University Advising
Northern Arizona University
University Advising
Extended Campuses
2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog Progression Plans are for planning purposesonly; see the catalog for official details.
Business Administration, Bachelor of Business Administration
Four Year Progression Plan Global Business - EmphasisCampus Availibility
- Chandler-Gilbert
- East Valley
- Mesa
- Online
- Paradise Valley
- Signal Peak
- Tucson
- Tucson North
- Yuma
Year 1
| Course # | Course Description | Units | Notes | ||
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| 1. | ENG105 | Critical Read/Writng In Univ | 4 | ||
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Description: Writing skills for completing university coursework. Fulfills the liberal studies requirement for English composition. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: ((English Placement Test Results (ACT 17+; Accuplacer WR 4-7; IELTS 6+; PLACE 30+; SATI 340+, TOEFL PB 525+/CB 193+/IB 70+)) or (Test Results (ACT < 7; AccuplacerWR < 4; PLACE 10; SATI < 340) and Corequisite: ENG 100)) Requirement Designation: Foundation Requirement Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 2. | MAT114 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 | ||
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Description: Contemporary quantitative methods, especially descriptive statistics, elementary probability, examples of statistical inference, linear and exponential models of growth and decay, and applicable discrete models. Fulfills liberal studies foundation requirement. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: (MAT 102X with a grade of C or better) or Math Placement Test Results (ALEKS/MATHA 35+; MATHC 30+; PLACE 43+) or International Exchange Student Group Requirement Designation: Foundation Requirement Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 3. | LIBSTCOURSE | Liberal Studies Course | 3 | ||
| 4. | LS/DIVCOURSE | Liberal Studies/Diversity Course | 3 | ||
| 5. | GECOURSE | General Elective Course | 3 | ||
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| 1. | MAT119 | Finite Mathematics | 3 | ||
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Description: Concepts, techniques and applications of systems of linear equations, geometric linear programming, mathematics of finance, combinatorics and probability. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: (MAT 114 with a grade of C or better or Math Placement Test Results (ALEKS/MATHA 50+; MATHC 50+; PLACE 55+)) or International Exchange Student Group Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 2. | CIS120 | Intro To Computer Info Systems | 3 | ||
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Description: Introduces computer and information systems, including the development and hands-on use of applications designed for communications, decision support, and database management. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Requirement Designation: Science and Applied Science Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 3. | LIBSTCOURSE | Liberal Studies Course | 3 | ||
| 4. | LS/DIVCOURSE | Liberal Studies/Diversity Course | 3 | ||
| 5. | ECO284 | Principles Of Economics: Micro | 3 | ||
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Description: Overview of a market economy; analysis of supply and demand; using graphical techniques; consumer behavior; production and costs; determination of prices in various product and resource markets; causes and consequences of income distribution, international economics. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: (MAT 114 with a grade of C or better or Math Placement Test Results (ALEKS/MATHA 50+; MATHC 50+PLACE 55+)) Requirement Designation: Social and Political Worlds Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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Year 2
| Course # | Course Description | Units | Notes | ||
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| 1. | MAT131 | Topics In Calculus | 3 | ||
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Description: Introductory topics in differential and integral calculus with applications. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: (MAT 108 or MAT 110 or MAT 119 with grade of C or better) or Math Placement Test Results (ALEKS/MATHA 60+; MATHC 60+; PLACE 65+) or International Exchange Student Group Requirement Designation: Science and Applied Science |
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| 2. | ECO201 | Intro To Business Statistics | 3 | ||
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Description: Basic business statistics including a review of descriptive measures, selected discrete probability distributions, selected continuous probability distributions, and statistical inference; statistical decision making, correlation, and regression. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: MAT 119 w/ grade of C or better AND Pre- or Corequisite: CIS 120 or CIS 120H Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 3. | LANGUAGEXXX | Language Course | 3 |
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| Notes: This requirement can be met by taking 2 semesters of the same foreign language, or with a study abroad experience. Contact an advisor for more information. -Recommended courses are: BBA 307, 387, 407 | |||||
| 4. | ACC255 | Principles Of Acct: Financial | 3 | ||
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Description: Introduces theory and practice in the preparation, analysis, and interpretation of general purpose financial statements for external users. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: Eligible to take MAT 114 or Math Placement Test Results (ALEKS/MATHA 35+; MATHC 35+; PLACE 43+) and Sophomore status with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 5. | ACC205 | Legal Environment Of Business | 3 | ||
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Description: Basic coverage of the environment of business, including legal and ethical issues and the regulatory and global environment of business that affect business policies and decisions. Letter grade only. Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| Course # | Course Description | Units | Notes | ||
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| 1. | LIBSTCOURSE | Liberal Studies Course | 3 | ||
| 2. | ECO285 | Principles Of Economics: Macro | 3 | ||
