Become a manager with decision-making, leadership, teamwork and motivational skills.
Students completing a major in Business Administration will have an understanding of the global and business environment and the construct of an organization and how each interacts with government policies. They will also understand allocation of resources and the application of information technology. Students will acquire decision-making, leadership, teamwork and motivational skills to become managers with an awareness of differences related to culture, communications style and gender.
ACC 101: Financial Accounting
3 creditsACC 102: Managerial Accounting
3 creditsBUS 120: Business Law
3 creditsBUS 250: International Business
3 creditsFIN 210: Financial Management
3 creditsMGT 101: Principles of Management
3 creditsMGT 315: Organizational Behavior
3 creditsMKT 220: Principles of Marketing
3 credits
All major requirements must be completed with a grade of 'C' or higher. See the full requirements for our Business Administration major in our Official Catalog.
Choose one of the following:
3 cr
BUS 201: Business Statistics
MAT 105: Statistics
PSY 216: Psychology StatisticsChoose one of the following:
3 cr
ECO 103: Macroeconomics
ECO 104: MicroeconomicsMGT 330: Diversity & Inclusion in Workplace
3 crMGT 460: Fundamentals of Project Management
3 crStrategic Management
3 crPHL 485: Business Ethics & Individual Values
3 crBUS 499: Business Administration Capstone
3 cr
MGT 350: Entrepreneurship
3 crMGT 351: Managing a Growing Business
3 crMGT 352: Financing Entrepreneurial Ventures
3 crMGT 360: Small Business Management
3 crChoose one of the following:
3 cr
MGT 327: Organizational Change
Lean Management
Agile Development & Management
*OEL 530: Organizational DevelopmentAdvanced Entrepreneurship
3 cr
*This course must be approved as part of the Fast-Track Undergraduate to Graduate Degree Program.
HRM 310: Human Resource Management
3 crChoose one of the following:
3 cr
MGT 325: Organizational & Group Dynamics
*OEL 525: Team Dynamics & Processes in Modern Work TeamsMGT 350: Entrepreneurship
3 crChoose one of the following:
3 cr
MGT 327: Organizational Change
Lean Management
Agile Development & Management
*OEL 530: Organizational Development
*This course must be approved as part of the Fast-Track Undergraduate to Graduate Degree Program.
MGT 462: Effective Project Management
3 crMGT 464: Mastering Project Management
3 crLean Management
3 crAgile Development & Management
3 crChoose one of the following:
3 cr
MGT 327: Organizational Change
*OEL 530: Organizational DevelopmentChoose one of the following:
3 cr
MGT 451: Team Leadership
*OEL 525: Team Dynamics & Processes in Modern Work TeamsMGT 350: Entrepreneurship
3 crChoose one of the following:
3 cr
MGT 327: Organizational Change
Lean Management
Agile Development & Management
*OEL 530: Organizational Development
*This course must be approved as part of the Fast-Track Undergraduate to Graduate Degree Program.
Kathleen Dove
Kathleen Dove earned a Master of Science in Organization Development with distinction from Loyola University of Chicago’s business school and holds a BA with honors in Sociology and Business. Kathleen is a member of Beta Gamma Sigma. She has been an adjunct professor with Charter Oak State College teaching MGT 450 Leadership Practices and MGT 451 Team Leadership since 2011. Kathleen has more than 22 years industry experience in banking, professional services, and higher education as the Dean of Administration for Kendall College in Evanston, IL. In addition, Kathleen serves on the Patient Advocacy Board of the NorthShore University Healthcare System Kellogg Cancer Centers as well as a member of the advisory board for the Integrative Medicine Practice. Kathleen is the Executive Director of the Karen Dove Cabral Foundation which provides financial assistance for needs not covered by health insurance to young mothers with breast cancer. Since January 2019 Kathleen has been serving on the Charter Oak State College Business Committee. Kathleen enjoys travel, hiking, biking, as well as watching non-mainstream movies.
Rebecca Natale
SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Education: Ed.D. ABD, Higher Education, Leadership, MA, Organizational Leadership, Gonzaga University, MS, Higher Education – Adult Learning, Capella University, BA, Psychology, University of Iowa, Marycrest College Certifications: Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), HRCI, Senior Certified Human Resource Professional certification (SHRM-SCP), SHRM, Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC), NAPS Teaching: Southern New Hampshire University, Team Lead & Adjunct Faculty, Human Resources, Charter Oak State College, Lead Teaching Faculty, Human Resources, Claremont Lincoln University, Teaching Faculty Work Experience: 25 years HR & business experience for small and Fortune 500 companies in financial services, insurance, manufacturing, and HR outsourcing. Current CHRO for staffing and learning organization. https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccanatale
Sheila Fry
I have an extensive background in a variety of industries from retail to manufacturing. After earning my BBA, I entered the work force in the Management and Marketing fields, climbing my way through the ranks holding various positions from Sales to Vice President of Product Management & Business Development. As a result of my hard work, I earned many awards, accolades and certificates of achievement. With over twenty-five years of Marketing and Management experience my background allows me to draw from my own personal knowledge in my instruction. I have a Bachelors of Business Administration with a major in Management and a concentration in Marketing from Davenport University and a Master’s in Business Administration with a concentration in Industrial Management from Baker College. I strive to engage, challenge, and inspire growth in the students who take my classes.
Eligibility Guidelines
- Students must have and maintain a minimum undergraduate Charter Oak GPA of 3.0.
- Students must have completed at least 90 credits toward their Bachelor’s degree prior to taking Graduate level courses.
- Four Graduate level courses will replace specific Undergraduate major requirements and electives.
- Only one Graduate level course can be taken in each 8-week term.
- For Graduate courses taken at the Undergraduate level, a student must earn a final grade of B- or better to be transferred to their Graduate record.
- Students in the accelerated Fast Track program may not use Credit for Prior Learning towards graduate credits.
For undergraduate Business program students pursuing a Fast Track Organizational Leadership Master’s degree, the graduate level courses must be; OEL 501, OEL 520, OEL 525, and OEL 530. Follow your advising plan to see how these courses will meet your undergraduate requirements.
Outcomes & Pathways
Students who graduate with a major in Business Administration will be able to:
- apply the concepts, theories, and relationships among the functional areas of an organization, including the ability to explain the nature and construct of an organization; assess the information technology needs of an organization, explain the process of resource allocation within an organization; identify and satisfy the needs of the consumer, and create strategic processes and measurements necessary for a successful organization;
- be able to explain the the global environment of business including the political, social, and intercultural sensitivities that exist in society that are important to the development of meaniingful relationships and success in business and in life;
- understand and demonstrate professional business behavior, social responsibility, and ethical decision making and conduct; and
- be able to demonstrate well-developed and effective critical thinking, decision making, problem solving, organizational leadership, teamwork, oral and written communication skills utilizing tools such as internet, research databases, and other tools as required.
- 100% online
- Credit for credentials
- Six (6) start dates
- Expert Faculty