Business Administration B.A. (Professional Studies)
- Communication: Students will be able to organize thoughts and compose ideas to demonstrate articulate written, oral, listening, visual, and media skills for effective presentation to varying audiences
- Management and Teamwork: Students will be able to work with others in diverse and cross-functional environments and manage and lead teams to achieve stated objectives
- Thinking (critical, strategic, creative) and problem solving: Students will demonstrate excellence in critical thinking, problem-solving, analysis, and strategic planning so as to be able to link data, knowledge and insight to make sound strategic decisions on a timely basis
- Ethical Reasoning and Spiritual Formation: Students will be able to engage in ethical reflection, evaluate ethical issues, and apply ethical principles and moral values in decision-making
- Decision Making: Students will conduct research and apply analytical decision-making skills to identify structure and solve business problems
- Business Tools and Technology: Students will exhibit technical expertise and demonstrate the use of information technology as a tactical and strategic resource for business professionals
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| General Educational Core Requirements | 31 | |
| Business Administration Major Requirements (Lower Division) | 15-18 | |
| Business Administration Requirements (Upper Division) | 36 | |
| General Electives or Concentration | 38-35 | |
| Total Units | 120 | |
Lower Division Business Administration Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Division | ||
| BUSN-P205 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| or BUSN-P277 | Business Writing | |
| ACCT-P275 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT-P282 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BUSN-P272 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| MNGT-P225 | Career Transitions: Landing Your Ideal | 0-3 |
| PSYD-265 | Intro to Statistical Methods | 3 |
| or MATH-265C | Intro to Statistical Methods | |
| Total Units | 15-18 | |
Upper Division Business Administration Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Division | ||
| BUSN-316 | Business Law | 3 |
| BUSN-P361 | Organizational Communication | 3 |
| BUSN-P378 | Research Methods | 3 |
| MNGT-P310 | Design Thinking and Innovation | 3 |
| MNGT-P372 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MNGT-P464 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MRKT-P471 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| BUSN-P456 | Business Strategy (Capstone) | 3 |
| BUSN-P478 | Organizational Ethics | 3 |
| or BUSN-P481 | Business Through Eyes of Faith | |
| Take one of the following: | 3 | |
| Industrial/Organizational Psyc | ||
Any upper division Marketing course | ||
| FINC-P415 | Data Analytics for Business Decisions | 3 |
| FINC-P484 | Financial Management | 3 |
| Total Units | 36 | |
Disclaimer: This sample Multi-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 in Business Administration 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 School of Business and Management.
| Year 1 Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-115 | Foundations for College Writing II | 3 |
| ENGL-220 | Researched Writing | 3 |
| ELCT-PLHD3A | General Elective 3 Units | 3 |
| REML-PLHD | SPS Theology Requirement | 3 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Year 1 Term 2 | ||
| HUMA-PLPSCR | PS Humanities Core Req | 3 |
| ENGL-230 | Literary Perspectives | 3 |
| ELCT-PLHD6 | Electives 6 Units | 6 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Year 1 Term 3 | ||
| MATH-PLMASCI | PS Math/Science Core Requirement | 3 |
| ELCT-PLHD6 | Electives 6 Units | 6 |
| Units | 9 | |
| Year 2 Term 1 | ||
| SOCS-PLPSCR | PS Social Science Core Requirement | 3 |
| MATH-PLMASCI | PS Math/Science Core Requirement | 3 |
| ELCT-PLHD6 | Electives 6 Units | 6 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Year 2 Term 2 | ||
| HUMA-PLPSCR | PS Humanities Core Req | 3 |
| SOCS-PLPSCR | PS Social Science Core Requirement | 3 |
| ELCT-PLHD6 | Electives 6 Units | 6 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Year 2 Term 3 | ||
| ELCT-PLHD9 | Elective 9 Units | 9 |
| Units | 9 | |
| Year 3 Term 1 | ||
| ELCT-PLHD3A | General Elective 3 Units | 3 |
| ACCT-P275 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT-P282 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| Units | 9 | |
| Year 3 Term 2 | ||
| BUSN-P272 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| PSYD-265 | Intro to Statistical Methods | 3 |
| MNGT-P310 | Design Thinking and Innovation | 3 |
| Units | 9 | |
| Year 3 Term 3 | ||
| BUSN-P361 | Organizational Communication | 3 |
| MNGT-P372 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| BUSN-P378 | Research Methods | 3 |
| Units | 9 | |
| Year 4 Term 1 | ||
| FINC-P415 | Data Analytics for Business Decisions | 3 |
| BUSN-P478 | Organizational Ethics | 3 |
| BUSN-PLHDBU | Intercultural Dyn or Bus Eyes of Faith | 3 |
| Units | 9 | |
| Year 4 Term 2 | ||
| BUSN-316 | Business Law | 3 |
| FINC-P484 | Financial Management | 3 |
| MRKT-P471 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| Units | 9 | |
| Year 4 Term 3 | ||
| BUSN-P456 | Business Strategy | 3 |
| MNGT-P225 | Career Transitions: Landing Your Ideal | 0-3 |
| MNGT-PLHDBU | Mngt Info Systems or Principles of Mngt | 3 |
| Units | 6-9 | |
| Total Units | 117-120 | |