An organizational communication degree prepares you for formal and informal settings that produce trust within an organization.
DEGREE TYPE
Bachelor's Degree
PROGRAM TYPE
Undergraduate
LOCATION
Main Campus - Cape
Business Administration Degree
BSBA
On-Campus
Main Campus
Regional
DEGREE TYPE
Bachelor's Degree
PROGRAM TYPE
Undergraduate
COLLEGE
DEPARTMENT
Prepare for a versatile, flexible, and stable career. Learn by leading.
A bsba degree is the bedrock of business. Whatever you want to do and wherever you want to go, a business administration degree can prepare you. As for the job market, the Bureau of Labor Statistics expects 7% job growth by 2028 and in the 2019 Best College Majors for a Lucrative Career, business administration made #2 on the list.
Where Bold Ideas Take Shape With a Business Administration Degree
The bachelor of business administration curriculum includes broad-based business knowledge that will translate across many industries. In addition, there are a variety of specialized minors available, including anything from fashion to entrepreneurship.
- Engage with award-winning faculty mentors who themselves are business professionals.
- Gain valuable real-world learning experience through client-based consulting projects.
- Start your own business at Catapult Creative House.
- Learn to create your own business plan and market your ideas or yourself.
What Can You Do with a BSBA Degree?
If you’ve always wanted to major in business, the business administration degree is for you. It’s a general business degree that gives you foundations in accounting, finance, and marketing. Graduates work at some of the largest corporations in the world, but not all paths lead to large corporations. If you’re more entrepreneurial, you may want to start your own business. A bsba degree can prepare you to tackle your own startup.
Internship and Employment Opportunities of Recent Business Administration Degree Graduates
- Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Bank of America
- Biokyowa, Inc.
- Boeing
- Cape Girardeau Public Schools
- City Government Offices
Douglas C. Greene Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship - Edward Jones
- Fastenal
- Farmers Insurance
- JC Penney
- Macy’s
- Maxim Healthcare Services
- Missouri State Government Offices
Missouri Department of Transportation - Old Town Cape
- Target
- TG Missouri
- United Way
- Walgreens
- Workforce Employment Solutions
Request Info
We'd love to help you learn more about SEMO! Tell us how we can get in touch.
BSBA Degree Salaries & Careers
-
$171k
Marketing Manager
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for marketing managers is $171,520.
-
128K
Financial Analyst
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for financial analysts and advisors is $116,490.
-
$160K
Personal Finance Advisors
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for personal finance advisors is $160K
Turn Ambition into Action
The bachelor of business administration curriculum includes core coursework to prepare you for success across all areas of business. Complete a minimum of 120 credit hours for this degree, which includes both general education requirements and at least 39 senior division hours tailored to advanced business administration subjects.
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 and 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)
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 and Critical Thinking (3)
- MA116 Precalculus A OR MA123 Mathematical Reasoning and Modeling (3)
- MI101 Introduction to Computer Applications (3)
- QM257 Business Statistics I (3)
- QM258 Business Analytics II (3)
- SC105 Fundamentals of Oral Communication (3)
Business Administration – 30 hour major – No minor required
Required Courses:
- BA400 Applied Ethical Leadership (3)
- AC/BA/BL/EC/ER/FA/FI/HA/MG/MI/MK/QM 300-599 level (27)*
*Choose a minimum of 4 disciplines with no more than 9 hours in one discipline (represented by subject prefix).
Choose 3 hours from the following as part of the 27 hours of required coursework:
- AC330 Accounting Analytics and Information Systems (3)
- EC351 Econometrics (3)
- EC490 Business Forecasting (3)
- ER561 Business Planning for New Ventures (3)
- FA315 Retail Buying (3)
- HA540 Healthcare Informatics (3)
- HA545 Healthcare Database Systems (3)
- HA586 Healthcare Strategy and Marketing (3)
- MG516 Acquiring Talent (3)
- MG536 Compensating Talent (3)
- MG548 Project Management (3)
- MK345 Intro to Business Research (3)
- QM352 Quantitative Decision Models (3)
- QM358 Production/Operations Management (3)
- QM558 Principles of Supply Chain Management (3)
Choose 3 hours:
- MA223 Elementary Probability & Statistics (3)
- MA323 Statistical Methods (3)
- PY271 Psychological Research I (3)
- SO242 Statistics for Social Scientists (3)
- SW242 Statistics for Social Scientists (3)
*No more than 6 hours can double count in this major and a minor in the Harrison College of Business.
