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Degree Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Degree
(B.S. in B.A.)

This degree provides professional preparation for students aspiring to administrative careers in business, industry, and government. To be considered for admission to Professional Business Studies, a student must complete the following requirements: 

1. Completion of at least 56 semester credits with a minimum GPA of 2.50. 

2. Completion of the following courses with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 for these courses: 

ACC 201 (3) Concepts of Financial Accounting 
ACC 202 (3) Concepts of Managerial Accounting 
BIS 221(3) Computers in Business I 
     OR BIS 321 (3) Computers in Business II 
BLR 202 (3) Legal Environment of Business 
ECO 201 (3) Principles of Macroeconomics 
ECO 202 (3) Principles of Microeconomics 
ENG 201 (3) Advanced Composition 
STA 282 (3) Introduction to Statistics 
     OR STA 382 (3) Elementary Statistical Analysis 
For additional information on the application procedures, please refer to the College of Business Administration section of this Bulletin. 

General Education Requirements......... 33-39 Semester Credit Hours 
University Program Requirements (27 - 30 hours) 
Competency Requirements (3-9 hours)

Other Degree Requirements.......... 22-24 Semester Credit Hours 
1. BIS 360 (3) Business Communication 

2. Course work in Mathematics: 
Alternative A - 
MTH 116 (3) Mathematics for Business I 
MTH 216 (3) Mathematics for Business II 
STA 282 (3) Introduction to Statistics 

OR 
Alternative B - 
MTH 132 (4)   Calculus I 
STA 382 (3) Elementary Statistical Analysis

3. ECO 201 (3) Principles in Macroeconomics 
ECO 202 (3) Principles in Microeconomics 

4. PHL 318 (3) Business Ethics 

5. One of the following: 
ECO 110 (3) Economics and Society 
ECO 306 (3) Money and Banking 
ECO 372 (3) International Economics 
PSC 105 (3) Introduction to American Government and Politics 
PSC 150 (3) World Politics 
SOC 100 (3) Introductory Sociology 

Professional Studies.......... 18 Semester Credit Hours 
ACC 201 (3) Concepts of Financial Accounting 
ACC 202 (3) Concepts of Managerial Accounting 
BIS 221 (3) Computers in Business I 
     OR BIS 321 (3) Computers in Business II 
FIN 332 (3) Managerial Finance 
MGT 312 (3) Introduction to Management 
MKT 300 (3) Introduction to Marketing 

Specialized Studies.......... 30-39 Semester Credit Hours 
Major in one of the following: Accounting (ACC), Accounting Information Systems (ACC/BIS), Economics (ECO), Finance (FIN), General Business Administration, General Management (MGT), Hospitality Services Administration (HSA), Human Resources Management (MGT), International Business, Logistics Management (MKT), Management Information Systems (BIS), Marketing (MKT), Operations Management (MGT), Personal Financial Planning (FIN), Purchasing and Supply Management (MGT/MKT), Retail Management (MKT). 

Electives 
The number of elective hours will vary depending upon the requirements for the degree and the major.

Minimum Total for Graduation.......... 124 Semester Credit Hours 
To graduate from CMU you must complete a minimum of 124 hours, at least 40 of which must be in courses numbered 300 or above. 

You should read the requirements for graduation in this Bulletin for a complete description. 

At least 50% of the credits your program requires for graduation with this degree must be taken outside the College of Business Administration. Please refer to the departmental section of this Bulletin for further information concerning your major requirements. 

Students interested in this degree should consult with the Office of Undergraduate Business Studies in the College of Business Administration as soon as possible after their initial registration at CMU. 

Accounting and Accounting Information Systems majors require a minimum of 126 hours for graduation. 

In order to earn a B.S. in B.A. Degree, a minimum of 33 semester hours must be scheduled through the College of Business Administration and must include MGT 495. Students must contact Business Student Services to plan and schedule their programs.
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