Business Administration

William B. Greene Jr., School of Business & Technology

This major (B.A. or B.S.) prepares you with strong competency in business management and allows you to choose from one of several concentrations, allowing for in-depth study in a specific field. Students can also choose to participate in the 10-week international Business Institute in Europe or one of several off-campus study programs offered through the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities. A Business minor is also available.

Core Courses

In addition to the concentrations listed below, all students in this major take core courses that provide:

Business administration – provides students with the broad base of knowledge and level of technical competence necessary to succeed in a business setting
Management, marketing, business law, and ethics – expose students to the fundamental principles of business administration while providing the preparation necessary to continue study in upper level courses
Economics – develops in the student the ability to analyze and understand economic principles and institutions from an historical as well as a contemporary point of view
Accounting – provide students the requisite knowledge for understanding the financial aspects of the business enterprise

These courses furnish the theoretical background necessary for the achievement of a particular vocational or professional goal. They also constitute the academic basis for graduate study in business and related fields.

Concentrations

Accounting

Accounting – The accounting concentration enables business students to deepen their understanding of accounting concepts as they relate to the business organization. This concentration is recommended for students anticipating business careers requiring accounting knowledge at an advanced level, yet short of requiring an accounting major.

Economics

Economics – The economics concentration provides students with a deeper exposure to economic principles and institutions from an historical and modern perspective. The concentration is recommended as an alternative for students interested in careers in banking, finance, or economics.

Finance

Finance – More details coming soon.

General

General – The general concentration allows students to select any nine hours of course work from economics, business administration, or accounting. This concentration is generally intended for those selecting business administration as a second major and is available with adviser permission only.

Health Sector Management

Health Sector Management – The health sector management concentration is intended to prepare the student for an administrative career in the health care industry. In addition to required course work, students selecting this concentration must complete six hours of internship credit by on-site, supervised work at a hospital, long-term care, or other medical facility.

International Business

International Business – Students may select a concentration in international business by either completing the required coursework at Milligan or by participating in a ten-week academic program abroad through Milligan’s affiliation with the International Business Institute (endorsed by the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities). Completion of this concentration requires the student to attend the Institute during a summer session following completion of the required core courses at Milligan College. A student’s course of study can often be designed so that graduation is possible following seven semesters of study at Milligan College in addition to the summer Institute. Students pursuing the international business concentration are strongly encouraged to demonstrate competency in a foreign language through, at least, the intermediate level.

Legal Studies

Legal Studies – The legal studies concentration is designed to provide business administration majors a deeper understanding and exposure to legal issues affecting business. The concentration is recommended for any business administration student who anticipates a business career requiring a legal background.

Management

Management – The management concentration consists of courses designed to prepare students for successful careers in business and organizational management or administration.

Marketing

Marketing – Students wishing to pursue careers in marketing, sales, or advertising should select the marketing concentration.

Secondary Education Licensure

Secondary Education Licensure – In addition to completing courses in the concentration, students also complete the courses listed under Secondary Education Licensure in the Education section of the catalog.

Sports Management

Sports Management – The sports management concentration consists of courses designed to prepare students for successful careers in the growing field of sports management.

Accreditation

Milligan College is a Candidate for Accreditation with the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs. Contact the ACBSP at 11520 West 119th Street, Overland Park, KS 66213 or call 913-339-9356 for questions about Milligan College’s membership.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

View all details and course requirements for this program in the Milligan College Catalog (link below). The Milligan College academic catalog is the official, authoritative source for all academic requirements and policies. Any discrepancies in curricular requirements from other sources will default to the Catalog.

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Accelerated Plan

Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Plan (5 Year BS+ MBA)

If you are an exceptional Milligan undergraduate business student with demonstrated leadership potential, outstanding grades, and personal maturity, the accelerated bachelor’s + MBA plan can give you a fast start on your career. This is a 4+1 (5 year) plan that gives you the opportunity to complete the MBA program in one academic year (+ May term) after receiving a bachelor’s degree. With faculty approval, students take a specific set of MBA prerequisites during their undergraduate program, apply to the MBA program during their senior year, and take an MBA class during their senior year if qualified. The student then completes the MBA program the following year.

Benefits

Take an MBA course in the spring of your senior year, allowing you to complete the Milligan MBA in one additional year + May term, saving time and money
Secure your spot in the MBA program
Get a fast start on your career
Continue learning from your Milligan faculty and gain the credentials and strong reputation of the Milligan MBA

Requirements & PROCESS

MAJOR: Major in business administration at Milligan and have a 3.25 or above cumulative GPA at undergrad graduation and demonstrate character and maturity consistent with expectations of all students in MBA program, as determined by the faculty
PARTICIPATION FORM: By fall of the junior or senior year, complete and submit (to the GPS Office) the Participation form for the Accelerated plan, which requires approval signatures from both your undergraduate advisor and the MBA Program Director
MBA PREP CONCENTRATION: Complete the MBA Preparation Concentration (must be in addition to your primary concentration) during your undergraduate coursework
- ACCT 530 or CIS 520 (at guidance of MBA Director) (3 credit hours)
- BADM 491 Internship (3 credit hours)
- BADM 385 Personal and Professional Development OR BADM 491 (3 credit hours)
APPLY TO MBA: By NOV 15 of senior year, complete the MBA admission process, be admitted, and pay deposit
EMPLOYMENT: Maintain full-time employment while enrolled in MBA

*Approval to complete the Accelerated MBA Preparation Concentration is not a guarantee of your admission to the Milligan MBA program.

Business Faculty

Dr. David Campbell

Associate Professor of Economics; Director of the MBA Program; Area Chair of Business

Phone: 423.461.8674
Contact via email
Office: Price Business Center, 005

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Dr. Carolyn Carter

Associate Dean of the William B. Greene, Jr. School of Business and Technology; Professor of Computer Information Systems and Business Administration; Don and Clarinda Jeanes Chair of Servant Leadership

Phone: 423.461.8670
Contact via email
Office: Derthick Hall, 300B

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