Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) Degree Program Overview
At Fairfax University of America, our Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree program gives qualified students the analytical and leadership skills required to lead teams and make favorable financial and social impacts on businesses. The need to balance growth initiatives with a cultural focus on environmental and social responsibilities has increasingly become a requirement for success in various industries. FXUA ensures students obtain success in both the academic and practical realms of their prospective careers.
Business Administration Degree Program Objectives
The primary goal of the curriculum is to teach students about operations at businesses and public organizations and how they communicate with people. The program also goes over the changes that happen when organizations have these interactions. The BSBA program provides instruction in the following five domain areas of business administration to help students accomplish these objectives:
Business Development and Analysis (BDA): Business development focuses on ideas or efforts implemented to enhance operations. This topic may include sales initiatives, strategic partnerships, scalability, and similar activities. Business development has company-wide implications for each department, from accounting to human resources.
Leadership Development (LD): This topic teaches students how to be effective leaders of companies. It helps them strengthen skills in multiple fields, including project supervision, decision making, and networking.
Organizations and Contexts (OC): When leaders assess the state of their business for organizational context, they look at its structure, performance goals, strengths and challenges, and parties of interest. They also consider how external and internal factors affect their efforts. The purpose is for businesses to improve operations and experience growth.
Human Development (HD): Although recent developments have made artificial intelligence increasingly important for businesses, it cannot replace the human component. Therefore, leaders must understand human development and receive ethics training to help them make the best decisions for their employees.
Organizational Psychology (OP): Industrial-organizational psychology looks at how people behave in occupational environments. While the field of study is somewhat new, the fundamental ideas have roots in traditional psychology.
BSBA Degree Program Course Work
In the BSBA program on top of the required business courses, students also take general classes in arts and humanities, communications, mathematical sciences, natural sciences, social sciences, and cross-cultural studies, along with transformative learning and leadership in practice. Altogether, the program consists of 41 courses and provides students with 120 credits. For more information about specific classes, view our course descriptions.
The faculty members teaching these courses have expertise and practical experience in their respective fields. They manage ever-changing technological developments and information sources while maintaining the entrepreneurial spirit vital for successful business leaders. Review our faculty directory to learn more about the professors at Fairfax University of America.
BSBA Degree Program Areas of Focus
The School of Business offers a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree program that features four specializations with distinct coursework for students who want to hone their skills in a specific area:
Business Analytics
This option involves interpreting complex, diverse datasets to create models and solve business challenges.
Organizational Development and Human Resources
This deals with entrepreneurship, organizational behavior, operations management, international management, strategy and policy, and the principles of management to provide business leaders with tactics for long-term development.
What are Micro-Credentials?
Micro-credentials showcase that a student has knowledge or experience in a particular subject area or skill. These affordable and flexible mini-certifications enable students to augment their talents to meet their educational needs and professional goals. Our Office of Micro-Credentials partners with the global digital badging platform Credly to help students receive these qualification:
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEGREE MICRO-CREDENTIALS
Career Outlook With A Business Administration Degree
Since the BSBA program provides students with a host of transferable skills, they can follow numerous career paths. Below are some of the most rewarding job opportunities for those who study business administration, along with their average salaries as stated by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:
· Financial Analyst ($83,660)
· Sales Manager ($132,290)
· Market Research Analyst ($65,810)
· Loan Officer ($63,960)
· Human Resources Specialist ($63,490)
Earn Your Bachelor of Science In Business Administration Degree
Students looking for a quality business administration education should enroll in the BSBA program at Fairfax University of America. We empower students to achieve their educational goals and become transformative leaders in today’s global society. Request information to learn more about our non-profit institution, or fill out an application to enroll in our business administration degree program.
BSBA CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
| Area | Number of Courses | Credits |
| General Education Department Courses | 14 | 42 |
| Fundamental Courses | 21 | 60 |
| Specialization | 6 | 18 |
| Total | 41 | 120 |
General Education Courses
Arts and Humanities Division (3 Courses -9 Credit Hours)
| Code | Course Title | Prerequisites | Microcredentials | Credits |
| HUMN 101 | Introduction to the Arts and Humanities | None | 3 | |
| HUMN 105* | Foundations of Learning and Being | None | PR | 3 |
| HUMN 125* | Worldviews and Models of Action | None | PR, GC, DMPS | 3 |
| PHIL 101 | Philosophy | None | 3 | |
| RLGN 110 | Comparative Religion | None | 3 |
*Indicates a required course. This course continues the “Learning to Learn, Learning to Be” approach taken in our Transformative Learning and Leadership in Practice (TLLP) curriculum.
