Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)
Program Location
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Distance Education |
Program Credits
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120 Credits
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Program Length*
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10 trimesters, 160 Instructional Weeks or
20 Trimesters, 320 Instructional Weeks
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Time to Complete
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40 Months or
80 Months
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*Program length may vary.
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code: 11-3011.00
The online BSBA degree program offers a broad base of foundational knowledge in core areas of business that ensures diversity of training. The program provides students a coherent sense of business knowledge that will prepare them for entry-level employment opportunities in all types of business enterprises including health care organizations, financial institutions, and other business entities.
The BSBA degree program focuses on knowledge and applications that help students to critically think, manage resource, and communicate in a business environment while providing exposure to the core disciplines of business: accounting, marketing, business strategy, and law and ethics.
The BSBA program is intended to improve the student’s ability to critically think, promote professional growth and increase their knowledge and understanding of administration in a business setting. The degree offers a broad, general business administration curriculum that addresses critical issues facing today’s organizations.
Mission Statement:
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program is designed to provide students with foundational knowledge in general business concepts and management theory. Students will develop critical thinking, leadership, and problem solving skills necessary to serve as effective business professionals in a diverse and ever-changing business landscape.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate foundational knowledge of business concepts in accounting, finance, marketing, economics, organizational leadership, management, and business law and ethics.
- Demonstrate critical thinking to analyze and interpret business issues and provide a defensible solution.
- Employ planning, organizing, and leadership skills to manage business information and achieve intended business outcomes.
- Demonstrate knowledge of legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities that drive decision-making of business managers.
- Explore the domestic and global business landscape to identify variables that impact problem solving in a business organization.
Admission Requirements
Applicants for the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration must meet the following admissions requirements:
- Complete an online application for admissions.
- Participate in an interview with a University Admissions Advisor.
- Complete an enrollment agreement, consisting of program policies, costs, completion requirements, and other student obligations. If the applicant is under the age of 18, enrollment documents must be signed by a parent or guardian.
- Submit documentation of high school graduation or its equivalent.
- Individuals with 15 or more college-level credits are required to have a 2.0 GPA in post-secondary education.
- Business Administration Transfer Credit Evaluation: Only undergraduate level courses in which a grade of C (2.0) or better was received, taken in a program similar to the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration will be evaluated for transfer credit. A maximum of six (6) credit hours will be considered for transfer for the Business Administration Core courses, and must reflect the same content and as the course credit as the course for which transfer credit is requested.
Students submitting postsecondary transcripts for transfer credit purposes must do so by the first day of the term of matriculation. Unofficial transcripts may be utilized for the purpose of estimating transfer credits. However, no credit will be awarded without the submission of official transcripts. Failure to submit official transcripts by the end of the first term of matriculation will result in the denial of transfer credit and students will be scheduled for the University's required, equivalent course.
Individuals who are concurrently enrolled at another institution at the time of their matriculation to West Coast University, may be allowed to request transfer credit for courses that are in-progress. In this situation, official transcripts must be received by the end of the first term of matriculation in order to receive transfer credit.
Please note all veteran students are required to submit all postsecondary transcripts. Please see the Veterans Educational Benefits policy in the Financial Policies and Information Section of the Catalog.
Eligibility for Reentry
A student who has been academically dismissed from West Coast University may apply for reentry to the University's BSBA program if:
The applicant was in good standing with the University excluding previous Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) or GPA requirements at the time of their dismissal. If any other "good standing" issues exist, the individual would be admitted to the university on probationary status. If a student in probationary status is not in "good standing" after completing their first semester of coursework in the BSBA program, they would be dismissed from the University. If an applicant was previously dismissed from West Coast University for any conduct violations, he/she would not be admitted into the program. Please refer to the "Good Standing" policy for specific information on the terms.
Individuals granted reentry would have their successfully completed WCU credits, and credits previously transferred from other institutions, considered for applicability to the BSBA degree. Decisions regarding transferability of credit are made by the BSBA program administrator.
An individual who is readmitted by this clause will not be considered for dismissal due to the course failures in other WCU programs. Any failures that occur after the student has reentered the university into the BSBA program would be subject to the university dismissal policy.
Business Administration Curriculum
General Education Requirements
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Category and Requirements
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WCU Course Requirements
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Transferable / Options
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A1- Written
Communication
(5 Semester Credits and 2 Courses Minimum)
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ENGL 140 (3): Written Communication I
ENGL 240 (3): Written Communication II
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Any equivalent courses that meet the General Education categorical requirements.
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A2. Oral Communication
(2.5 Semester Credits
Minimum)
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SPCH 142 (3): Oral Communication
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Any equivalent courses that meet the General Education categorical requirements.
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A3. Critical Thinking
(5.0 Semester Credits 2
Minimum)
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PHIL 341 (3): Critical Reasoning
PHIL 251 (3): Survey of Contemporary Ethics
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Any equivalent courses that meet the General Education categorical requirements.
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A4. Quantitative
Reasoning
(5 Semester Credits and 2 Courses Minimum)
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MATH 108 (3): College Mathematics I
MATH 211 (3): Statistics
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Any equivalent courses that meet the General Education categorical requirements.
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B1– Social and Behavioral Sciences / Cultural
Diversity, Tradition
(8 Semester Credits and 3 Courses Minimum)
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PSYC 160 (3): Psychology
SOC 280 (3) Sociology
HUM 370 (3): Cultural Pluralism
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Any equivalent courses that meet the General Education categorical requirements.
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B2. Life and Physical
Sciences
(2.5 Semester Credits and 1 Courses Minimum)
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BIO 250 (3) General Human Biology
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Any equivalent courses that meet the General Education categorical requirements.
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B3. General Education Capstone
(3 Semester Credits)
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CAPS 401 (3): General Education Capstone
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Non-transferable
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In addition to the courses above, all students must complete FYS 002 (3): Foundations of Success (Non-transferable). A minimum of 39 credits is required for graduation
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Elective Requirements:
In order to achieve the graduation requirement of 120 credits, all students must complete 30 credits of electives. Students may request to satisfy all or a portion of the elective credit requirements through transfer credit for previous education. Only college-level coursework will be considered for transfer credit. Below is a list of courses the university offers to meet the elective requirements.
ACC 125: Fundamentals of Accounting
COMM 200: Interpersonal Communication
BUS 220: Introduction to Marketing
BUS 250: Project Management
ENGL 250: Technical Writing
HA 220: Global Perspectives in Healthcare
HIST 100: US History
PHIL 435: Methods of Conflict Resolution
PSYC 200: Emotional Intelligence
SCI 210: Survey of Science and Technology
Business Administration Core Courses
A minimum grade of a "C" will be required to receive course credit in the BSBA program. Should a student receive a "C-" grade or lower, it will not be considered a passing grade for the BSAB program and the student will be required to retake the course. The earned grade will be counted into the student's CGPA and will be replaced once the course is repeated with a passing grade. The student will be placed on an academic action plan to repeat the course and meet with the program Chair.
Total Credit Hours: 120 hours
BSBA Program Costs
For program costs, please see the Distance Education Tuition and Fees section.