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.

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.

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