Communications Division (2 Courses – 6 Credit Hours)
| Code | Course Title | Prerequisites | Microcredentials | Credits |
| COMM 110 | Oral Communication Skills | None | 3 | |
| ENGL 120 | Academic Writing and Research | None | 3 |
*Indicates a required course. This course continues the “Learning to Learn, Learning to Be” approach taken in our Transformative Learning and Leadership in Practice (TLLP) curriculum.
Mathematical Sciences Division (1 Course – 3 Credit Hours)
| Code | Course Title | Prerequisites | Microcredentials | Credits |
| MATH 160 | Pre-Calculus | None | 3 | |
| MATH 165 | Calculus I | None | 3 |
*Indicates a required course. This course continues the “Learning to Learn, Learning to Be” approach taken in our Transformative Learning and Leadership in Practice (TLLP) curriculum.
Natural Sciences Division (2 Courses – 6 Credit Hours)
| Code | Course Title | Prerequisites | Microcredentials | Credits |
| BIOL 101 | General Biology | None | 3 | |
| CHEM 101 | General Chemistry | None | 3 | |
| GEOL 101 | Introduction to Geology | None | 3 | |
| PHYS 101 | College Physics | None | 3 |
*Indicates a required course. This course continues the “Learning to Learn, Learning to Be” approach taken in our Transformative Learning and Leadership in Practice (TLLP) curriculum.
Social Sciences and Cross-Cultural Studies Division (3 Courses – 9 Credit Hours)
| Code | Course Title | Prerequisites | Microcredentials | Credits |
| GOVT 120 | Comparative Government | None | 3 | |
| GOVT 130 | American Society and Politics | None | 3 | |
| GEOG 101 | World Geography | None | 3 | |
| HIST 101 | World History | None | 3 | |
| INCS 300* | The Context of Global Citizenship | None | GC | 3 |
| INCS 325* | Being a Global Citizen | None | GC, SP | 3 |
| SOCI 101 | Sociology | None | 3 | |
| PSYC 101 | Psychology | None | 3 |
*Indicates a required course. This course continues the “Learning to Learn, Learning to Be” approach taken in our Transformative Learning and Leadership in Practice (TLLP) curriculum.
Transformative Learning and Leadership in Practice Division (3 Courses – 9 Credits)
| Code | Course Title | Prerequisites | Microcredentials | Credits |
| TLLP 150 | Practices of Learning and Being | None | DMPS | 3 |
| TLLP 200 | Designing a Life of Self-Fulfillment | None | PR | 3 |
| TLLP 400 | Designing a Life of Possibilities – Concepts, Tools, and Processes of Thinking | None | DMPS | 3 |
*Indicates a required course. This course continues the “Learning to Learn, Learning to Be” approach taken in our Transformative Learning and Leadership in Practice (TLLP) curriculum.
Required Courses
| Code | Course Title | Microcredentials | Prerequisite | Credits | |
| MC | Certification | ||||
| ACCT 101 | Principles of Accounting | None | 3 | ||
| ACCT 305 | Accounting Information Systems | ACCT 101 | 3 | ||
| BUSS 110 | Introduction to Business | M&S Foundations; MP | None | 3 | |
| BUSS 120 | Principles of Management | BD | Certified Manager | None | 3 |
| BUSS 130 | Principles of Marketing | M&S Foundations; MP | None | 3 | |
| BUSS 155 | Seminar I | None | 1 | ||
| BUSS 200 | Legal Aspect of Business | None | 3 | ||
| BUSS 220 | Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility | EL | None | 3 | |
| BUSS 242 | Principles of Finance | ECON 101 and ACCT 101 | 3 | ||
| BUSS 280 | Introduction to Statistics | None | 3 | ||
| BUSS 290 | Introduction to Business Analytics | BUSS 280 | 3 | ||
| BUSS 300 | Organizational Theory & HR Management | Certified Manager
|
None | 3 | |
| BUSS 328 | Foundations of Data and Information Management | BUSS 290 | 3 | ||
| BUSS 390 | Seminar II | BUSS 155 | 1 | ||
| BUSS 450 | Research and Analytics Skills | None | 3 | ||
| BUSS 490 | Consulting Project and Seminar | BUSS 390 | 4 | ||
| ECON 101 | Principles of Microeconomics | None | 3 | ||
| ECON 102 | Principles of Macroeconomics | None | 3 | ||
| TLLP 250 | Designing Your Career to Find Purpose, Meaning, and Success | None | CAR, SP | None | 3 |
| TLLP 275 | Pursuing Social Impact Throughout Your Career | None | CAR, SP | None | 3 |
| TLLP 425 | Designing a Life of Possibilities – Career Planning and Leadership | None | CAR | None | 3 |
SPECIALIZATION COURSES
Business Analytics Specialization: (6 Courses – 18 Credit Hours)
Business analytics leverages data, statistics, and technology to analyze complex business problems to provide descriptive and predictive solutions that complement the business decision-making process.
