Portland-State-University 2020-2021 Bulletin

Business Administration B.A./B.S.

Requirements for major

In addition to meeting the general University requirements, the student in business administration must take at least 82 credits in business administration courses of which at least 41 must be taken at PSU. This total will include the business core (52 credit hours if taken at Portland State), at least one option area (20-36 credits, depending on option chosen), and enough business electives to meet the minimum of 82 credits in business. Each student in business must also take at least 90 credits outside the School of Business. A minimum of 180 credits is required for graduation.

Prerequisite policy

Prerequisites are strictly enforced in the School of Business and exceptions are not made. Before enrolling in any business course, students should read the course description and must complete any prerequisites that are listed. If a student completes a course before completing the prerequisite and later completes the prerequisite, credit for the prerequisite will not count toward 82 credits required in business. The instructor and/or School's Administration have the authority to administratively drop any student who has not completed the prerequisites. Students must successfully complete the prerequisite course with a C- or better.

Second Degree Students

Second degree (post-baccalaureate) students will need to meet the requirements for their major. In addition, post-baccalaureate students must request a review of their first degree to determine if they have met the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science requirements. This can be done by emailing their business advisor with the request for a first degree evaluation. Post-baccalaureate students should plan to meet with an advisor to determine if any of their previous coursework counts towards the business major requirements, to plan out their curriculum, and to discuss career resources.

Requirements

Business administration students must complete the following courses with a C- or better:

Business specialization options

(see descriptions below)

Total Credit Hours:20-36

Core courses

BA 101Introduction to Business and World Affairs

4

BA 205Business Communications Using Technology

4

BA 211Fundamentals of Financial Accounting

4

BA 213Decision Making with Accounting Information

4

BA 301Research and Analysis of Business Problems

4

BA 302Organizational Behavior

0-4

BA 303Business Finance

4

BA 311Marketing Management

4

BA 325Information Literacy & Technical Competence for Business Professionals

4

BA 327Data Analysis & Visualization

2

BA 339Supply Chain Management

0-4

BA 385Business Environment

4

BA 495Business Strategy

6

Total Credit Hours:52

Business Concentrations

The School of Business offers concentrations for those students seeking specialization in a subject area. Each student must select one of these concentrations and complete the required courses with a C- or better. Concentration requirements are satisfied by taking 20 to 36 upper-division credits beyond the required business core. The courses specified to satisfy the concentration requirements are:

Accounting

Objective: to enable students to acquire the necessary technical and professional skills for successful careers in public, management, or governmental accounting.

Actg 335Accounting Information Systems and Analytic Fundamentals

4

Actg 360Management Accounting

4

Actg 381Financial Accounting and Reporting I

4

Actg 382Financial Accounting and Reporting II

4

Actg 383Financial Accounting and Reporting III

4

Actg 421Taxation

4

Actg 430Governmental Accounting

2

Actg 492Auditing Concepts and Practices

4

Actg 495Integrated Accounting Issues

4

One upper-division accounting course to be chosen from:

Actg 422Advanced Taxation

4

Actg 445Forensic Accounting

4

Actg 460Advanced Managerial Accounting

4

Actg 485Business Law

4

Actg 490Advanced Financial Accounting

2

Actg 493Advanced Auditing

4

Actg 407Seminar

1-6

Total Credit Hours:36-38

Business Technology and Analytics

Objective: to provide requisite knowledge and skills which enable the student to meet the challenges of working within information-rich business environments.
Total Credit Hours:28

Core

ISQA 350Solving Business Problems using Quantitative Analysis

4

ISQA 415Database Management

4

ISQA 419Application Development

4

ISQA 420Systems Analysis and Design

4

ISQA 428Privacy, Security and Ethics

4

Total Credit Hours:20

Electives

The 8 credits of electives can be either: within the Business Technology and Analytics area at the 400 level or from an approved list of courses.

Approved electives:
Actg 407Accounting Analytics

4

Actg 335Accounting Information Systems and Analytic Fundamentals

4

GSCM 412Introduction to Enterprise Resource Planning Systems

4

GSCM 450Project Management

4

Mgmt 442Human Resources Information Systems & People Analytics

4

Mktg 460Marketing Research

4

 

ISQA 481Blockchain Fundamentals

4

And

ISQA 482Blockchain Fundamentals Lab

2

Total Credit Hours:8
Additional electives (including GSCM 410) as approved.

Advertising Management

Objective: to provide the knowledge and skills necessary for students to create and execute advertising strategy within the broader context of the marketing function.

Mktg 340UAdvertising

4

Mktg 363Consumer Behavior and Customer Satisfaction

4

Mktg 441Media Strategy

4

Mktg 442Creative Strategy

4

Mktg 443Advertising Campaigns

4

Mktg 460Marketing Research

4

Total Credit Hours:24

Note: Students who wish to complete a double concentration in advertising management and marketing cannot apply more than eight common MKTG elective credits to each concentration.

Finance

Objective: to provide undergraduate students with the educational foundation and exposure to the broad field of finance, enabling them to develop their financial decision making skills so that they can be successful as finance professionals in their chosen financial career path.

