BAS in Management

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Pavlina McGrady, Coordinator

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The BAS degree offers a seamless transition from an associate’s degree in a technical field earned from a community college to a bachelor’s degree. Up to 124 quarter hours may be transferred into the program, and the remaining courses may be completed at SOU. The BAS at Southern Oregon University requires the completion of 180 quarter hours.

The BAS degree is designed for:

Persons who hold a professional-technical associate’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a GPA of 2.5 or better. The associate’s degree must contain at least 50 quarter credits of professional technical course work not including Business or Accounting.

In addition to the BAS in Management, a concentration in Tourism Management is available within the BAS in Management. See requirements below.

The BAS degree program addresses the following educational objectives.

To prepare students to:

Accept leadership roles in business and industry.
Conduct a comprehensive analysis of individual and group behaviors in organizations.
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the basic fundamentals of business.
Use critical thinking skills and practical knowledge to solve specific business management problems.
Apply career development strategies and progress into management-level positions.

Required Courses

All of the lower division and upper division University Studies requirements that apply to a Bachelor of Science degree also apply to the BAS. In addition, students are required to complete the following business courses and elective courses that will enhance the student’s professional development in their area of technical expertise.

Requirements for BAS in Management:

University Studies 60-68 credits

University Studies allows students to select from a variety of courses. BAS students should plan to select the following three courses as part of their lower division University Studies fulfillment.

EC 201 - Principles of Microeconomics 4 credits
EC 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics 4 credits
MTH 243 - Introduction to Statistical Methods 4 credits

Lower Division Business Requirements (12 credits)

BA 131 - Business Computer Applications 4 credits
BA 211 - Financial Accounting 4 credits
BA 213 - Managerial Accounting 4 credits
Note: Students must successfully complete the above lower division Business requirements with a minimum grade of C-, regardless of where the class was taken.

Upper Division Business Requirements (52 credits)

BA 324 - Business Communication 4 credits
BA 330 - Principles of Marketing 4 credits
BA 374 - Principles of Management 4 credits
BA 380 - Operations Management 4 credits
BA 382 - Management Information Systems 4 credits
BA 385 - Principles of Finance 4 credits
BA 386 - Advanced Excel Applications 4 credits
BA 427 - Business Policy and Strategy 4 credits
BA 475 - Organizational Behavior 4 credits
BA 476 - Business Ethics 4 credits
BA 481 - Principles of Human Resource Management 4 credits
BA 489 - Organizational Leadership 4 credits
BA 402 - Internship (for BAS majors) 1 to 12 credits
(Applied Capstone - 4 credits required.)
or
BA 499 - Business Planning 4 credits

Electives (8 credits):

BA 451 - Cost and Management Accounting 4 credits
BA 478 - Corporate Law 4 credits
BA 486 - Strategic Staffing 4 credits
BA 488 - Fundamentals of Project Management 4 credits
COMM 330 - Interviewing and Listening 4 credits
COMM 448 - Mediation 4 credits
COMM 455 - Conflict Management 4 credits
PSY 438 - Group Dynamics 4 credits
PSY 439 - Group Facilitation 4 credits
PSY 446 - Industrial/Organizational Psychology 4 credits
Note: Other Electives may be approved by the BAS Advisor

Notes:

The BAS is not intended for students with an AAS in Business or Accounting.
Students must have 60 upper division credits and a total of 180 credits to graduate.

Requirements for Tourism Management Option:

University Studies 60-68 credits

University Studies allows students to select from a variety of courses. BAS students should plan to select the following three courses as part of their lower division University Studies fulfillment.

EC 201 - Principles of Microeconomics 4 credits
EC 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics 4 credits
MTH 243 - Introduction to Statistical Methods 4 credits

Lower Division Business Requirements (16 credits)

BA 131 - Business Computer Applications 4 credits
BA 208 - Introduction to Sustainability and Tourism 4 credits
BA 211 - Financial Accounting 4 credits
BA 213 - Managerial Accounting 4 credits
Note: Students must have successfully completed the above lower division Business requirements with a minimum grade of C-, regardless of where the class was taken.

Upper Division Business Requirements (60 credits)

BA 324 - Business Communication 4 credits
BA 330 - Principles of Marketing 4 credits
BA 374 - Principles of Management 4 credits
BA 382 - Management Information Systems 4 credits
BA 385 - Principles of Finance 4 credits
BA 386 - Advanced Excel Applications 4 credits
BA 410 - Event Management 4 credits
BA 411 - Sustainable Tourism 4 credits
BA 413 - Tourism Economics 4 credits
BA 415 - Tourism Policy and Planning 4 credits
BA 427 - Business Policy and Strategy 4 credits
BA 446 - Retail Management 4 credits
BA 476 - Business Ethics 4 credits
BA 481 - Principles of Human Resource Management 4 credits
BA 402 - Internship (for BAS majors) 1 to 12 credits
(Applied Capstone - 4 credits required)
or
BA 499 - Business Planning 4 credits

Notes:

The BAS is not intended for students with an AAS in Business or Accounting.
Students must have 60 upper division credits and a total of 180 credits to graduate.