Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration
prepares students to pursue professional careers in business
organizations, to own or manage small businesses, or to
enroll in a graduate degree program. In the first two years
of the program, students complete core courses that introduce
them to marketing, management, accounting, international
business and finance. Core courses provide business students
with the foundation and breadth of knowledge to enter the
business world. All students in the Bachelor of Science
degree in Business Administration must complete the 37 credit
core curriculum in order to graduate.
In the last two years, students continue to develop their
professional skills with courses that are specific to their
chosen concentrations and provide them the depth of knowledge
to succeed in their chosen field of business.
| Core Business Requirements | Credits |
|---|
| AC101 Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| AC102 Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| CS117 Computer Applications I (or higher) | 3 |
| EN208 Business Communications | 4 |
| FI201 Principles of Finance | 3 |
| IB301 International Business Management | 3 |
| MH216 Statistics | 3 |
| MK105 Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| MN105 Principles of Management | 3 |
| MN200 Business Law | 3 |
| MN405/455 Strategic Management (Capstone) | 3 |
| xx499 Internship OR | |
| xx498 Bachelor Thesis | 3 |
| Total | 37 |
Concentration in Accounting
The Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration
with a concentration in Accounting prepares students for
positions in all facets of the accounting profession. Students
graduating from the program will be able to construct financial
statements, prepare financial plans, and provide management
with the information necessary to make external and internal
decisions. The program places strong emphasis on the clear
and concise communication of financial information.
Note that all full-time day students are required to
take FY100 First Year Seminar during their first semester.
Recommended Course Sequencing:
(please see course descriptions for prerequisites):
| First Year: | Credits |
|---|
| AC101 Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| AC102 Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| CS117 Computer Applications I (or higher) | 3 |
| EN105 Advanced English Composition | 3 |
| EN206 Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| FY100 First Year Seminar | 1 |
| HU103 World Civilization (Modern) | 3 |
| MH214 Precalculus OR | |
| MH224 Calculus I | 3 |
| SS102 Macroeconomics | 3 |
| SS103 Microeconomics | 3 |
| HU Humanities OR | |
| PS Psychology OR | |
| SS Social Science Elective | 3 |
| Second Year: | |
|---|
| AC201 Intermediate Accounting I | 4 |
| AC202 Intermediate Accounting II | 4 |
| EN208 Business Communications | 4 |
| FI201 Principles of Finance | 3 |
| HU1xx Humanities Requirement: HU135 World Religions OR | |
| HU152 Introduction to Western Philosophy | 3 |
| MH216 Statistics | 3 |
| MK105 Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| MN105 Principles of Management | 3 |
| MN200 Business Law | 3 |
| SC Laboratory Science | 4 |
| Third Year: | |
|---|
| AC207 Individual Taxation | 3 |
| AC299 Accounting Internship I OR | |
| Elective | 3 |
| AC310 Cost Accounting | 4 |
| EN2xx 200-level (or higher) Literature Elective | 3 |
| HU305 Ethics | 3 |
| IB301 International Business Management | 3 |
| SS305 Global Issues | 3 |
| 300-level (or higher) Business Elective | 3 |
| HU2xx 200-level (or higher) Humanities OR | |
| PS2xx Psychology OR | |
| SS2xx Social Science Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Fourth Year: | |
|---|
| AC308 Business Taxation | 3 |
| AC320 Auditing | 3 |
| AC499 Accounting Internship II OR | |
| AC498 Accounting Bachelor Thesis | 3 |
| MN405 Strategic Management (Capstone) | 3 |
| 300-level (or higher) Business Electives (2) | 6 |
| 200-level (or higher) Arts & Science Elective | 3 |
| Electives (3) | 9 |
| Total Credits Required For Graduation: | 126 |
Concentration in Business Management
The Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration
with a concentration in Business Management prepares students
for graduate programs or for positions that require a broad
knowledge of management. The curriculum includes introductory
courses in core areas, as well as more advanced courses
in areas of particular interest, such as organizational
theory, human resources management, small business management,
or international business management. Internships provide
experience in a professional workplace.
Note that all full-time day students are required to
take FY100 First Year Seminar during their first semester.
