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Business Administration
The Business Administration degree is best suited for those rare students who do not see a fit with other business concentrations.  With a BSAD degree students select their coursework from any department, after fulfilling the business core.  Depending on the course selection, the BSAD degree provides a broad business background.  Further, for those interested in graduate school, the business administration major offers a basic foundation for most any Master’s level business curriculum.
Curriculum Model (2009-2010)

Entrepreneurship & Family Business
The curriculum in Entrepreneurship and Family Business offers students the opportunity to learn to develop their entrepreneurial talents while providing solid foundation of business management. Both entrepreneurs and family business executives face many risks and challenges regarding finances, legal issues, and marketing to name a few. The major is comprised of courses in new venture creation, franchising, small business finance, corporate venturing and family business management. All functional areas of business are potential entry areas, and for students returning to family firms, senior-level position assignments are possible.
Curriculum Model (2009-2010)

Human Resource Management
Human Resource Management is the specialized field in management devoted to strategies and techniques for the effective utilization of people. The field deals with human resource planning, the recruitment and selection of employees, training and development, performance appraisal, compensation and benefits, and employee/labor relations. The HRMN program provides both an organizational and technological perspective on human resource management issues. Students in HRMN are instructed in the use of contemporary methods related to recruiting, training and career development, performance appraisal, compensation and promotion systems, and other policy areas related to effective utilization of human resources. Today, and in the future, substantial entry-level job opportunities exist in ALL businesses and industries for those interested in HRMN, whether in specialized positions or general management.
Curriculum Model (2009-2010)

Information Systems Management
Information Systems Management degree focuses on the entire set of systems and activities required to develop, manage, process, and use information as a resource in an organization.  The emphasis of the ISMN program is the use of computer and telecommunications technologies to support business decisions and solve organizational problems.  In a world where organizations are globalizing and flattening their hierarchies, managers have to make more complex decisions and turning to information technology to aid in this decision process.  The ISMN programs of study provide specific education and training in the analysis, design, development, management, and use of computer-based systems and information. For more information on Information Systems Management
programs, click here(ISMN website).
Curriculum Model (2009-2010)

Management
The Management degree provides students with a comprehensive overview of the skills necessary to compete in a managerial position in business.  The program, which was designed with significant input from the business community, emphasizes such areas as behavioral dynamics, leadership skills, project management, business processes and logistics, international relations as well as the management of information systems.  The curriculum is designed to focus on those issues generic to both the manufacturing and service industries.  These managerial skills, complemented by the solid foundation provided by the BSBA core course, equip the students with the necessary knowledge and skills to become successful managers.  One unique aspect of the program is the community service project class, geared toward helping students understand the importance of community service and philanthropy in today’s global environment.
Curriculum Model (2009-2010)