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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, Minor, Concentration

Format:

Full Time/Part Time, In-Person, Online

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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

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.

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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

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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

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

Take three courses from:

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

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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

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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

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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

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

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

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.

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Information & Technology Management Minor

Successful management of technology-driven businesses today requires that employees work effectively in interdisciplinary teams. Team-based project management requires that each member of the team contribute not only in his or her own area of expertise, but in other aspects of the project as well. The better equipped a new employee is to reach this level of competency quickly, the more valuable will be his or her contributions. Moreover, an employee having such competency will be better prepared to assume positions of increased responsibility and challenge.

This minor is designed to prepare students for success in a wide variety of careers. Today, more than ever, employers have high expectations of undergraduate hires.

Course Requirements (21 credits)
ACCT 212
 Managerial Accounting
 3 credits
BSAD 202
 Entrepreneurship and Business Fundamentals
 3 credits
BSAD 381
 Systems Analysis and Design
 3 credits
BSAD/CPSC 241
 Computer Science I 
 3 credits
CPSC 242
 Computer Science II
 3 credits
BSAD/CPSC 421
 Databases
 3 credits
BSAD/CPSC 323 or
BSAD 325 or
BSAD 365
 Networking and Telecommunication or
Web Design and Development for ECommerce or
Project Management
 3 credits or
3 credits or
3 credits

Business Administration or Accounting majors may substitute an elective for BSAD 202 Entrepreneurship and Business Fundamentals. Nine of the 21 credits must be upper division hours. Students may substitute two semesters of one other language for BSAD/CPSC 241 Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming and CPSC 242 Object-Oriented Programming with Data Structures, as long as one semester is object-oriented.

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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.

Career Options

  • Auditor
  • Operations Billing Analyst
  • Accountant
  • Portfolio Manager
  • Research & Remediation Analyst
  • Business Information Analyst
  • Merchandiser
  • Annuity Claims Administrator
  • Home Mortgage Consultant
  • Payroll Administrator
  • Quality Assurance Analyst
  • Loan Servicing Specialist
  • Consumer Loan Underwriter
  • Recruiting Coordinator
  • Fraud Operations Supervisor
  • Financial Advisor
  • Software Developer
  • Territory Manager
  • Marketing Manager
  • Game Operations
  • Ad Coordinator

Faculty

Dr. Oscar Aguilar
Dr. Oscar Aguilar

Associate Professor of Analytics
Marsha Aldridge

Lecturer of Business Administration
Susan Andersen

Lecturer of Business Administration
Dr. Ryan Anderson
Dr. Ryan Anderson

Professor of Business Administration
Tom Annis
Thomas Annis

Lecturer of Finance
Hamid Awan

Lecturer of Business Administration
Dr. Kip Bottenfield
Dr. Kip Bottenfield

Professor of Business Admin
Dr. Scott Bull
Dr. Scott Bull

Associate Professor of Business Administration
Edward Bull

Lecturer of Business Administration
Benjamin Canham

Lecturer of Business Administration
Dr. Terri Deems

Lecturer of Business Administration
Laura Eaton
Laura Eaton

Lecturer of Business Administration
Sarah Engquist

Lecturer of Business Administration
Brenda Gill

Lecturer of Business Administration
Dr. David Hannum
Dr. David Hannum

Lecturer of Business Administration
James Henscheid

Lecturer
Mark Hicks

Volunteer
Shelley Hill

Administrative Assistant
Sandra Jennings-Hammond

Lecturer of Business Administration
Marquis Jones

Lecturer of Business
Kayleigh Jones

Lecturer of Business Administration
Dr. Shannon Juergens
Dr. Shannon Juergens

Professor of Business Administration & Dept Chair
Dashle Kelley

Assistant Professor of Finance
Laura Kinnard

Lecturer of Business Administration
Jeff Knight

Lecturer of Business Administration
Paul Leavenworth
Paul Leavenworth

Lecturer of Business Administration
Bonnie Leonhardt

Lecturer of Business Administration
Jacob Lovell

Lecturer of Business Administration
Emina Machovsky

Lecturer of Business Administration
Randy Mead

Lecturer of Business Administration
Mike Miller

Lecturer of Business Administration
Doug Mitchell
Doug Mitchell

Instructor of Analytics
Roger Nowadzky
Roger Nowadzky

Lecturer of Business Administration
John Peterson

Lecturer of Business Administration
Renee Pile

Lecturer of Business Administration
Jordan Prantner

Lecturer of Business Administration
Casey Randles

Lecturer - Sports Management
John Savoia

Lecturer of Business
Bradley Smerage

Lecturer of Business Administration
Levi Stacey

Lecturer of Business Administration
Thomas Turner

Lecturer of Business Administration
Dmitry Yarushkin
Dmitry Yarushkin

Professor of Practice of Business Administration, Level III
Dr. Alec Zama
Dr. Alec Zama

Professor of Business Admin/Econ

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