Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)

The College of Business Administration offers studies leading to the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with concentrations in Accounting, Finance, Operations Management, Human Resources Management, Marketing, and Computerized Information Systems. It also offers a Bachelor in Office Administration.

The curriculum is divided into three areas:

  • General Education
  • Basic Business Administration Courses
  • Concentration Courses

The first two areas are common to all concentrations, while the last one gives the student the opportunity to specialize in their area of interest. The curriculum includes a group of basic courses whose goal is to familiarize the student with critical knowledge in the various aspects of business administration.

Each concentration has a set of courses that allow the student to learn about the most important aspects in the performance of different functions in either a private or public company.

Concentrations

The Accounting concentration aims to prepare professionals to work in public or private accounting. Graduates will be qualified to record, summarize, disclose, analyze, and audit the financial information of organizations, as well as ensure compliance with tax obligations.

For students interested in practicing public accounting, the Program provides the appropriate training to prepare for obtaining the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, as well as the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) license. For more information you may access http://www.cpa-exam.org; http://www.theiia.org; http://www.nasba.org.

Additionally, the Program trains professionals to engage in private accounting practice and to prepare for obtaining the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification. For more information you may access http://www.imanet.org.

Among the careers in which a graduate may perform are: Cost Accountant, Financial Accountant, Tax Return Preparer, Tax Advisor, External or Internal Auditor, Budget Officer, Consultant or Advisor, and Entrepreneur.

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

List of Electives

It is recommended to check with the Office of Student Affairs (AE-165) or during academic advising to see if any course has been added or removed from the list. Additionally, you should verify that you meet the prerequisite requirements for the courses.

