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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.