The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BA) major is only available to students at the Waterbury regional campus. The objective of the BA major is to provide a generalized interdisciplinary business degree. An advisor approved focus is also possible based on the availability of courses.

Location

• Waterbury Campus

Modality

• In Person

Bachelor of Science Requirements

BA majors are required to achieve a cumulative 2.0 grade point average in all business courses for which they have been registered at the University of Connecticut, excluding grades and credits for independent studies and field study internships.

Residence Requirement

Business Administration majors must complete the School of Business residence requirements for all majors. These include earning at least 50 percent of the business credit hours required for the business degree while a student at the University of Connecticut and earning at least 24 credits in 3000-4000 level courses including MENT 4902 Strategic Management and BUSN 3003W Business Communications, with no more than three of these 24 credits in independent study courses and no more than three of these 24 credits in field study internship courses. No credits from UConn Education Abroad may fulfill this requirement.

Required Major Courses

In addition to the courses outlined in the Common Body of Knowledge and Capstone Requirements, Business Administration majors must take five three-credit 3000- or 4000-level School of Business courses.

 

Learning Objectives

1. Solve business problems; Think critically about business problems and use appropriate qualitative and quantitative approaches to diagnose and recommend solutions across functional areas of business; Use business software tools to identify opportunities and enhance performance.
2. Think integratively; Integrate multiple perspectives to formulate business strategies; Consider diverse perspectives and backgrounds to analyze business problems; Identify and develop effective business solutions in a global context.
3. Work well with others; Collaborate as a member of a team to deliver superior outcomes; Manage conflict and function effectively with diverse others to create business solutions; Develop an intentional path for career development.
4. Act ethically; Identify ethical issues in business and recommend solutions; Produce transparent information for stakeholders following legal and ethical standards.
5. Communicate persuasively; Make clear and concise written recommendations; Deliver compelling oral recommendations; Communicate professionally as a member of the global workforce.