Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog Program: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Specialization in Information Systems, BSBA
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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Specialization in Information Systems, BSBA

Purpose

The information systems specialization deals with intelligent use of information technology in business organizations. The program provides in-depth study of business processes in companies; computers; programming; computer networks; Internet; electronic commerce; security in information systems; database management systems; information systems analysis, design, and development; and management of information system projects. The program emphasizes application of problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills combined with knowledge of business and computers to improve a business organization’s productivity and profitability.

Numerous opportunities for employment in the area of information technology and systems analysis are available. Organizations need system professionals to identify, design, and develop systems, and expect these systems to improve the organization’s competitive advantage and support the business operations.

Learning Outcomes

Student completing the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration will demonstrate their ability to:

  1. Apply business knowledge to solve practical problems and make informed business decisions.
  2. Analyze business problems to evaluate different perspectives, propose effective solutions, and justify choices using critical thinking and evidence-based decision-making.
  3. Develop persuasive business presentations and reports that effectively convey information and ideas to diverse audiences.
  4. Evaluate ethical dilemmas in business situations, considering multiple perspectives, and justify choices based on ethical principles and professional standards.

BG Perspective (BGP) Requirements

Must complete at least 1 course in each of the following:

   English Composition and Oral Communication
   _____________________________    ________

   Quantitative Literacy
   _____________________________    ________

Must Complete at least 2 courses in each of the following:

   Humanities and the Arts
   _____________________________    ________ 
   _____________________________    ________    

   Natural Sciences - at least one Lab Science required
   _____________________________    ________ 
   _____________________________    ________                                                                                      

   Social and Behavioral Sciences
   _____________________________    ________ 
   _____________________________    ________                                                                        

Complete total required BGP credit hours by selecting courses from any of the above categories:

   _____________________________    ________ 
   _____________________________    ________ 
   _____________________________    ________ 
   _____________________________    ________                                                                                    

University Requirements

Designated courses in Humanities and the Arts and the Social and Behavioral Sciences domains may be used to fulfill both the BGP requirement and one of the following university requirements:

Cultural Diversity in the US    ____________
International Perspective       ____________

Composition Requirement:
WRIT 1120                             

Total BGP Credits: Must be at least 36                      

First Year Experience

(3 credit hours)

Course NameTerms TakenGradeCore
BA 1500 - Understanding Dynamics of Business

Calculus Requirement

(3 credit hours)

Course NameTerms TakenGradeCore
BA 1600 - Business Mathematics and Computational Calculus *

Business Core

(56 credit hours)

*can also apply towards BGP requirements

**BA 4500 is only open to seniors who have achieved BSBA admission and have credit for BA 3500, FIN 3000, MGMT 3000, MGMT 3600, MKT 2010 and BA 3800. Prerequisite or concurrent with MGMT 4060.

***BA 2120 requires BIZX 2200 be taken concurrently

Course NameTerms TakenGradeCore
ACCT 2210 - Accounting and Business Concepts I
ACCT 2220 - Accounting and Business Concepts II
IS 2000 - Introduction to Information Systems
ECON 2020 - Principles of Microeconomics *
ECON 2030 - Principles of Macroeconomics *
BA 2030 - Effective Business Communication
BA 2050 - Data Computing and Numerical Literacy *
BA 2120 - Business Statistics * ***
BIZX 2200 - Applied Business Statistics Experience ***

 

ECON 3020 - Intermediate Microeconomic Theory

or

ECON 3030 - Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory

or

ECON 3040 - Managerial Economics

or

ECON 3050 - Behavioral Economics

or

ECON 3110 - Money and Banking

or

ECON 3350 - Environmental Economics

or

ECON 3510 - International Trade and Finance

 

LEGS 3010 - Legal Environment of Business
MKT 2010 - Introduction to Marketing Management **
FIN 3000 - Business Finance **
MGMT 3000 - Integrated Operations and Supply Chain Management **
MGMT 3600 - Organizational Theory and Behavior **
BA 3500 - Ethics and Social Responsibility in Business **
BA 3800 - Business Analytics **
MGMT 4060 - Global Strategy **
BA 4500 - Integrated Business Experience

Information Systems Specialization

(24 credit hours)

Course NameTerms TakenGradeCore
CS 2010 - Programming Fundamentals
IS 3400 - Database Management
IS 3500 - Business Process Management with SAP
IS 4210 - Business Data Communication and Distributed Processing
IS 4710 - Systems Analysis and Design
  • IS Elective*
  • IS Elective*
  • IS Elective*
  • *Choose from

    Course NameTerms TakenGradeCore
    IS 3120 - Social Media - Processes and Analytics
    IS 4020 - Windows Application Design
    IS 4050 - Electronic Commerce
    IS 4170 - Computer Hardware and Software Management
    IS 4220 - Information Systems Security
    IS 4600 - Business Intelligence
    IS 4720 - Information Systems Project Management

    Electives

    Additional hours may be needed to reach university minimum and/or optional additional specialization or minor.

    BSBA Admission Requirements

    Direct admittance to the BSBA program requires an 18 ACT and 18 ACT Math or SAT Total 970 and 500 Math, or test optional 3.0 GPA and C or better in all classes (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II - or equivalent); International students 3.5 GPA or above.

    BGSU students planning on transferring to the BSBA program must apply for College entrance upon completion of 12 BGSU hours toward the degree with minimum GPA of 2.5 and demonstrate readiness to complete the calculus requirement or, in the case that 45 or more hours are transferred from another institution, with a GPA of 2.5 or greater and calculus ready.

    University Hours Not Toward BSBA Degree:

    Credit for the following courses count only toward total hours earned and class standing.

    • ACCT: ACCT 2000 
    • ACEN: ACEN 1000, ACEN 1210 
    • ECON: Credit not allowed for both ECON 3010 and ECON 3020 
    • MATH: MATH 90, 90X, MATH 95, 95X, MATH 1210 
    • MGMT: MGMT 3050 
    • MKT: MKT 3000 
    • PEG: No more than 3 credit hours
    • STAT: STAT 2000 
    • UNIV: No more than 4 credit hours
    • TRHR: All courses

    Notes:

    • The checksheet should be used in conjunction with the degree audit and advising to track progress toward degree completion.
    • The calculus requirement, all required business courses, and courses required for the specialization must be taken for a letter grade.

    Elective Courses:

    • Electives are courses that count toward the BSBA degree from any University area to fill the elective requirement.
    • See above for a list of courses that do NOT count toward the BSBA.
    • ECON 2000 cannot be used to satisfy specialization or elective requirements.

    Internships are highly encouraged as they do not only provide a way to bridge the classroom material to the practice, they lead to potential future employment with the company.
    Study abroad and a second specialization or minor are highly encouraged.

    Notes: