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.
Undergraduate Admissions Requirements for College of Saint Mary
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Submit your application
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Transcripts from any post high school institutions for transfer students. Students who have earned 12 or more credit hours with a minimum GPA of 2.0 from other institutions qualify as transfer students.
Test-Optional Admissions
CSM accepts undergraduate students with or without test scores (ACT/SAT). Below are a few key details to consider:
- Choosing not to submit test scores will not result in any penalties during the admission or merit scholarship evaluation process.
- If you decide to submit scores after being admitted, we will assess your eligibility for a potential increase in merit scholarship (scores must be submitted by March 31). No merit scholarship will be revoked due to test scores submitted after admission.
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
Undergraduate Admissions Requirements for College of Saint Mary
-
Submit your application
-
Transcripts from any post high school institutions for transfer students. Students who have earned 12 or more credit hours with a minimum GPA of 2.0 from other institutions qualify as transfer students.
Test-Optional Admissions
CSM accepts undergraduate students with or without test scores (ACT/SAT). Below are a few key details to consider:
- Choosing not to submit test scores will not result in any penalties during the admission or merit scholarship evaluation process.
- If you decide to submit scores after being admitted, we will assess your eligibility for a potential increase in merit scholarship (scores must be submitted by March 31). No merit scholarship will be revoked due to test scores submitted after admission.
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.
