Major Programs of Undergraduate Study - Business
Major programs of undergraduate study are listed on the following pages. Each Center, the Independent Study and the Online Programs offer specific majors and minors. Check with your academic advisor to determine the availability of a particular major or minor. Some majors at particular locations will include online or distance coursework.
Those graduating from programs offered through the Academic Extension will receive a Bachelor of Science (Bachelor of Arts for elementary education learners). Learners cannot seek two of the same degrees at UIU. That means that if an individual earns a Bachelor of Arts, then a second Bachelor of Arts is not allowed. However, if you are the holder of a Bachelor of Arts from UIU, you can seek the Bachelor of Science from UIU. Additional majors may be earned and will be reflected on the UIU transcript.
A double major requires completion of two Senior Projects, one for each major.
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Business
Upper Iowa University offers several degree programs that will prepare you to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving and increasingly computer-dependent business environment. Special emphasis is placed on the organizational, analytical and professional skills required for success in the major business areas. UIU graduates are well prepared to deal with individuals, groups, ideas and technology.
All business majors require the completion of the general education courses, the business core, and 18 to 27 credits in a specific major.
Double majors are allowed and involve completing all the courses listed in each major and a Senior Project for each major. Please refer to the individual requirements as listed in the major area.
The purpose of the business core is to provide a learner with a foundation of competence in order to meet organizational goals and objectives in business enterprises.
| Credits | ||
| BA 160 | Microeconomics Principles | 3 |
| BA 161 | Macroeconomics Principles | 3 |
| BA 201 | Accounting Principles I | 3 |
| BA 202 | Accounting Principles II | 3 |
| BA 208 | Marketing Principles | 3 |
| BA 210 | Management Principles | 3 |
| MATH 220 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| BA 222 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| BA 225 | Business Ethics or | |
| PHIL 202 | Contemporary Ethics | 3 |
| BA 302 | Business Law I | 3 |
| BA 341 | Corporate Financial Management | 3 |
| BA 356 | Quantitative Decisions in Business | 3 |
| Total | 36 | |
Accounting Major
The purpose of an accounting major is to build on the foundation of the business core to enable the learner to understand accounting theory and its applications in the areas of financial, tax, not-for-profit and managerial accounting and in the practice of auditing.
The accounting major consists of 60 semester credits, including the business core of foundation courses. In addition, learners must complete the general education requirements; along with additional elective credits to complete the 120 semester credits required for the Bachelor of Science degree. At least 18 credits in this major must be earned in upper division coursework. A minimum 2.0 GPA in the major is required for graduation.
To meet requirements for taking the Uniform Certified Public Accountant examination, and to be exposed to all topics usually covered on the exam, those who expect to sit for the exam should also take BA 324 (Federal Taxation II), both BA 421 (Managerial Cost) and BA 422 (Product Cost), both BA 431 (Advanced Financial and BA 432 (Nonprofit), and BA 303 (Business Law II). For CPA requirements in your state, contact the board of accountancy for that state.
A minimum of nine semester credits of accounting course work must be completed with Upper Iowa University.
| Credits | ||
| BA 321 | Intermediate Financial Accounting I | 3 |
| BA 322 | Intermediate Financial Accounting II | 3 |
| BA 323 | Federal Taxation I | 3 |
| BA 421 | Managerial Cost Accounting | 3 |
| BA 422 | Product Cost Accounting | 3 |
| BA 425 | Auditing | 3 |
| BA 431* | Advanced Financial Accounting or | |
| BA 432* | Accounting for Not-For-Profit Organizations | 3 |
| One of the following: | 3 | |
| BA 317 | International Management | |
| BA 463 | International Finance | |
| BA 488 | Economics of International Business | |
| Senior Project: | ||
| ID 498_02 | Senior Project: Accounting | 3 |
| Total | 24 | |
*Must be completed at UIU or another four-year institution.
Note: Check with your program office for requirements for the CPA examination.
