May 31, 2024  
2023-2024 William R. Kellett School of Undergraduate and Graduate Studies Academic Catalog 
    
2023-2024 William R. Kellett School of Undergraduate and Graduate Studies Academic Catalog

Business Administration, B.A.


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Students who have successfully completed a B.A. in Business Administration from Lakeland University should be able to:

  • Explain the major concepts in the functional areas of accounting, economics, marketing, finance, management, leadership, and management information systems.
  • Construct and present effective oral and written forms of professional communication.
  • Identify the key legal and ethical issues related to contemporary business conduct.
  • Demonstrate responsible and effective workplace behavior skills and traits in a professional business environment.

Students should complete at least one emphasis designated for the Business Administration major:


  • Students completing an available internship course as part of their specific emphasis must complete three (3) semester hours of the internship course.^

Cooperative Education (23-27 semester hours)


*Only available to Business Administration or Organizational Leadership and Development majors.

Hospitality Management (12-14 semester hours)


  • A student is not eligible to complete this emphasis if also completing a major in Hospitality Management.
    • ^The Hospitality Emphasis course (HSP 407 - Hospitality Internship) requires four (4) semester hours

Student Designed (12 semester hours)


Students may propose a twelve (12) semester-hour emphasis in an area of academic interest that complements their major in the J. Garland Schilcutt School of Business, Science and Technology. Students may fulfill the emphasis requirement by completing current courses offered by the J. Garland Schilcutt School of Business, Science and Technology, courses offered in other Divisions, cooperative design courses, or internship experiences that are relevant to the area of interest. This emphasis plan must be approved in advance by the student’s academic advisor and the Chair of the Business and Technology Division. Cooperative Education courses may not be used to satisfy the requirements of this emphasis.

Sustainability (13-14 semester hours)


  • BIO 101 - Environmental Science (4 semester hours) ** OR CHM 200 - Earth Systems (4 semester hours) **

Choose 3 of 4:


Notes:


  • A student completing a major in Business Administration can earn a major in Organizational Leadership and Development by completing an emphasis for each major, one for business, one for organizational leadership. They may also earn a major in Accounting. 
  • A student completing a major in Business Administration is not eligible to earn a minor in Cooperative Education* or Marketing.
    • A student is not eligible to complete Cooperative Education emphasis requirements of other majors.
  • Students pursuing two or more Business majors requiring completion of an emphasis must select a separate emphasis area for each major, mindful of any emphasis restrictions.

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