Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)

The Finance concentration is designed to provide practical theories that enable the graduate to understand the workings of our macro-economic environment, the creation and management of money, and financial markets. The student will learn to handle financial tasks in both private enterprise and the public sector, the role of financial institutions, and trends in the securities market.

This program will also provide basic knowledge toward preparation for certifications such as the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Certified Financial Manager (CFM). For more information, you may visit www.cfainstitute.org; www.imanet.org.

Graduates of the Finance concentration may work as: Bank Officer, Credit Manager, Corporate Treasurer, Stock Broker, Real Estate and Insurance Broker, Manager of Financial Institutions, Financial Planner for Individuals, and Entrepreneur.

The Operations Management concentration provides students with knowledge about proper inventory management in companies, quality control in manufacturing processes or in the provision of services. The student will be able to determine what quantity of material needs to be acquired for the manufacturing process, while keeping costs as low as possible. This Program trains students to determine product demand in the market, as well as the resources necessary to deliver excellent service to the consumer. Students will learn to widely use quantitative techniques which allow them to analyze problems and make decisions in the areas mentioned above. Upon finishing their studies, students may prepare to take professional certification exams offered by The Association for Operations Management (APICS). For more information, please visit www.apics.org

Graduates of this concentration may work as: Materials Buyer, Production Supervisor, Inventory Manager, Operations Administrator in Manufacturing and Service Industries, and Entrepreneur.

The Human Resources Management concentration promotes the development of professional capacity to design organizational structures, as well as to lead personnel in private and public companies, including aspects of selection, training, evaluation, and motivation of human resources. Students in this concentration will learn how to develop compensation systems and understand the impact of local and federal laws on human resources administration in various companies. The Program provides the basic tools for those students who wish to prepare for obtaining the following certifications: Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR). For more information, please visit www.hrci.org.

Graduates of this concentration may work as: Human Resources Manager, General Administrator, Organizational Systems Designer, Recruitment Officer, Training, Compensation and Labor Relations Specialist, and Entrepreneur.

The Marketing concentration is based on the study of institutions and activities related to the development of pricing, distribution, and promotion concepts for ideas, goods, and services to create mutually beneficial exchanges for both the company and the consumer. This program develops the necessary skills in students to conduct personal sales, plan and control inventories, and understand consumer behavior within the international environment.

Graduates of this concentration can pursue careers as:

• Advertising Agency Account Executive
• Marketing Researcher
• Marketing Consultant
• Product Manager
• Sales Manager
• Public Relations Specialist
• Entrepreneur

The Information Computer Systems concentration prepares students to utilize and manage computing resources to meet the needs of users at all levels within an organization. This discipline serves as a support function to other areas of a company.

The student’s preparation in this area emphasizes the study of programming languages, analysis, design, and implementation of information systems, database design, communication technologies, and other modern tools.

Students collaborate on projects with local businesses or organizations to develop solutions to real-world problems.

Graduates of this concentration can pursue careers in:

• Programming
• Systems Analysis and Design
• Database Administration
• Consulting
• Network Administration
• User Training