Business Administration Major
The purpose of a business administration major is to build on the foundation of the business core to provide the learner with a broad-based preparation for business while emphasizing at least two business disciplines. This major provides the learner with an individualized plan to maximize career flexibility.
The business administration major consists of 57 semester credits, including the business core of foundation courses. In addition, students must complete the general education requirements, along with additional elective credits to complete the 120 semester credits required for the Bachelor of Science degree. At least 18 credits in this major must be earned in upper division coursework. A minimum 2.0 GPA in the major is required for graduation.
| Credits | ||
| BA 361 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
| BA 423 | Production and Operations Management | 3 |
| BA 454 | Managerial Cases | 3 |
| One of the following: | 3 | |
| BA 310 | Money and Banking | |
| BA 343 | Investments | |
| BA 421 | Managerial Cost Accounting | |
| One of the following: | 3 | |
| BA 315 | Sales Management | |
| BA 358 | Consumer Behavior | |
| BA 363 | Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communications | |
| One of the following: | 3 | |
| BA 317 | International Management | |
| BA 424 | Global Marketing | |
| BA 463 | International Finance | |
| BA 488 | Economics of International Business | |
| Senior Project: | ||
| ID 498_15 | Senior Project: Business Administration | 3 |
| Total | 21 | |
Financial Management Major
The purpose of a financial management major is to build on the foundation of the business core to enable the learner to utilize appropriate theories to operate in various areas of the financial marketplace.
The financial management major consists of 54 semester credits, including the business core of foundation courses. In addition, students must complete the general education requirements, along with additional elective credits to complete the 120 semester credits required for the Bachelor of Science degree. At least 18 credits in this major must be earned in upper division coursework. A minimum 2.0 GPA in the major is required for graduation.
| Credits | ||
| BA 310 | Money and Banking | 3 |
| BA 343 | Investments | 3 |
| BA 442 | Intermediate Financial Management | 3 |
| One of the following: | 3 | |
| BA 463 | International Finance | |
| BA 488 | Economics of International Business | |
| One of the following: | 3 | |
| BA 321 | Intermediate Financial Accounting | |
| BA 370 | Ent and Small Business Management | |
| BA 403 | Internship | |
| BA 421 | Managerial Cost Accounting | |
| BA 463 | International Finance | |
| BA 488 | Economics of International Business | |
| Senior Project: | ||
| ID 498_06 | Senior Project: Financial Management | 3 |
| Total | 18 | |
Human Resources Management Major
The purpose of a human resources management major is to build on the foundation of the business core to enable the learner to apply specific skills, knowledge and ethical standards to strategic planning, staffing, training and development, compensation and employee relations.
The human resources management major consists of 60 semester credits, including the business core of foundation courses. In addition, students must complete the general education requirements, along with additional elective credits to complete the 120 semester credits required for the Bachelor of Science degree. At least 18 credits in this major must be earned in upper division coursework. A minimum 2.0 GPA in the major is required for graduation.
| Credits | ||
| BA 317 | International Management | 3 |
| BA 361 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
| BA 371 | Training and Development | 3 |
| BA 383 | Compensation and Benefits Management | 3 |
| BA 393 | Personnel Selection and Evaluation | 3 |
| BA 411 | Labor Relations and Negotiation | 3 |
| One of the following: | 3 | |
| PSY/SOC 232 | Group Dynamics | |
| SOC 240 | Diverse Cultures | |
| BA 362 | Supervision | |
| BA 365 | Leadership Theory | |
| BA 367 | Cross-Cultural Leadership | |
| BA 415 | Cross-Cultural Negotiation | |
| PSY 440 | Industrial Psychology | |
| BA/PSY 474 | Organizational Behavior | |
| Senior Project: | ||
| ID 498_05 | Senior Project: HRM | 3 |
| Total | 24 | |
Management Major
The purpose of a management major is to build on the foundation of the business core to enable the learner to apply theoretical organizational strategies to practical business situations and to present, analyze and evaluate options to effectively integrate material and human resources for enhanced productivity toward a socially responsible end.