Recommended Course Sequencing:
(please see course descriptions for prerequisites):
| First Year: | Credits |
|---|
| AC101 Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| AC102 Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| CS117 Computer Applications I (or higher) | 3 |
| EN105 Advanced English Composition | 3 |
| EN206 Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| FY100 First Year Seminar | 1 |
| HU103 World Civilization (Modern) | 3 |
| MH214 Precalculus OR | |
| MH224 Calculus I | 3 |
| SS102 Macroeconomics | 3 |
| SS103 Microeconomics | 3 |
| HU Humanities OR | |
| PS Psychology OR | |
| SS Social Science Elective | 3 |
| Second Year: | |
|---|
| EN208 Business Communications | 4 |
| FI201 Principles of Finance | 3 |
| HU1xx Humanities Requirement: HU135 World Religions OR | |
| HU152 Introduction to Western Philosophy | 3 |
| MH216 Statistics | 3 |
| MK105 Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| MN105 Principles of Management | 3 |
| MN200 Business Law | 3 |
| MN201 Human Resources Management | 3 |
| MN299 Business Management Internship I OR | |
| Elective | 3 |
| SC Laboratory Science | 4 |
| Third Year: | |
|---|
| EN2xx 200-level (or higher) Literature Elective | 3 |
| IB301 International Business Management | 3 |
| HU305 Ethics | 3 |
| MN325 Organizational Theory and Behavior | 3 |
| SS305 Global Issues | 3 |
| 300-level (or higher) Business Electives (2) | 6 |
| HU2xx 200-level (or higher) Humanities OR | |
| PS2xx Psychology OR | |
| SS2xx Social Science Elective | 3 |
| Electives (2) | 6 |
| Fourth Year: | |
|---|
| MN405 Strategic Management (Capstone) | 3 |
| MN421 Operations Management | 3 |
| MN495 Seminar in Contemporary Management Issues | 3 |
| MN499 Business Management Internship II OR | |
| MN498 Business Management Bachelor Thesis | 3 |
| 300-level (or higher) Business Electives (2) | 6 |
| 200-level (or higher) Arts & Science Elective | 3 |
| Electives (3) | 9 |
| Total Credits Required For Graduation: | 123 |
Concentration in Fashion Merchandising
The Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration
with a concentration in Fashion Merchandising is designed
to prepare the graduate to enter middle to upper level management
positions in fashion merchandising and related fields. The
program helps the student to acquire skills that increase
his or her marketability after graduation. It allows the
student to develop knowledge and abilities in the areas
of international business, marketing, promotions, fashion
merchandising and visual merchandising. In addition, interpersonal
and management skills are enhanced through team projects
and events planning. General Education courses and electives
provide breadth to the student's general knowledge, critical
thinking and analytical skills. The goal of this program
is to prepare the graduate to enter the workplace with the
ability to evaluate and synthesize information, and to make
managerial decisions in fashion merchandising and related
industries.
Note that all full-time students are required to take
FY100 First Year Seminar during their first semester.
Recommended Course Sequencing:
(please see course descriptions for prerequisites):
| First Year: | Credits |
|---|
| AC101 Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| AC102 Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| CS117 Computer Applications I | 3 |
| EN105 Advanced English Composition | 3 |
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| EN206 Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| FY100 First Year Seminar | 1 |
| HU103 World Civilization (Modern) | 3 |
| MH201 College Algebra | 3 |
| SS102 Macroeconomics | 3 |
| SS103 Microeconomics | 3 |
| HU Humanities OR | |
| PS Psychology OR | |
| SS Social Science Elective | 3 |
| Second Year: | |
|---|
| EN208 Business Communications | 4 |
| FA103 Clothing and Society | 3 |
| FA110 Principles of Retail Merchandising | 3 |
| FA205 History of Costume | 3 |
| FI201 Principles of Finance | 3 |
| HU1xx Humanities Requirement: HU135 World Religions OR | |
| HU152 Introduction to Western Philosophy | 3 |
| MK105 Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| MH216 Statistics | 3 |
| MN200 Business Law | 3 |
| SC Laboratory Science | 4 |
| Third Year: | |
|---|
| AR109 Fashion Drawing I | 3 |
| AR112 Color Theory | 2 |
| EN2xx 200-level (or higher) Literature Elective | 3 |
| FA207 Visual Merchandising | 3 |
| FA217 Textile Science | 3 |
| FA299 Fashion Merchandising Internship I OR | |
| Elective | 3 |
| FA305 Contemporary Fashion | 3 |
| HU305 Ethics | 3 |
| IB301 International Business Management | 3 |
| SS305 Global Issues | 3 |
| Fourth Year: | |
|---|
| FA415 Retail Promotion and The Media | 3 |
| FA421 Fashion Show Production | 3 |
| FA495 Fashion Merchandising Seminar | 3 |
| FA499 Fashion Merchandising Internship II OR | |
| FA498 Fashion Merchandising Bachelor Thesis | 3 |
| MN405 Strategic Management (Capstone) | 3 |
| HU2xx 200-level (or higher) Humanities OR | |
| PS2xx Psychology OR | |
| SS2xx Social Science Elective | 3 |
| Electives (4) | 12 |
| Total Credits Required For Graduation: | 122 |
Concentration in Finance
The Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration
with a concentration in Finance prepares students for positions
as analysts in company finance departments, or in the financial
services, banking or insurance industries. The curriculum
includes introductory courses in core areas, as well as
more advanced courses in areas of particular interest, such
as cost accounting, portfolio management, international
business management, or corporate financial policy. All
courses place strong emphasis on the clear and concise communication
of financial information. Internships provide experience
in a professional workplace.
