Business Administration B.A.
Students working towards a degree in Accounting may select an optional concentration in Data Analysis, International Business, Management or Organizational Psychology. Academic requirements for these optional concentrations can be found here.
| 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.
Study Abroad Participation: Students interested in participating in the university's Study Abroad programs are encouraged to reach out to the Global Education and Outreach Office for more information and collaboration in their academic course planning. Students using Education and Training Benefits through the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs are encouraged to also reach out to the School Certifying Official for more information regarding how benefits can be applied.
| Year 1 Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| CORE-100C | Cornerstone | 1 |
| BUSN-114 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| ENGL-120C | Persuasive Writing | 3 |
| THEO-101C | Foundations of Christian Life | 3 |
| MATH-PLHDAC | Math Algebra Or Precalculus | 3 |
| SOC-PLCR | Social Science Core Curriculum Reqm't | 3 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Year 1 Term 2 | ||
| BUSN-125 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| NT-101C | New Testament Survey | 3 |
| KINE-145C | Lifetime Fitness/Wellness Lect | 1 |
| KINE-146C | Lifetime Fitness/Well Activity | 1 |
| MATH-265C | Intro to Statistical Methods | 3 |
| HIST-PLCR1 | History Core Requirement (US History) | 3 |
| SOC-PLHD2 | Social Science Requirement | 3 |
| Units | 17 | |
| Year 2 Term 1 | ||
| BUSN-PLHDEC | Macro Or Micro Economics | 3 |
| ACCT-225 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ENGL-220C | Researched Writing | 3 |
| COMM-201C | Speech Composition and Presentation | 3 |
| NSCI-PLCR | Science Lec/Lab Requirement | 4 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Year 2 Term 2 | ||
| BUSN-PLHDEC | Macro Or Micro Economics | 3 |
| OT-201C | Old Testament Survey | 3 |
| ENGL-230C | Literature and the Human Experience | 3 |
| HIST-PLCR2 | History Core Requirement (World Civ) | 3 |
| FINA-PLCR | Fine Arts Core Curriculum Requirement | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 3 Term 1 | ||
| MNGT-325 | Management Theory/Practice | 3 |
| MRKT-360 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| ACCT-321 | Accounting and Finance for Decision Making | 3 |
| FINC-335 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| ELCT-PLHD3A | General Elective 3 Units | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 3 Term 2 | ||
| THEO-300C | Developing a Christian World View | 3 |
| BUSN-PLHDLE | Legal Aspects/Legal Ethical | 3 |
| MNGT-PLUD3 | Upper Division Management Elective (3u) | 3 |
| MRKT-PLUD3 | Upper Division Marketing Elective (3u) | 3 |
| ELCT-PLUD3 | Upper Division General Elective 3 Units | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 4 Term 1 | ||
| BUSN-PLACFN | Upper Div Acct Or Finc Elct | 3 |
| BUSN-PLUD3A | Upper Div Business Dept Elective (3u) | 3 |
| BUSN-PLUD3B | Upper Div Business Dept Elective (3u) | 3 |
| BUSN-PLGE3 | General Business Dept Elective (3 Units) | 3 |
| ELCT-PLHD2 | General Elective Course 2 Units | 2 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Year 4 Term 2 | ||
| CHIS-400C | Christian Heritage | 3 |
| BUSN-455C | Business Policy and Strategy | 3 |
| ELCT-PLHD3A | General Elective 3 Units | 3 |
| ELCT-PLUD3 | Upper Division General Elective 3 Units | 3 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Total Units | 120 | |