Caldwell University
Caldwell University is a private, accredited Catholic university in Caldwell, NJ offering bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees and a vibrant campus life complete with rewarding activities, clubs, and service opportunities.
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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
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The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration teaches you the essential skills and principles needed in today’s business world. A core grouping of 15 essential courses provides a solid background for an entry-level position in today’s workforce, or the foundation for more concentrated studies or graduate work. Caldwell University strives to provide you with professional skills which, combined with academic knowledge, produce the appropriate skillset to succeed in a business career. Many students double major in Business Administration and another non-business major.
The School of Business and Computer Science provides comprehensive offerings for students seeking either general or specialized degrees in the fields of business and technology. Our increasingly-popular five-year tracks (BS/MBA and BS/MS Accounting) are rigorous programs for motivated students seeking to advance their business skills on an expedited basis.
Faculty emphasis at Caldwell University extends beyond academics to fostering students’ business interpersonal skills and practical experiences through internships and international travel study trips. Business programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) as noted; all other programs are aligned with applicable accreditation standards and will pursue full accreditation when eligible.
Career Outlook
A Bachelor of Science in Business Administration equips students with essential skills and knowledge for today’s dynamic business environment. Caldwell University graduates in this major can pursue diverse career paths, including roles such as management analysts, financial managers, human resources managers, and administrative services managers. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment in business and financial operations occupations is projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations. Median annual wages for these roles vary: management analysts earn $99,410, financial managers $156,100, human resources managers $136,350, and administrative services managers $106,550.
Statement of Outcomes Assessment
In view of the changing business environment our students will face upon graduation and in keeping with the mission and values for which Caldwell University stands, students who graduate from our program will be proficient in business principles and practices in twelve essential business subjects (Accounting, Business Communications, Economics, Finance, Global Business, Legal and Social Environment of Business, Marketing, Management, Quantitative Business Analysis, Ethics, Information Systems, and Business Policy/Integrating Experience), and will be proficient in oral presentations, written communications, and information technology skills. Students also will find ethically-defensible solutions to real-world business problems using well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Several different methods will be used to evaluate the effectiveness of the program and the success of the student, including the Peregrine Test in Business and the successful completion of the Business program capstone course: BU 420 Ethical Business Strategy. The capstone course integrates students’ knowledge of all business functions, emphasizes the ethical dimensions of business problems, and requires students to make strategic and ethically-grounded decisions. Program assessments include case studies, portfolio development, pre- and post-testing, simulations, debates, and internet-based activities.
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