Note that all full-time day students are required to
take FY100 First Year Seminar during their first semester.
Recommended Course Sequencing:
(please see course descriptions for prerequisites):
| First Year: | Credits |
|---|
| AC101 Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| AC102 Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| CS117 Computer Applications I (or higher) | 3 |
| EN105 Advanced English Composition | 3 |
| EN206 Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| FY100 First Year Seminar | 1 |
| HU103 World Civilization (Modern) | 3 |
| MH214 Precalculus OR | |
| MH224 Calculus I | 3 |
| SS102 Macroeconomics | 3 |
| SS103 Microeconomics | 3 |
| HU Humanities OR | |
| PS Psychology OR | |
| SS Social Science Elective | 3 |
| Second Year: | |
|---|
| EN208 Business Communications | 4 |
| FI201 Principles of Finance | 3 |
| FI202 Money and Financial Institutions | 3 |
| FI205 Investments | 3 |
| HU1xx Humanities Requirement: HU135 World Religions OR | |
| HU152 Introduction to Western Philosophy | 3 |
| MH216 Statistics | 3 |
| MK105 Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| MN105 Principles of Management | 3 |
| MN200 Business Law | 3 |
| SC Laboratory Science | 4 |
| Third Year: | |
|---|
| EN2xx 200-level (or higher) Literature Elective | 3 |
| FI299 Finance Internship I OR | |
| Elective | 3 |
| FI305 Risk Management and Insurance | 3 |
| FI325 Portfolio Management | 3 |
| HU305 Ethics | 3 |
| IB301 International Business Management | 3 |
| SS305 Global Issues | 3 |
| 300-level (or higher) Business Elective | 3 |
| HU2xx 200-level (or higher) Humanities OR | |
| PS2xx Psychology OR | |
| SS2xx Social Science Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Fourth Year: | |
|---|
| FI405 International Business Finance | 3 |
| FI425 Corporate Financial Policy | 3 |
| FI499 Finance Internship II OR | |
| FI498 Finance Bachelor Thesis | 3 |
| MN405 Strategic Management (Capstone) | 3 |
| 300-level (or higher) Business Electives (2) | 6 |
| 200-level (or higher) Arts & Science Elective | 3 |
| Electives (3) | 9 |
| Total Credits Required For Graduation: | 123 |
Concentration in Information Technology Management
The Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration
with a concentration in Information Technology Management
provides students with a foundation in business and IT fundamentals
(database technology, networking, and systems analysis and
design). Technology courses are complemented with coursework
in project management, business and accounting principles,
and general education. A capstone course in the senior year
gives students the opportunity to develop solutions to real-world
business information technology problems and understand
how technologies can be used to support the goals of an
organization. The Information Technology Management concentration
prepares graduates for leadership positions in the field
of information management.
Note that all full-time day students are required to
take FY100 First Year Seminar during their first semester.
