Lasell College - Business Administration Major


Academic Majors

Course Offerings

Concentrations

- Accounting

- Entrepreneurship

- Finance

- International Business

- Management

- Marketing

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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Professor: Nancy Waldron, Ph.D., MBA
Class: Marketing Research

Video Credits: Vinny DiBenedetto '08.

Internship Opportunities

	•	Boston Properties
	•	Harris RF Communications
	•	Sherwin Williams-Management Training Program
	•	Vanguard Investments
	•	Tufts Medical-Human Resources Department
	•	UBS Financial
	•	PriceWatterhouseCoopers

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The Lasell College Business Administration major prepares students for managerial positions in a wide variety of fields and functional areas. The program offers five concentrations: Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Finance, International Business, Management, and Marketing. In addition, there is a Business Minor available for students in other, non-business majors. Classes are taught in a variety of formats, including lectures, guest speakers, case discussions, experiential exercises and projects, and computerized simulations. The Business Administration major is designed to teach a broad range of transferable skills, strong competence in critical thinking, and hands-on business experience. All students in the program have the same general education core requirements that form a solid academic foundation for their business studies. In addition, all students complete the same 36-credit business core as well as their major concentration courses and electives.

There are a wide variety of connected learning sites on campus for Business students, including, for instance, Lasell Village, the Donahue Bookstore, and the Financial Aid Office. In addition, there are many connected learning opportunities off-campus, including field trips to such locations as LL Bean, the Boston Financial District, and The Boston Globe. The Internship program provides a capstone work experience for all Business students during their Senior year. By graduation, all students will have had the opportunity to explore an assortment of business venues ranging from small, entrepreneurial companies to large, Fortune 500 businesses.

Major Requirements		Credits
BUSS 101	Introduction to Business	3
BUSS 201	Financial Accounting	4
BUSS 202	Managerial Accounting	4
BUSS 203	Financial Management	3
BUSS/LS 205	Legal Environment of Business	3
BUSS 220	Marketing	3
BUSS 224	Organizational Behavior	3
BUSS 232	Operations Management	3
BUSS 399	Internship Seminar	1
BUSS 440	Business Policy	3
BUSS 499	Internship	3
ITEC 212	Management Information Systems	3

Accounting
The Accounting curriculum offers students a strong background in specialized accounting skills and exposure to a complete range of business functions. Students develop an in-depth understanding of the various components of business organizations and the role of accounting within them. The Accounting concentration provides a flexible program of study relevant to all areas of accounting, with a strong emphasis on practical accounting work. Elective courses and internship experience allow the student to concentrate on specific career interests and needs. The program provides a basic background for several professional examinations. Graduates receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in accounting.

- Accounting Concentration Requirements (click to expand)

Accounting Concentration Requirements*		(18 credits)
BUSS 301	Intermediate Accounting I	3
BUSS 302	Intermediate Accounting II	3
BUSS 303	Cost Accounting	3
BUSS 404	Auditing	3
Choose two from the following list:		6
BUSS 204	Federal Income Taxation
BUSS 208	Financial Statement Analysis
BUSS 401	Advanced Accounting
BUSS 403	Advanced Topics in Cost Accounting
BUSS 405	Accounting Theory
BUSS 406	Financial Strategies
Additional Requirements		(22 credits)
ECON 101	Economics � Micro	3
ECON 102	Economics � Macro	3
MATH 205**	Calculus I AI(Q)	4
MATH 208	Introduction to Statistics	3
Choose one of the following two AI(PS):		3
PSYC 101	Introduction to Psychology
SOC 101	Introduction to Sociology
Liberal Arts Electives		6
General Education Core Requirements and remaining Unrestricted Electives***		(44 credits)
Minimum credits required for graduation		120
If a student plans on taking the CPA Exam, additional courses in Accounting will be needed and can be accommodated through other unrestricted electives. May require prior coursework depending upon Math placement. ** Courses marked with an AI code fulfill Area of Inquiry requirements in the General Education Core. See all the General Education Core requirements as well as the key for Area of Inquiry (AI) codes.

Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship is one of the fastest growing areas of studies in business. The Lasell Entrepreneurship Concentration provides students with the knowledge and skills to start their own business upon graduation, work for growth-oriented, innovative firms, work in a family business, or bring and entrepreneurial perspective to their chosen field.

- Entrepreneurship Concentration Requirements (click to expand)

Entrepreneurship Concentration Requirements		(18 credits)
BUSS 231	Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation	3
BUSS 336	Human Resource Management	3
BUSS 337	Managing the Small to Mid-sized Company	3
BUSS 425	Special Topics in Entrepreneurship	3
Choose two from the following list:		6
BUSS 208	Financial Statement Analysis
BUSS 235	Ethics in Business
BUSS 324	E-Commerce
BUSS 329	New Product Development
BUSS 330	Managing Change
BUSS 338	Labor Relations
BUSS 422	Global Marketing
Additional Requirements		(22 credits)
ECON 101	Economics � Micro	3
ECON 102	Economics � Macro	3
MATH 205**	Calculus I AI(Q)	4
MATH 208	Introduction to Statistics	3
Choose one of the following two AI(PS):		3
PSYC 101	Introduction to Psychology
SOC 101	Introduction to Sociology
Liberal Arts Electives		6
General Education Core Requirements and remaining Unrestricted Electives***		(44 credits)
Minimum credits required for graduation		120
May require prior coursework depending upon Math placement. Courses marked with an AI code fulfill Area of Inquiry requirements in the General Education Core. See all the General Education Core requirements as well as the key for Area of Inquiry (AI) codes.

Finance
Finance is the study of the assets of corporations and/or individuals. This concentration examines how these assets are acquired and financed. Students will acquire a solid background in financial principles and practices which enables them to interact with a full range of business professionals. Areas of study include financial instruments, institutions, and markets associated with business. Finance students develop a wide array of analytical skills, attain a thorough understanding of the finance function in various organizations, and sharpen their awareness of how financial institutions and markets function in a global environment.

- Finance Concentration Requirements (click to expand)

Finance Concentration Requirements		(18 credits)
BUSS 208	Financial Statement Analysis	3
BUSS 311	Principles of Investments	3
BUSS 331	Money and Capital Markets	3
BUSS 406	Financial Strategies	3
Choose two from the following list:		6
BUSS 307	International Finance
BUSS 312	Risk Management
BUSS 332	Trust and Estate Planning
ECON 301	International Trade
ECON 250	Money and Banking
Additional Requirements		(22 credits)
ECON 101	Economics � Micro	3
ECON 102	Economics � Macro	3
MATH 205*	Calculus I AI(Q)	4
MATH 208	Introduction to Statistics	3
Choose one of the following two AI(PS):		3
PSYC 101	Introduction to Psychology
SOC 101	Introduction to Sociology
Liberal Arts Electives		6
General Education Core Requirements and remaining Unrestricted Electives**		(44 credits)
Minimum credits required for graduation		120
May require prior coursework depending upon Math placement. * Courses marked with an AI code fulfill Area of Inquiry requirements in the General Education Core. See all the General Education Core requirements as well as the key for Area of Inquiry (AI) codes.

International Business
International Business is the field of study that focuses on business activities that cross national boundaries. It includes exports and imports, traditional international trade discussions, and direct foreign investment. International banking, transfer of technology, exchange rates, international law, and global business strategies will be explored. Students will become well-versed in international relations and policy. Many cultural differences will be examined and intercultural business agreements established. Problems facing decision makers in the international environment and their effects on domestic businesses will be detailed. Graduates receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in International Business.

- International Business Concentration Requirements (click to expand)

