BS Business Administration
The College of Management at LIU Post is known for its distinguished professors, state-of-the-art facilities and strong network of successful alumni. Students take classes in a technologically advanced academic environment. The College’s Center for Learning, located in the campus library, is equipped with wireless classrooms, two board rooms, a financial markets classroom, small seminar rooms and a student lounge. Students can increase their future job prospects by interning at corporations and organizations in New York City and on Long Island.
The Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration is accredited by AACSB International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), the world’s leading business accrediting agency.
Program Curriculum
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| Required Business Administration Courses (48 Credits) |
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| ACC 211 | Accounting Principles I |
3 |
| ACC 212 | Accounting Principles II |
3 |
| FIN 211 | Principles of Finance I | 3 |
| FIN 212 | Principles of Finance II | 3 |
| LAW 213 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| MAN 211 | Principles of Management |
3 |
| MAN 212 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MAN 214 | Creating and Managing a Small Business |
3 |
| MAN 216 | Business Communication |
3 |
| MAN 218 | Introduction to Business Information Processing |
3 |
| MAN 271 | Business Policy |
3 |
| MAN 281 | Management Seminar |
3 |
| MKT 211 | Marketing Principles and Practices | 3 |
| MKT 214 | Consumer Motivation and Behavior | 3 |
| QAS 220 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | ||
| ENT 201 | Foundations of Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| ENT 217 | Social Entrepreneurship Consulting | 3 |
| Elective Management Courses (6 Credits) |
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| 6 credits of the following: | ||
| QAS 219 | Business Analytics |
3 |
| MAN 213 | Managing Group Dynamics |
3 |
| MAN 222 | Human Resource Management and Labor Relations | 3 |
| MAN 223 | Business and Society |
3 |
| MAN 231 | Negotiation | 3 |
| MAN 234 | Service Management |
3 |
| MAN 251 | Production Management |
3 |
| MAN 275 | International Management and Cross-Cultural Behavior |
3 |
| MAN 291 | Independent Research Study I | 3 |
| MAN 292 | Independent Research Study II |
3 |
| MAN 293 | Management Internships I |
3 |
| MAN 294 | Management Internships II |
3 |
| Business Administration Electives (3 Credits) |
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| One undergraduate course from ACC, BUS, DA, ENT, FIN, LAW, MAN, MIS, MKT or QAS |
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| students pursuing the shared BS/MBA should take MBA 623 and 624 as Business Electives | ||
| Co-Related Required Courses (which can be included in core or electives) (15 credits) |
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| ECO 101 | Introduction to Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECO 102 | Introduction to Macroeconomics | 3 |
| MTH 105 | Linear Mathematics for Business and Social Science | 3 |
| MTH 106 | Calculus for Business and Social Science |
3 |
| POL 102 | Introduction to American Politics | 3 |
| ILO # | ILO Name | Credits |
| Core Curriculum Requirements (31-32 credits)
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| All undergraduate students must complete a core curriculum of 31-32 credits that encompass the University's institutional learning outcomes (ILO's) and student learning objectives. |
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| ILO 1 | Creative and Reflective Capacities | 3 |
| ILO 2 | Historical and Intercultural Awareness | 6 |
| ILO 3 | Quantitative and Scientific Reasoning | 7-8 |
| ILO 4 | Oral and Written Communication | 6 |
| ILO 5 | Information and Technological Literacies | 3 |
| ILO 6 | Critical Inquiry and Analysis | 3 |
| ILO 7 | Ethical Reasoning and Civic Engagement | 3 |
* Some courses may count as core and others as electives.
| Credit Requirements | |
| Total Major Requirement Credits | 48 |
| Elective Major Credits | 9 |
| Total General Elective Credits | 3 |
| Total Elective Liberal Arts & Sciences Credits | 28-29 |
| Total Core Requirement Credits | 31-32 |
| Total Degree Credits | 120 |
Courses
ACC 211 Accounting Principles I
This course presents an introduction to fundamental financial accounting principles, concentrating on identifying, recording, and communicating the economic events of a business organization. This course studies the theory and practice of accounting. Topics covered during the semester include the balance sheet, income statement, and principles required to understand financial accounting systems.
Credits: 3
Every Semester
ACC 212 Accounting Principles II
This course is the second in the accounting principles sequence. The first part of the course focuses on partnerships and the corporate form of business organization, including financial statement analysis and cash flow statements. Students are then introduced to managerial accounting concepts and how they can be used in fostering internal business decision-making. Information concerning the behavior of costs, profit planning, and budgeting is analyzed to enhance meaningful comprehension of managerial accounting. will provide students with a broad overview of IRD research. Topics to be covered include: general principles of theory, and concepts; research design, variables and hypotheses, citations and reference; international news sources and polling data; primary sources and repositories for diplomatic documents; a basic understanding of regression analysis; and the ability to create a research or policy paper as well as research reports. Prerequisite of ACC 211 is required.