*No more than 9 hours may double count between this major and a second Business major.
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)
- MI101 (3)
- General Education (3)
Spring Semester (15 Hours)
- EN140 (3)
- SC105 (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)
- QM257 (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
Spring Semester (15 Hours)
- AC222 (3)
- BL255 (3)
- EC225 (2)
- QM258 (3)
- General Education (3)
Milestone: Achieve a minimum 2.25 overall GPA
Summer courses are encouraged to avoid 18-hour semesters.
Third Year
Fall Semester (16 Hours)
- FI361 (3)
- BA400 (3)
- BA452 (1)
- MG301 (3)
- MK301 (3)
- General Education (3)
Spring Semester (14 Hours)
- AC330, EC351, EC490, ER561, FA315, HA540, HA545, HA586, MG416, MG436, MG548, MK345, QM352, QM358 or QM558 (3)
- MI375 (3)
- Major Course (3)
- Major Course (3)
- Major Course (3)
Milestone: Maintain 2.25 overall GPA and 2.25 major GPA
Fourth Year
Fall Semester (15 Hours)
- BA400 (3)
- International Course (3)
- Major Course (3)
- Major Course (3)
- General Education (3)
Spring Semester (12 Hours)
- BA490 (3)
- Major Course (3)
- Major Course (3)
- Major Course (3)
Milestone: Maintain 2.25 overall GPA and 2.25 major GPA
What will it cost?
Accelerated Master’s Degree
SEMO offers an accelerated master’s degree for current students. You can get both undergraduate and graduate credit for some 500 level courses, meaning you can graduate with an MBA sooner.
Damon Washington
Alumnus
I’ve had great experiences at Southeast throughout my time here. The faculty look out for you, they want you to exceed and excel. They’ve helped me become the professional person I am today.
Hands-on Learning
When it comes to learning by doing, you’ll have ample opportunity in experiential labs or in class projects for real clients or by launching your own business startup. Students also gain experience through an internship program with many recruited by businesses in St. Louis.
Get Funding for Your Education
Missouri’s opened the door to a more educated workforce. We want to help you walk through it. If you’re an adult learner and a Missouri resident returning to college, learn about the Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant. It’s a statewide financial aid program that can be used to pursue a certificate, degree or industry-recognized credential in a high need area in Missouri. This major is eligible for the Fast Track grant.
Programs Accredited by
SEMO's business programs are among the top 6% in the world.
Become a Redhawk.
Do more than dream about the future. Take the first steps to make it all happen.
Getting the Job
Your education is just one piece to launching an extraordinary career. Once you’ve mastered the material, you still have to find the job you want, make the right connections, and sell your knowledge and experience—if all this is giving you anxiety, don’t panic. SEMO’s Career Services office is here to help you with the next step. Our boldly supportive faculty will provide the expertise and support you need, so you’re landing your dream job in no time.
Related Programs
With an advertising and public relations degree, you’ll be prepared for a career in the fast-paced fields of advertising and public relations.
DEGREE TYPE
Bachelor's Degree
PROGRAM TYPE
Undergraduate
LOCATION
Main Campus - Cape
COLLEGE
DEPARTMENT
With a degree in Agribusiness: Ag Communication, you'll learn to tell the story of agriculture and the environment.
DEGREE TYPE
Bachelor's Degree
PROGRAM TYPE
Undergraduate
LOCATION
Main Campus - Cape
DEPARTMENT
Marketing
Contact Us
Phone
Location
Office Location
Dempster Hall, 225
Mailing Address
One University Plaza, MS 5875
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701