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BSBA Management

BSBA On-Campus Main Campus
DEGREE TYPE

Bachelor's Degree

PROGRAM TYPE

Undergraduate

DEPARTMENT
Management
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The future needs fearless leaders.

Prepare to lead teams, solve business challenges, and make decisions that move organizations forward. At SEMO, you'll build the leadership, communication, and analytical skills employers value through hands-on learning, internships, and real-world business experiences. Whether you want to launch a business, manage operations, or lead people, you'll graduate ready to make an impact.

Why Study Business Management at SEMO?
  • Build confidence through team projects, presentations, internships, and real business experiences.
  • Learn from qualified, award-winning faculty in a small class environment.
  • Study in Robert A. Dempster Hall, a modern and beautiful business building with a look and feel of a corporate environment.
  • Choose from more than 30 study abroad opportunities through the Harrison College of Business and Computing.
  • Access SEMO's Douglas C. Greene Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, one of the largest entrepreneurship programs in the Midwest. Entrepreneurial studies prepare students to be creative and innovative in their chosen careers.

What Can You Do with a Business Management Degree?

A business management degree prepares you for leadership opportunities across nearly every industry. Graduates work in healthcare, manufacturing, finance, retail, nonprofit organizations, government, and entrepreneurial ventures. Whether you want to lead a team, improve operations, or start your own business, you'll graduate with skills that transfer wherever business happens.

Careers

  • Operations Manager
  • Project Manager
  • Business Analyst
  • Human Resources Manager
  • Sales Manager
  • Administrative Services Manager
  • Management Consultant
  • Entrepreneur
  • Account Manager
  • Business Development Manager

Industries

  • Healthcare
  • Manufacturing
  • Finance
  • Retail
  • Government
  • Nonprofit Organizations
  • Technology
  • Logistics and Supply Chain
  • Small Business
  • Corporate Management

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What Jobs Can You Get With a Business Management Degree?

  • $86k

    Community Service Manager

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for an Community Service Manager is $86,100.  

  • $114k

    Management Analyst

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a Management Analyst is $114,710.

  • $126k 

    Administrative Manager

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for an Administrative Manager is approximately $126,030.

Business Management BSBA

As a BSBA major in business management, learn principles in leadership, economics, communication, and business statistics. Complete a minimum of 120 credit hours to complete this degree, including the general education requirements and at least 39 senior division hours. 

“Critical Courses” are italicized and bolded. Data shows that students who have completed this course in the first two years and have earned the noted grade are most likely to complete this program of study.

Business Administration Core – 30 Hours Required

A grade of ‘C’ is required in each core course.

  • AC221 Principles of Accounting I (3)
  • AC222 Principles of Accounting II (3)
  • BA101 The Business Universe (3)
  • BA490 Business Policy & Strategy (3)
  • BL255 Business Law (3)
  • FI361 Financial Management (3)
  • MG301 Principles of Management (3)
  • MI375 Management Information Systems (3)
  • MK301 Principles of Marketing (3)
Choose 3 hours:*
  • AC540 International Perspectives of Accounting (3)
  • BA550 Global Logistics (3)
  • BA560 Topics in International Business (3)
  • BL560 International Business Law (3)
  • EC580 International Economics (3)
  • FI540 International Finance (3)
  • HA560 International Healthcare Administration (3)
  • MG560 International Management (3)
  • MK560 International Marketing (3)

* International Course taken to meet Business Administration Core requirement may not be counted on a major.

Support Courses – 27 Hours Required

Some courses may fulfill General Education requirements. A grade of ‘C’ or better is required in each support course.

  • BA252 Business Communication (2)
  • BA452 Professionalism (1)
  • EC215 Principles of Microeconomics (3)
  • EC225 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
  • EN140 Rhetoric & Critical Thinking (3)
  • MA116 Precalculus A OR MA123 Mathematical Reasoning and Modeling (3)
  • MI001 Microsoft Excel Certification (0)
  • MI101 Introduction to Computer Applications (3)
  • SC105 Fundamentals of Oral Communication (3) OR SC155 Interpersonal Communication (3)

Management Major Courses – 36-42 Hour Major – No Minor Required

(Cannot double count elective choices in more than one option.)

  • MG356 Foundations of Human Resource Management (3)
  • MG362 Management Skills (3)
  • MG470 Leadership in Management (3)
  • MI001 Microsoft Excel Certification (0)
Choose 3 hours:
  • MA223 Elementary Probability and Statistics (3)
  • MA323 Statistical Methods (3)
  • PY271 Psychological Research I (3)
  • SO242 Statistics for Social Scientists (3)
  • SW242 Statistics for Social Scientists (3)
Real World Experience – Choose one option:
  • Participate in departmentally approved international academic program
  • Complete departmentally approved internship
  • Chair review of individual real-world experience