The management major consists of 54 semester credits, including the business core of foundation courses. In addition, students must complete the general education requirements, along with additional elective credits to complete the 120 semester credits required for the Bachelor of Science degree. At least 18 credits in this major must be earned in upper division coursework. A minimum 2.0 GPA in the major is required for graduation.
| Credits | ||
| BA 317 | International Management | 3 |
| BA 361 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
| BA 423 | Production and Operations Management | 3 |
| BA 454 | Management Cases | 3 |
| One of the following: | 3 | |
| PSY 338 | Motivation | |
| BA 362 | Supervision | |
| BA 365 | Leadership Theory | |
| BA 367 | Cross-Cultural Leadership | |
| BA 370 | Ent and Small Business Management | |
| BA 411 | Labor Relations and Negotiation | |
| BA 415 | Cross-Cultural Negotiation | |
| BA 421 | Managerial Cost Accounting | |
| PSY 440 | Industrial Psychology | |
| BA 445 | Contemporary Topics in Management | |
| BA/PSY 474 | Organizational Behavior | |
| Senior Project: | ||
| ID 498_01 | Senior Project: Management | 3 |
| Total | 18 | |
Management Information Systems Major
The Management Information Systems (MIS) major is designed to prepare learners to be able to manage hardware and/or software systems in businesses of any size. With a required combination of technological and business courses, the learner will also have the knowledge needed to make decisions related to information technology which will improve the business’ success.
The MIS major consists of 63 semester credits, including the business core of foundation courses. In addition, students must complete the general education requirements, along with additional elective credits to complete the 120 semester credits required for the Bachelor of Science degree. At least 18 credits in this major must be earned in upper division coursework. A minimum 2.0 GPA in the major is required for graduation.
| Credits | ||
| MIS 201 | Principles of Computer Programming | 3 |
| MIS 210 | COBOL Programming | 3 |
| MIS 377 | Systems Analysis and Design | 3 |
| MIS 384 | Advanced Computer Programming | 3 |
| MIS 388 | Telecommunications and Networks | 3 |
| MIS 418 | Database Management | 3 |
| MIS 435 | Information Systems Strategies | 3 |
| One of the following: | 3 | |
| BA 317 | International Management | |
| BA 424 | Global Marketing | |
| BA 463 | International Finance | |
| BA 488 | Economics of International Business | |
| Senior Project: | ||
| ID 498_21 | Senior Project: MIS | 3 |
| Total | 27 | |
Marketing Major
The purpose of a marketing major is to build on the foundation of the business core by enabling the learner to apply marketing theory and principles as well as to research and critically evaluate the marketing implications of current events, emerging trends and changing perspectives in the international marketplace.
The marketing major consists of 54 semester credits, including the business core of foundation courses. In addition, students must complete the general education requirements, along with additional elective credits to complete the 120 semester credits required for the Bachelor of Science degree. At least 18 credits in this major must be earned in upper division coursework. A minimum 2.0 GPA in the major is required for graduation.
| Credits | ||
| BA 358 | Consumer Behavior | 3 |
| BA 451 | Marketing Research | 3 |
| BA 456 | Marketing Cases | 3 |
| One of the following: | 3 | |
| BA 424 | Global Marketing | |
| BA 488 | Economics of International Business | |
| One of the following: | 3 | |
| BA 315 | Sales Management | |
| BA 317 | International Management | |
| BA 337 | Personal Selling | |
| BA 355 | Retailing | |
| BA 363 | Advertising and Integrated Marketing Comm | |
| BA 380 | Marketing Management | |
| BA 414 | New Product Development | |
| BA 424 | Global Marketing | |
| BA 445 | Contemporary Topics in Management | |
| BA 459 | Contemporary Topics in Marketing | |
| BA 488 | Economics of International Business | |
| Senior Project: | ||
| ID 498_03 | Senior Project: Marketing | 3 |
| Total | 18 | |
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