The Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Business Administration program at Empire State University is committed to providing a comprehensive and flexible education that equips students with essential knowledge and skills in accounting, economics, finance, human resource management, legal and ethical studies, marketing, and strategic management. Aligned with the university's mission to empower diverse learners through innovative and individualized learning experiences, this program prepares students to effectively manage and lead in dynamic business environments. By fostering critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and a global perspective, we aim to develop business professionals who can navigate and contribute meaningfully to the rapidly changing world.

The 120-credit B.B.A. in Business Administration includes a set of required courses that all students must take, along with SUNY General Education and other academic requirements, in order to be eligible to receive a degree. The required courses for programs in Business, Management and Economics can be found on the “Program Details” tab. Students should speak with their mentor to see if any credit earned through individualized Credit for Prior Learning (iCPL) or Professional Learning Evaluation (PLE) might fulfill these course requirements. 

Program Details

The 120-credit Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)  program includes the following required courses:

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
BUSN 1015	Introduction to Business	4
MRKT 1005	Marketing Principles	4
ACCT 2005	Introductory Accounting I: Financial Accounting	4
ACCT 2010	Introductory Accounting II: Managerial Accounting	4
ECON 2015	Macroeconomics	4
ECON 2020	Microeconomics	4
MGMT 1005	Principles of Management	4
BUSN 1010	Business Law I	4
BUSN 3010	Business Ethics	4
BUSN 4030	International Business	4
HRMS 3015	Human Resource Management	4
FSMA 3010	Corporate Finance	4
MGMT 3060	Organizational Behavior	4
MGMT 3050	Operations Management	4
BUSN 3122	Management Information Systems	4
MGMT 4035	Strategic Management	4
BUSN 2010	Business Statistics	4
Total Credits		68

Learning Outcomes

• Foundation 1: Business Fundamentals; Students will be able to apply foundational concepts and principles of key business functions to create practical solutions for organizational challenges.
• Foundation 2: Critical Thinking; Students will be able to apply analytical and critical thinking skills to identify problems, assess alternatives, and make well-reasoned, informed decisions.
• Foundation 3: Ethical and Legal Environment; Students will be able to evaluate ethical and legal issues and make socially responsible decisions.
• Foundation 4: Global Business Environment; Students will be able to evaluate the complexities of the global business environment and their impact on business strategies.
• Foundation 5: Information Management; Students will be able to analyze the use of information systems and technology tools within organizations to facilitate evidence-based decision-making.
• Foundation 6: Organizational Strategy; Students will be able to assess organizational resources, including human capital and capabilities, to formulate strategic business recommendations.