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Apr 25, 2024
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2020-2021 Rivier Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - (Online)
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The Bachelor of Science program is designed to provide learners with a broad overview of the fundamental, functional areas of business, as well as to provide essential, in-depth analytical tools for problem-solving substantive issues in the field. The curriculum is designed for real-world application and taught by leaders in the field. Learners have the potential to be employed in a multitude of venues in the private and public sectors of business or organization. Internships are not required in the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program, however, internship seminar is offered as an elective course. The program also allows for a smooth transition to the Masters in Business Administration (M.B.A.) program.
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Major Requirements (42 credits)
Foundation Courses (12 credits)
Area Distributuion Courses (18 credits)
Choose two courses from each area:
- Humanities: English, History, Modern Language, Philosophy, Religion
- Natural/Physical Sciences, Mathematics and Technology: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathermatics, Physics
- Social Sciences: Economics, Geography, Human Development, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work
General Education Liberal Arts Electives (12 credits)
Choose four courses from the Area Distribution Courses.
General Electives (36 credits)
Degree Requirements (120 credits)
SAMPLE DEGREE PLAN
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Business Administration, Bachelor of Science (Online)
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Year 1 - Fall Term
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Year 1 - Spring Term
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ENG120
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Composition I Context I
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3 cr
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RIV120
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Dignity, Work Vocation
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3 cr
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BUS215
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Principles of Marketing
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3 cr
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BUS175
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Principles of Management
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3 cr
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BUS183
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Business Writing Seminar
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3 cr
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BUS302
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Organizational Behavior
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3 cr
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Humanities Elective*
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3 cr
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REL330
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World Religions
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3 cr
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12
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12
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Year 1 - Summer Term 1
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Year 1 - Summer Term 2
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MA112
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College Algebra or higher
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3 cr
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BUS295
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Business Law
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3 cr
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6 cr
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Year 2 - Fall Term
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Year 2 - Spring Term
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BUS337
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Managerial Economics
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3 cr
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BUS355
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Administrative Accounting
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3 cr
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BUS351
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Applied Statistics
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3 cr
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BUS356
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Administrative Finance
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3 cr
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Natural Science Elective
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3 cr
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Humanities Elective*
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3 cr
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Social Science Elective
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3 cr
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Social Science Elective
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3 cr
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12
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12
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Year 2 - Summer Term 1
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Year 2 - Summer Term 2
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BUS304
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Human Resource Management
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3 cr
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General Elective
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3 cr
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6 cr
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Year 3 - Fall Term
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Year 3 - Spring Term
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BUS362
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Principles & Pract. of Negotiation
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3 cr
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BUS315
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International Business
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3 cr
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General Elective |
3 cr
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Gen Ed. Lib. Arts Elective*
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3 cr
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General Elective
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3 cr
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General Elective
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3 cr
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Natural Science Elective |
3 cr
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General Elective
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3 cr
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12
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12
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Year 3 - Summer Term 1
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Year 3 - Summer Term 2
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Gen Ed. Lib. Arts Elective*
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3 cr
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General Elective
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3 cr
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6 cr
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Year 4 - Fall Term
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Year 4 - Spring Term
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BUS475
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Production & Operations Mgt
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3 cr
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BUS479
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Strategic Management
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3 cr
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Gen Ed. Lib. Arts Elective*
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3 cr
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General Elective
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3 cr
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General Elective
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3 cr
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General Elective
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3 cr
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General Elective
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3 cr
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General Elective
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3 cr
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12
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12
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Year 4 - Summer Term 1
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Year 4 - Summer Term 2
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Gen Ed. Lib. Arts Elective*
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3 cr
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General Elective
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3 cr
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*Humanities: Select from English, History, Modern Language, Philosophy, Religious Studies
*General Education Liberal Arts Electives are chosen from the Humanities, Natural Sciences and Social Sciences:
Natural/Physical Sciences: Mathematics, Computer Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Social Sciences: Economics, Geography, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work
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