Bachelor of Science in Business
We offer several different ways to prepare you for the world of business. With our unique program, you’ll earn a bachelor’s degree in business with an emphasis in either Business Analytics, Human Resources, Marketing, or Create your Own. This will grant you the flexibility to choose what area you’re most interested in. A business degree catered specifically for YOU.
Program Sequence
Semester | Course # | Course Name | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|---|
Year I (Fall) Total Credit Hours: 16 |
BUS 101 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
ECO 131 | Macroeconomics | 3 | |
Intermediate or College Algebra (MTH 112 or MTH 114) | |||
3 | |||
ENG 101 | English Composition | 3 | |
COM --- | Communications Elective | 3 | |
FYS 101 | First Year Seminar | 1 | |
Year I (Spring) Total Credit Hours: 18 |
BIS 230 | Principles of E-Commerce | 3 |
ECO 132 | Microeconomics | 3 | |
Social Science (ECO 150, any Sociology or Psychology) | 3 | ||
ENG --- | English Elective | 3 | |
HIS --- | History Elective | 3 | |
Quantitative Reasoning (MTH 114 or above, PHL 105 or BIS 140) | 3 | ||
Year II (Fall) Total Credit Hours: 15 |
BUS 329 | Business Communication | 3 |
ACC 161 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 | |
MTH 242 | Statistics | 3 | |
BUS 334 | Principles of Marketing | 3 | |
FNA --- | Fine Arts Elective | 3 | |
Year II (Spring) Total Credit Hours: 16 |
LAW 310 | Advanced Business Law | 3 |
ACC 162 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 | |
PHL 200 | Moral Reasoning | 3 | |
Science Elective with Lab (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) | 4 | ||
BUS 327 | Human Resources Management | 3 | |
Year III (Fall) Total Credit Hours: 18 |
BUS 317 | Business Analytics | 3 |
BUS 321 | Financial Management | 3 | |
PHL 220 | Business Ethics | 3 |
Requirements for Graduation from College of Saint Mary
To graduate with a degree in business, you must complete 36 credit hours.
The Assurance of Accreditation
The assurance of regional accreditation means that our degrees have been evaluated for their outcomes — including how well they prepare you to meet the needs of your employers, yourself and our global society. College of Saint Mary is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.
Admissions Requirements
First-Time/Full-Time Freshmen (High School Seniors)
- High school cumulative GPA: 2.0 or above.
- ACT score of 18 or higher or SAT score of 860 – 890 (verbal + math) or higher.
Transfer Students/Current CSM Student
- Cumulative GPA: 2.0 or above.
- Completion of at least 12 credits of general education courses.
Application Process
Apply on-line at CSM.edu/Apply
- Submit high school and/or college transcripts.
- Submit ACT or SAT score.
You must submit an official background check during the first term you are enrolled in a field experience course. A second background check must be completed within 90 days of the beginning of your clinical practice semester.
Academic Description
Bachelor of Science in Business
We offer several different ways to prepare you for the world of business. With our unique program, you’ll earn a bachelor’s degree in business with an emphasis in either Business Analytics, Human Resources, Marketing, or Create your Own. This will grant you the flexibility to choose what area you’re most interested in. A business degree catered specifically for YOU.
Accreditation
The Assurance of Accreditation
The assurance of regional accreditation means that our degrees have been evaluated for their outcomes — including how well they prepare you to meet the needs of your employers, yourself and our global society. College of Saint Mary is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.
Admissions Requirements
Admissions Requirements
First-Time/Full-Time Freshmen (High School Seniors)
- High school cumulative GPA: 2.0 or above.
- ACT score of 18 or higher or SAT score of 860 – 890 (verbal + math) or higher.
Transfer Students/Current CSM Student
- Cumulative GPA: 2.0 or above.
- Completion of at least 12 credits of general education courses.
Application Process
Apply on-line at CSM.edu/Apply
- Submit high school and/or college transcripts.
- Submit ACT or SAT score.
You must submit an official background check during the first term you are enrolled in a field experience course. A second background check must be completed within 90 days of the beginning of your clinical practice semester.
Curriculum
Program Sequence
Semester | Course # | Course Name | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|---|
Year I (Fall) Total Credit Hours: 16 |
BUS 101 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
ECO 131 | Macroeconomics | 3 | |
Intermediate or College Algebra (MTH 112 or MTH 114) | |||
3 | |||
ENG 101 | English Composition | 3 | |
COM --- | Communications Elective | 3 | |
FYS 101 | First Year Seminar | 1 | |
Year I (Spring) Total Credit Hours: 18 |
BIS 230 | Principles of E-Commerce | 3 |
ECO 132 | Microeconomics | 3 | |
Social Science (ECO 150, any Sociology or Psychology) | 3 | ||
ENG --- | English Elective | 3 | |
HIS --- | History Elective | 3 | |
Quantitative Reasoning (MTH 114 or above, PHL 105 or BIS 140) | 3 | ||
Year II (Fall) Total Credit Hours: 15 |
BUS 329 | Business Communication | 3 |
ACC 161 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 | |
MTH 242 | Statistics | 3 | |
BUS 334 | Principles of Marketing | 3 | |
FNA --- | Fine Arts Elective | 3 | |
Year II (Spring) Total Credit Hours: 16 |
LAW 310 | Advanced Business Law | 3 |
ACC 162 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 | |
PHL 200 | Moral Reasoning | 3 | |
Science Elective with Lab (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) | 4 | ||
BUS 327 | Human Resources Management | 3 | |
Year III (Fall) Total Credit Hours: 18 |
BUS 317 | Business Analytics | 3 |
BUS 321 | Financial Management | 3 | |
PHL 220 | Business Ethics | 3 |
Degree Requirements
Requirements for Graduation from College of Saint Mary
To graduate with a degree in business, you must complete 36 credit hours.