Total Credit Hours:28

Core

Actg 381Financial Accounting and Reporting I

4

Fin 319Intermediate Financial Management

4

Fin 352Investments

4

Fin 449Valuation

4

Total Credit Hours:16

One upper-division finance course to be chosen from:

 
Fin 410Selected Topics

1-4

Fin 431Financial Markets & Institutions

4

Fin 456International Financial Management

4

Fin 439Real Estate Valuation I

4

Total Credit Hours:4

Two upper-division finance courses to be chosen from:

 
Fin 410Selected Topics

1-4

Fin 419Financial Data Analytics & Modeling

4

Fin 441Fundamentals of Derivative Securities

4

Fin 465Finance Topics and Cases

4

Fin 473Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management

4

Total Credit Hours:8

Human Resource Management

Objective: to provide a conceptual framework, as well as the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities, that allow students to understand what is required to more effectively manage human resources within an organization.

Mgmt 351Human Resource Management

4

Mgmt 461Reward Systems and Performance Management

4

Mgmt 471Staffing and Employee Selection

4

Mgmt 493Human Resource Strategy

4

Upper-division management courses

4

Total Credit Hours:20

Note: Students who wish to complete a double concentration in management & leadership and human resource management cannot apply more than eight common credits to each concentration.

Management and Leadership

Objective: to provide requisite knowledge and skills which enable the student to meet the challenges of leadership and managerial responsibilities.

Mgmt 351Human Resource Management

4

Mgmt 428Team Processes

4

Mgmt 445Organizational Design and Change

4

Mgmt 464Contemporary Leadership Issues

4

Upper-division management courses

4

Elective

4

Total Credit Hours:24

Of the 8 credits of electives, four credits must be taken within the management area at the 400 level.

The final four credits can be either: within the management area at the 400 level or from an approved list of courses.

Note: Students who wish to complete a double concentration in management and leadership and human resource management cannot apply more than eight common credits to each concentration.

Marketing

Objective: To provide students with a strong academic foundation in marketing and to enable students to gain the strategic, technical, and professional skills necessary for career success.

Mktg 363Consumer Behavior and Customer Satisfaction

4

Mktg 460Marketing Research

4

Mktg 464Marketing Strategy and Management

4

Mktg 462Marketing Analytics

4

Mktg 448Digital Media Planning and Analytics

4

Upper-division marketing elective(s)

8

Total Credit Hours:28

Students who wish to complete a double option in marketing and advertising management cannot apply more than 8 common Mktg elective credits to each option.

Marketing students can choose their electives from any of the available upper-division (300- or 400-level) elective courses offered at the School of Business with the exception of MKTG 404.

Supply and Logistics Management

Objective: to provide students with an interdisciplinary foundation in supply chain management in preparation for careers in purchasing, industrial distribution, logistics, transportation, and operations management.

GSCM 429Global transportation and Logistics management

4

GSCM 439Global Sourcing and Negotiation

4

GSCM 479Global Supply Chain Strategy and Sustainability Management

4

Three of the following electives as approved by supply and logistics management faculty:

GSCM 410Selected Studies

1-8

GSCM 412Introduction to Enterprise Resource Planning Systems

4

GSCM 432Craft Beverage Operations Management

4

GSCM 440Governmental Procurement

4

GSCM 450Project Management

4

GSCM 451Business Forecasting

4

GSCM 454Supply and Logistics Negotiations

4

GSCM 458Purchasing and Logistics within the Food Industry

4

GSCM 459Production Planning and Control

4

GSCM 469Lean Management

4

ISQA 410Selected Topics

1-6

ISQA 430Industrial Transportation and Freight

4

ISQA 431Transportation Regulation

4

Other electives as approved by Supply and Logistics faculty

Total Credit Hours:24

School of Business Honors Track

The School of Business Honors Track is a two year program with approximately 60 undergraduate business students (30 accepted each year) who are admitted to the School of Business. Honors track students challenge themselves and polish their professional and academic business skills through a combination of special honors track sections of core business classes and a variety of extra-curricular workshops and events. Honors track students enjoy special opportunities to interact with business professionals, including CEOs, presidents, and vice-presidents of local and national companies. The honors track classes prepare students for MBA level work. Successful completion of all track requirements results in a separate designation on the student’s diploma.

Requirements for honors track designation include:

  • Exclusive access to Honors only sections for BA 301, BA 311, BA 385, and BA 495
  • Exclusive access to Executive Perspectives in Leadership: BA 423H
  • Attend monthly professional development workshops (during the academic year) including events featuring guest speakers, business executives, and business communication content
  • Present Book Review (Juniors only)
  • Complete 30 hours of community service over the 2-year program

For admission to the honors track, students must be degree-seeking undergraduates who are admitted to the School of Business by the end of the summer term prior to starting the honors track. Applications are evaluated based on GPA, application essays, and recommendation letters. Students must apply in the spring or summer term before the fall term in which they wish to be admitted to the honors track. A maximum of 30 students are accepted each fall for admission to the honors track.

Honors track requirements are subject to change. For the most current honors track requirements and more detailed application information visit: www.pdx.edu/sba/business-honors-track.