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Business Administration

We mean business at Grand View. Our business administration programs will prepare you for a successful career in a wide variety of industries and professions...and our internship program is second to none! Being in the heart of Des Moines means access to valuable internships that will put you a step ahead in the job market.

As a business administration major, you will develop communication and leadership skills that will make you a competitive candidate for high-level management jobs across a variety of fields. To supplement your broad education, you can declare a concentration in an area that interests you in finance, human resource management, international business or marketing.

Why Grand View?

Personal attention from faculty with real world business experience and expertise
Powerful internship program to gain real world experience
Rigorous academic preparation
Ability to customize your degree to fit your career goals
Available completely online

Degree Level:

Undergraduate Programs

Program Type:

Major, Concentration

Format:

Full Time/Part Time, In-Person, Online

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Student Testimonials

Dr. Alec Zama

“Alec Zama has always pushed me to do my best. When needing help, he always goes out of his way to find the resources to help me. Every time I receive an accomplishment, he ensures to recognize it by sending a quick "congratulations" email. He is one of my go-to persons.” - Magda Almendarez

Dr. David Hannum

“Dr. Hannum reached out to me when I reached a low point in the semester, with life throwing many curve balls and the pressure got overwhelming and so intense, I was going to quit. Dr. Hannum emailed, texted and reached out to me to encourage me to take one bite at a time and that there are opportunities to finish strong. Even the strongest have weaknesses. I am so grateful for his encouraging words of wisdom and showing me that he really cared as a person. I will forever remember the impact he made on my education and my choices of hanging in there. Today, I know I am still a student through hard work, determination to not let go of a dream and encouragement from Dr. Hannum. He really has made a difference in my life. Thank you. The entire staff was willing to work with my situation. Grand View University really cares about their students.” - Regina King

Degree Combinations

Program Details

The major in Business Administration combines the traditional studies in business with a broadly based liberal arts curriculum. The Business Administration curriculum seeks to prepare people for careers in public and/or private sectors of the business environment. The program is designed to prepare graduates for positions in retail trade, manufacturing and service industries, financial services, real estate, marketing, insurance and health systems. Business courses are appropriate for cultural, educational, and governmental positions and for those interested in graduate business studies or law.

Course Requirements (47-51 credits and 14 prerequisite credits)

Prerequisite courses for the major: These prerequisites will not be included in the major GPA but must be taken for the major.

ACCT 211	Financial Accounting	3 credits
BSAD 145	Fundamentals of Information Systems	3 credits
BSAD 295	Careers in Business (will be excused for students earning their degree fully in the online and/or evening formats)	2 credits
ECON 101	Principles of Macro Economics	3 credits
MATH 116	Finite Mathematics	3 credits

Requirements for the Major:

ACCT 212	Managerial Accounting	3 credits
BSAD 310	Principles of Management	3 credits
BSAD 311	Operations Management	3 credits
BSAD 315	Marketing	3 credits
BSAD 340	Business Law I	3 credits
BSAD 352	Corporate Finance	3 credits
BSAD 399	Internship	3 credits
BSAD 450	Business Capstone Seminar	3 credits
ECON 102	Principles of Micro Economics	3 credits
ENGL 309	Writing for Business	3 credits
STAT 241 or BSAD 239	Principles of Statistics or Statistics for the Social Sciences	4 credits or 3 credits

These courses will be counted in computing the 2.20 GPA for the major.

Students must also complete a 15-16 hour concentration from the following concentrations listed in the section below.

Concentrations

Students must also complete a 15-16 hour concentration from the following choices:

Finance Concentration

Finance is a growing field! In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, finance positions are growing faster than the average for employment in the United States. Using a blend of intermediate finance and investments, this concentration incorporates some flexibility so students are able to tailor their program to the wide variety of career opportunities a finance degree has to offer at Grand View.

Managers need finance to find funding sources for their firms, to identify and manage risk, and to decide whether to make capital expenditures or produce new products. Individuals use the principles of finance to set long-term financial goals and to make personal investment decisions.

BSAD 420	Investments	3 credits
BSAD 422	Intermediate Corporate Finance	3 credits

Take 3 courses from:

ACCT 411	Income Tax	3 credits
BSAD 252	Introduction to Personal Finance	3 credits
BSAD 341	Business Law II	3 credits
BSAD 350	Insurance and Risk Management	3 credits
DATA 433	Finance Analytics	3 credits
ECON 315	Money, Banking, and Financial Markets	3 credits
ECON 415	International Finance	3 credits

These courses will be counted in computing the 2.20 GPA for the major.

The Grand View University Business Administration degree with concentration in finance has been accepted into the Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute University Affiliation Program, which indicates that holders of this degree will have had over 70% of the CFA body of knowledge covered though their degree program.

Human Resource Concentration

BSAD 375	Human Resource Management	3 credits
BSAD 377	Staffing, Training, and Development	3 credits
BSAD 407	Compensation and Benefits	3 credits
BSAD 408	Employment Law and Labor Relations	3 credits
BSAD 410	Organizational Behavior	3 credits

These courses will be counted in computing the 2.20 GPA for the major.

