Business Administration (B.S.)
The Business Administration major at Salve Regina University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of business management and administration, preparing them for a wide range of career opportunities and graduate study. The curriculum covers key areas such as accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, business ethics, and data analytics, blending theoretical knowledge with practical skills.
Students develop essential abilities in critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and leadership, all of which are vital for success in dynamic business environments. With opportunities for internships, experiential learning, and hands-on projects, students can apply classroom concepts to real-world situations. This program equips graduates with the expertise and experience needed for a variety of business careers, as well as further academic pursuits in related fields.
Business Administration majors complete a minimum of 120 credits to earn a bachelor’s degree, including 41–44 credits of core courses and 60 credits of major courses as listed below.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration Major Requirements | ||
| ACC-101 | Financial Accounting (and ACC-101L) | 4 |
| ACC-104 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| ECN-101 | Introductory Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECN-102 | Introductory Microeconomics | 3 |
| MGT-030 | Excel Modeling and Analysis | 1 |
| MGT-120 | Principles of Business Management | 3 |
| MGT-160 | Business Analytics | 3 |
| MGT-212 | Business Communications | 3 |
| MGT-270 | Financial Management | 3 |
| MGT-280 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| MGT-290 | Management of Human Resources | 3 |
| MGT-300 | Ethics for Business 1 | 3 |
| MGT-350 | Business Research & Analytics | 3 |
| MGT-403 | Business Law-Labor Law 1 | 3 |
| MGT-490 | Strategic Business Planning Capstone | 4 |
| MGT-491 | Professional Internship in Business | 3 |
| MTH-172 | Quantitative Methods for Business (or higher) | 3 |
| STA-173 | Statistical Methods | 3 |
| 6 credits of approved Business Administration electives | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
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Students pursuing an M.B.A. through Salve's combined degree program are required to take graduate courses in fall and spring of senior year. Consult the graduate catalog and graduate advisor. MGT-503 may substitute for MGT-403 and MGT-542 may substitute for MGT-300.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Approved Business Administration Electives | ||
| Any course from ACC, ECN, HCA, or MGT | ||
| BIO-140 | Humans and their Environment | 3 |
| BIO-140L | Humans and their Environment Lab | 1 |
| CJC-270 | Introduction to Cybersecurity | 3 |
| COM-360 | Social Media Strategies | 3 |
| CSC-103 | Computer Programming I | 3 |
| CSC-104 | Computer Programming II | 3 |
| DSA-201 | Introduction to Data Science and Analytics | 3 |
| DSA-202 | Data Analysis and Visualization | 3 |
| ENV/PHL-334 | Environmental Justice | 3 |
| PSY-250 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSY-290 | Cross-Cultural Psychology | 3 |
| PSY-330 | Psychological Testing | 3 |
| PSY-340 | Motivation | 3 |
| PSY-342 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| PSY-362 | Social Decision Making | 3 |
| SOA-211 | Race and Ethnic Relations | 3 |
| SOA-320 | "Sex" at "Work" | 3 |
| THE-261 | Public Speaking | 3 |
Degree Plan for Business Administration (B.S.)
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| STU-101 | First Year Studio | 1 |
| WRT-105 | College Writing and Research Intensive 1 | 3 |
| PHL-105 or RTS-105 |
Finding Your Moral Compass 2 or Faith, Mercy, Justice in the 21st Century |
3 |
| ECN-101 or ECN-102 |
Introductory Macroeconomics 2 or Introductory Microeconomics |
3 |
| MGT-030 | Excel Modeling and Analysis | 1 |
| MGT-120 | Principles of Business Management | 3 |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| PHL-105 or RTS-105 |
Finding Your Moral Compass 2 or Faith, Mercy, Justice in the 21st Century |
3 |
| ACC-101 | Financial Accounting (and ACC-101L) | 4 |
| ECN-101 or ECN-102 |
Introductory Macroeconomics 2 or Introductory Microeconomics |
3 |
| MGT-160 | Business Analytics | 3 |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| STU-201 | Sophomore Studio 3 | 1 |
| ACC-104 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| MGT-212 | Business Communications | 3 |
| MGT-270 or MGT-280 |
Financial Management 2 or Principles of Marketing |
3 |
| MTH-172 or STA-173 |
Quantitative Methods for Business (or higher) 2 or Statistical Methods |
3 |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MGT-270 or MGT-280 |
Financial Management 2 or Principles of Marketing |
3 |
| MTH-172 or STA-173 |
Quantitative Methods for Business (or higher) 2 or Statistical Methods |
3 |
| Business Elective | 3 | |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MGT-350 | Business Research & Analytics | 3 |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: 2 | 3 | |
| Management of Human Resources | ||
Core Course |
||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Select one of the following: 2 | 3 | |
| Management of Human Resources | ||
Core Course |
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| Business Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MGT-300 or MGT-403 |
Ethics for Business 2, 4 or Business Law-Labor Law |
3 |
| MGT-490 or MGT-491 |
Strategic Business Planning Capstone 2 or Professional Internship in Business |
4 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MGT-300 or MGT-403 |
Ethics for Business 2, 4 or Business Law-Labor Law |
3 |
| MGT-491 or MGT-490 |
Professional Internship in Business 2 or Strategic Business Planning Capstone |
3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 122 | |
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The first-year writing requirement may be fulfilled by completing WRT-105 in either the fall or spring semester. Alternately, a student may opt for the two-course sequence, completing WRT-102 in the fall and WRT-103 in the spring.
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One each semester.
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This weekend workshop may be taken in either the fall or spring semester of sophomore year.
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Students pursuing an M.B.A. through Salve's combined degree program are required to take graduate courses in fall and spring of senior year. Consult the graduate catalog and graduate advisor. MGT-503 may substitute for MGT-403 and MGT-542 may substitute for MGT-300.