Business Administration / Small Business Management (BS)

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Welcome to Southern New Hampshire University’s BS in Business Administration

Expand your management and leadership skills and prepare yourself for a variety of career options with a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Southern New Hampshire University. Businesses of all sizes seek employees with business degrees for entry-level and mid-level management and supervisory positions.

Wide array of career opportunities

Your SNHU business administration degree can lead to a world of career opportunities in today's dynamic business environment. Manage a retail store or a corporate office. Lead a nonprofit agency or a healthcare organization. Oversee a government agency or a manufacturing firm. Run your own company or a franchise. The possibilities are endless.

Real world business experience and skill development

Enroll in the business program at SNHU and enjoy the flexibility of earning your degree on campus, on location, or online. Learn from business faculty who bring real-world experiences and business applications into the classroom. Develop your business knowledge, understand your social and ethical values, and gain an international perspective. Use cutting-edge technology, develop your critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, and learn to be an effective leader.

''I knew I wanted to go into business and SNHU has a good business school. I like how the teachers help us do well. They believe in potential. And I especially like the organizational leadership classes.'' Amber Chandronnait, business student

Career development assistance

Put your course study into practice with internships that give you valuable hands-on business experience. SNHU faculty, alumni, and career development staff can help connect you with experiential learning opportunities that enhance and reinforce what you have learned in the classroom.

Earn your bachelor’s degree in business administration from Southern New Hampshire University and be prepared to take a leadership role in business, industry and the community.

Small Business Management Concentration

Small businesses are the backbone of the economy in the United States. There is great demand for individuals who have the knowledge and skills to initiate, manage and grow these organizations.

Required Core Courses

BA/BS Core (Required Courses may differ based on program)
Business Core

Small Business Management Major Courses

OL-317: Small Business Management
The problems involved in starting and operating a successful small business selecting the location determining how to borrow money budgeting and credit are discussed Junior standing or permission of instructor
Prerequisites:
ACC-102
OL-320: Entrepreneurship
This course focuses on the factors that contribute to the personal success of entrepreneurs and affect successful entrepreneurship Entrepreneur ship is also studied Case studies contemporary readings and simulations are used International considerations are included Offered every year
OL-321: Business Plan Preparation
Students will prepare either individually or in teams a comprehensive business plan for a new venture Junior standing or permission of instructor
Prerequisites:
ACC-202,
QSO-300: Introduction to Operations Management
This course is an introduction to the operations function which is responsible for the creation of goods and services of the organization Students will learn the concepts and techniques used in managing operations in manufacturing and service organizations
Prerequisites:
MAT-240

ECO/FIN ELE - Students may select an Economics or Finance elective
INT ELE - Students may select an International Business elective
OL ELE - Students must select two (2) Organizational Leadership electives

Students who select the business administration with the cooperative education program must use free electives to satisfy cooperative education requirements.

University Accreditation

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