Credits: 3
Every Semester
ECO 101 Introduction to Microeconomics
This course discusses the important economic theories and concepts that facilitate understanding economic events and issues. Its main focus is on the choices made by consumers, producers, and governments, and their interactions of these choices. Topics include demand and supply, consumption, and production, competitive and non-competitive product markets, markets for resources, and welfare.
Credits: 3
On Occasion
ECO 102 Introduction to Macroeconomics
This course discusses the important economic theory and concepts that facilitate understating economic theories and concepts that facilitate understanding economic events and questions. Its main focus is on analyzing the behavior of important economic aggregates such as national income, unemployment, inflation, interest rates, exchange rates and economic growth. The effects of the government's monetary and fiscal policies on economic growth and inflation are also examined. Prerequisite of ECO 101 is required.
Credits: 3
Every Fall, Spring and Summer
ENT 201 Foundations of Entrepreneurship
ENT 217 Social Entrepreneurship Consulting
FIN 211 Principles of Finance I
This course provides basic principles by which the modern corporation manages its assets, controls its liabilities and raises new capital. Topics covered include the mathematics of finance, valuation and rates of return on securities, financial statement analysis, forecasting, planning and budgeting, working capital management, introduction to capital budgeting techniques, and cost of capital considerations. Prerequisite or Co-requisite of ACC 211 is required or permission of Chair.
Credits: 3
Every Semester
FIN 212 Principles of Finance II
This writing across-the-curriculum course is an analysis of corporate policy with respect to internal financial control, capital budgeting, dividend policy, and the issuance and sale of new securities. Emphasis will be placed on corporate decision-making under uncertainty in areas of investment and financing alternatives, both domestically and internationally. Tools and techniques for risk assessment and risk management will be explored using financial calculators and spreadsheet models. Prerequisites of FIN 211 and ACC 211 are required.
Credits: 3
Every Semester
LAW 213 Legal Environment of Business
This course examines the origins of law, business ethics, court system, business related torts, contracts, agency, partnership, corporations, employment law, intellectual property, and international business law.
Credits: 3
Every Semester
MAN 211 Principles of Management
This course introduces the student to management history, concepts, theories and practices. The managerial functions of planning, organizing, leading and controlling are examined.
Credits: 3
Every Semester
MAN 212 Organizational Behavior
This course focuses on human behavior within organizations, including such topics as: motivation, communication, leadership, formal and informal organizations, implementing change, and organizational development.
Prerequisite: MGT 211.
Credits: 3
Every Semester
MAN 213 Managing Group Dynamics
A central factor in achieving productive working relationships is the ability to effectively manage group dynamics. This course examines the dynamics of interpersonal relationships within small groups. Teams will be formed and appropriate exercises conducted to develop interpersonal communication skills required for effective participation in decision-making work groups.
Credits: 3
Every Semester
MAN 214 Creating and Managing a Small Business
An examination and application of the required skills, resources, and techniques that transform an idea into a viable business. Entrepreneurial decision-making is stressed and its role in idea generation, conception, opportunity analysis, and the marshaling of resources. Among the course requirements is that each student will prepare a formal business plan including market research, operational and organizational design, marketing and financial planning.
Prerequisites: MGT 211, FIN 211.
Credits: 3
Every Semester
MAN 216 Business Communication
This course is designed to improve effective business communication with emphasis on individual and interpersonal skills building. Topics include, but are not limited to, determining appropriate style and tone in various types of written business communications; strengthening verbal effectiveness through the use of presentations and graphics; and learning to interpret and use non-verbal communication for greater impact. This course addresses the unique communication challenges that arise as a result of diversity, globalization and the pervasiveness of technology. Prerequisites: FIN 211, MAN 211, MAN 218. Junior status.
Credits: 3
Every Fall, Spring and Summer
MAN 218 Introduction to Business Information Processing
This course is an introduction to information processing. Emphasis is on computer hardware and software and how it is integrated by end-users for management information systems. Personal Computer packages (spreadsheets, database management systems, and word-processing) will be used to illustrate the tools available to managers.
Credits: 3
Every Semester
MAN 222 Human Resource Management and Labor Relations
This course is a review of current human resource management and labor relations policies, practices and techniques. Topics include recruitment, placement, evaluation and compensation of employees.
