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Business Management, B.S.

(48 credits)

The Bachelor of Science in Business Management, under the Tagliatela School of Business and Leadership, is designed for students looking for positions in management occupations which continue to experience growth in Connecticut and on the national level. The program provides a strong foundation of knowledge and experiences that enable our graduates to be business leaders — those capable of making sound and ethical business decisions in a continuously changing environment.

Upon completing the program of study in Business Management, students will:

Be able to demonstrate skills in quantitative analysis, scientific method, teamwork, written and oral communications, information literacy, and reading comprehension.
Demonstrate knowledge of accounting, finance, management, international business, human resource management, marketing, economics, statistics, and business law and business ethics.
Demonstrate the capacity for creative thinking.
Demonstrate the ability to critically analyze ethical questions and engage in moral decision-making at the individual, company, and societal level.
Apply learning from diverse disciplines to advanced strategic management issues.

The Business Management major (General Business) meets the requirements of the Connecticut State Department of Education for students enrolled in the traditional undergraduate initial teacher preparation program at Albertus Magnus College and leads to eligibility for Connecticut initial educator certification in approved endorsement areas. Students should consult with the Department of Education and Teacher Preparation to confirm program alignment and endorsement requirements.

Accreditation

The Tagliatela School of Business and Leadership at Albertus Magnus College has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. The IACBE grants accreditation for business-related and accounting programs that are equivalent to an education at the U.S. post-secondary degree level. Locations and delivery modes for program offerings are at the sole discretion of the Member. For a list of accredited programs please view the IACBE member status page.

Business Management, B.S.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED CORE (24 credits)

BE 135 - Business Communications
AC 161 - Financial Accounting
BE 205 - Principles of Microeconomics
BE 334 - Business Law
MG 131 - Principles of Management
MKT 231 - Principles of Marketing
MG 309 - Business Ethics
MG 391 - Business Capstone

CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (24 credits)

BE 204 - Principles of Macroeconomics
MG 228 - International Business Management
MG 335 - Human Resource Law
MG 362 - Human Resource Management
MG 365 - Issues of Small and Family Business
MG 367 - Strategic Management
MG 380 - Management Internship

Select one (3 credits):

BE 202 - Statistics for Business and Economics
CIS 115 - Computer Essentials
CIS 171 - Business Spreadsheet Development

*ADP students may substitute another course for MG 380 in consultation with the advisor.

Business Management, B.S. - Entrepreneurship (Traditional Undergraduate Program Only)

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED CORE (24 credits)

CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (24 credits)

BE 204 - Principles of Macroeconomics
BE 248 - Business Modeling and Analysis
MG 142 - Introduction to Project Management
MG 240 - Social Entrepreneurship
MG 320 - Product Development
MG 335 - Human Resource Law
MG 365 - Issues of Small and Family Business
MG 382 - Entrepreneurship Internship

*ADP students may substitute another course for MG 382 in consultation with the advisor.

WRITING IN THE DISCIPLINE DESIGNATED COURSE

MG 391 - Business Capstone

4+1 BS in Business Management/Master of Business Administration

The 4+1 BS in Business Management/Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is designed for high-achieving traditional undergraduate students who seek to complete both a bachelor's and master's degree in an expedited timeframe. The program provides an efficient pathway to advanced business education, equipping students with the strategic and managerial skills needed for leadership roles across a variety of industries.

Students admitted to a 4+1 program complete the requirements for both degrees, typically totaling at least 150 credits, including a minimum of 120 undergraduate credits and 30 graduate credits. During the senior year, students may enroll in up to two graduate-level courses, one in the fall and one in the spring semester, which may be applied to both undergraduate and graduate degree requirements. These are the only credits that may be double-counted between the two programs.

Admission Requirements
Students must apply to a 4+1 program during the junior year a upon completion of no more than 90 credits. Admission is competitive and requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher, unless otherwise specified by the program. Applications submitted after the junior year may not be considered. Final acceptance is granted by the graduate program.

Enrollment and Advising
Upon acceptance, students are assigned a graduate advisor in addition to their undergraduate advisor. Students remain classified as undergraduate students until the bachelor’s degree is conferred.

Academic Standards and Progression
To continue in the 4+1 program, students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and earn a grade of B or higher in all graduate-level coursework. Students may not exceed the maximum number of graduate credits permitted prior to completion of the bachelor’s degree, as defined by the program.

Tuition and Financial Aid
Graduate courses taken during the undergraduate phase are billed at the undergraduate tuition rate when included as part of a full-time undergraduate course load (12–18 credit hours per semester), unless otherwise noted; in these cases, no additional tuition is charged for the graduate coursework. After the bachelor’s degree is awarded, students are charged graduate tuition rates for all remaining coursework. Financial aid eligibility may change upon transition to graduate status and is subject to federal, state, and institutional regulations.

Program Completion
Students are expected to complete all graduate degree requirements within a defined timeframe following conferral of the bachelor’s degree, typically within one year, unless otherwise specified by the program.

Withdrawal or Dismissal
Students who withdraw from or become ineligible to continue in a 4+1 program may apply completed graduate coursework toward their undergraduate degree as elective credit, where applicable, provided a passing grade is earned. If a student later regains eligibility and is formally readmitted to the graduate program, previously completed graduate coursework in which a passing grade was earned may be applied toward the graduate degree, subject to program approval and applicable time limit requirements.

Eligibility
4+1 programs are limited to full-time, matriculated traditional undergraduate students in designated majors.