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Example Course CodeRelated Field
ASTR ****Astronomy
BIOL ****Biology
BOTA ****Botany
CIBI 3031Introduction to Biological Sciences I
CIBI 3032Introduction to Biological Sciences II
CIFI ****Physical Sciences
FISI ****Physics
GEOL ****Geology
METE ****Meteorology
QUIM ****Chemistry
ZOOL ****Zoology
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CourseCourse TitleCredits
ANTR 3005Introduction to Cultural Anthropology3
ALEM 3041German I3
ALEM 3042German II3
ARTE 3226History of Art in Puerto Rico3
ARTE 4271History of Art Through the Renaissance3
ARTE 4272History of Art Since the Renaissance3
ARTE 4311Art Criticism3
ARTE 4331Comparative Art3
ARTE 4332Comparative Art3
ARTE 4995Special Topics I1–9
ARTE 4996Special Topics II1–9
CINE 3005Writing the Short Film Screenplay3
CINE 4001History of Cinema up to 19503
CINE 4002History of Cinema Since 19503
CINE 4005Film Theory3
CINE 4015Digital Video Production3
CINE 4025Special Topics3
CIPO 3011Principles of Political Science3
CIPO 3025Political System of the United States3
CIPO 3035Government of Puerto Rico3
CIPO 3175Introduction to Law3
CISO 3121Introduction to the Study of Social Sciences3
CISO 3122Introduction to the Study of Social Sciences3
ECON 3085Social and Economic Development of Puerto Rico*3
ECON 3086Contemporary Economic Issues in Puerto Rico3
ECON 3091Intermediate Microeconomic Theory3
ECON 3092Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory3
ECON 3095Stock Market3
EDFU 3001/3011Human Growth and Development I3
EDFU 3007Social Foundations of Education3
EDFU 3012Foundations of Educational Psychology3
EDFU 3055Legal Foundations of Education3
EDFU 4006The Child and Their Social Environment3
EDFU 4019Philosophical Foundations of Education3
FILO 3155Introduction to Ethics3
FILO 3156Modern and Contemporary Ethics3
FILO 3157Introduction to Logic3
FILO 3185Ethics and Computers3
FILO 4995Special Topics in Philosophy I1–9
FILO 4996Special Topics in Philosophy II1–9
FRAN 3141French I3
FRAN 3142French II3
FRAN 4995Special Topics1–9
FRAN 4996Special Topics1–9
HIST 3201Modern World History I3
HIST 3202Modern World History II3
HIST 3241History of Puerto Rico Through the Mid-19th Century3
HIST 3242History of Puerto Rico from the Mid-19th Century to the Present3
HIST 4117Labor History of the United States3
HUMA 3111Introduction to Western Culture I3
HUMA 3112Introduction to Western Culture II3
HUMA 3115Study Tour of Europe3
HUMA 3271The Bible as a Literary and Historical Document: Old Testament3
HUMA 3272The Bible as a Literary and Historical Document: New Testament3
HUMA 3391Classical Civilization3
HUMA 3392Classical Civilization3
HUMA 3401Latin American Culture and Civilization I3
HUMA 3402Latin American Culture and Civilization II3
HUMA 3411Introduction to South Asian Culture3
HUMA 3412Introduction to East Asian Culture3
HUMA 3425Puerto Rican Thought3
HUMA 4995Special Topics1–9
HUMA 4996Special Topics1–9
HUMA 5991Special Topics1–9
HUMA 5992Special Topics1–9
INGE 3007History of Technology3
ITAL 3071Italian I3
ITAL 3072Italian II3
JAPO 3111Japanese I3
JAPO 3112Japanese II3
LITE 3005Introduction to Literature3
LITE 3025Literary Theory3
LITE 3035Mythology in Western Literature3
LITE 3041Introduction to Comparative Literature I3
LITE 3042Introduction to Comparative Literature II3
LITE 4011Evolution of the Novel I3
LITE 4012Evolution of the Novel II3
LITE 4035Medieval European Literature3
LITE 4045Renaissance Literature3
LITE 4990Special Topics in Comparative Literature1–9
MUSI 3135Music Appreciation3
MUSI 3161History of Music I3
MUSI 3162History of Music II3
MUSI 3167Introduction to Opera3
MUSI 4995Special Topics1–9
PSIC 3001Principles of Psychology I3
PSIC 3002Principles of Psychology II3
SOCI 3261Introduction to Sociology I3
SOCI 3262Introduction to Sociology II3
TEAT 3051Introduction to Theatre Arts I3
TEAT 3052Introduction to Theatre Arts II3
TEAT 4995Special Topics in Theatre1–9
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CourseTitle
ADMI 4016Organizational Environment
COMP 3057Computer Fundamentals
CONT 3005Elementary Accounting I
CONT 3006Elementary Accounting II
CONT 4006Managerial Accounting
CONT 4015Advanced Accounting I
CONT 4018Intermediate Accounting I
CONT 4019Intermediate Accounting II
CONT 4035Cost Accounting
ECAG 3007Introduction to the Use of Microcomputers in Agricultural Sciences
ECON 3005Principles of Economics
ECON 4025Money and Banking
ESCO 3001Communication Psychology I
ESCO 3002Communication Psychology II
ESMA 3015Elementary Statistics
ESMA 3101Applied Statistics I
ESMA 3102Applied Statistics II
GERH 4006Principles of Management
ESPA 3201Introduction to Literary Genres I
ESPA 3202Introduction to Literary Genres II
FINA 3006Business Finance
FINA 4029Financial Markets I
FINA 4035Financial Markets II
GERE 4007Operations Management
GERE 4021Production Management I
GERE 4022Production Management II
INCO 3005Business English I
INCO 3006Business English II
ININ 4010Probability and Statistics for Engineers
ININ 4011Probability Theory for Engineers
ININ 4012Statistics for Engineers
ININ 4013Engineering Economy and Cost Analysis I
ININ 4014Engineering Economy and Cost Analysis II
ININ 4015Engineering Economic Analysis
ININ 4029Human Behavior in Work Organizations
ININ 4035Human Resource Planning
ININ 4085Accounting for Engineers
ININ 4086Cost Analysis and Control
MATE 3005Precalculus
MATE 3021Calculus for Biological Sciences
MATE 3031Calculus I
MATE 3086Mathematical Reasoning
SICI 3051Program Development I
SICI 3052Program Development II
SICI 4085Information Systems Analysis Methods
SICI 4087Structured Information Systems Analysis and Design
^ This course applies to students enrolled in the corresponding concentration (major/specialization).

~ This course cannot be used as a free elective by Accounting students.

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