Bachelor of Business Administration
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Our Lady of the Lake University’s academic programs in business provide students with the entry-level skills needed for career opportunities in various business, nonprofit organizations and government agencies. Students will acquire a strong academic foundation in the functional areas of business as well as gain practical skills through internships, field experiences and case studies. Participation in organizations aimed at specific business disciplines and frequent contacts with local business executives enrich the classroom experience.
All of the business programs qualify for OLLU’s Biliterate Certificate, which will enable students to work professionally in English or Spanish.
Accreditation
All bachelor's and master's business programs at OLLU are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). ACBSP is a leading specialized accreditation association for business education, supporting, celebrating, and rewarding teaching excellence on a diverse global scale.
Concentrations Offered
Although the core curriculum for the degree includes courses from across the business department, students will customize their Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree by choosing one of the following concentrations:
This concentration prepares students to work as accountants and auditors in almost any industry. Upon graduation, students can seek certification as a Certified Internal Auditor or Certified Financial Planner.
The CISS concentration emphasizes the business aspects of computer information systems and security and prepares students to serve in a liaison role between information technology and the other business functions of an organization.
BBA CISS degree plan and course descriptions
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This concentration provides students with entry-level expertise in several areas of applied economics, which includes international trade, industrial organization, money and banking, financial institutions, econometrics, public finance and a variety of other fields. Students studying economics often pursue careers in industries such as banking, finance, management, health care, private consulting and international development
This concentration is perfect for students who are interested in careers related to finance, investments and banking. This degree prepares students to work for a wide spectrum of financial institutions and markets.
This concentration allows students to create their own business-focused degree that draws upon courses from different disciplines. This provides students with the option to pursue a degree that falls outside of the traditional BBA concentrations available while tailoring their degree to align with their career aspirations after college.
A degree in management prepares students for the important task of getting work accomplished through collaborative efforts with others in an organization. Students with a degree in management may expect to coordinate service and manufacturing operations, manage product/service development in a project environment, or even manage their own business.
This concentration gives students the foundation to excel in a variety of industries. The program is designed to prepare students to enter and/or enhance their market knowledge to become successful managers, designers, consultants and entrepreneurs in advertising, brand management, market research, sales, and public relations in nonprofit organizations, for-profit companies and higher education institutions. The degree emphasizes international global and interdisciplinary factors affecting successful marketing techniques, planning and campaigning.
A business minor is available that pairs well with many of the majors offered at OLLU. Students take core business courses and then select electives from the business concentration of their choice.
SAP University Alliance
OLLU is part of the SAP University Alliances program, a global program that enables more than 3,500 educational institutions around the world to integrate the latest SAP (Systems Applications and Programs) technologies into teaching. SAP is the leading global provider of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software. This software helps companies of all sizes and industries better manage their business intelligence, operations, purchasing and materials among other functions.
SAP Certification
Students in the business core take three courses that can lead to a SAP certification. Students learn how to apply the latest technology in a business context. Successfully completing the courses and obtaining the certification demonstrates proficiency in using the software, giving them a competitive edge with prospective employers.
Service-Learning Opportunities
Service-learning opportunities have been integrated into several courses in the business curriculum. Through these courses, students have a chance to apply what they have learned in class to a community service project. Recent projects have included creating marketing plans for nonprofit organizations, hosting financial literacy seminars and creating a community service outreach program.
Entrepreneurship Challenge
The School of Business and Leadership has partnered with Capitol One Bank to create the Entrepreneurship Challenge. This program pairs students with successful mentors from the business world who help them create their own businesses. At the conclusion of the courses, students present their business plans in front of a panel of judges with the winners receiving seed money to get their businesses started.
The Entrepreneurship Challenge is open to students from all majors.