Program Overview

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The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) is designed to prepare students for the challenges of today’s organizations, as well as, the business world of tomorrow. The program provides students with the knowledge, skills and abilities to compete in both local and global business environments. Additionally, the program allows for an emphasis in a specialized area such as management, marketing, finance, economics, or hospitality management.

The BBA is a very versatile, flexible and valuable degree. Colorado Mesa’s BBA graduates have the ability to earn advanced degrees in business such as the Master of Business Administration – one of the most sought after degrees by employers in today’s job market.

Economists are called upon for a variety of tasks including economic analysis of the overall economy as well as a data collection, research analysis, forecasting, planning and consulting. The ability to make decisions at the macroeconomic level as well as use economic modeling tools make this concentration valuable for all industries as well as local, state and federal government entities. The increased emphasis on analytical, quantitative and technology skills sets this concentration apart.

To be admitted to the Bachelor of Business Administration program, certain prerequisites must be satisfied. Please see the Department Head for Business for complete requirements and application form.

For more information on what you can do with this major, visit Career Services’

What to Do with a Major?

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All CMU baccalaureate graduates are expected to demonstrate proficiency in critical thinking, communication fluency, quantitative fluency, and specialized knowledge/applied learning. In addition to these campus-wide student learning outcomes, students in this major complete a plan of study that fulfills our department mission and requires demonstrated comprehension of program specific learning outcomes. These are as follows:

Mission:

As a student-focused teaching and research department, Colorado Mesa University’s Business Department prepares students to be sound decision makers and serves businesses in the Rocky Mountain region, the nation, and the world. We strive to develop prepared students who demonstrate strong ethical principles, superior critical thinking, effective communication, and robust business acumen.

Student Learning Outcomes: