Major:
Bachelor of Science in Business
The Adult Undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Business degree program will give you a broad understanding of business concepts and practices. The core foundation of business administration is planning, leading, organizing, and controlling the aspects of a small or worldwide business.
The objective of the business degree program is to provide students with a solid grounding in business administration and accounting in sufficient depth to achieve a professional position in a variety of industries.
Departments/Programs:
| Required Courses | 36 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| BUS-001 | BUS-001 | |
| BUS-002 | BUS-002 | |
| BUS-010 | BUS-010 | |
| BUS-011 | BUS-011 | |
| BUS-105 | BUS-105 | |
| BUS-106 | BUS-106 | |
| BUS-107 | BUS-107 | |
| BUS-240 | BUS-240 | |
| BUS-251 | BUS-251 | |
| BUS-280 | BUS-280 | |
| COMM-003 | COMM-003 | |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| BUS-152 | BUS-152 | |
| BUS-260 | BUS-260 | |
| BUS-265 | BUS-265 | |
| BUS-270 | BUS-270 | |
Twelve hours of the above requirements must be upper level courses from NWU. Students must achieve a minimum grade of C-.
Business Administration majors must also complete a departmentally approved math course (college algebra or above) and demonstrate computer spreadsheet proficiency by completing or testing out of BUS-103 or taking a computer science course (CS 10 or higher).
| Requirement | Hours |
|---|---|
| English and Communication | 6-9 |
| Developing Foundations | 8-9 |
| Global Perspectives | 6-8 |
| Western Intellectual and Religious Traditions | 3 |
| U.S. Culture and Society | 6 |
| Fine Arts | 3 |
| Scientific Inquiry | 7 |
Supporting Program (24 hours)
The 24 hours of support courses should consist of 12 hours in each of two supporting areas or departments. Acceptable courses must count toward a major or minor. (At least 12 hours of supporting program coursework must be completed at NWU).