Bachelor of Business Administration

Faculty Advisor: Brian Simpson * (858) 642-8431 * bsimpson@nu.edu

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree prepares students for career opportunities and advancement in business and industry. Successful completion of lower- and upper-division BBA requirements ensures that graduates comprehend the relationships among marketing, quantitative theory, accountancy, economic principles and financial, human and organizational management. The BBA gives students an opportunity to specialize in designated fields by pursuing concentrations and minors, or to choose an individualized set of general BBA electives.

Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Comprehend and apply the principles of business ethics
• Obtain the quantitative skills and knowledge needed to make sound business decisions
• Acquire knowledge in the fields of business, including management, international business, marketing, business law, accountancy, finance, economics, and knowledge management, and apply these skills to different business environments
• Integrate the knowledge acquired in the program to analyze a business to identify its strengths and weaknesses and determine what changes can be made for improvement
• Conduct independent research relevant to business-related issues
• Demonstrate written and oral presentation skills expected of a business school graduate

Requirements

To receive a BBA, students must complete at least 180 quarter units as articulated below, 45 of which must be completed in residence at National University, 76.5 of which must be completed at the upper division level. All undergraduate students must also complete the University General Education requirements. In the absence of transfer credit, additional general electives may be necessary to satisfy total units for the degree. The following courses are specific degree requirements. Refer to the section of undergraduate admission procedures for specific information regarding admission and evaluation.

Preparation for the Major
(6 courses; 27 quarter units)

MNS 205 * Intro to Quantitative Methods
  Prerequisite: Placement Evaluation
ECO 203 * Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 204 * Principles of Macroeconomics
ACC 201 Financial Accounting Funds.
ACC 202 Managerial Accounting Funds.
  Prerequisite: ACC 201
LAW 304 Legal Aspects of Business I
* May be used to meet a General Education requirement

Requirements for the Major
(8 courses; 36 quarter units)

BKM 400 Business Knowledge Mgmt Strat
MGT 309C Prin. of Mgmt & Organizations
FIN 310 Business Finance
  Prerequisite: ACC 201
MNS 407 Management Science
  Prerequisite: MNS 205
MKT 302A Marketing Fundamentals
MGT 430 Survey of Global Business
  Prerequisite: ECO 203, and ECO 204
MGT 451 Production & Ops Management I
BUS 480 Integrated Business Policy

Upper-Division Electives
(8 courses; 36 quarter units)

Students may choose to take one of the BBA Concentrations listed below and/or appropriate elective courses with the following prefixes to satisfy the total units required for the degree: ACC, BKM, BUS, ECO, FIN, HRM, LAW, LED, MGT, MKT, ODV, or HUB.

Recommended Electives
BUS 491 Internship Project
  Prerequisite: 31.5 quarter units in business or business related courses and a 2.5 GPA
FIN 446 International Financial Mgmt
  Prerequisite: FIN 310
FIN 440 Financial Institutions
  Prerequisite: FIN 310
HRM 409B Survey in HRM & OD
HRM 432 Recruit, Selection, Promo, Ret
HRM 439 Legal, Reg, & Labor Relation C
LAW 305 Legal Aspects of Business II
  Prerequisite: LAW 304
MGT 400 Ethics in Law, Business & Mgmt
MGT 442 Strategic Business Management
MKT 430 Intro to Global Marketing
  Prerequisite: MKT 302A
MKT 434 Intro to Market Research
  Prerequisite: MKT 302A
MKT 443 Introduction to Advertising
  Prerequisite: MKT 302A

Concentration in Professional Golf Management
Designed to prepare students for entry into the field of professional golf management and coaching. The coursework includes practical experiences in coaching, instruction, and player development as well as an introduction to contemporary issues in golf management.

Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Present a case study analysis of a financial situation presently being faced in the golf industry and explore methods for facing the challenges presented in the case study.
• Articulate a philosophy and approach to instruction and player development.
• Utilize basic turf grass science and apply that knowledge to an environmentally sensitive golf facility.
• Use common methods of analysis to measure a facility’s financial performance.

Requirements for the Concentration
(4 courses; 18 quarter units)

PGM 444 Instruction/Player Develop.
  Prerequisite: Satisfaction of 8 core courses
PGM 447 Prof. Golf Management Seminar
  Prerequisite: PGM 444
PGM 445 Player Development II Seminar
  Prerequisite: PGM 447
PGM 448 Senior Project in PGM
  Prerequisite: satisfactory completion of ALL major requirements

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Online Education

This program is available online.

Program Locations

• Carlsbad Campus

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