Business Administration
KYSU Online offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration at the undergraduate level which provides knowledge and skills that can be directly utilized by business professionals in both the private and public sectors.
Tracks
Cybersecurity: The business administration degree with a cybersecurity track combines the core business curriculum with specialized coursework in cybersecurity and information security. This interdisciplinary program aims to equip students with both business acumen and technical cybersecurity skills, preparing them for roles that bridge the gap between business operations and cybersecurity management.
Agriculture Business: The business administration degree with an agricultural business track combines core business courses with specialized coursework focused on the agricultural industry and agricultural economics. This interdisciplinary program aims to prepare students for careers in the management, marketing, finance, and operations of agricultural and agribusiness-related enterprises.
Business Administration: The general business administration track is a broad and versatile option within a business administration degree program. It provides students with a comprehensive overview of various functional areas of business, rather than specializing in a specific discipline.
Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree programs are accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) (2032).
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Professional CORE (12 Hours) | ||
| BUA 101 | Computer Applic Business | 3 |
| BUA 120 | Business and Society | 3 |
| BUA 204 | Business Communication | 3 |
| or ENG 216 | Technical Writing | |
| ACC 201 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| Business Professional Core (46 Hours) | ||
| ACC 202 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
| ECO 202 | Prin of Economics II | 3 |
| MIS 300 | Management Info Systems | 3 |
| MKT 301 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| MGT 301 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| FIN 305 | Personal Financial Planning | 3 |
| FIN 330 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| BUA 320 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| BUA 325 | Bus. Res. & Data Analysis | 3 |
| ECO 321 | Quantitative Methods Dec Mak | 3 |
| BUA 321 | Legal Environment | 3 |
| BUA 370 | Global Business Issues | 3 |
| BUA 380 | Leadership and Business Ethics | 3 |
| MGT 490 | Business Capstone | 3 |
| BUA 402 | Senior Seminar | 1 |
| BUA 480 | Finance Internship | 3 |
| General Track (12 Hours) | ||
| ECO 329 | International Economics | 3 |
| MGT 433 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
| MGT 465 | Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| Professional Electives (21 Hours) | 21 | |
Academic Requirements
- A minimum of 120 total credits are required
- GPA of at least 2.0 overall
- 33-36 credit hours of general education core are included in the total 120 credits. Students must earn a C or higher in ENG 101 and 102.
- 70 semester-credit hours of concentration core and electives. Students must earn a "C" or higher for all upper-level 300-400 courses.
- Professional Elective must be internship in field, International Experience in Business or ACC, BUA, ECO, FIN, MGT, MIS, MKT course at the 300 level or higher.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Professional CORE (12 Hours) | ||
| BUA 101 | Computer Applic Business | 3 |
| BUA 120 | Business and Society | 3 |
| BUA 204 | Business Communication | 3 |
| or ENG 216 | Technical Writing | |
| ACC 201 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| Business Professional Core (46 Hours) | ||
| ACC 202 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
| ECO 202 | Prin of Economics II | 3 |
| MIS 300 | Management Info Systems | 3 |
| MKT 301 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| MGT 301 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| FIN 305 | Personal Financial Planning | 3 |
| FIN 330 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| BUA 320 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| BUA 325 | Bus. Res. & Data Analysis | 3 |
| ECO 321 | Quantitative Methods Dec Mak | 3 |
| BUA 321 | Legal Environment | 3 |
| BUA 370 | Global Business Issues | 3 |
| BUA 380 | Leadership and Business Ethics | 3 |
| MGT 490 | Business Capstone | 3 |
| BUA 402 | Senior Seminar | 1 |
| BUA 480 | Finance Internship | 3 |
| General Track (12 Hours) | ||
| ECO 329 | International Economics | 3 |
| MGT 433 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
| MGT 465 | Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| Professional Electives (21 Hours) | 21 | |
The business administration degree with a cybersecurity track combines the core business curriculum with specialized coursework in cybersecurity and information security. This interdisciplinary program aims to equip students with both business acumen and technical cybersecurity skills, preparing them for roles that bridge the gap between business operations and cybersecurity management.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| COS 281 | Introduction to Info. Sec. & A | 3 |
| COS 332 | Management Information Securit | 3 |
| COS 334 | Computer Forensics | 4 |
| COS 484 | Intro to Network Security | 3 |
| COS 483 | Database Security | 3 |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Professional CORE (12 Hours) | ||
| BUA 101 | Computer Applic Business | 3 |
| BUA 120 | Business and Society | 3 |
| BUA 204 | Business Communication | 3 |
| or ENG 216 | Technical Writing | |
| ACC 201 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| Business Professional Core (46 Hours) | ||
| ACC 202 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
| ECO 202 | Prin of Economics II | 3 |
| MIS 300 | Management Info Systems | 3 |
| MKT 301 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| MGT 301 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| FIN 305 | Personal Financial Planning | 3 |
| FIN 330 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| BUA 320 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| BUA 325 | Bus. Res. & Data Analysis | 3 |
| ECO 321 | Quantitative Methods Dec Mak | 3 |
| BUA 321 | Legal Environment | 3 |
| BUA 370 | Global Business Issues | 3 |
| BUA 380 | Leadership and Business Ethics | 3 |
| MGT 490 | Business Capstone | 3 |
| BUA 402 | Senior Seminar | 1 |
| BUA 480 | Finance Internship | 3 |
| General Track (12 Hours) | ||
| ECO 329 | International Economics | 3 |
| MGT 433 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
| MGT 465 | Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| Professional Electives (21 Hours) | 21 | |
The business administration degree with an agricultural business track combines core business courses with specialized coursework focused on the agricultural industry and agricultural economics. This interdisciplinary program aims to prepare students for careers in the management, marketing, finance, and operations of agricultural and agribusiness-related enterprises.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AFE 215 | Agribusiness Management | 3 |
| AFE 426 | Agriculture Econ. and Market | 3 |
| FIN 460 | Entrepreneurial Finance | 3 |
| ECO 311 | Business Statistics I | 3 |
Business Administration
ACC 201: Principles of Accounting I
An introduction to current accounting theory and practice, including accounting concepts, principles, financial statements, the accounting cycle, and selected assets such as cash, receivables, inventory and long-term assets. CREDIT: 3 SEMESTER HOURS.
