3 |
| Units | 16-17 | |
| Year 2 Term 2 | ||
| OT-201C | Old Testament Survey | 3 |
| ENGL-230C | Literature and the Human Experience | 3 |
| FINA-PLCR | Fine Arts Core Curriculum Requirement | 3 |
| BUSN-PLHDEC | Macro Or Micro Economics | 3 |
| HIST-PLCR2 | History Core Requirement (World Civ) | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 3 Term 1 | ||
| FINC-335 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| MNGT-325 | Management Theory/Practice | 3 |
| MRKT-360 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| ELCT-PLHD3A | General Elective 3 Units | 3 |
| ACCT-321 | Accounting and Finance for Decision Making | 3-4 |
| Units | 15-16 | |
| Year 3 Term 2 | ||
| THEO-300C | Developing a Christian World View | 3 |
| BUSN-PLHDLE | Legal Aspects/Legal Ethical | 3 |
| ELCT-PLUD3 | Upper Division General Elective 3 Units | 3 |
| MNGT-PLUD3 | Upper Division Management Elective (3u) | 3 |
| MRKT-PLUD3 | Upper Division Marketing Elective (3u) | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 4 Term 1 | ||
| BUSN-PLUD3A | Upper Div Business Dept Elective (3u) | 3 |
| BUSN-PLACFN | Upper Div Acct Or Finc Elct | 3 |
| ELCT-PLHD2 | General Elective Course 2 Units | 2 |
| BUSN-PLUD3B | Upper Div Business Dept Elective (3u) | 3 |
| BUSN-PLGE3 | General Business Dept Elective (3 Units) | 3 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Year 4 Term 2 | ||
| BUSN-455C | Business Policy and Strategy | 3-4 |
| ELCT-PLHD3A | General Elective 3 Units | 3 |
| ELCT-PLUD3 | Upper Division General Elective 3 Units | 3 |
| CHIS-400C | Christian Heritage | 3 |
| Units | 12-13 | |
| Total Units | 120-123 | |