International Business Concentration

BSAD 317	International Marketing	3 credits
BSAD 331	International Management	3 credits
ECON 415	International Finance	3 credits
POLS 361 or POLS 370	Comparative Politics or International Politics	3 credits
Take one foreign language course (earn a C or better) or Complete a semester-long study abroad program (submit paper and have department approval) or Non-native English speakers will take MLAN 311 or another foreign language course (with departmental approval)		3-4 credits

These courses will be counted in computing the 2.20 GPA for the major.

Management Concentration

BSAD 375	Human Resource Management	3 credits
BSAD 410	Organizational Behavior	3 credits

These courses will be counted in computing the 2.20 GPA for the major.

BSAD 316	Facilities and Event Management	3 credits
BSAD 331	International Management	3 credits
BSAD 365	Project Management	3 credits
BSAD 405	Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management	3 credits
BSAD 430	Special Topics (as approved)	3 credits
BSAD 432	Business Ethics and Professional Behavior	3 credits
BSAD 452	Service Management Capstone Seminar	3 credits
BSAD 453	Sport Management Capstone Seminar	3 credits

These courses will be counted in computing the 2.20 GPA for the major.

Marketing Concentration

BSAD 351	Consumer Behavior	3 credits
BSAD 423	Strategic Marketing	3 credits
POLS 350	Research Methods for Social Sciences	3 credits

These courses will be counted in computing the 2.20 GPA for the major.

BSAD 317	International Marketing	3 credits
BSAD 320	Advertising and Promotional Strategies	3 credits
BSAD 325	Web Design and Development for ECommerce	3 credits
BSAD 415	Internet Marketing	3 credits
BSAD 416	Sport Marketing	3 credits
BSAD 430	Special Topics (as approved)	3 credits
BSAD 452	Service Management Capstone Seminar	3 credits
DATA 435	Marketing Analytics	3 credits

These courses will be counted in computing the 2.20 GPA for the major.

Professional Sales Concentration*

*The concentration in Professional Sales is offered as part of consortium. Some courses will be available only in an online format with another university.

BSAD 351	Consumer Behavior	3 credits
BSAD-235*	Relationship-Driven Professional Selling	3 credits
BSAD-245*	Negotiation in Business and Sales	3 credits
BSAD-435*	Sales Leadership	3 credits
BSAD-445*	Advanced Relationship-Driven Professional Selling	3 credits

These courses will be counted in computing the 2.20 GPA for the major.

Supply Chain Management Concentration*

*The concentration in Supply Chain Management is offered as part of consortium. Some courses will be available only in an online format with another university.

BSAD 236*	Forecasting and Logistics	3 credits
BSAD 246*	Sourcing and Operations	3 credits
BSAD 336*	Supply Chain Management Technologies	3 credits
BSAD 456*	Supply Chain Capstone	3 credits
BSAD 346* or DATA 435 or BSAD 365	Supply Chain in Action or Marketing Analytics or Project Management	3 credits or 3 credits or 3 credits

These courses will be counted in computing the 2.20 GPA for the major.

*These concentrations include online courses through RIZE, a third party education platform Grand View University has partnered with.

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Tuition & Scholarships

At Grand View University, your tuition supports instruction delivered by knowledgeable and experienced faculty who uphold our tradition of exceptional teaching. Additionally, we are dedicated to offering a high-quality education at the most affordable cost.

Transfer Credits

No matter what major you’re thinking about, you may be able to transfer in as many as 75 credits from a community college or junior college. If you have an A.A. or A.A.S. from an Iowa community college, you will be automatically admitted at junior status.

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Faculty Awards & Accomplishments

Alec Zama • Assistant professor of business, presented a paper at the Midwest Academy of Management Conference (MAM) in Chicago, Illinois, with the following title: Impact of High-CSE CEO on Top Management Team Composition and Size. He has been a reviewer and a presenter at MAM since 2009.

Alec has also been a keynote speaker at the Leadership Iowa Luncheon, a development program organized by the Iowa Association of Business and Industry Foundation where 40 leaders from across the state of Iowa participate in year-long leadership development activities. Zama's speech is titled "American Democracy: An Immigrant's Perspective." In his speech, he discussed his experiences living in a communist society and in a democracy while comparing and contrasting the two systems.

What You Can Expect

Managing people is the tip of the iceberg in business. With a career in business administration, organized and motivated managers can keep every aspect of an operation running smoothly and efficiently. Day-to-day operations are as important as a plan for the future.

Choosing a career is often based on many different factors including location, growth potential, and salary. While salaries can vary depending on your position, knowing your potential income can help you plan your family’s future.

The fact is: 65% of the business management jobs analyzed list salary information equal to or greater than $50,000 annually. It is important to note that industry and years of experience are factors that will impact salary. This should give you confidence in your future earning potential as you progress within your career.