Prerequisite: MAN 211.
Credits: 3
Every Fall and Spring
MAN 223 Business and Society
This course is a review of the major cultural, political and ethical issues that confront corporate systems in its attempt to adapt to the needs of a changing environment. This course of study includes analysis of the interrelationships of business with government (U.S. and foreign), labor, and the individual in society. Prerequisite: MAN 211.
Credits: 3
Every Fall and Spring
MAN 234 Supply Chain Management
The function of supply chain management is to design and manage the processes, assets, and flows of material and information required to satisfy customers’ demands. Globalization of economy and electronic commerce has heightened the strategic importance of supply chain management and created new opportunities for using supply chain strategy and planning as a competitive tool. The course is designed to develop an understanding of key drivers of supply chain performance and provide analytical and problem-solving skills necessary for a variety of supply chain management and design problems.
Prerequisite: QAS 220.
Credits: 3
Every Fall
MAN 251 Production Management
This course focuses on the production environment where goods and services are created. The student is guided by the management perspective of organizing and controlling the major elements in the creation of goods and services in an efficient manner. Topics treated include standards, productivity, quality control, materials requirements, planning, cost effectiveness, production control and service factors.
Prerequisites: MAN 211, ECO 272.
MAN 271 Business Policy
This is a capstone course in which the disciplines of management, finance, marketing and accounting are integrated to focus on policy decision-making to solve business problems. Computer based business simulations may be used to make essential policy decisions.
Prerequisites: MAN 211, 218, FIN 211, and Senior status.
Credits: 3
Every Fall and Spring
MAN 275 International Management and Cross-Cultural Behavior
This course is a survey of managerial actions and practices in a global setting. The impact of economic, political, and socio-cultural differences in international business management are explored. This course provides a framework for understanding cultural differences and the implications of such differences in forming managerial policies.
Prerequisite: MAN 211.
Credits: 3
Every Fall and Spring
MAN 281 Management Seminar
In this course, students utilize and direct all previous knowledge attained in the area of management toward the solution of a pragmatic problem. The research project incorporates theoretical and empirical literature plus relevant methodology.
Prerequisite: Senior status.
Credits: 3
Every Fall and Spring
MAN 291, 292 Independent Research Study I & II
A program of supervised research in a selected area of management.
Prerequisite: Senior status.
Credits: 1 to 2
Every Fall and Spring
MAN 293-294 Management Internships I & II
Internships will be arranged through the Management Department. These internships are planned programs of research observations, study, and participation in selected organizations. They are designed to enrich classroom study with hands-on practical experience.
Credits: 3
On Occasion
MKT 211 Marketing Principles and Practices
This is the core-marketing course for the LIU Undergraduate Program and it also appeals to non-business-majors who are interested in marketing. The aim of the course is to provide a rigorous and comprehensive introduction to contemporary marketing practice. The participants learn how to analyze complex business situations, identify underlying problems and decide on courses of actions with the help of the modern marketing management techniques. The students learn the concepts and terminology of modern marketing management during lectures, cases and class discussions. Application of the marketing management concepts becomes the focus for the term project.
Credits: 3
Every Fall and Spring
MKT 214 Consumer Motivation and Behavior
This course studies consumer behavior from a psychological and sociological perspective stressing consumer motivation, personality, psychographics and lifestyle research, social class and culture, learning theory, attitude formation and change, opinion leadership and diffusion of innovations.
Writing Across Curriculum
Prerequisite of MKT 211 is required
Credits: 3
Every Fall and Spring
MTH 105 Linear Mathematics for Business and Social Science
Mathematical models for business, linear programming, matrix algebra and applications are covered.
Credits: 3
MTH 106 Calculus for Business and Social Science
Limits, derivatives, maxima and minima, indefinite and definite integration, and applications are covered.
Credits: 3
POL 102 Introduction to American Politics
This course introduces the study of the Constitutional structure, major functions and operations of the national government.
Credits: 3QAS 219 Decision Analysis
This course covers the practical application of management science models to business problems. Applications include efficient allocation of scarce resources, project scheduling, network design, inventory management and queuing models.
Prerequisites: Math 106 and ECO 272.
Credits: 3
Every Fall and Spring
QAS 220 Business Statistics
This course introduces some of the statistical concepts and techniques used in business decision-making at an advanced level. The emphasis is on business application. Problems from the functional areas of accounting, finance, marketing, management, and operations are used to illustrate how probabilistic and statistical thinking and analysis can enhance the quality of decisions.
Credits: 3
Every Fall and Spring
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