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In the Bachelor of Business Administration program you’ll combine core courses in the business disciplines with electives that will customize your own program of study for your chosen concentration. 

BBA students select a concentration to specialize in: 

• Accounting Concentration 
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• Economics & Finance Concentration
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Our program is also accredited by the . AACSB International accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in management and business education. It represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide, and it recognizes that the School of Business offers high-quality business programs. Processes are in place to ensure continuous improvement in the future. Therefore students and alumni can be proud of earning a degree from an institution that has taken its place among other world-wide leaders in business education.

 

�Ļ�Ӱ�� educates you to become a successful, principled leader with a global perspective. You graduate with an ability to solve problems, be an effective communicator and work successfully as an individual or team member. The curriculum applies real life principles and applications. The Professors take a real interest in each individual student due to the smaller classroom sizes. I was not just a name and a number here I was a person that mattered. I built a special bond with many of my former Professors and I still keep in contact with most of them today.

David Abraham ’08 | Business Administration with Accounting Concentration

The Minor in Business Administration consists of a sequence of six required courses designed to provide the foundation for the degree-seeking student desiring a business supplement to a non-business degree program.  In addition to providing a general knowledge of business practices and terminology this program prepares a student to take additional business courses either at the undergraduate or graduate level.  Faculty members from the School of Business are available to advise students about career opportunities and further study beyond the requirements for the minor in Business Administration. All courses are three credit-hour courses:

Course Requirements

Course	Title
BA 203	Statistics and Data Analysis for Business
BA 211	Principles of Accounting I
BA 212	Principles of Accounting II
BA 307	Introduction to Management and Organizational Behavior
EC 211	Principles of Macroeconomics
EC 212	Principles of Microeconomics

Business majors cannot also minor in another business program.

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David Abraham ’08 | Business Administration with Accounting Concentration

 

The Career & Professional Development staff helps Shenandoah students search and apply for internships related to their major and career goals. Internships differentiate you as an applicant in your future job searches, provide hands on experience in your field, allow you to sample different career paths for your major, and help you find a specific position that fits your passion before graduation.

Career & Professional Development at Shenandoah

Career and Salary Examples for Business Administration Accounting Majors:

• Data Analyst: $49,600
• Financial Analyst: $40,455 – $75,158
• Business Analyst (Unspecified Type): $42,500 – $67,046
• Senior Financial Analyst: $60,077 – $98,633
• Actuary: $85,900
• Actuarial Analyst: $40,851 – $85,358

I was studying biology and chemistry in order to become a veterinarian. After finishing first year of vet school, I got a chance to study in the US and majored with Associate Degree in Science. After learning about all of the subjects, I finally chose to become an accountant. My plans are to start working on my Master’s degree and acquire CPA certificate.

Vasily Vasilyev ’18 | Business Administration with Accounting Concentration & Mathematics Double Major | From Tashkent, Uzbekistan

 

Career & Professional Development provides a comprehensive range of services and resources to assist Shenandoah students in their career search. Services offered include resume and cover letter building, mock interviews, and professional dining etiquette workshops.

Career & Professional Development at Shenandoah

�ճ����Bachelor of Business Administration degree requires students to complete 30 credit hours of general education coursework, 42 credit hours of business-specific coursework and 24 non-business elective courses. In addition, Accounting Concentration students are also required to complete 24 credit hours of Accounting-focused business elective course work including: 

BA-311	Intermediate Accounting I
BA-312	Intermediate Accounting II
BA-315	Cost Accounting
BA-411	Accounting for Decision-Making & Control
BA-412	Advanced Accounting
BA-414	Income Tax I
BA-415	Income Tax II
BA-418	Auditing

 

Learning support services are available to all students in every course at Shenandoah. Free peer tutoring with a student who has previously succeeded in the course is available for any course across the university. The Writing Center is available for every stage of the writing process from thesis development to proofreading and bibliography assistance. The Math Enrichment Center is available for math and science assistance. Professors and Academic Advisors across the university also have office hours and open door policies to ensure Shenandoah students succeed academically.

Learning Support Services at Shenandoah

The Honors Program is a multidisciplinary Honors Program for students who are curious, creative, self-motivated, and eager to engage in their education and community.

Not only do Honors Program students partake in honors courses that emphasize collaboration, service, and communication, but they will also have the opportunity to develop aspects of the program based on their own interests and goals. By participating in the Honors Program you will acquire the tools, knowledge and experiences necessary to make meaningful contributions to your community – whether it be globally, locally, or specific to your life’s work. You will have access to unique courses, exciting experiences and a community of peers and faculty who never stop asking questions and striving for excellence.

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There’s a special bond between School of Business students and their professors. Students enjoy close professional relationships with academically and professionally experienced faculty who mentor them in and out of the classroom. This remains a hallmark of a �Ļ�Ӱ�� business education. Students also benefit from our executives-in-residence who works with both professors and students to broaden the student’s focus beyond the classroom.

Meet The Business Faculty

Students interested in this program should also look into these graduate degrees, minors, and certificates.

These minors complement this program well:

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• Economics & Finance

Continue your education by earning a graduate degree:

• MBA

�Ļ�Ӱ�� works on rolling admissions and accepts applications throughout the year. Applications are reviewed individually and holistically.

Submit your application, review required admission materials, and find our admissions standards.

Application Information

 

Looking to Transfer and Get Your MBA Fast?

We have the 2+1 option! If you’re a transfer student with two years of college credits, you can take advantage of the 2+1 option that allows you to transition from an associate of arts degree in business to the BBA degree and subsequently the MBA degree – all in five years!

Start Your First Year of College and Fast-Track to Your MBA

Check out our 4+1 option! If you’re enrolled in Shenandoah’s four-year Bachelor of Business Administration program, you can take advantage of the 4+1 option to earn an MBA with one additional year of classes.

Explore the MBA Program

As a Shenandoah BBA student, you are automatically considered for our MBA program. If you qualify, you will be notified of acceptance to the assured pre-admission MBA program!��

Make studying abroad the highlight of your college experience! Whether you go for a year, a semester, or just a few weeks. You will never forget learning in another culture! The Center for International Programs is here to help you plan your study abroad experience. Start your planning early to ensure the courses you complete abroad count toward your degree and you graduate on time.

Learn About Education Abroad

Global Experiential Learning (GEL) Program

The Global Experiential Learning (GEL) Program offers Shenandoah students a short-term, faculty-led, study-abroad experience for academic credit.  These short-term, credit-bearing, faculty-led programs are offered winter break, spring break, and during the summer. If a course is not within your major, it might be used as an elective.

GEL Courses Currently Offered

Study Abroad

�Ļ�Ӱ�� is a member of the International Student Exchange Program (ISEP), a global network of 300 universities. This partnership allows students to study for a full semester or year at other member campuses abroad. By working closely with their academic advisors and the study abroad advisor, students can take classes taught in English abroad while receiving Shenandoah credit.

�Ļ�Ӱ�� also maintains direct partnerships with several universities around the world.  These relationships allow students from SU to study abroad as exchange students and students from these universities to study at SU.  All partner universities offer courses taught in English.

Business students looking to study abroad should consider studying at Audencia. Located in the city of Nantes, France, 2 hours from Paris, Audencia is an AACSB accredited university that specializes in courses in Business and Mass Communications.

Plan your Semester Study Abroad Experience

 

Short Term Exchange Program

The January Business exchange program with SU partner university Audencia in France provides an experience of a lifetime while completing undergraduate or graduate credit hours. Through coursework, city tours, and company visits, you will have the opportunity to strengthen your knowledge and understanding of European management practices and the European market.  All courses are taught in English.

January Business Exchange