Business Administration Degree
THRIVE
IN TODAY’S
BUSINESS WORLD
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Break into the world of business with a B.S. in Business Administration from Georgian Court University. With a degree in business administration, you’ll develop the foundation for a career in accounting, business organization, economics, finance, and many more leadership and managerial roles in the business industry. This is also the ideal degree for aspiring entrepreneurs to learn the ins and outs of business management.
At Georgian Court, our business administration program will prepare you to thrive in today’s competitive marketplace of ideas, industries, and emerging opportunities. Our faculty are experts in the classroom and experienced business leaders themselves. Plus, you’ll be able to put what you learn in the classroom into real-world action, because the program requires internship experiences as part of the curriculum.
IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL
Choose from either on-campus learning or the online program
ACBSP
The Business Administration major is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
11:1
Student-to-Faculty
Ratio
1,612
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT
POPULATION
90%
STUDENTS RECEIVING
FINANCIAL AID FROM GCU
96%
FULL-TIME FACULTY WITH
DOCTORAL DEGREES
36%
FIRST-GENERATION
COLLEGE STUDENTS
Top 20%
OVERALL MOBILITY
INDEX
WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION?
A bachelor’s in business administration is a versatile degree. You could work in a variety of different roles, including as an entrepreneur, at a Fortune 500 company, or even at a small business. Since a business administration degree is a general business degree, many GCU students also choose to pursue a minor or concentration in an area they’re passionate about, such as marketing, digital communication, finance, economics, or sport management. Georgian Court also offers a 4+1 M.B.A. program that enables you to work toward earning your master’s degree during your undergraduate studies.
REAL-WORLD
EXPERIENCES
The mission of the School of Business & Digital Media is to empower you to engage and succeed in this rapidly changing world. Our programs are designed to prepare you to excel in a fast-paced, competitive career-scape. You’ll enjoy a variety of hands-on learning opportunities, including a required internship experience that’s part of the business administration degree curriculum. Recently, students have interned with organizations such as Capital Health, the John Hill Agency, Circle Chevrolet, TD Bank, ALDI, and the Lakewood Blue Claws.
Business Administration Information
To earn a Business Administration degree from Georgian Court University, you must complete at least 120 credits, including General Education requirements. Explore the degree requirements below, along with information on faculty and programs related to Business Administration.
B.S. in Business Administration Curriculum
The B.S. in Business Administration provides students with a generalized education in business administration that includes economics, business statistics, accounting, marketing, finance, and management. The program offers flexibility for students to work in many different fields in business and enables them to go on to graduate and professional degrees.
The B.S. in Business Administration program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
To earn this degree, students must successfully complete at least 120 credits, including General Education requirements and the major requirements below.
Major Sequence
To earn a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, students must successfully complete 120 credits which includes the business core, which is 45 credits in accounting, business, and economics coursework, plus additional courses in business administration as follows:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Business Core Courses | ||
| AC171 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3.0 |
| AC172 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3.0 |
| EC181 | Principles of Macroeconomics 1 | 3.0 |
| EC182 | Principles of Microeconomics 1 | 3.0 |
| BU121 | Quantitative Business Concepts 1,2 | 3.0 |
| BU211 | Business Law | 3.0 |
| BU213 | Mgmt Theory & Org. Behavior | 3.0 |
| BU221 | Business Statistics & Probability | 3.0 |
| IS224 | Introduction to Business Analytics | 3.0 |
| FIN235 | Introduction to Finance | 3.0 |
| MK241 | Principles of Marketing | 3.0 |
| BU242 | Managerial Communications | 3.0 |
| or CM251 | Intercultural Communication | |
| or CM252 | Organizational Communication | |
| IS320 | Management Information Systems | 3.0 |
| BU350 | Internship & Career Preparation | 1.0 |
| BU351 | Internship | 2.0 |
| BU411 | Human Resource Management | 3.0 |
| BU491 | Business Strategies & Policy | 3.0 |
| Required Business Administration Courses | ||
| BU217 | Introduction to Leadership | 3.0 |
| BU319 | Business & Professional Ethics 3 | 3.0 |
| Total Credits | 54.0 | |
- 1
Course may also satisfy a General Education requirement.
- 2
BU121 Quantitative Business Concepts may be waived if the student has achieved a B or better in MA109 College Algebra, MA110 Precalculus, or MA115 Calculus I.
- 3
Course satisfies a General Education requirement.
Requirement to Complete a GCU Minor or second major
Students in the B.S. in Business Administration program are required to complete any GCU minor or second major, unless they transfer in with more than 70 credits.
Optional Concentration
Students in the B.S. in Business Administration program may choose to complete a concentration in Health Care Administration, which consists of 12 credits as follows:
Health Care Administration Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HRP111 | Introduction to Health Science | 3.0 |
| BU381 | Health Care Management | 3.0 |
| BU383 | HlthCare InfoSys&An | 3.0 |
| BU482 | Health Care Financial Management | 3.0 |
| Total Credits | 12.0 | |
For more information on program requirements, consult the Undergraduate Catalog.
Minor in Business Administration Curriculum
With a minor in business administration, you’ll learn about the fundamentals of business, marketing, and economics.
Minor Sequence
Up to two three-credit courses (six credits total) may double-count for a student’s major, other minor, or general education requirements and the business administration minor.
