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Business Administration B.A.
Accreditation
The Vucurevich School of Business at the University of Sioux Falls has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. For a list of accredited programs please view our IACBE member status page.
Outcomes
Graduates with a degree in business administration can pursue diverse career paths, including roles such as financial analysts, who assess financial data to guide investment decisions, or marketing managers, who develop strategies to promote products and services. They may also work as human resources specialists, overseeing recruitment and employee relations, or as management consultants, advising companies on operational improvements.
Other opportunities include positions in sales, operations management, entrepreneurship and supply chain management, where they can apply their skills in areas such as negotiation, strategic planning and leadership to drive business success.
Career Outlook
- Average Salary: $63,907
- Job Postings: 72,654
Average salary is based on a 2024 NACE Salary Survey. Job posting data is for sales manager positions and is provided by Lightcast. This number represents unique job postings from companies looking to hire in the last 30 days as of May 2024.
Courses
Required Major Core
In addition to meeting the liberal arts core requirements of the University, you must complete the Business Administration core requirements as well as 15 semester hours of electives. Alternatives for the following courses: MAT155 or MAT165, MAT233 or PHY233.
ACC225
Accounting I
(3.0 s.h)
ACC226
Accounting II
(3.0 s.h)
BUS100
Business as a Profession
(1.0 s.h)
BUS421
Business Ethics
(3.0 s.h)
ENT225
Entrepreneurial Mindset
(3.0 s.h)
BUS325
Finance
(3.0 s.h)
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Elective(s) in Major
Complete 15 s.h. of electives from ACC, BUS, ECO, ENT or HAD. All elective courses must be 300-level or above and must be taken from at least two different disciplines.
ACC330
Accounting Information Systems
(3.0 s.h)
ACC400
Accounting Practicum
(3.0 s.h)
ACC401
Accounting Seminar
(2.0 s.h)
ACC425
Advanced Accounting
(3.0 s.h)
BUS323
Advanced Excel for Business App
(2.0 s.h)
ACC323
Advanced Excel for Business App
(2.0 s.h)
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