| Code | Course Title | Microcredentials | Prerequisite | Credits | |
| MC | Certification | ||||
| BUSS 338* | Business Data Visualization | DVT | BUSS 328 | 3 | |
| BUSS 351 | Business Development | MP; BD | BUSS 110 | 3 | |
| BUSS 362 | Business Consulting | BD | Certified Business Consulting | BUSS 110 | 3 |
| BUSS 364 | Negotiation Essentials | BD | None | 3 | |
| BUSS 400* | Business Decisions and Modeling | DVT | BUSS 351 | 3 | |
| BUSS 440* | Business Intelligence and Predictive Analysis | DVT | None | 3 | |
| BUSS 445/540^ | Human Resource Analytics | None | 3 | ||
| BUSS 448/546^ | Marketing Analytics | M&S: MPS | None | 3 | |
| BUSS 478/578^ | Business Risk Analysis and Optimization | DVT | None | 3 | |
| BUSS 479* | Data Prediction and Business Optimization | DVT | None | 3 | |
| BUSS 487/587^ | Contemporary Issues in Applying Business Analytics | None | 3 | ||
| BUSS 488 | Internship in Business Analytics | None | 3 | ||
*Indicates required course.
^Can be taken for graduate course credit.
NOTE: Students who wish to take a course that is offered by in another specialization may petition to do so to their advisor by providing justification for the relevance of the addition as part of their professional trajectory, their intended consulting project, and/or personal interest. A maximum of 2 courses from other areas can be applied to a specialization.
Organizational Development and Human Resources Specialization: (6 Courses – 18 Credit Hours)
This specialization develops skillful students in effective utilization of human resource and organization resources; build competency of managers in understanding human and organizational behaviors in identifying, acquiring, developing and rewarding high performing and productive employees.
| Code | Course Title | Microcredentials | Prerequisite | Credits | |
| MC | Certifications | ||||
| BUSS 305 | Communities of Practice | None | 3 | ||
| BUSS 333* | Managing Behavior and Organizations | C&BL; BL; EL | None | 3 | |
| BUSS 340* | Human Resource Management | C&BL; BL | None | 3 | |
| BUSS 349 | Internship in Organizational Development | None | 3 | ||
| BUSS 350 | Business Development | M&S Foundations; BD | BUSS 110 | 3 | |
| BUSS 360 | Business Consulting | BD | Certified Business Consulting | BUSS 110 | 3 |
| BUSS 363 | Negotiation Essentials | BD | None | 3 | |
| BUSS 373* | Change Management and Leadership | C&BL; BL | None | 3 | |
| BUSS 379 | Learning Organizations | BL | None | 3 | |
| BUSS 430 | Leading Organizations with Positive Psychology | BL | None | 3 | |
| BUSS 432/532^ | Organizational Performance Measure | BL | None | 3 | |
| BUSS 435/535^ | Management and Ethical Leadership | EL
|
None | 3 | |
| BUSS 437/537^ | Talent Acquisition and Development | None | 3 | ||
| BUSS 439 | Managing in a Digital World | None | 3 | ||
| BUSS 444/544^ | Contemporary Issues in Organizational Development | Minimum of 90 credits | 3 | ||
| BUSS 447/547^ | Legal and Regulatory Environment of Business | EL | None | 3 | |
*Indicates required course.
^Can be taken for graduate course credit.
NOTE: Students who wish to take a course that is offered by in another specialization may petition to do so to their advisor by providing justification for the relevance of the addition as part of their professional trajectory, their intended consulting project, and/or personal interest. A maximum of 2 courses from other areas can be applied to a specialization.