Prerequisite: MAT 115 or higher, BUA 101 and BUA 102 with grades of C or better or consent of instructor
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
ACC 202: Principles of Accounting II
A continuation of ACC 201. A study of accounting fundamentals including current liabilities, partnerships, corporations, the statement of cash flows, investments and financial performance evaluation, and accounting information for managerial decision-making.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
BUA 204: Business Communication
Application of communication theory to business writings and oral presentations.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
BUA 320: Business Statistics
This course focuses on numerical data analysis and interpretation. Topics include: measures of central tendency, probability, Test of Hypothesis, Regression, Correlation, ANOVA, Sample Survey and how these concepts are applied in business and related areas
Prerequisite: MAT 115, ACC 201, BUA 204 and ECO 201, all with grades of C or better, or approval of the instructor
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
BUA 321: Legal Environment
A study of the American legal system; basic legal rules relating to torts, crimes, and contracts; and the regulatory environment in which businesses operate. Attention is given to ethical considerations affecting business and law.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
BUA 370: Global Business Issues
A study of the international business arena, including environmental forces (economic, cultural, technological, political, legal, physical) and their implications for development effective business strategies.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
BUA 380: Leadership and Business Ethics
Prequisites: MGT 301, MKT 301, Acc 202. This course explores ethical issues that arise in the context of doing business and leading organizations. Specifically, this course helps students explore how leaders with the many dilemmas they face when making business and organizational decisions and apply moral reasoning to speciific situations.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
BUA 402: Senior Seminar
This is the final course in the 3-part seminar series required for all undergraduate business students. In this course students will finalize their electronic professional portfolio and review business topics and principles on a comprehensive and integratvie basis to prepare graduating seniors for a capstone assessment. The course also administers a standardized assessment. (1 credit)
Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
ECO 201: Prin of Economics I
The basic principles of microeconomics are examined and an overview of the American economy. Market structure, income distribution, general equilibrium, and welfare economics are considered.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
ECO 202: Prin of Economics II
The basic principles of macroeconomics explore both the private and public sectors. National income determination, money and banking, economic growth, and international economics are considered.
Prerequisite: ECO 201
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
ECO 311: Business Statistics I
Focus on measurement of central tendencies, probability concepts, sampling distribution, appreciation of statistical estimates, and hypothesis testing in uncertain situations.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
ECO 321: Quantitative Methods Dec Mak
Various quantitative models involving matrix algebra, calculus, and functions are studied. The use of linear programming in business decisions is emphasized.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
ECO 329: International Economics
Description and analysis of the international economic relationships among the nations of the world with emphasis on the United States and international trade.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
FIN 305: Personal Financial Planning
The study of personal finances and investing activities. Topics include: personal financial statements, developing a financial plan and budget, personal finance applications of time-value-of-money, risk/insurance analysis, house-buying, investment strategies, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, credit borrowing, taxes, retirement planning.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
FIN 330: Corporate Finance
An overview of the basic concepts, principles, and analytical tools in financial management. Topics include: financial statement analysis and ratios, time-value-of-money, financial markets, taxation, interest rate calculations, dividends, stock and bond valuation, capital budgeting, risk and return, cost of capital, capital structure.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
FIN 460: Entrepreneurial Finance
Provides an overview of the challenges and opportunities of financing business enterprises including: developing a business and financial plan. The class is intended for future entrepreneurs who wish to start or purchase new ventures, those who wish to join rapidly growing organizations, or those who desire to work in private equity, venture capital or business development in well-established organizations.
Prerequisite: FIN 330
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
MGT 301: Principles of Management
Fundamental principles underlying the management of business enterprises, based on planning, organizing, supervising, and controlling various functional activities.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
MGT 352: Supply Chain Management
A practical tutorial on procurement and logistics. Procumement topics include materials, sourcing matrices, demand planning, and supplier certifications. Logistics topics include containerization, international trade, transportation, materials handling systems, ERP, inventory management, distribution center design, and warehouse designs and operations.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
MGT 433: Human Resources Management
An examination of strategic human capital advantage. Topics include: job analyses, job design, recruitment, training and development, EEOC, ADA, and other legal, practical and competitive issues and constraints relevant to a firm’s HR practices and policies.
Prerequisite: MGT 301
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
MGT 465: Entrepreneurship
A study of small/business management, entrepreneurship and problems of organizing and operating a small business.
Prerequisite: MGT 301 or consent of instructor
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
MGT 490: Business Capstone
Capstone course: Examines firm-level competitive and collaborative advantages within the context of industry, strategic-group, and global competition. Students will apply analytical, communication, team and management skills and functional content-knowledge to the investigation of a real-world business. Senior Exit Examination required.
Prerequisite: Completion of all 200- and 300-level courses in the professional component, senior Business Administration major, or consent of instructor
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
MIS 300: Management Info Systems
This course covers fundamental concepts of information systems and how they support management and operations of business organization in an increasingly competitive business world.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
MIS 301: Busines Application Dev/Prog
This course provides a structured approach to business application development and programming. Problem solving techniques, program design, and logic, are emphasized. Students will engage in hands-on exercises to reinforce learning how to design and develop business applications.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3