Business Administration
Unlike most undergraduate business degrees that focus on traditional curricula, the Mount’s unique approach prepares you for a career as a leader who has mastered the challenges of complex decision making— all while focusing on your role as a responsible member of the global community.
Preparing You for Success
The Business Administration Bachelor of Arts degree program at Mount Saint Mary’s University prepares students with needed technical skills for the jobs of today, but also prepares them for career-long success through professional development.
Students in the Business Administration degree program are encouraged to join and participate in business-oriented organizations and activities. Students are able to gain a global perspective through travel-study opportunities.
Major or Minor in Business
Students at The Mount can ground their professional careers in business foundations. Our faculty review and change the curriculum to meet the demands of employers in the region and globally. The Mount also provides internship and netwokring opportunities to meet your professional goals.
Major
The Mount starts a business major with the basics. Then, you can select an emphasis in accounting, marketing, management, or international business based on your career goals.
Minor
The Mount starts a business major with the basics. Then, you can select an emphasis in accounting, marketing, management, or international business based on your career goals.
Course Highlights
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BUS 188: Auditing
Audit functions of the CPA. Nature of audit evidence, audit procedures, audit work papers audit reports, evaluation of internal controls and internal auditing, statistical sampling in auditing, problems of auditing computer-based accounting records.
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BUS 157: Human Resources Development
This course explores the contributions made by the modern human resource department to the success of business organizations.
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BUS 189: International Management
Application of modern management theory to the administration of international business. The course will study the impact of multi-governmental policies upon the management of international enterprises.
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BUS 165: New Media Marketing
With a focus on emerging media channels for Marketing, specifically those that are digital in nature, this course teaches you how to plan create, track and optimize advertising campaigns.
Business in Action
Our in-person and online programs provide a supportive environment where you can connect with all The Mount has to offer.
The ADthenians hope to change the advertising industry by bringing more women to agencies. Currently remote, our team meets online to support growth in marketing and business careers.
Our alumnae fast-track to business and leadership careers.
Online classes don’t stop us! We provide remote and onsite internship opportunities.
With small class sizes, students get to know their professors and fellow students. Learning not only happens on campus or online; when it is safe, students also get to meet onsite at film studios, distribution centers, and online meetings.
Our Program Emphasis
Choose from one of four distinct programs as part of your Business Administration degree program: Accounting, Marketing, Management, and International Business. In each you'll find the knowledge and expertise needed for the discipline, taught with the Mount philosophy of valuing the responsibilities we bear to our communities (large and small) as leaders of business.
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Accounting
Accounting helps you prepare for a career in private- or government-sector professional accounting. You'll learn the profession and combine that with the business acumen necessary to be a leader in your chosen field.
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Marketing
Marketing allows you to emphasize your skills for a career in sales, advertising, marketing and public relations. Learn the many aspects of consumer behavior— even minor in Computer Graphics.
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Management
Management involves classic preparation for leadership positions in domestic and global organizations. You'll develop world-class leadership skills through hands-on, experiential learning that takes you out of the classroom and into real-world business settings.
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International Business
International Business speaks to the world of today and tomorrow - a global marketplace of ideas, challenges and innovation. Study and intern abroad while you embrace a global business perspective as part of your degree program.
Our admissions counselors take a personalized approach to the application process.
QuestionsPaying for Your Education
The Mount offers specialized programs for working adults and doctoral level study. Our research institutes and programs also allow for undergraduate and graduate level research opportunities.