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Description: Measurement of national economic variables; determination of output, income, employment, and price levels through aggregate supply and demand analysis and related graphical techniques; business cycles, fiscal and monetary policy, global implications of international trade and production. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: (MAT 114 with a grade of C or better or Math Placement Test Results (ALEKS/MATHA 50+; MATHC 50+PLACE 55+)) Requirement Designation: Social and Political Worlds Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 3. | LANGUAGEXXX | Language Course | 3 |
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| Notes: This requirement can be met by taking 2 semesters of the same foreign language, or with a study abroad experience. Contact an advisor for more information. -Recommended courses are: BBA 307, 387, 407 | |||||
| 4. | LIBSTLAB | Liberal Studies (LAB) Course | 4 | ||
| 5. | ACC256 | Principles Of Acct: Managerial | 3 | ||
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Description: Introduces the development and analysis of accounting information for managerial planning and control. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: CIS 120 and ACC 255 w/ grade of C or better Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| *Admission to program required prior to 3rd year | |||||
Year 3
| Course # | Course Description | Units | Notes | ||
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| 1. | BBA300 | Principles Of Management | 3 | ||
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Description: The environment of organizations, planning, organizing, leading, controlling, and reviewing processes and systems, including strategic planning, teamwork, and process design. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: BBA Milestone or ADM Milestone or LSCM Milestone or BBA Conditional Admission Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 2. | BBA305W | Business Communications | 3 | ||
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Description: Written and oral communication in organizations. Emphasis on writing letters, memos, and reports; speaking and listening skills; nonverbal communication; communication theory; precise word usage; common communication pitfalls; interpersonal communication and human relation skills; and cross-cultural communication. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: ENG 105 and Junior status Requirement Designation: Junior Writing Requirement Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 3. | BBA310 | Principles Of Marketing | 3 | ||
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Description: An orientation to basic marketing concepts and practices. Topics include the impact of external forces on marketing decisions; marketing strategies, marketing aspects of business ethics and social responsibility. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: BBA Milestone or BBA Condition Admission and (ENG 105, Principles of Accounting: Financial, College Algebra or higher, and Principles of Economics: Micro) Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 4. | BBA320 | Managerial Finance | 3 | ||
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Description: Survey of the major areas of financial operations in business and their relationship to other business functions; internal financial activities, sources of funds, and the firm's involvement with money and capital markets; basic techniques of financial analysis and their application to financial decision making; development of an understanding of the financial system. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: BBA Milestone or BBA Conditional Admit and (Principles of Accounting: Financial, Principles of Accounting: Managerial, and College Algebra or higher) Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 5. | GECOURSE | General Elective Course | 3 | ||
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| 1. | BBA330 | Supply Chain & Operations Mgmt | 3 | ||
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Description: Covers management of operations, the activities utilized to produce the products and/or services sold by the firm. Emphasizes process design and improvement, including the inter-firm processes that manage the twin flows of inventory and information between supply chain members. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: BBA Milestone, LSCM Milestone, or BBA Conditional Admission and (Principles of Accounting: Financial, Introduction to Business Statistics, and College Algebra or higher) Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 2. | BBA340 | Management Info Systems | 3 | ||
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Description: This course presents information systems used by organizations and work groups with an emphasis on system development, management and effective use. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: Intro to Computer Information Systems Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 3. | BBA360 | Teams And Project Management | 3 | ||
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Description: Effective meetings; interpersonal and group processes; development of effectively functioning project teams, empowered teams and total quality management (TQM); and effective project management. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: BBA 300 or BBA 303 Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 4. | BBA440 | Human Resource Management | 3 | ||
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Description: Principles, functions, and practices relating to managing human resources in organizations. Describes the basic human resources management processes of selection, training, appraisal, compensation, labor relations, and legal compliance. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: BBA 300 and BBA 305W Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 5. | BBA450 | Leadership | 3 | ||
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Description: Effective leadership; traits, behaviors, including power and influence; effect of situations and contingencies; leader styles; transformational and charismatic leadership; socio-cultural issues; and ethical behavior. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: BBA 300 and BBA 305W Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| Students should see an academic advisor before enrolling in the next term in preparation for graduation. | |||||
Year 4
| Course # | Course Description | Units | Notes | ||