Recommended Course Sequencing:
(please see course descriptions for prerequisites)
| First Year: | Credits |
|---|
| AC101 Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| AC102 Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| CS117 Computer Applications I | 3 |
| CS118 Computer Applications II | 3 |
| EN105 Advanced English Composition | 3 |
| EN206 Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| FY100 First Year Seminar | 1 |
| HU103 World Civilization (Modern) | 3 |
| MH214 Precalculus OR | |
| MH224 Calculus I | 3 |
| SS102 Macroeconomics | 3 |
| SS103 Microeconomics | 3 |
| Second Year: | |
|---|
| CS105 Computer Science I | 3 |
| CS203 Management Information Systems | 3 |
| EN208 Business Communications | 4 |
| FI201 Principles of Finance | 3 |
| HU1xx Humanities Requirement: HU135 World Religions OR | |
| HU152 Introduction to Western Philosophy | 3 |
| MH216 Statistics | 3 |
| MK105 Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| MN105 Principles of Management | 3 |
| MN200 Business Law | 3 |
| SC Laboratory Science | 4 |
| Third Year: | |
|---|
| CS207 Systems Analysis and Design I | 3 |
| CS225 Concepts in Networking | 3 |
| CS304 Software Project Planning and Management | 3 |
| EN2xx 200-level (or higher) Literature Elective | 3 |
| HU305 Ethics | 3 |
| IB301 International Business Management | 3 |
| MN325 Organizational Theory and Behavior | 3 |
| 300-level (or higher) Business Elective | 3 |
| HU Humanities OR | |
| PS Psychology OR | |
| SS Social Science Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Fourth Year: | |
|---|
| CS308 Database Systems | 3 |
| CS/MN455 Strategic Information Resources Management (Capstone) | 3 |
| CS497 Information Technology Management Internship OR | |
| CS498 Information Technology Management Bachelor Thesis | 3 |
| MN421 Operations Management | 3 |
| SS305 Global Issues | 3 |
| 200-level (or higher) Arts & Science Elective | 3 |
| HU2xx 200-level (or higher) Humanities OR | |
| PS2xx Psychology OR | |
| SS2xx Social Science Elective | 3 |
| Electives (3) | 9 |
| Total Credits Required For Graduation: | 123 |
Concentration in International Business Management
The Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration
with a concentration in International Business Management
prepares students for positions in firms operating in today's
global business environment. It prepares both U.S. and non-U.S.
students for positions in their home country or overseas.
Students develop skills in working in and leading multi-cultural
teams and learn the theory and practice of marketing, finance,
and management that are essential to working in a global
business. Classes and assignments are designed to make effective
use of the international and cultural diversity found at
Newbury College and in the greater Boston area.
Note that all full-time day students are required to
take FY100 First Year Seminar during their first semester.
Recommended Course Sequencing:
(please see course descriptions for prerequisites):
| First Year: | Credits |
|---|
| AC101 Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| AC102 Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| CS117 Computer Applications I (or higher) | 3 |
| EN105 Advanced English Composition | 3 |
| EN206 Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| FY100 First Year Seminar | 1 |
| HU103 World Civilization (Modern) | 3 |
| MH214 Precalculus OR | |
| MH224 Calculus I | 3 |
| SS102 Macroeconomics | 3 |
| SS103 Microeconomics | 3 |
| HU Humanities OR | |
| PS Psychology OR | |
| SS Social Science Elective | 3 |
| Second Year: | |
|---|
| EN208 Business Communications | 4 |
| FI201 Principles of Finance | 3 |
| HU1xx Humanities Requirement: HU135 World Religions OR | |
| HU152 Introduction to Western Philosophy | 3 |
| IB301 International Business Management | 3 |
| MH216 Statistics | 3 |
| MK105 Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| MN105 Principles of Management | 3 |
| MN200 Business Law | 3 |
| SC Laboratory Science | 4 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Third Year: | |
|---|
| EN2xx 200-level (or higher) Literature Elective | 3 |
| HU305 Ethics | 3 |
| IB305 International Marketing | 3 |
| IB315 International Business Law | 3 |
| IB International Business Elective | 3 |
| SS303 Global Economics | 3 |
| HU2xx 200-level (or higher) Humanities OR | |
| PS2xx Psychology OR | |
| SS2xx Social Science Elective | 3 |
| Electives (3) | 9 |
| Fourth Year: | |
|---|
| IB405 Comparative International Management | 3 |
| IB410 International Business Policy | 3 |
| IB499 International Business Management Internship OR | |
| IB498 International Business Bachelor Thesis | 3 |
| MN405 Strategic Management (Capstone) | 3 |
| SS305 Global Issues | 3 |
| 300-level (or higher) Business Electives (3) | 9 |
| 200-level (or higher) Arts & Science Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits Required For Graduation: | 123 |
Concentration in Marketing
The Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration
with a concentration in Marketing prepares students for
leadership positions in marketing management, marketing
research, or marketing communications. Students graduating
with this concentration are able to analyze markets, develop
marketing plans, and communicate effectively with customers,
employees and other stakeholders of both large and small
organizations.
Note that all full-time day students are required to
take FY100 First Year Seminar during their first semester.
