Business Administration

Joint Programs of Study: Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration / MBA (Vantage MBA^®)
150 semester hours

The Joint Programs of Study enables students to meet their undergraduate degree requirements by taking selected graduate-level courses. The graduate courses also are credited toward the completion of a master's degree. The Joint Programs of Study permit students to complete both degrees in fewer hours than required if the programs were taken separately. Students receive a bachelor's degree upon successful completion of the degree requirements. Upon completion of the graduate degree requirements the student receives a master's degree.

This joint program enables undergraduate Business Administration students to blend their degree program into a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, affording them the opportunity to complete both degrees in 150 semester hours.

Students pursuing this program must apply and be admitted to the MBA Program (MBA admission is contingent upon successful completion of the B.S. degree with a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA and completion of work experience requirements). Students pursuing this program should submit an application to the MBA Program two terms prior to commencing graduate-level coursework. Acceptance in one of the undergraduate programs at Franklin University does not ensure or guarantee acceptance in a Franklin University graduate program.

Both the undergraduate- and graduate-level residency requirements must be met. A minimum 2.25 cumulative GPA is required in the undergraduate major area, and each undergraduate major area course must be completed with a grade of "C" or better to count toward degree requirements. Likewise, any graduate-level course listed in the undergraduate area may not be counted toward graduation if a grade of "C" or less is earned. Each degree is governed by the major program criteria and academic standards as set forth in the Franklin University Academic Bulletin.

The following degree requirements are from the current Franklin University Academic Bulletin. If you began your coursework before the current academic year, please contact your SSA for your degree requirements. Always confirm your degree requirements with your SSA.

General Education Core ( 50 hours)

• COMM 120 - College Writing (4)
• COMM 320 - Business and Professional Communication (4)
• COMP 106 - Introduction to Spreadsheets (1)
• COMP 108 - Introduction to Databases (1)
• ECON 210 - Introduction to Microeconomics (4) OR
  ECON 220 - Introduction to Macroeconomics (4)
• MATH 215* - Statistical Concepts (4)
• PF 305 - Global Cultures (4)
• PF 321** - Learning Strategies (2)
• SPCH 100 - Speech Communication (4)
• Humanities Elective (4)
• Science Elective (4)
• Social and Behavioral Science Elective (4)
  • Recommended: PF 304 - Strategies for Motivation (4)
• General Education Electives (10)
  • Recommended: PF 310 - Virtual Communication Strategies (2)  

*Students must also meet the University algebra competency requirement.
** PF 321 must be taken prior to the first BLF course.

Business Core (24 hours)

• ACCT 215 - Financial Accounting (4)
• ACCT 225 - Managerial Accounting (4)
• BSAD 220 - Business Law (4)
• BSAD 312 - Management Theory and Practices (4)
• FINA 301 - Principles of Finance (4)
• MKTG 300 - Marketing (4)

University Electives (14 hours)

Any courses offered by the University except developmental education courses.

Graduate-Level Courses for Bachelor of Science Degree (10 hours)

• GRAD 700 - Graduate Orientation (0)
• GRAD 701 - Learning from Experience (2)
• GRAD 702 - Planning for Personal, Team and Organizational Effectiveness (4)
• MCM 710 - Marketing Approaches (4)

Major Courses for Bachelor of Science Business Administration (28 hours)

• BSAD 320 - Decision Making and Problem Solving (4)
• BSAD 460 - Organizational Policy & Ethics (4)
• BSAD 495 - Business Administration Capstone (4)
• ACCT 720 - Financial Reporting & Accountability (4)
• FINA 730 - Executive Financial Solutions (4)
• Major Area Electives (at the 300/400 level) (8)

The bachelor's degree will be awarded upon completion of all requirements listed above.

Major Courses for MBA (24 hours)

• MBA 740 - Decision Making for Leaders (4)
• MBA 750 - Global Business Environment (4)
• MBA 760 - Diversified Strategies for Dynamic Environment (4)
• MBA 850 - Applied Leadership I (4)
• MBA 851 - Applied Leadership II (4)
• MBA 852 - Applied Leadership III (4)