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| 1. | BBA400 | Advanced Global Management | 3 | ||
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Description: This course provides an introduction to the cultural, legal, economic, and political environments of multinational firms. Topics include managing in the global environment and strategic planning in a multicultural environment. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: BBA 300 and BBA 305W Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 2. | BBAELECTIVE | BBA Elective | 3 |
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| Notes: This requirement can be met by completing coursework with an international focus, or with a study abroad experience. Contact an advisor for more information. -Recommended course: BBA 407 if you took BBA 307 & 387 for language requirement | |||||
| 3. | BBA410 | Advanced Global Marketing | 3 | ||
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Description: Marketing opportunities and strategies for firms involved in marketing across national borders and in other countries. Special attention given to planning and implementing marketing mix variables in multicultural, international settings. Within this context, this course will emphasize all the environmental factors that make international marketing more interesting and challenging than purely domestic operations. Priority will be given to the impact of diverse cultures on the marketing task in the international context. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: BBA 305W and BBA 310 Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 4. | BBA480 | Business Plan Development | 3 | ||
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Description: Design, development, and evaluation of a business plan for existing and new businesses. Includes consideration of marketing, industry, financial, management, competitive, and strategic issues relating to the feasibility and operation of new and ongoing businesses. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: BBA 300, 305W, 310, 320, 330, 340, and Senior status Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| Submit internship materials this term. | |||||
| Submit graduation application during this term. | |||||
| Course # | Course Description | Units | Notes | ||
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| 1. | BBA420 | Global Financial Analysis | 3 | ||
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Description: Financial decision making for the multinational firm, focusing on financial issues resulting from operating across national borders such as currency exchange, direct foreign investment and country-related risk. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: BBA 305W and BBA 320 Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 2. | BBAELECTIVE | BBA Elective | 3 |
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| Notes: This requirement can be met by completing coursework with an international focus, or with a study abroad experience. Contact an advisor for more information. -Recommended course: BBA 407 if you took BBA 307 & 387 for language requirement | |||||
| 3. | BBA408 | Field Work Experience | 3 | ||
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Description: The role of the general manager in dealing with strategic business challenges and providing leadership to the organization; integration of functional areas, policy formulation and implementation, multinational and ethical issues. Pass-fail only. May be repeated for up to 6 units of credit. Prerequisite: BBA 300, 305W, 310, 320, 330, 340, and Senior status Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 4. | BBA490C | Strategic Management | 3 | ||
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Description: The role of the general manager in dealing with strategic business challenges and providing leadership to the organization; integration of functional areas, policy formulation and implementation, multinational and ethical issues. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: BBA 300, 305W, 310, 320, 330, 340, and Senior status Requirement Designation: Senior Capstone Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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University Requirements Specified by Major
| University requirements includes 35 units of liberal studies and 6 units of diversity coursework. The courses listed below are required for the major, but may also be used to satisfy liberal studies and/or diversity. Know that if a course is used to satisfy more than one requirement it is only counted once in the cumulative totals. The sections that are blank can be satisfied with any course from the approved list of liberal studies or diversity. | |
| Foundation Requirements:English (FNRQ:ENG) (4 units) | ENG 105 (4) |
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| Foundation Requirements:Math (FNRQ:MAT) (3 units) | MAT 114 (3) |
| Aesthetic and Humanistic Inquiry (AHI) (6 units) | Student Choice (6) |
| Social and Political Worlds (SPW) (6 units) | Student Choice (6) |
| Cultural Understanding (CU) (6 units) | Student Choice (6) |
| Science/Applied Science (SAS/LAB) (7 units) | CIS 120 (3) |
| Liberal Studies Elective (3 units) | Student Choice (3) |
| Diversity:U.S. Ethnic (DIV:ETHN) (3 units) | Student Choice (3) |
| Diversity:Global (DIV:GLBL) (3 units) | Student Choice (3) |
Program Information
PROGRAM INFORMATION:
Admission requires separate application and completion of required pre-requisites. For more information, please contact an advisor.
Advising Contact:
Extended Campuses Student Service Center
1-800-426-8315
Online.advising@nau.edu
General Information
Progression Plans are intended to provide a general road map related to the sequencing of courses.
For a full description of degree requirements, review the university catalog. To determine what requirements you may have already met through transfer credits, AP/IB courses, or test credits review your degree progress report.
Some courses may have pre-requisites and/or require appropriate placement scores in Mathematics and English. If you do not have the appropriate placement or pre-requisite courses, you may have to take more courses than are presented on the Progression Plan.
Not all classes are offered every term so use caution when changing the sequencing of courses.
For further clarification, refer to the catalog (link provided at the top of this page) or speak with an academic advisor.
