There are seven majors within the Pamplin School of Business Administration. These include six B.B.A. majors in accounting, economics, finance, global business, operations technology management, and marketing and management, and a separate B.A. major in economics. All B.B.A. majors have the same basic structure, a set of courses that are unique to each area, and two to four elective courses prior to entering upper-division business courses, students must complete the math sequence pertinent to each major and earn a minimum of C in all three courses. Students must enroll in a math course every semester until their sequence is completed. Additionally, they must complete the lower division business courses with a G.P.A. of at least 2.0 before declaring their major and taking upper-division business courses. Details on each major are located at the links below.
| Accounting Bachelor of Business Administration |
| The bachelor of business administration degree with a major in accounting offers two different degrees. The first results in a bachelor of business administration degree and is appropriate if you plan to pursue certification as a Certified Management Accountant (CMA), a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), or work in a related area.
The second degree is an accounting BBA/MBA program which takes five years to complete. Specific classes are required and entry into the graduate program begins immediately upon completion of the undergraduate program. The program fulfills the 150 credit hours needed to take the Certified Public Accounting (CPA) exam in Oregon and most other states. Program graduates earn both an undergraduate and a graduate business degree. Upon completion of the BBA Accounting program, graduates often pursue careers as accountants, market analysts, business strategists, auditors, controllers, or financial planners.
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| Economics Bachelor of Business Administration |
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The bachelor of business administration degree with a major in economics prepares students for a variety of roles within finance, banking, and corporate planning. Students develop a broad base of business knowledge and an in-depth understanding of the economic environment of business. This degree emphasizes analytical tools such as data analysis, systems, and business planning.
Upon completion of the BBA Economics program, graduates often pursue careers as staff economists, industrial economists, financial managers, economic developers, strategic planners, or economic forecasters.
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| Economics Bachelor of Arts |
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The bachelor of arts in economics degree program has extensive course work based in the College of Arts and Sciences and focuses on develop critical thinking and communication skills rather than understanding all aspects of the business. By combining skills in the sciences, humanities, and social sciences with the analytical skills developed in economics courses, you will be prepared for a broad range of private and public sector careers, as well as for graduate study.
Upon completion of the BA Economics program, graduates may pursue careers as staff economists, economic analysts, financial analysts, consultants, or lawyers.
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| Finance Bachelor of Business Administration |
| The bachelor of business administration with a major in finance exposes students to topics such as financial statement analysis, stock and bond markets, interest rates, taxes, risk analysis, time value of money, and security valuation. Students learn about financial institutions and how financial management can help firms maximize value by improving decisions in capital budgeting, choice of capital structure, and guidelines for working capital management.
Upon completion of the BBA Finance program, graduates often pursue careers as CEOs, CFOs, treasurers, controllers, investment analysts, portfolio managers, or bankers. |
| Global Business Bachelor of Business Administration |
| In the bachelor of business administration degree with a major in global business, students spend a summer, semester, or year studying abroad to develop an in-depth understanding of other cultures and proficiency in a foreign language. There are opportunities in England, Austria, France, Spain, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, and Australia. Students also take classes in international marketing, economics, finance, and cross-cultural management.
Upon completion of the BBA Global Business program, graduates often pursue careers as CEOs, or in global marketing, account management, sales, or human resources. |
| Marketing and Management Bachelor of Business Administration |
| The bachelor of business administration with a major in marketing and management prepares students for careers in a wide range of fields. With courses in advertising, product development, resource management, and innovation and change, students will master not only the marketing of ideas and products, but also gain valuable management and leadership skills.
Upon completion of the BBA Marketing and Management program, graduates may pursue careers in marketing, marketing research, new product development, purchasing, advertising, or human resources. |
2009-10 University Bulletin
