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Nov 22, 2024
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NSU Catalog 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Business Administration (BS)
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In addition to being offered on Northern State University’s main campus (Aberdeen, SD), this major is also available online.
The Business Administration major at NSU provides a comprehensive exploration of all business disciplines. This generalized business major is designed to complement the studies of those students with diverse majors in the liberal or fine arts or education, or for those students seeking flexibility in completion of a business degree.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Understand and demonstrate the ability to analyze international business concepts. (Cross-curricular Skill: Inquiry and Analysis)
- Apply knowledge and reasoning skills to address various business challenges and opportunities via strategic analysis. (Cross-curricular Skill: Problem Solving)
- Analyze business and organizational situations using ethical approaches to decision making. (Cross-curricular Skill: Ethical Reasoning)
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills in business related situations. (Cross-curricular Skill: Critical and Creative Thinking)
- Students will develop effective teamwork skills. (Cross-curricular Skill: Teamwork)
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Exit Requirements for Business Majors
In addition to Northern State University graduation requirements, baccalaureate business majors must:
- Complete a minimum of 30 semester hours of course work in the School of Business at Northern State University. Acceptance of course work completed at other colleges and universities will be evaluated by the Dean.
- Take School of Business exit exam
Recommendation for General Education Goal #5 (MATH 114):
It is recommended that MATH 114 or higher be taken to fulfill GE Goal #5.
General Education Requirements
Baccalaureate degrees - 30 credits
Associate degrees - 24 credits
Goal #1: Written Communication (6 credits Baccalaureate/Associate)
Student enrollment in the initial English course is determined by the Board of Regents placement policy (2:7.6).
Goal #2: Oral Communication (3 credits Baccalaureate/Associate)
Goal #3: Social Sciences (6 credits Baccalaureate [in two disciplines]/3 credits Associate)
Baccalaureate - Six (6) credits hours (in two disciplines).
Elementary Education majors and Special Education majors must take POLS 100 , GEOG 210 , and HIST 151 or HIST 152 .
Goal #4: Arts and Humanities (6 credits Baccalaureate [in two disciplines]/3 credits Associate)
Baccalaureate - Six (6) credits hours (in two disciplines).
Goal #5: Mathematics (3 credits Baccalaureate/Associate)
Student enrollment in the initial Mathematics course is determined by the Board of Regents placement policy (AAC Guidelines 7.6).
Goal #6: Natural Sciences (6 credits Baccalaureate/3 Credits Associate)
Associate Degree Flexibility (3 credits)
Students have the flexibility to select an additional three credits from Goal #3, #4, or #6 with courses selected from different disciplinary prefixes.
Degree Requirements (BS) - 9 credits
Quantitative Course (3 credits)
A course in Mathematics with a pre-requisite of MATH 114 or higher.
Additional Course (3 credits)
TOTAL DEGREE: 120 CREDITS
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