Business Administration (BS)
The Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration focuses on core business functions. All students study finance, marketing, operations, human resource management, information technology, and entrepreneurship before declaring a concentration for more in depth study. The curriculum in Business Administration emphasizes ethical and global awareness, communication skills and critical thinking for decision making. Students complete the core curriculum requirements to build a foundation of business knowledge and then select their concentration of interest as a specialization.
Plan Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours | Counts towards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humanities and Social Sciences | |||
| Acad Writing Research 1 | 4 | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | ||
| Public Speaking | |||
| Interpersonal Communication | |||
| Argumentation and Advocacy | |||
| PSY 200 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: 1 | 3 | ||
| Introduction to Agricultural & Resource Economics | |||
| Introduction to Agricultural & Resource Economics | |||
| Principles of Microeconomics | |||
| EC 202 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | ||
| Communication for Engineering and Technology | |||
| Communication for Business and Management | |||
| Communication for Science and Research | |||
| GEP Humanities | 6 | ||
| GEP US Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | 3 | ||
| Select one of the following: (verify requirement) | |||
| Managing Ethics in Organizations | |||
| Issues in Business Ethics | |||
| Contemporary Moral Issues | |||
| Ethical Problems in the Law | |||
| Ethics | |||
| World Language Proficiency (verify requirement) | |||
| Mathematical and Natural Sciences | |||
| GEP Natural Sciences | 7 | ||
| Select one of the following: 1 | 3 | ||
| Elements of Calculus | |||
| Calculus for Life and Management Sciences A | |||
| Calculus I | |||
| MA 114 | Introduction to Finite Mathematics with Applications | 3 | |
| or MA 242 | Calculus III | ||
| Select one of the following: 1 | 3 | ||
| Economics and Business Statistics | |||
| Economics and Business Statistics | |||
| Introduction to Statistics II | |||
| Probability and Statistics for Engineers | |||
| Introduction to Statistical Inference and Regression | |||
| BUS 351 | Introduction to Business Analytics | 3 | |
| ST 307 | Introduction to Statistical Programming- SAS | 1 | |
| or ST 308 | Introduction to Statistical Programming - R | ||
| Interdisciplinary Perspectives | |||
| GEP Interdisciplinary Perspectives | 2 | ||
| Physical Education | |||
| GEP Health and Exercise Studies | 2 | ||
| Corequisites | |||
| GEP Global Knowledge (verify requirement) | |||
| Major Requirements | |||
| M 100 | Personal and Professional Identity Development | 1 | |
| MIE 201 | Introduction to Business Processes | 3 | |
| ACC 210 | Concepts of Financial Reporting 1 | 3 | |
| ACC 220 | Introduction to Managerial Accounting 1 | 3 | |
| MIE 310 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 3 | |
| BUS 320 | Financial Management | 3 | |
| MIE 330 | Human Resource Management | 3 | |
| BUS 340 | Information Systems Management | 3 | |
| BUS 360 | Marketing Methods | 3 | |
| BUS 370 | Operations and Supply Chain Management | 3 | |
| MIE 305 | Legal and Regulatory Environment | 3 | |
| MIE 480 | Business Policy and Strategy | 3 | |
| Concentration | |||
| Select 12 credit hours 2 | 12 | ||
| Free Electives | |||
| Free Electives (12 Hr S/U Lmt) 2 | 22 | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | ||
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C- or better
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Students should consult their academic advisors to determine which courses fill this requirement.
Acad Writing Research
| Code | Title | Hours | Counts towards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acad Writing Research | |||
| ENG 101 | Academic Writing and Research | 4 | |
| WLEN 101 | Academic Writing and Research | 4 | |
| Transfer Sequence | |||
| ENG 1GEP | 3 | ||
| ENG 202 | Disciplinary Perspectives in Writing | 3 | |
Semester Sequence
This is a sample.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| M 100 | Personal and Professional Identity Development | 1 |
| ENG 101 | Academic Writing and Research (or GEP Natural Sciences with Lab) 1 | 4 |
| Select one of the following: 1 | 3 | |
| Elements of Calculus | ||
| Calculus for Life and Management Sciences A | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| MIE 201 | Introduction to Business Processes | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| GEP Health and Exercise Studies | 1 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| MA 114 or MA 242 | Introduction to Finite Mathematics with Applications or Calculus III | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Public Speaking | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Argumentation and Advocacy | ||
| ENG 101 | Academic Writing and Research (or GEP Natural Sciences with Lab) 1 | 4 |
| EC 201 or ARE 201 | Principles of Microeconomics 1 or Introduction to Agricultural & Resource Economics | 3 |
| ACC 210 | Concepts of Financial Reporting 1 | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| ACC 220 | Introduction to Managerial Accounting 1 | 3 |
| BUS 340 | Information Systems Management | 3 |
| BUS/ST 350 | Economics and Business Statistics 1 | 3 |
| GEP Natural Sciences | 3 | |
| EC 202 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| GEP Health and Exercise Studies | 1 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| BUS 351 | Introduction to Business Analytics | 3 |
| Select two of the following: 1 | 6 | |
| Financial Management | ||
| Marketing Methods | ||
| Operations and Supply Chain Management | ||
| Legal and Regulatory Environment | ||
| Introduction to Entrepreneurship | ||
| Human Resource Management | ||
| PSY 200 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| GEP US Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | 3 | |
| ST 307 or ST 308 | Introduction to Statistical Programming- SAS or Introduction to Statistical Programming - R | 1 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| Select two of the following: 1 | 6 | |
| Financial Management | ||
| Marketing Methods | ||
| Operations and Supply Chain Management | ||
| Legal and Regulatory Environment | ||
| Introduction to Entrepreneurship | ||
| Human Resource Management | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Communication for Engineering and Technology | ||
| Communication for Business and Management | ||
| Communication for Science and Research | ||
| Select one of the following: | ||
| Public Speaking | ||
| COM 112 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Argumentation and Advocacy | ||
| Free Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| Select two of the following: 1 | 6 | |
| Financial Management | ||
| Marketing Methods | ||
| Operations and Supply Chain Management | ||
| Legal and Regulatory Environment | ||
| Introduction to Entrepreneurship | ||
| Human Resource Management | ||
| Concentration course | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| Select two Concentration courses | 6 | |
| GEP Interdisciplinary Perspectives | 2 | |
| GEP Humanities | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 4 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| MIE 480 | Business Policy and Strategy | 3 |
| Concentration course | 3 | |
| Free Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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Must be completed with “C-” or better.
