Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

The focus of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration will be on the foundations of business operations providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary to help organizations be successful in today’s globally competitive environment.  With the knowledge gained from an integrated general education and business core program coupled with the business concentration courses, graduates will especially be prepared in the essential areas of economics, accounting, management, organizational communications, and marketing.  With this preparation, graduates will be equipped with the knowledge to analyze and synthesize company data and other data elements in support of business operations critical to the success of the respective organization, business, or corporation.  Graduates will especially be prepared to assume entry-level positions in the areas of business operations, management, customer service, purchasing, costs estimation, finances, and marketing as well as the positions of adjusters, public relations specialists, buyers, compensation and benefits specialists, and other similar positions.

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, the graduate will be able to:

1. Implement basic knowledge of business principles required for entry-level jobs in the business and non-profit organizations such as churches;
2. Apply basic business principles and processes in accounting, project management, economics, marketing, and management to effectively work and contribute positively to the respective company or organization;
3. Demonstrate the ability to analyze problems that can be resolved with an understanding of employee behavior by effective, ethical, and culturally sensitive resolutions designed to promote productivity in the workplace.
4. Demonstrate the ability to use industry-standard software to generate appropriately formatted, accurate, and attractive business communications such as memos, letters, and reports.

Graduation Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Before being graduated with the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, a student must satisfy the following requirements:

1.  Complete at least 128 semester hours of which at least 40 semester hours must be taken at Amridge University;

2.  Complete all required coursework for the respective degree;

3.  Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher; and

4.  Complete an Amridge University Degree Completion Application.  The properly completed and signed application must be submitted no later than the first day of classes of the semester prior to the semester the student plans to graduate.  Following this schedule permits the University to conduct a full audit of the respective student’s records to make sure that all courses, programs, and respective graduation requirements have been met.  Students having any questions regarding the Degree Completion Application should contact the Registrar’s Office.