BS in Business Administration

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BS in Business Administration

The Bachelor Science in Business Administration (BSBA) at AURAK aims to provide a broad background of study for students who wish to pursue a career in one of many business sectors – retail, hospitality, information technology, manufacturing, or non-profit organizations. The BSBA program provides students with tools and knowledge valuable to any business and with practice in developing skills such as teamwork, analysis of numerical data, and communicating in writing and orally. BSBA majors may choose to specialize in accounting, finance, human resource management, or marketing by taking five major required courses and three major electives in one of these areas, add a minor to their specialist major or choose to be a generalist, by taking a combination of courses from all the four specialist areas

Program Requirements

4 Year Study Plan

Program Mission

The mission of the Business Administration Program is to prepare graduates who are knowledgeable, skilled, globally-oriented, and ethical for entrance into business, government, other professions, and/or graduate programs.

Program Educational Objectives

The overall aims of the program are to:

Develop a breadth of knowledge across business functions
Create an understanding of ethical and social responsibility
Demonstrate clarity of written and oral communication using appropriate technology
Develop teamwork and leadership skills
Enable Professional reflection and self-development
Develop critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills
Develop proficiency in a chosen business discipline

Program Learning Outcomes

On completion of the program graduates will be able to demonstrate

PLO1: (CORE) Breadth of business knowledge

Critically expand on the basic principles of economics, accounting, finance, management, information systems, marketing and operations in the context of a global economy.

PLO2: (CORE) Ethical reasoning

Apply concepts and theories of ethics and social responsibility to practical business dilemmas, recognizing the implications of management decisions for the interests of key internal and external stakeholders.

PLO3: (CORE) Communication skills

Demonstrate competency in presentation and writing skills using the latest business communication tools.

PLO4: (CORE) Teamwork

Effectively work in teams and take the lead in team initiatives.

PLO5: (CORE) Professional Reflection

Engage in critical self-analysis and professional reflection about potential roles in a business context.

PLO6: (CORE) Critical Thinking and problem solving

Evaluate business situations and critique managerial decisions, using financial statements, statistical tools, and other appropriate methods to organize, analyze and present data.

Major Learning Outcomes (MLOs): Disciplinary Proficiency

Achievement of the learning outcomes specified for one of four BSBA majors