The Minor in Business Administration requires 18 credits from:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements | ||
| AC276 | Survey of Accounting | 3.0 |
| BU213 | Mgmt Theory & Org. Behavior | 3.0 |
| EC180 | Contemporary Economics | 3.0 |
| FIN235 | Introduction to Finance | 3.0 |
| IS224 | Introduction to Business Analytics | 3.0 |
| MK241 | Principles of Marketing | 3.0 |
| Total Credits | 18.0 | |
For more information on program requirements, consult the Undergraduate Catalog.
Business +
All Business Administration majors at GCU must declare a minor, which diversifies studies, boosts career prospects, and demonstrates interdisciplinary commitment, fostering personal growth and preparing students for future success.
Department of Business Administration Faculty
Our faculty are experts in multiple disciplines, and they all share the same goal: to prepare their students to succeed in the world of business.
Meera R. Behera, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Finance
School of Business & Digital Media
Farley Center (312)
mbehera@georgian.edu
(732) 987-2162
Jeongwon Choi, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor & Program Coordinator, Sport Management
School of Business & Digital Media
Farley Center (315)
jchoi@georgian.edu
Jennifer J. Edmonds, Ph.D.
Dean
School of Business & Digital Media
Farley Center
jedmonds@georgian.edu
732-987-2662
Cathleen M. McQuillen, D.P.S.
Associate Professor
School of Business & Digital Media
Farley Center FC311
cmcquillen@georgian.edu
732-987-2623
Monahan, Dr. Joseph
Professor
School of Business & Digital Media
Farley Center (314)
jmonahan@georgian.edu
732-987-2668
Amitabh Mungale, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
School of Business & Digital Media
Farley Center (304)
amungale@georgian.edu
732-987-2725
Michael Pawlish, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
School of Business & Digital Media
Farley Center (304)
mpawlish@georgian.edu
732-987-2737
Neal Steed, J.D.
Assistant Professor
School of Business & Digital Media
Farley Center (308)
nsteed@georgian.edu
Janice Warner, Ph.D.
Provost
Jeffries Hall 106
jwarner@georgian.edu
732-987-2314
Business Administration Course Rotation
| COURSE ID# | TITLE | FALL | SPRING |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUSINESS CORE | |||
| AC171 | Prin Financial Acct | X | X |
| AC172 | Prin Managerial Acct | X | X |
| EC181 | Princ of Macroeconomics | X | X |
| EC182 | Princ of Microeconomics | X | X |
| BU121 | Quant. Bus. Con. | X | X |
| BU211 | Business Law | X | X |
| BU213 | Mgmt Theory & Org. Beh | X | X |
| BU221 | Statistics & Probability | X | X |
| IS224 | Comp & IS in Business | X | X |
| FIN235 | Intro to Finance | X | X |
| BU242 | Managerial Commun. | X | |
| or CM251 | Intercultural Communication | ODD YEARS ONLY | |
| or CM252 | Organizational Communication | ODD YEARS ONLY | |
| IS320 | Mgmt Info Systems | X | X |
| MK241 | Princ of Marketing | X | |
| BU350 | Internship Prep | X | X |
| BU351 | Internship | X | X |
| BU411 | HR Management | X | X |
| BU491 | Business Strategy & Policy | X | X |
| BUSINESS ADMIN MAJOR | |||
| BU217 | Intro. To Leadership | X | |
| BU319 | Bus & Prof Ethics | X | X |
Business Administration (Online) Course Rotation
| COURSE ID# | TITLE | FALL | SPRING |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUSINESS ADMIN ONLINE | |||
| BU217 | Intro. To Leadership | X | |
| BU319 | Bus & Prof Ethics | X | |
| BUSINESS CORE | |||
| AC171 | Prin Financial Acct | X | |
| AC172 | Prin Managerial Acct | X | |
| EC181 | Princ of Macroeconomics | X | |
| EC182 | Princ of Microeconomics | X | |
| BU121 | Quant. Bus. Con. | X | |
| BU211 | Business Law | X | |
| BU213 | Mgmt Theory & Org. Beh | X | |
| BU221 | Statistics & Probability | X | |
| IS224 | Comp & IS in Business | X | |
| FIN235 | Intro to Finance | X | |
| BU242 | Managerial Commun. | X | |
| IS320 | Mgmt Info Systems | X | |
| MK241 | Princ of Marketing | X | |
| BU350 | Internship Prep | X | |
| BU351 | Internship | X | X |
| BU411 | HR Management | X | X |
| BU491 | Business Strategy & Policy | X | |
Related Programs
If you’re interested in our Business Administration program in the School of Business and Digital Media, here are other programs at GCU you might be interested in exploring:
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- A required essay
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GET YOUR MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (M.B.A.), TOO
Earn your Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) on campus at Georgian Court University or online. This flexible program only takes 1–2 years to complete and will prepare you for a career in business. This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), which means we have achieved an international seal of quality across business education.
An M.B.A. in Business can give you an edge in several business professions and increase your earning potential. Plus, if you’re already on track to earn your undergraduate degree at Georgian Court, you can apply to start taking classes toward your master’s while pursuing your undergraduate degree.
EXPLORE OUR 4+1 PROGRAMS
If you anticipate continuing your education after earning your undergraduate degree, we urge you to learn more about our rigorous 4+1 program options. With a 4+1 program, you’ll be able to complete your undergraduate degree at Georgian Court and then apply with advanced standing to a number of our master’s programs.
Applying with advanced standing means you’ll have priority consideration ahead of other applicants, and you may also be able to waive certain admission requirements. Additionally, a number of the 4+1 programs allow accepted undergraduate students to begin taking master’s-level courses while still working toward their undergraduate degrees—preparing them to graduate with two degrees in less than five years.
We have many 4+1 programs to choose from, including:
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