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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
(Evening or Online)
The Accelerated Bachelor Degree Completion program in Business Administration at Mount Aloysius College allows qualifying students with an associate degree or 60 hours of college credits to graduate with a bachelor's degree in 2 to 2 1/2 years. Classes meet one night a week and run for 5 to 8 weeks and are taught using the facilitative method, focusing on discussions and group activities. Online classes are asynchronous, meaning students do not have to be online for class at a particular time. Instead, students complete regularly scheduled assignments throughout the term of the class. Such assignments may include readings, online quizzes,participation in discussion boards, group projects, presentations, research papers, and other projects.
Students are able to apply what they learn immediately in their professional field. All classes are taught by fully qualified faculty, many with years of business field experience. Students will also draw upon their work experience for projects and assignments. This program is suitable for working adults who aspire to leadership positions within their organization or who aim at making a significant career transition into management.
Outstanding highlights of the program include:
- Five to eight week terms.
- Adult learner focused.
- Classroom learning relates to work experience.
- All courses in the program are offered by Mount Aloysius College - no need to arrange courses at another college to complete the degree.
- Online options for all courses.
- Financial aid and tuition deferment available to qualified students.
- Affordable tuition.
Admission Requirements
- An associate degree or 60 hours of college credits.
- Application with a a $30 fee.
- Official college transcript.
Once all admission materials are received by the Office of Graduate and Continuing Education the student's file will be reviewed for acceptance.
Core Course Requirements |
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| CLS 102 | College Foundation | 1 |
| EN 110 | Rhetoric I | 3 |
| EN 111 | Rhetoric II | 3 |
| 300-400-level EN | Upper-Division Literature | 3 |
| AR, EN, MU | Literature/Arts/Theatre | 3 |
| HS, PS | History/Political Science | 3 |
| BL, CH, SC | Science | 3 |
| CM 220 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| CS 103 | Computer Technology Literacy | 3 |
| RS, PL | Religious Studies/Philosophy | 3 |
| 300-400-level RS | Religious Studies/Philosophy | 3 |
| EC 201 (required) | Introduction to Economics | 3 |
| CR, EC, GE, PY, SO (any) | Social Science | 3 |
| Cultural Diversity Course | 3 | |
| BU 490 | Integrated Discipline Capping | 3 |
| Total credits in core | 43 | |
Major Course Requirements |
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| AC 101 | Accounting Principles I | 3 |
| AC 102 | Accounting Principles II | 3 |
| BU 117 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| BU 211 | Business Law I | 3 |
| BU 212 | Business Law II | 3 |
| BU 219 | Personnel Management | 3 |
| BU 220 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| BU 239 | Operations Management | 3 |
| BU 250 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| BU 345 | Business Field Experience | 3 |
| BU 410 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| BU --- | electives (9 credits must be at the 300-400 level) | 12 |
| Total credits in major | 45 | |
Other Required Coursework |
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| CM 305 | Statistical Research | 3 |
| Total credits for other coursework | 3 | |
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29 | |
| Total credits for degree | 120 | |
Course Descriptions
Mount Aloysius College
7373 Admiral Peary Highway, Cresson, PA 16630-1999
Toll Free: 888.823.2220 | P: 814.886.4131
