University of New England

Degree: Bachelor of Science with a major in Business Administration

College: College of Arts and Sciences

Department: Business Administration

Contact: Dr. James Breyley (Chair) jbreyley@une.edu

The mission of the Department of Business Administration is to provide competent, supportive faculty and to offer relevant curricula that will help prepare students to cope with and thrive in an ever-changing world. More specifically, the department strives:

• to prepare students for ethically and socially responsible roles in business and society;
• to develop in students the ability to recognize, analyze, and solve problems;
• to help students achieve their personal and career goals; and
• to prepare students for entry-level positions in either the private or public sector and/or to prepare students for coursework at the graduate level.

Major Program Description

The bachelor of science degree in business administration is designed to supplement the University's liberal arts core curriculum. In particular, its goals are:

• to facilitate students' acquisition of a basic business knowledge base in the functional areas of business including, but not limited to, accounting, business law, economics, finance, management, and marketing;
• to facilitate students' acquisition of technical skills and competencies in computer information systems and quantitative techniques;
• to provide professional job search and experience;
• to facilitate students' ability to integrate their knowledge of the functional areas of business with their technical skills and competencies and their professional experiences and to apply that knowledge and those skills.

See Undergraduate Admissions

Department of Business Administration majors and minors must earn at least a C- in all Department courses.   See Academic Policy also.

A student with a major in another department may, with the permission of the Business Administration Department Chair, minor in Business Administration or Computer Information Technology Management, or Communications.  See below for details.

A student with a major in Business Administration may, with the permission of the Department Chair, minor in Computer Information Technology Management or Communications. See below for details.

Minor - Business Administration

Minor - Computer Information Technology Management

Minor - Communication

The Minor in Communications examines questions about society, business and communication practices with critical attention to the newest media and computer-related technologies. Students will explore communications theory and also learn how to communicate effectively using a full range of media channels including new media technology. Upon completion of the minor students will be able to

• Demonstrate an understanding of the history and evolution of communication and the role of societies and institutions in shaping communications;
• Articulate and apply the theories and best practices for the use and presentation of images and digital information including audio and video;
• Apply tools and technologies used in the communications professions.
  

Business Administration Faculty

Notice and Responsibilities Regarding this Catalog

This Catalog documents the academic programs, policies, and activities of the University of New England for the 2006-2007 academic year. The information contained herein is accurate as of date of publication August 1, 2006.

The University of New England reserves the right in its sole judgment to make changes of any nature in its programs, calendar, or academic schedule whenever it is deemed necessary or desirable, including changes in course content, the rescheduling of classes with or without extending the academic term, canceling of scheduled classes or other academic activities, in any such case giving such notice thereof as is reasonably practicable under the circumstances.

While each student may work closely with an academic advisor, he or she must retain individual responsibility for meeting requirements in this catalog and for being aware of any changes in provisions or requirements.