Bachelor of Science in
Business Administration

The Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration requires successful completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours and is normally completed in eight semesters. Designed for students interested in obtaining a strong business foundation, the degree lets the student select a major in either:

1. Accounting and Finance
2. Management, or
3. Marketing,

Students should declare their major at the beginning of their sophomore year. Students who participate in the Cooperative Education program may substitute up to 6 credit hours, if approved, toward the specified courses required in their major.

This program is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

Students enrolled in the Air Force, Army, or Naval ROTC programs may substitute AF, MY, or NSC courses for the open elective courses.

Students should be aware that several courses in each academic year may require prerequisite subject knowledge and/or class standing. Check the course descriptions before registering for classes to ensure appropriate placement.

General Education Requirements

For a full description of Embry-Riddle General Education guidelines, please see the General Education section of this catalog. These minimum requirements are applicable to all degree programs.

General Education*

Embry-Riddle courses in the general education categories of Communication Theory and Skills, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physical and Life Sciences, Humanities, and Social Sciences may be chosen from those listed above, assuming prerequisite requirements are met and with the permission of the advisor. Courses from other institutions are acceptable if they fall into these broad categories and are at the level specified above in the Aviation Business Administration vertical outline. Other courses may also be used with the permission of a department chair.

Program Support

Business Core

Accounting and Finance Major

Management Major

Marketing Major

Note:  Students may select two of the above mentioned courses in combination with a relevant and COB approved internship (CEAM) to satisfy elective course requirements for the major.

Suggested Plan of Study

Management Major

Marketing Major

Accounting and Finance Major

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BS/BA) program provides students with the skills and knowledge to seek a vast array of career opportunities in business administration and management. Students complete a rigorous business core reflecting several professional components such as marketing, business finance, accounting, management, legal/social environment of business, economics, business ethics, international business, information systems, quantitative methods, and business policies. The strong business core is coupled with a rich general education foundation.  BS/BA Areas of Concentration (AOCs) include: Accounting, Finance, or Management.  Diverse elective courses allow students to broaden their general education interests or pursue specific minor courses of study in more than forty areas including: aviation safety, engineering science, global business, humanities, international relations, Mandarin Chinese, psychology, security and intelligence studies, and/or unmanned aircraft systems.

Active business/aviation related clubs on campus include Phi Beta Lambda (a business-focused organization providing students an opportunity to travel to state and national leadership conferences for participation in competitive events),  the American Association of Airport Executives (an aviation management-focused association, with prior travel to Chicago, Las Vegas, Toronto, Seattle, San Francisco, and Hong Kong), and the Aviation Business Networking Club (an organization for personal and professional development and networking).

Our students are encouraged to think beyond traditional academic boundaries and seek workplace and cultural experiences that will enrich and enlighten them on the evolving workplace and the business environment. Unique internships and cooperative educational experiences are available and encouraged, with staff assigned to assist students in position identification and placement. Numerous summer-abroad experiences are available for students wishing to increase their international perspectives. Previous summer-abroad academic programs have been offered in Paris, London, Italy, Poland, China, Germany, Ecuador, Chile, Mexico, Brazil, and Singapore.

A Business Industry Advisory Board provides guidance on the needs of business, government, and the aviation industry. Department-sponsored tutoring and labs are available. Dedicated faculty advisors assist BS/BA students in evaluating the many opportunities available to them in this program. Some courses may require prerequisite subject knowledge or particular class standing. Course descriptions, included in this catalog, should be reviewed prior to registering for classes, to ensure proper placement. Department-sponsored tutoring and labs are available.

Degree Requirements

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree leverages diverse business courses within an experiential learning environment. Designed for students who want a strong business foundation taught by experienced faculty, the BS/BA degree equips students for future success in the business environment. This degree program reflects the ever-changing and demanding environment of the business industry. The curriculum is focused in emerging markets and designed to provide graduates with the knowledge and skills essential to their successful entry into business and society. Emphasis is placed on effective communications, quantitative skills, global awareness, social responsibility, information technology, critical thinking skills, teamwork, business functional skills, and a commitment to lifelong learning.

The BS/BA degree requires successful completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours and is normally completed in eight semesters. Students may select an Area of Concentration in Accounting, Finance, or Management. Students should declare their Area of Concentration at the beginning of their sophomore year. Students who participate in the Cooperative Education program may substitute up to 3 credit hours, if approved, toward the specified courses required in their Area of Concentration. Students enrolled in the Air Force or Army ROTC program may substitute AF or MSL courses for the open elective courses.

The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Prescott School of Business is a member of the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) and is accredited. The only business degrees that can be declared simultaneously are BS/BA or BS/ABA with BS/GB.

Business Core

Areas of Concentration

Finance

Accounting

Management

Suggested Program of Study

Embry-Riddle courses in the general education categories of Communication Theory and Skills, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physical and Life Sciences, Humanities, and Social Sciences may be chosen from those listed below, assuming prerequisite requirements are met with permission of advisor. Courses from other institutions are acceptable if they fall into these broad categories and are at the level specified above in the Business Administration vertical outline. Other courses may also be used with permission of the Director, School of Business.