Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
(120 Credits)
Hybrid Modality
Program Description
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration is a 120 credit hour program that prepares graduates for managerial positions and entrepreneurial leadership. The program reinforces marketing, management, finance and communication concepts to ensure students’ comprehension of the critical role of strong entrepreneurial foundations.
Students develop critical and leadership skills by examining business case studies and touring businesses on-site or virtually. Students apply and create customer-driven experiences based on the business theoretical frameworks by participating in a business expo and developing and pitching a business plan.
Program Learning Objectives
- Analyze the steps involved in establishing and developing a business, including planning, resource allocation, and growth strategies.
- Apply core principles of marketing, management, finance, and communication to solve business problems and support effective decision-making.
- Demonstrate proficiency in written, verbal, and digital communication skills for professional business contexts.
- Integrate ethical reasoning, social responsibility, and UIC’s holistic approach into business decision-making and everyday practices.
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Curriculum
120 credit hours
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | COURSE TYPE | TOTAL COURSE CREDIT/CLOCK HOURS |
| General Education | 30 | ||
| MAC 1105 | College Algebra | General Education | 3 |
| ENC 1101 | English Composition I | General Education | 3 |
| ENC 1102 | English Composition II | General Education | 3 |
| EUH 1000 | Western Civilization | General Education | 3 |
| PHI 1113 | Critical Thinking | General Education | 3 |
| SLS 1211 | Holistic Human Development | General Education | 3 |
| PHI 202 | Ethics | General Education | 3 |
| BSC 1005 | General Biology | General Education | 3 |
| Gen. Ed Electives – 3 Credits Required | |||
| SYG 2000 | Principles of Sociology | General Education | 3 |
| PSY 2012 | Introduction to Psychology | General Education | 3 |
| Gen. Ed Language Electives – 3 Credits Required | |||
| ITA 101 | Italian I | General Education | 3 |
| SPN 1112 | Spanish Language and Culture I | General Education | 3 |
| POR 101 | Portuguese I | General Education | 3 |
| FRE 101 | French I | General Education | 3 |
| Core Credits | 45 | ||
| MAN 1020 | Introduction to Management | Core/Required | 3 |
| BUL 2241 | Business Law | Core/Required | 3 |
| ACG 1001 | Principles of Accounting | Core/Required | 3 |
| ENT 2612 | Entrepreneurial Creativity And Innovation | Core/Required | 3 |
| MAR 1011 | Principles of Marketing | Core/Required | 3 |
| ECO 2000 | Principles of Economics | Core/Required | 3 |
| SLS 1205 | Self-Empowerment | Core/Required | 3 |
| MAN 3061 | Business Ethics | Core/Required | 3 |
| FIN 3400 | Financial Administration | Core/Required | 3 |
| QMB 3250 | Business Statistics | Core/Required | 3 |
| MAN 4750 | Business Planning & Management | Core/Required | 3 |
| MAN 4301 | Human Resources Management | Core/Required | 3 |
| GEB 3150 | Entrepreneurship and Venture Creation | Core/Required | 3 |
| MAN3504 | Operations Management | Core/Required | 3 |
| MAN 4899 | Strategic Management | Core/Required | 3 |
| Recommended Electives – 30 Credits required | 30 | ||
| CGS 1848 | Google Tools and Apps | Elective | 3 |
| SPC 1608 | Public Speaking | Elective | 3 |
| PPE 2001 | Introduction to Personality | Elective | 3 |
| COM 2100 | Business Communications | Elective | 3 |
| MAR 2101 | Social Media Campaigns | Elective | 3 |
| ECO 2023 | Microeconomics | Elective | 3 |
| ENT 2212 | Entrepreneurial Leadership | Elective | 3 |
| HLP 131 | Stress Management and Yoga | Elective | 3 |
| ISM 4421 | Artificial Intelligence for Business | Elective | 3 |
| MAN2582 | Project Management | Elective | 3 |
| ART 1300 | Drawing | Elective | 3 |
| Minor in Marketing – 15 Credits Required | 15 | ||
| PUR 3000 | Principles of Public Relations | Concentration | 3 |
| MAR4613$ | Marketing Research | Concentration | 3 |
| MAR 3503$ | Consumer Behavior | Concentration | 3 |
| MAR 2142 | Global Marketing | Concentration | 3 |
| ADV 2000 | Advertising | Concentration | 3 |
| Minor in International Business – 15 Credits Required | 15 | ||
| MAN 3600 | International Management | Concentration | 3 |
| GEB 4303 | Business in Asia | Concentration | 3 |
| GEB 4305 | Business in Latin America | Concentration | 3 |
| MAR 2142$ | Global Marketing | Concentration | 3 |
| GEB 3356 | International Business | Concentration | 3 |