Undergraduate Major Business Administration (BS)

Gain the Skills to Help You Flourish and Succeed in Business with a Business Administration BS

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

The BS in Business Administration was developed in cooperation with business professionals to provide the skills you need to succeed in today's economy. This undergraduate major combines management courses and a broad business education in areas such as accounting, human resources and marketing. You can follow the general track, or select the concentration that most interests you:

Small business management. Gain the knowledge and skills to initiate, manage and grow small businesses
Organizational leadership. Develop effective leadership tools for survival, growth, increased productivity and conflict management
Human resources management. Learn the importance of sound HR practices and the integral role each plays in achieving organizational success

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See Yourself Succeed as a Business Administration Major

Develop your business knowledge, understand your social and ethical values, and gain an international perspective. Use cutting-edge technology and hone your critical-thinking and problem-solving skills while learning to be an effective leader. Already working in the real world? Our competency-based business curricula includes coursework and field experiences that help you gain valuable career skills such as:

Communication. Communicate effectively through written, oral and visual communication
Information technology. Master IT principles and applications and use them to their greatest advantage
Problem solving. Identify problems quickly, analyze them reasonably, find solutions creatively
Teamwork. Develop interpersonal skills that help you participate effectively in teams and groups
Analytical skills. Apply quantitative and qualitative methods and use data, applied mathematical and statistical techniques and decision sciences
Global orientation. Gain a multidisciplinary global perspective to make effective international business decisions
Legal and ethical practices. Understand the legal and ethical considerations and implications of personal, social, business and international business behavior and activities
Research. Conduct primary and secondary research and learn how to apply the results
Strategic approaches. Think and plan strategically
Leadership. Be an effective team and organizational leader

As a private, nonprofit university, SNHU has one mission - to help you see yourself succeed. The benefits of majoring in business administration at SNHU include:

Supportive community. Join the SNHU campus community of students who are closely connected with faculty and staff dedicated to your success
Affordability. SNHU is one of the most affordable private, nonprofit universities in New Hampshire, and students who qualify could receive up to $20,000 in grants and scholarships. (This scholarship amount is only for students who do not need a visa to study in the U.S.)
Innovative programs. Save time and tuition with our three-year degree programs, or study abroad at little or no extra cost
Accessible faculty. Learn from highly credentialed faculty who have industry experience and are experts in their fields and interact with you in the classroom, dining hall, fitness center and the stands
Opportunity. Tap into our nationwide network of alumni and strong connections with employers for internship and career opportunities
Campus experience. Enjoy more than 50 student clubs, champion Division II athletics and fun events on our 300-acre campus in Manchester, N.H., named a "Best Place to Live" by Money magazine.

Internships & Outcomes

Put your course study into practice with internships that give you valuable hands-on business experience. SNHU faculty, alumni and our career development staff can help connect you with experiential learning opportunities that prepare you to enter the business world. Being a business administration major at SNHU means you'll be doing much more than attending class. You'll be getting hands-on experience and guidance from seasoned professionals.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of human resources managers is projected to grow 9 percent from 2014 to 2024, faster than the average for all occupations. Trained leaders, such as those who have graduated with an undergraduate business administration degree, should see a growing demand for their skills.

Curriculum

Gain a solid background in leadership, communication, accounting, behavioral dynamics and quantitative analysis as a business administration major at Southern New Hampshire University.

Required Core Courses
General Education Program
Integrated Core
Free elective Credits: 18

Degree Courses
OL 211 Human Resource Management This course examines the fundamentals of policies and administration. Major tasks of procedures and developing, maintaining and utilizing an effective team are studied. Students are introduced to international human resource management.
OL 215 Principles of Management This course is designed to examine the fundamentals and principles of management in order to develop an understanding of management in any formal organization. Special attention is paid to planning and decision-making. International management is also covered. Writing Intensive Course.
OL 326 Social Environment of Business This course examines the interrelationships among business, government and society and how these relationships evolve over time and shape our world. Through the use of readings, cases, and class discussions, students will examine a variety of important topics impacting the global business environment, including business power, corporate social responsibility, business ethics, regulation, multinational corporations, globalization, pollution and environmental quality. A key focus is on the historical origins of the tensions amongst wealth, virtue, and business and society in developed and developing nations and economies. Global marker. Junior standing or permission of instructor.
OL 342 Organizational Behavior This course focuses on the primary factors that influence behavior in organizations. Emphasis is placed on leadership, group dynamics, inter- group dynamics, organizational structure and design, change, culture, power and politics, environment and technology and organizational behavior in an international context. Offered every year. Writing and team intensive course. Junior standing or permission of instructor.
FIN ELE - Students may select a Finance elective OL ELE - Students may select one 300 or 400-level Organizational Leadership elective *BUS-307 can satisfy a 300-level OL elective

Program Outcomes

Concentrations
Business Administration (BS) - Human Resource Management
Business Administration (BS) - Organizational Leadership
Business Administration (BS) - Small Business Management

Earn Your Degree in Three Years

You also have the option of earning your bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in just three years through our innovative Degree in Three program. Combining traditional classroom studies with unique out-of-classroom learning experiences, Degree in Three lets you:

Graduate in three years (six semesters) without taking weekend, summer or extra courses.
Jumpstart your graduate studies.
Start earning a living a year before your peers.
Use your “fourth year” to pursue your passions, study abroad, complete an international internship, get involved in campus activities, or continue to participate in Division II athletics as a graduate student.
Potentially save over $40,000 in tuition and room and board.

Campus Undergraduate Costs

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An education from Southern New Hampshire University is a smart investment for your future. It's an affordable investment, too. We believe that college should change your life, not break the bank. That's why more than 90 percent of our students receive some form of financial aid, and students who qualify could receive up to $20,000 in grants and scholarships. (This scholarship amount is only for students who do not need a visa to study in the U.S.)

University Accreditation

Southern New Hampshire University is a private, nonprofit institution accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges as well as several other accrediting bodies. More...

This program is accredited by both NEASC and ACBSP.

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