Explore a business degree that fully prepares you for real-world success as a business leader of tomorrow while exposing you to a broad spectrum of opportunities today.
MC’s Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A) degree provides you with a thorough understanding of the traditional aspects of business and its managerial applications. This integrated study prepares to become a valuable asset to organizations across a variety of industries. Because of the diversity and flexibility of this practical, real-world education, you'll gain excellent training for a successful career in business, not-for-profit management or the corporate world.
While you're learning the fundamentals of business administration, you'll also explore a diverse curriculum that nurtures critical thinking skills, encourages teamwork and builds your writing abilities. You'll investigate ethical and moral issues while acquiring management skills in a Christian context. And you'll gain an understanding of business issues from a global perspective, integrating awareness of current events and financial trends.
You'll also gain practical experience through internship opportunities and coursework whose focus is the managerial applications to accounting, marketing, finance, management information systems, in effect, all of the functional areas required to successfully run a business.
As a business administration major, you can pursue an additional career track in the following areas. These classes are additional 12 hours of credit in your chosen area of concentration and fit into your general electives.
A sports management concentration is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the business and administrative aspects of the sports industry.
A concentration in real estate is designed to equip you with a thorough understanding of the real estate industry, covering various aspects such as property development, investment, management, and finance.
A college concentration in Management Information Systems (MIS) is designed to provide you with the technical skills and business acumen necessary to manage and utilize information technology effectively within organizations.
A concentration in Data Management focuses on the skills and knowledge needed to effectively collect, store, analyze, and utilize data within organizations.
A concentration in insurance is designed to provide you with specialized knowledge and skills related to the insurance industry.
| REQUIREMENTS | HOURS | |
| University Core | 36 | |
| Business Core | 46 | |
| Business Administration Requirements | 24 | |
| ACC | Choose from 301, 302, 303, 305, 403 | 3 |
| MKT | Choose from 383, 481, 482, 485, 486 | 3 |
| FIN | Choose from 440, 441, 443 | 3 |
| MGT | Choose from 473, 474, or PSY 410 | 6 |
| ENT | Choose from 310, 411, 412 | 3 |
| Business Electives | Choose any 300/400 level business courses | 6 |
| General Electives | It is recommended that students use the opportunity to take their elective courses in the European Study Program and in the Internship Program. Twelve of the twenty-four general elective hours can be taken toward a concentration in Real Estate, Insurance, Sports Management, Management Information Systems, or Data Management. | 24 |
| Total Hours | 130 | |
A study of domestic and international law. Topics include property law, contracts, administrative law, constitutional issues, and ethics.
A study of personnel management concepts and techniques to provide you with a practical working knowledge of the processes involved in managing an organization in a dynamic business environment.
Quantitative Business Modeling is an applications course designed to prepare you for data analysis and decision-making in the modern organization.
With a business administration degree, you can pursue a wide range of careers in various sectors. Here are three popular job options:
Develop and execute marketing strategies to promote products or services, increase brand awareness, and drive sales.
Evaluate financial data to help businesses make informed investment decisions, manage financial risks, and improve overall financial performance.
Oversee the recruitment, training, and development of employees, and ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies.
Mississippi College's School of Business is accredited by the Association of Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the premier business school accreditation in the world.
