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B.S. / B.A. Business Administration Degree Requirements
Business Administration Core (42 Hours)
Majors:
    Accounting Major (30 hours)
    Finance Major (30 hours)
    General Business Major (30 hours)
    Information Systems Major (30 hours)
    Management Major (30 hours)
    Marketing Major (30 hours)
    Risk Management and Insurance Major (30 hours)
B.A.S. in Resources in Technology Management
Business, Associate of Science (60 hours)
Minors:
    Business Administration Minor
    Information Systems Minor

The academic mission of the Sorrell College of Business is to prepare a diverse body of students for entry and personal growth in business and government-related careers by means of high quality instruction delivered in traditional, nontraditional, and emerging electronic formats.

Our students are currently employed in, or endeavor to be employed in, business, government, public accounting, the U.S. military, and not-for-profit organizations, both in the United States and the world over. Today many are, or intend to be, selfemployed. Undergraduate students are prepared for admission to graduate programs in business, information systems, and professional schools of law. Sorrell College of Business students graduate with the knowledge and skills needed to communicate effectively, to make ethical and socially-responsible decisions, and to understand diverse and international cultures.

Sorrell College of Business faculty members are highly qualified and possess diverse academic and business backgrounds. Because our faculty members have “real-world” experience, course instruction focuses not only on vital concepts but also on practical application of these concepts.

All academic programs offered by the college assist students to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to understand and cope with the challenges faced by business and organizational leaders in a dynamic, global workplace. The curriculum is highly germane to the needs of students and the requirements of their employers. Combining the relevance of the curriculum with the fact that our faculty holds students to a high standard throughout their academic experience at Troy means that the academic programs offered through the Sorrell College of Business are designed to provide a firm foundation for professional business leaders who, upon graduation, will have the skills necessary to embark on, or change course in, successful careers in business, industry, and government.

Majors within the Bachelor of Science (or Arts) Business Administration degree are offered in accounting, general business, finance, information systems, management, marketing, and risk management and insurance. Within the management and general business majors, students may select concentrations that focus on international business, business economics, human resource management, small business and entrepreneurship, as well as production and operations management. Within the information systems major, students may focus on networking, general information systems, or web development. A Bachelor of Applied Science degree is offered in resources and technology management. Minors are offered in business administration and information systems.

As part of ongoing planning and evaluation, the Sorrell College of Business regularly evaluates student learning outcomes for each degree program.

B.S. / B.A. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

For more information, see the index listings for baccalaureate degree parameters, general studies, and academic regulations.

Specialized General Studies Requirements
− The general studies program must include six hours of Principles of Economics I & II and MTH 2201,    completed with a grade of C or better.

Additional Specialized Requirements
− Students must complete the following lower-level courses (or their approved transfer credit equivalents)    with a grade of C or higher in each course before registering for any upper level course in the business    curriculum: ENG 1101/03, ENG 1102/04, MTH 2201, IS 2241, ACT 2291, ACT 2292, ECO 2251, ECO    2252, QM 2241, LAW 2221, and all 2000-level courses in the major and minor. Students may enroll    concurrently in the last of these courses along with their initial 3000-level courses subject to their    adviser’s approval and consistent with published prerequisite requirements. Under no condition may a    student enroll in a 4000-level course without the satisfactory completion (grade of C or higher) of the    lower-level courses listed above.

− Transfer credit will not be awarded for any course to be used in the business core or major in which a C    grade or higher has not been achieved.

− Students must achieve an overall C average in both their business core and their business major in    order to be eligible to graduate. All courses should be taken in the appropriate numerical sequence (i.e.,    3000-level courses should be completed before attempting 4000-level courses).

− The business administration core and major each require a minimum of 12 hours Troy University    residence credit.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION CORE (42 HOURS)

Select one business administration major (30 hours):
− Accounting
− Finance
− General Business
− Information Systems
− Management
− Marketing
− Risk Management and Insurance

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ACCOUNTING MAJOR (30 HOURS)

B.S./B.A. in Business Administration degree with a major in accounting (ACT):

FINANCE MAJOR (30 HOURS

GENERAL BUSINESS MAJOR (30 HOURS)

B.S./B.A. in Business Administration degree with a major in general business

Concentrations in general business, business economics, international business, and small business and entrepreneurship

Select one upper level course in three of the following five areas:
− Accounting
− Economics
− Finance
− Management
− Marketing

Select one concentration (21 hours):
Business Economics Concentration:

• Select five upper level economics courses (15 hours).
• Select two upper level finance courses (six hours).

General Business Concentration:

• Select seven upper level courses among the business disciplines, with a limit of three courses in one discipline.

International Business Concentration:

• Select three of the following courses not used to satisfy the business core global issues requirement (nine hours):

Small Business and Entrepreneurship Concentration:

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