The
Administrative Services program gives graduates of two-year institutions who
complete a non-business-related Associate’s degree program of study the opportunity
to continue their education in a structured administrative-oriented program
that leads to the Bachelor of Science degree. The purpose of this program is
to give students the basic skills necessary for effective industry practices.
These skills include competency in solving quantitative problems, an ability
to communicate effectively and an understanding of human behavior.
This program is for students looking to enhance their skills in preparation for a public or private-sector administrative career. Completing this degree option also gives students the general business prerequisites needed to pursue an MBA.
This interdisciplinary program is composed of required and elective courses from several colleges and a variety of departments. Students also must complete the University’s Core Curriculum and University College general education requirements. The minimum credit requirement for the Bachelor of Science in administrative services degree is 124 semester hours. A minimum of 55 semester hours will be earned at the baccalaureate level, of which 40 hours must be in upper division course work. Special note: Students may take no more than 30 semester hours of coursework from the College of Business Administration with no more than three courses in any one department, except up to eight foundation (BUAD) courses are permitted. All transfer credits for business courses are included in the 30 semester hour total.
The prerequisite core in this program consists of courses in communications, economics, mathematics, statistics and accounting, all areas of knowledge important for business managers. The core courses and the administrative electives allow students to be introduced to one of five broad areas of interest: (1) accounting, (2) management, (3) finance, (4) marketing, and (5) information systems and operations management. Students who plan to enter the master of business administration program are urged to follow a general business sequence.
The purpose of this program is to give students the basic skills necessary to work effectively in an organizational setting. These skills include competency in solving quantitative problems, an ability to communicate effectively and an understanding of human behavior.
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