Recommended Course Sequencing:
(please see course descriptions for prerequisites):
| First Year: | Credits |
|---|
| AC101 Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| AC102 Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| CS117 Computer Applications I (or higher) | 3 |
| EN105 Advanced English Composition | 3 |
| EN206 Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| FY100 First Year Seminar | 1 |
| HU103 World Civilization (Modern) | 3 |
| MH214 Precalculus OR | |
| MH224 Calculus I | 3 |
| SS102 Macroeconomics | 3 |
| SS103 Microeconomics | 3 |
| HU Humanities OR | |
| PS Psychology OR | |
| SS Social Science Elective | 3 |
| Second Year: | |
|---|
| EN208 Business Communications | 4 |
| FI201 Principles of Finance | 3 |
| HU1xx Humanities Requirement: HU135 World Religions OR | |
| HU152 Introduction to Western Philosophy | 3 |
| IB301 International Business Management | 3 |
| MH216 Statistics | 3 |
| MK105 Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| MK205 Direct Marketing | 3 |
| MN105 Principles of Management | 3 |
| MN200 Business Law | 3 |
| SC Laboratory Science | 4 |
| Third Year: | |
|---|
| EN2xx 200-level (or higher) Literature Elective | 3 |
| HU305 Ethics | 3 |
| IB305 International Marketing | 3 |
| MK299 Marketing Internship I OR | |
| Elective | 3 |
| MK301 Marketing Management | 3 |
| MK305 Marketing Research | 3 |
| MK310 Consumer Behavior | 3 |
| SS305 Global Issues | 3 |
| 300-level (or higher) Business Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Fourth Year: | |
|---|
| MK314 Marketing Planning and Strategy | 3 |
| MK499 Marketing Internship II OR | |
| MK498 Marketing Bachelor Thesis | 3 |
| MN405 Strategic Management (Capstone) | 3 |
| 300-level (or higher) Business Electives (2) | 6 |
| 200-level (or higher) Arts & Science Elective | 3 |
| HU2xx 200-level (or higher) Humanities OR | |
| PS2xx Psychology OR | |
| SS2xx Social Science Elective | 3 |
| Electives (3) | 9 |
| Total Credits Required For Graduation: | 123 |
Concentration in Sports Management
The Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration
with a concentration in Sports Management prepares students
for leadership positions in sports-related businesses and
organizations. The program applies the fundamental theories
and principles of business and management to the sports
industry. Courses include sports marketing, facility and
event planning, sports finance, media relations, and sports
psychology. An internship in the senior year allows students
to apply classrooom learning in a sports-related work experience.
Note that all full-time day students are required to
take FY100 First Year Seminar during their first semester.
Recommended Course Sequencing:
(please see course descriptions for prerequisites)
| First Year: | Credits |
|---|
| AC101 Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| AC102 Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| CS117 Computer Applications I (or higher) | 3 |
| EN105 Advanced English Composition | 3 |
| EN206 Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| FY100 First Year Seminar | 1 |
| HU103 World Civilization (Modern) | 3 |
| MH201 College Algebra | 3 |
| SS102 Macroeconomics | 3 |
| SS103 Microeconomics | 3 |
| HU Humanities OR | |
| PS Psychology OR | |
| SS Social Science Elective | 3 |
| Second Year: | |
|---|
| EN208 Business Communications | 4 |
| FI201 Principles of Finance | 3 |
| HU1xx Humanities Requirement: HU135 World Religions OR | |
| HU152 Introduction to Western Philosophy | 3 |
| MH216 Statistics | 3 |
| MK105 Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| MN200 Business Law | 3 |
| SM105 Principles of Sports Management | 3 |
| SM205 Sports Marketing | 3 |
| PS101 Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Third Year: | |
|---|
| EN2xx 200-level (or higher) Literature Elective | 3 |
| HU305 Ethics | 3 |
| IB301 International Business Management | 3 |
| SC Laboratory Science | 4 |
| SM301 Sports Finance | 3 |
| SM341 Sports Facilities and Event Planning | 3 |
| SS305 Global Issues | 3 |
| HU2xx 200-level (or higher) Humanities OR | |
| PS2xx Psychology OR | |
| SS2xx Social Science Elective | 3 |
| Electives (2) | 6 |
| Fourth Year: | |
|---|
| MN405 Strategic Management (Capstone) | 3 |
| SM414 Sports Law and Ethics | 3 |
| SM495 Seminar in Sports Management | 3 |
| SM499 Sports Management Internship OR | |
| SM498 Sports Management Bachelor Thesis | 3 |
| 300-level (or higher) Business Electives (3) | 9 |
| 200-level (or higher) Arts & Science Elective | 3 |
| Electives (2) | 6 |
| Total Credits Required For Graduation: | 123 |
