Business with a concentration in management/business administration, Bachelor of Science
Program Overview
Business with a Concentration in Management/Business Administration, Bachelor of Science
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Management/Business Administration is designed to provide students with a broad-based study of management and other business disciplines. The program aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to succeed in a variety of entry-level positions in private and public organizations.
Program Description
The activity of management is concerned with setting an organization's strategic goals and formulating processes to achieve them. Managers carry out their administrative roles by handling such duties as preparing and administering budgets, planning and directing operations, and coordinating employees' activities.
The concentration in human resource management gives students a broad overview of the knowledge base and applications used by professionals in the field. Students receive exposure to a wide range of topics reflecting the body of knowledge recommended by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) standards for coursework in HR.
The management/business administration concentration provides students with a broad-based study of management and other business disciplines. The course options in the curriculum give students flexibility in developing a program of study that can lead to a variety of entry-level positions in private and public organizations.
The management/international management concentration allows students to pursue an interest in the global nature of today's business world. A variety of opportunities for international study within and outside the university are available.
The management/entrepreneurship concentration empowers students to develop an entrepreneurial mindset and complementary skill set needed to provide creative solutions for new ventures and existing organizations.
The concentration in supply chain management and analytics gives students the skills to manage the creation and movement of products in the global environment and to understand the fundamentals of business analytics.
Career Opportunities
- Human resource management is a major functional area of all businesses and includes employee recruitment and selection, training and development, employee relations, compensation and benefits, performance evaluation, and human resource planning.
- Individuals working in human resources undertake a full range of activities related to attracting and selecting employees to work in an organization, motivating and facilitating high performance, and retaining employee talent.
- Decisions made in organizations about how to structure jobs, who to hire, how to reward them contribute directly to organizational effectiveness and a firm's competitive advantage.
- Early career opportunities typically include compensation analyst, employee benefits specialist, human resource assistant, human resource manager, employment recruiter, employment interviewer, and training and development specialist.
- Later stages may see transitions into senior management positions including chief human resource officer.
Bachelor-Level Job Titles
- Benefits (Coordinator or Counselor)
- Corporate Trainer
- Human Resources (Coordinator, Assistant, Generalist)
- Organizational Development Coordinator
- Professional Development Coordinator
- Recruiter
- Staffing Specialist
- Talent Acquisition (Coordinator or Specialist)
- Training Specialist
Graduate and Professional Level Job Titles
- Benefits Analyst
- Compensation Analyst
- Human Resources Manager
- Talent Acquisition Manager
Requirements
- Highest level of math required: MATH 200 or BUSN 212, SCMA 302
- Science required: Natural Sciences requirement only
- Foreign language requirements: No
- Additional tuition/fees: Yes
- GPA requirements (to progress/graduate in the major): 2.5+ cumulative GPA to declare major; 2.0+ cumulative GPA to graduate, and 2.0+ major GPA to graduate
VCU Major Maps
The VCU Major Maps provide a suggested course sequence for each semester, as well as recommendations for extracurricular activities, research opportunities, and career development.
Transfer Major Map
The transfer major map is designed for students who plan to transfer to VCU from a community college. The map provides a suggested course sequence for each semester, as well as recommendations for extracurricular activities, research opportunities, and career development.
Recommended Courses
The following courses are recommended for students in the Business with a concentration in Management/Business Administration program:
Virginia Community College System Courses
| Course | Title | Equivalent Course | Credits | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SDV 100 or 101 | College Success Skills | UNIV 101 | 1 | Elective |
| ENG 111 | College Composition I | UNIV 111-112 | 3 | General Education |
| ENG 112 | College Composition II | UNIV 200 | 3 | General Education |
| MTH 161 (or MTH 167) | Precalculus I | MATH 141 | 3 | General Education |
| MTH 261 or MTH 263 | Applied Calculus or Calculus I | BUSN 212 or MATH 200 | 3 to 4 | Major (Ancillary) |
| Humanities or Fine Arts | Select one of the following (UCGS Block II) | VCU equivalent | 3 | General Education |
| Humanities, Fine Arts or Literature | Select one of the following (UCGS Block II) | VCU equivalent | 3 | General Education |
| Laboratory Science | Select one of the following (UCGS Block IV) | VCU equivalent | 4 | General Education |
| History | Select one of the following (UCGS Block VI) | VCU equivalent | 3 | General Education |
| ACC 211 | Principles of Accounting I | ACCT 203 | 3 | Major (Ancillary) |
| ACC 212 | Principles of Accounting II | ACCT 204 | 3 | Major (Ancillary) |
| ECO 201 | Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics | ECON 211 | 3 | Major (Ancillary) |
| ECO 202 | Principles of Economics: Microeconomics | ECON 210 | 3 | Major (Ancillary) |
| BUS 100 | Introduction to Business | BUSN 201 | 3 | Major (Ancillary) |
| BUS 224 | Business Statistics | SCMA 301 | 3 | Major (Ancillary) |
| BUS 240 | Business Law | BUSN 323 | 3 | Major (Ancillary) |
| CST 100 or 110 | Public Speaking | BUSN 225 | 3 | Major (Ancillary) |
VCU Courses
| Course | Title | Credits | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| MGMT 319 | Leadership | 3 | Major |
| SCMA 302 | Business Statistics II | 3 | Major |
| MGMT 321 | Survey of Entrepreneurship | 3 | Major |
| MGMT 331 | Human Resource Management | 3 | Major |
| MGMT 405 | Negotiation, Influence and Conflict Management | 3 | Major |
| Financial markets elective | 3 | Major | |
| Global elective | 3 | Major | |
| Management elective | 3 | Major | |
| Supply chain and analytics elective | 3 | Major | |
| Systems and marketing elective | 3 | Major | |
| BUSN 301 | Career and Professional Development | 1 | Major (Ancillary) |
| BUSN 499 | Business Knowledge Exam | 0 | Major (Ancillary) |
| FIRE 311 | Financial Management | 3 | Major (Ancillary) |
| INFO 360 | Business Information Systems | 3 | Major (Ancillary) |
| MGMT 303 | Creativity and Ideation | 3 | Major (Ancillary) |
| MGMT 310 | Managing People in Organizations | 3 | Major (Ancillary) |
| MGMT 434 | Strategic Management | 3 | Major (Ancillary) |
| MKTG 301 | Marketing Principles | 3 | Major (Ancillary) |
| SCMA 320 | Production/Operations Management | 3 | Major (Ancillary) |
| Open elective | 8 | Elective | |
| REAL | 0 | Major |
Degree Requirements
- Completion of associate degree
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
- All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better
Guaranteed Transfer Admission Requirements
- Completion of associate degree
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
- All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better
Plan of Study
The plan of study for the Business with a concentration in Management/Business Administration program can be found in the VCU Bulletin.
Community College Credits Transferred to VCU
- 60 credits
Credits Completed at VCU
- 60 credits
Minimum Credits Required for Bachelor's Degree
- 120 credits