International Business Concentration Requirements		(18 credits)
BUSS 307	International Finance	3
BUSS 332	Cross-Cultural Management	3
BUSS 422	Global Marketing	3
Choose three from the following list:		9
BUSS 233	American Enterprise Experience
BUSS 235	Business Ethics
BUSS 324	E-commerce
BUSS 329	New Product Development
BUSS 330	Managing Change
BUSS 335	Business and Society
BUSS 336	Human Resource Management
ECON 301	International Trade and Finance
Additional Requirements		(25-28 credits)
ECON 101	Economics � Micro	3
ECON 102	Economics � Macro	3
HIST 104	World Civilization Since 1500 AI(H)	3
MATH 205*	Calculus I AI(Q)	4
MATH 208	Introduction to Statistics	3
Choose one of the following two AI(PS):		3
PSYC 101	Introduction to Psychology
SOC 101	Introduction to Sociology
Liberal Arts Electives **		0-6
Foreign Language AI(MC)***		0-9
General Education Core Requirements and remaining Unrestricted Electives****		(38-41 credits)
Minimum credits required for graduation		120
* May require prior coursework depending upon Math placement The number of Liberal Arts Electives required is determined by the student�s foreign language placement. A total of 6 elective credits must be fulfilled by Liberal Arts courses, inclusive of foreign language coursework. * The foreign language proficiency requirement is described on page 26 in the course catalog. **** Courses marked with an AI code fulfill Area of Inquiry requirements in the General Education Core. See all the General Education Core requirements as well as the key for Area of Inquiry (AI) codes.

Management
The Management curriculum is designed to prepare students to be managers and business leaders in a global environment. Required courses provide students with a working knowledge of activities in the management of any organization in a changing environment. Students will learn skills such as leadership and team building and learn to understand individual and group behavior in organizations to enhance their effectiveness as managers. Graduates receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Management.

- Management Concentration Requirements (click to expand)

Management Concentration Requirements		(18 credits)
BUSS 330	Managing Change	3
BUSS 332	Cross-Cultural Management	3
BUSS 336	Human Resource Management	3
Choose three from the following list:		9
BUSS 208	Financial Statement Analysis
BUSS 233	American Enterprise Experience
BUSS 235	Business Ethics
BUSS 312	Risk Management
BUSS 329	New Product Development
BUSS 334	Non-profit Management
BUSS 335	Business and Society
BUSS 338	Labor Relations
BUSS 421	Marketing Management
MATH 328	Operations Research
Additional Requirements		(22 credits)
ECON 101	Economics � Micro	3
ECON 102	Economics � Macro	3
MATH 205*	Calculus I AI(Q)	4
MATH 208	Introduction to Statistics	3
Choose one of the following two AI(PS):		3
PSYC 101	Introduction to Psychology
SOC 101	Introduction to Sociology
Liberal Arts Electives **		6
General Education Core Requirements and remaining Unrestricted Electives**		(44 credits)
Minimum credits required for graduation		120
* May require prior coursework depending upon Math placement ** Courses marked with an AI code fulfill Area of Inquiry requirements in the General Education Core. See all the General Education Core requirements as well as the key for Area of Inquiry (AI) codes.

Marketing
As both an art and a science, marketing is undergoing dramatic and exciting changes, and the field promises to be just as dynamic in the years ahead. Marketing has emerged as the most critical function in today�s business climate. The Marketing curriculum introduces students to all the major marketing trends. The all-important marketing mix will be examined and students will be heavily involved with marketing mix development. Students will be exposed to marketing research techniques and demographic studies. Business law and marketing ethics will be studied to ensure product safety. International marketing, nonprofit marketing, product marketing, and service marketing have been integrated into this major.Graduates receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing.

- Marketing Concentration Requirements (click to expand)

Marketing Concentration Requirements		(18 credits)
BUSS 320	Consumer Behavior	3
BUSS 420	Marketing Research	3
BUSS 422	Global Marketing	3
Choose three from the following list:		9
BUSS 322	Marketing Communication
BUSS 324	E-commerce
BUSS 325	Sales Principles
BUSS 326	Direct Marketing
BUSS 327	Creative Services
BUSS 329	New Product Development
BUSS 421	Marketing Management
FASH 211	Retail Management
Additional Requirements		(22 credits)
ECON 101	Economics � Micro	3
ECON 102	Economics � Macro	3
MATH 205*	Calculus I AI(Q)	4
MATH 208	Introduction to Statistics	3
Choose one of the following two AI(PS):		3
PSYC 101	Introduction to Psychology
SOC 101	Introduction to Sociology
Liberal Arts Electives **		6
General Education Core Requirements and remaining Unrestricted Electives**		(44 credits)
Minimum credits required for graduation		120
* May require prior coursework depending upon Math placement ** Courses marked with an AI code fulfill Area of Inquiry requirements in the General Education Core. See all the General Education Core requirements as well as the key for Area of Inquiry (AI) codes.