Business Management Option

Required Courses:
Choose 3 hours – Analytics Requirement*:
  • AC330 Accounting Analytics & Information Systems (3)
  • EC351 Econometrics (3)
  • FA315 Retail Buying (3)
  • HA540 Healthcare Informatics (3)
  • HA545 Healthcare Database Systems (3)
  • HA586 Healthcare Strategy & Marketing (3)
  • MG548 Project Management (3)
  • MK345 Introduction to Business Research (3)
  • QM352 Quantitative Decision Models (3)
  • QM358 Production/Operations Management (3)

Select One Track:

Management Professional Track
Required Courses – 9 hours:
  • MG354 Business Negotiation: Concepts & Practice (3)
  • MG473 Internship in Management (3)#
  • MG550 Improving Team Performance (3)
Choose 12 hours:
  • BA400 Applied Ethical Leadership (3)
  • BA560 Topics in International Business (3)
  • ER361 Principles of Entrepreneurship (3)
  • ER531 Creative Problem Solving in Business (3)
  • MG426 Managing & Developing Talent (3)
  • MG457 Organizational Behavior (3)
  • MG473 Internship in Management (3)#
  • MG493 Independent Study in Management (3)
  • MG562 Organization Theory & Design (3)

*Course taken to meet Analytics Requirement may not be counted for major requirement.
#Repeatable up to 6 hours, 3 of which cannot double count toward the “choose from 9 hours” area.

Management Studies Track
Choose 18 hours:*
  • BA400 Applied Ethical Leadership (3)
  • BA560 Topics in International Business (3)
  • ER361 Principles of Entrepreneurship (3)
  • ER531 Creative Problem Solving in Business (3)
  • MG354 Business Negotiation: Concepts & Practice (3)
  • MG426 Managing & Developing Talent (3)
  • MG457 Organizational Behavior (3)
  • MG473 Internship in Management (3)
  • MG493 Independent Study in Management (3)
  • MG548 Project Management (3)
  • MG550 Improving Team Performance (3)
  • MG562 Organization Theory & Design (3)
  • QM558 Principles of Supply Chain Management (3)
Choose 3 hours:
  • BL560 International Business Law (3)
  • EC561 Managerial Economics (3)
  • MG456 Topics in Human Resource Management (3)
  • MG548 Project Management (3)
  • MK344 Consumer Behavior (3)
  • MK346 Distribution Management (3)
  • MK555 Internet Marketing (3)
  • QM358 Production/Operations Management (3)

*Course taken to meet Analytics Requirement may not be counted for major requirement.

Some requirements may be fulfilled by coursework in major program.

  • Social and Behavioral Sciences – 6 hours
  • Constitution Requirement – 3 hours
  • Written Communication – 6 hours
  • Oral Communication – 3 hours
  • Natural Sciences – 7 hours (from two disciplines, one to include a lab)
  • Mathematics – 3 hours
  • Humanities & Fine Arts – 9 hours (from at least two disciplines)
  • Additional requirements – 5 hours (to include UI100 for native students)
  • Civics examination

First Year

Fall Semester (16 Hours)
  • UI100 (1)
  • EN100 (3)
  • BA101 (3)
  • MA116 or MA123 (3)
  • MI001 (0)
  • MI101 (3)
  • General Education (3)
Spring Semester (15 Hours)
  • EN140 (3)
  • SC105 or SC155 (3)
  • General Education (3)
  • General Education (3)
  • General Education (3)

Milestone: Achieve a minimum 2.25 overall GPA

Second Year

Fall Semester (17 Hours)
  • AC221 (3)
  • BA252 (2)
  • EC215 (3)
  • Statistics (3)
  • General Education (3)
  • General Education (3)
Spring Semester (15 Hours)
  • AC222 (3)
  • BL255 (3)
  • EC225 (3)
  • MG301 (3)
  • General Education (3)

Milestone: Achieve a minimum 2.25 overall GPA

Third Year

Fall Semester (16 Hours)
  • BA452 (1)
  • MG362 (3)
  • MI375 (3)
  • MK301 (3)
  • Track Course (3)
  • General Education (3)
Spring Semester (15 Hours)
  • FI361 (3)
  • MG356 (3)
  • MG470 (3)
  • Track Course (3)
  • Track Course (3)

Milestone: Maintain 2.25 overall GPA and 2.25 major GPA

Fourth Year

Fall Semester (14 Hours)
  • Analytics Course (3)
  • International Course (3)
  • Track Course (3)
  • Track Course (3)
  • General Education (2)
Spring Semester (12 Hours)
  • BA490 (3)
  • Track Course (3)
  • Track Course (3)
  • Real World Experience (0)
  • Elective (3)

Milestone: Maintain 2.25 overall GPA and 2.25 major GPA

A “Milestone” signifies a significant stage for a student in the completion of a degree.

A minimum 2.25 GPA in the major and overall are required to graduate with a BSBA degree.

Degree requirements for all students: a minimum of 120 credit hours, completion of the General Education program, and completion of 39 senior division hours (300-599). Refer to the Undergraduate Bulletin or Degree Works for additional graduation requirements for your program.

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Phone

Office Phone

(573) 651-2121

Email

Office Email

management@semo.edu

Location

Office Location

Dempster Hall, 260

Mailing Address

One University Plaza, MS 5850
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701