Business, BS

In an era of rapid disruption, organizations need visionary leaders who can drive innovation and implement sustainable practices across every level of commerce. This Bachelor of Science in Business program equips students with a versatile toolkit of analytical, strategic, and leadership skills essential for navigating global trade networks and local startups alike. By blending core business intelligence with a broad perspective on market dynamics, the curriculum prepares you to lead high-stakes corporate initiatives, launch entrepreneurial ventures, or influence impactful policy decisions. Graduates emerge as agile professionals ready to adapt, compete, and thrive in an ever-evolving global marketplace.

Business Major - 60 Hours

ACC 1010 - Principles of Accounting I Credits: 3
ACC 1020 - Principles of Accounting II Credits: 3
BUS 2010 - Business Law Credits: 3
BUS 3050 - Business Analytics Credits: 3
ECN 2010 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
ECN 2110 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
FIN 3010 - Principles of Finance Credits: 3
LED 4300 - Diverse Leadership Credits: 3
MGT 1010 - Introduction to Business Credits: 3
MGT 2020 - Organizational Behavior and Management Credits: 3
MGT 2150 - Human Resources Management Credits: 3
MGT 2310 - Management Information Systems Credits: 3
MGT 3310 - Applied Leadership Credits: 3
MGT 4310 - Strategic Management Credits: 3
MKT 1110 - Principles of Marketing Credits: 3
ELECTIVE - Business Elective Credits: 15 (see elective list below)

General Education - 24 Hours

COM 1010 - Composition and Critical Thinking I Credits: 3
Select One Communication Course from the Following:
COM 1020 - Composition and Critical Thinking II Credits: 3
COM 2010 - Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3
COM 2050 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
Select One Mathematics Course from the Following:
MTH 1150 - Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 3
MTH 1170 - College Algebra Credits: 3
Select One Mathematics Course from the Following:
MTH 1210 - Trigonometry Credits: 3
MTH 1350 - Pre-Calculus Credits: 4
MTH 1510 - Calculus I Credits: 4
MTH 2310 - Linear Algebra Credits: 3
MTH 2410 - Discrete Mathematics Credits: 3
MTH 2510 - Calculus II Credits: 4
MTH 2750 - Statistical Methods Credits: 3
MTH 3510 - Multivariable Calculus Credits: 4
MTH 4110A - Mathematical Reasoning and Proof Credits: 3
Select One Humanities Course from the Following:
BUS 2810 - Business Ethics and Culture Credits: 3
ENG 2410 - Creative Writing Credits: 3
HIS 1110 - Introduction to American History: 1865 to Present Credits: 3
HUM 3610 - Art Appreciation Credits: 3
HUM 3650 - Music Appreciation Credits: 3
HUM 3910 - Integrative Seminar Credits: 3
LIT 2010 - Introduction to Literature Credits: 3
SPN 1010 - Spanish I Credits: 3
Required General Education Electives - Credits: 9
- COM 3150 - Advanced Business Communications - Credits: 3
- ELECTIVE - General Education Elective - Credits: 3
- ELECTIVE - Scientific Inquiry Elective - Credits: 3

Electives - 36 Hours

Select 36 credits from any Baker College undergraduate-level courses.

Business Electives - 15 Hours

Select 15 hours of Business Elective credit. We strongly recommend you select Business Elective courses from the following list. In addition, you may choose any other ACC, BUS, FIN, HRM, MGT, MKT, OPM, SCM or SPM courses as an elective. Course prerequisites must be fulfilled. If a course in this Business Elective list is required in your program, it MUST be taken as a REQUIRED course and you must choose another Business Elective.

ACC 2010 - Intermediate Accounting I Credits: 3
ACC 2210 - Taxation I Credits: 3
ACC 2610A - Managerial Accounting Credits: 3
ACC 3010 - Intermediate Accounting II Credits: 3
ACC 4710 - Forensic Accounting Credits: 3
BUS 2610 - Data Visualization Credits: 3
BUS 3010 - Fundamentals of Project Management Credits: 3
BUS 4050 - Advanced Business Analytics Credits: 3
BUS 4410 - Developing Negotiation Skills Credits: 3
CIS 1110A - Computer Operating Systems and Maintenance Credits: 3
CIS 2210 - Database Management and Design Credits: 3
CIS 2510 - Systems Development Methods Credits: 3
CS 1110A - Programming in Python Credits: 3
EN 2010 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship Credits: 3
FIN 1010 - Personal Finance Credits: 3
FIN 3150 - Risk Management Credits: 3
FIN 3250 - Banking and Financial Institutions Credits: 3
FIN 3550 - Financial Markets Credits: 3
HRM 3010A - Staffing Human Resources Credits: 3
HRM 3110 - Compensating Human Resources Credits: 3
HRM 3150 - Performance Management of Human Resources Credits: 3
HRM 3410A - Training and Development Credits: 3
HRM 4010 - Human Resources and Employment Law Credits: 3
MGT 2150 - Human Resources Management Credits: 3
MGT 3110A - Change Management Credits: 3
MGT 3310 - Applied Leadership Credits: 3
MGT 3410A - International Business Credits: 3
MKT 2050 - Digital Marketing Credits: 3
MKT 3110 - Consumer Behavior Credits: 3
MKT 3150 - Web Design and E-Commerce Credits: 3
MKT 3210A - Personal Selling Credits: 3
MKT 3310 - Multichannel Selling Credits: 3
MKT 4050 - Marketing for Entrepreneurial Ventures Credits: 3
NPMG 3010 - Grant Writing Credits: 3
NPMG 3310 - Fund Development Credits: 3
OPM 2010 - Introduction to Operations Management Credits: 3
SCM 3010 - Procurement and Supply Chain Management Credits: 3
SCM 3210 - Manufacturing, Planning and Control Credits: 3
WEB 1110 - Introduction to HTML Credits: 3
WEB 1210 - World Wide Web Design Credits: 3
WEB 1310 - Web Development I Credits: 3
WEB 1320 - Web Development II Credits: 3
WEB 2110A - Front-End Web Development Credits: 3
WEB 2210 - Interactive Web Design Credits: 3
WEB 3350 - Back-End Web Development Credits: 3

Catalog/Student Handbook

Business, BS

Business Major - 60 Hours

General Education - 24 Hours

Electives - 36 Hours

Business Electives - 15 Hours

Semester Hours Required for Graduation - 120