Students must also complete as a part of their degree requirements one course from the GEP U.S. Diversity list (no credit hour requirement) and one course from the GEP Global Knowledge list (no credit hour requirement).
GPA Graduation Requirements
- Overall GPA for all courses attempted at NC State must be 2.0 or higher; and
- Overall GPA for all BUS, MIE, and M courses attempted at NC State must be 2.0 or higher.
Career Opportunities
Graduates in business administration are prepared for a variety of careers in business or industry including new product development, marketing, manufacturing, human resources, IT management, business analysis, banking and finance, consulting, and business development. They have the knowledge and tools to launch new business ideas and succeed in management positions.
Career Titles
- Accounting Clerk
- Actuary
- Administrative Service Manager
- Advertising Account Manager
- Advertising Agency Coordinator
- Advertising Sales Agent
- Airline Flight Control Administrator
- Airline Flight Operations Administrator
- Airline Flight Reservations Administrator
- Airport Administrator
- Artists Agent (Manager)
- Athletes Business Manager
- Bank and Branch Managers
- Benefits Manager
- Biofuels Production Managers
- Boat Charter Administrator
- Budget Accountant
- Budget Analyst
- Business Intelligence Analysts
- Business Professor
- Camp Director
- Catering Administrator
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Chief Executives
- Chief Financial Officer
- Child Care Center Administrator
- Compensation Administrator
- Compensation Specialist
- Compliance Managers
- Construction Manager
- Contract Administrator
- Controller
- Cost Accountant
- County or City Auditor
- Credit Analyst
- Curriculum and Assessment Director
- Customer Service Supervisor
- Document Management Specialists
- Elementary School Administrator
- Employee Benefits Analyst
- Employment Administrator
- Employment and Placement Specialist
- Estimator
- Event / Convention Planner
- Farm Management Advisor
- Financial Aid Counselor
- Financial Aid Director
- Financial Analyst
- Financial Examiner
- Financial Manager
- Financial Planner
- Financial Services Sales Agent
- Fish Hatchery Manager
- Foreign Exchange Trader
- Fund Raiser
- Fundraising Manager
- Funeral Home Managers
- Gaming Manager
- General and Operations Managers
- Geothermal Production Manager
- Golf Course Manager
- Government Budget Analyst
- Greenhouse and Nursery Manager
- High School Administrator
- Historic Site Administrator
- Hotel Manager
- Human Resources Management Advisor
- Human Resources Management Consultant
- Import/Export Customs Broker
- Industrial Relations Specialist
- Industrial-Organizational Psychologist
- Instructional Coordinators
- Insurance Adjuster
- Insurance Agent
- Insurance Claim Examiner
- Internal Auditor
- Job Analyst
- Job Development Specialist
- Labor Relations Specialist
- Legislator
- Loan Counselor
- Loan Officer
- Lobbyist
- Management Analyst
- Market Research Analyst
- Marketing Managers
- Medical and Health Services Managers
- Medical Records Administrator
- Middle School Administrator
- Non-Retail Sales Supervisor
- Occupational Analyst
- Office Supervisor
- Operations Research Analyst
- Patent Agent
- Personnel Administrator
- Personnel Coordinator
- Personnel Recruiter
- Preschool Administrator
- Production Planner
- Project Management Specialists
- Property Accountant
- Property Managers
- Psychometrist
- Public Relations Manager
- Public Relations Specialist
- Purchasing Agent
- Purchasing Manager
- Radio & TV Station Administrator
- Range Manager
- Recruiter
- Registrar Administrator
- Restaurant Manager
- Retail Buyer
- Retail Sales Department Supervisor
- Retail Store Manager
- Sales Managers
- Sales Representative (Chemicals & Drugs)
- Sales Representative (Hotel Furnishings)
- Sales Representative (Instruments)
- Sales Representative (Psychological Tests)
- Securities Broker
- Social and Community Service Managers
- Social Welfare Administrator
- Spa Managers
- Special Education Administrator
- Sports Events Planner
- Storage and Distribution Manager
- Student Admissions Administrator
- Student Affairs Administrator
- Supply Chain Managers
- Systems Accountant
- Talent Agent
- Tax Accountant
- Tax Auditor
- Tax Examiner
- Tax Lawyer
- Tax Preparer
- Title Examiner
- Traffic Administrator (Freight & Passenger)
- Transportation Supervisor
- Treasurer
- Urban and Regional Planner
- Wind Energy Project Managers
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