Bachelor of Business Administration
Mission/Purpose
The mission of the South College School of Business is to prepare students to become successful professionals capable of functioning in a diverse, dynamic, global economy. The programs offered emphasize teaching excellence and a learning environment that contributes to student development. The School seeks to contribute to the business community through professional involvement and applied intellectual contributions.
Student Outcomes
Through completion of one or more of the programs offered by the South College School of Business, students will:
- Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of functional areas of business.
- Demonstrate the use of appropriate information systems and technology and an understanding of the impact of information systems and technology on business.
- Demonstrate an awareness of global issues as they relate to the business environment.
- Demonstrate interpersonal relationship skills and the ability to work as a member of groups.
- Reinforce problem solving and critical thinking skills.
- Reinforce oral and written communication skills.
The Bachelor of Business Administration program prepares students to enter the continually evolving world of business, government, and industry. Building on a foundation of liberal education in areas such as oral and written communication, mathematical reasoning, and social science, the business foundation and upper division courses expose students to the realms of accounting, management, finance, economics, and marketing. Students choosing the accounting concentration gain knowledge and training necessary to become entry level accountants for small businesses, large corporations, and CPA firms providing accurate, timely, and relevant financial information needed in today’s business environment.
Admission Requirements
All students must minimally meet the requirements for general admission to South College. General admission to South College does not guarantee admission to the accounting or business programs. Program admission is not granted until the following is met.
- Successful completion of 60 hours of the required curriculum at South College, earning the minimum grades required by the program.
Upper division courses in this program include:
- CORPORATE FINANCE
- GLOBAL BUSINESS
- GOVERNMENT & BUSINESS ECONOMICS
- HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
- MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING
- MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
- MANAGING BUSINESS ETHICS
- MANAGING FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS
- MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS
- SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
- STRATEGIC PLANNING
Consumer Infromation
| Cost of Program | ||||
| Tutition & Fees | $68,700 |
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| Books & Supplies | $8,861 |
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| On-time Graduation Rate | |||
| Total 2011-12 Graduates | Number of 2011-12 Graduates Completing within Normal Time | 2011-12 On-Time Graduation Percentage | |
| 5 | 4 | 80% | |
Reasons for students not completing on-time (i.e. 2 years for Associate degree programs, 4 years for Baccalaureate degree programs):
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| An institution calculates an on‐time graduation rate for each program by: * Determining the number of students who completed the program during the most recently completed award year, * From the total students identified in step one, determining the number of students that completed the program within normal time, regardless of whether the student transferred into the program or changed programs at the institution, and * Dividing the number of students who completed the program within normal time, as determined in step two, by the total number of students who completed the program, as determined in step one, and multiplying the result by 100. |
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| Placement Rate - July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012 | |||
Number of Graduates |
Special Circumstance Non-Employed (Includes Cont Edu) |
Number Employed In- Field or Related Field |
In-Field or Related Field Employed Percentage |
5 |
0 |
5 |
100% |
| Median Loan Debt - Year Ended June 30th, 2012 | |||
| Federal Education Loans | $0 |
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| Institutional Loans | $0 |
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| Private Education Loans | $0 |
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| Employment - Find Occupations on O*net |
11-2022.00 Sales Managers |

