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 |
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Institutional Learning Outcome (ILO) |
Courses |
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ILO 1: Creative and Reflective Capacities (3 credits) Openness to new ideas, integrative and reflective thinking, investigation, and synthesis of existing knowledge as a way of creating, appreciating, and reflecting on original, innovative work grounded in scientific, humanistic, historical, and/or aesthetic disciplinary knowledge. |
ART 101: Introduction to Art ART 105: Introduction to Beginning Drawing ART 106: 3D Visualization and Production ART 131: Pottery and Ceramic Sculpture I CIN/FIL 109: Screenwriting II CIN 111: History of World Cinema CMA 109: Media Arts and Technology DNC 108: History of Dance ENG 167: Creativity and Nature ENG 182: Introduction to Creative Writing ENG 183: Creative Non-Fiction JOU 110: Journalism, Media and You MA 109: Media Arts and Technology MUS 101: Introduction to Musical Concepts MUS 102: Music Fundamentals MUS 110: Introduction to World Music PHI 172: Philosophy and the Mind SPE/ORC 105: Public Speaking THE 100: Introduction to Drama THE 111: The Art of Theatre THE 143: Shakespeare in Performance THE 193: Theatre Research/Performance |
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ILO 2: Historical and Intercultural Awareness (6 credits) Recognition of oneself as a member of a global community consisting of diverse cultures with unique histories and geographies. |
History HIS 100: American Civilization to 1877 HIS 101: Perspectives on Premodern World History HIS 102: Perspectives on Modern World History HIS 108: American Civilization since 1877 Intercultural Awareness ANT #: Any Anthropology Course ART 104: Introduction to Visual Arts CIN 105: The Art of Documentary ENG 115: Global Literatures ENG 132: Shakespeare ENG 158: American Literature FRE 111: Introduction to French I FRE 112: Introduction to French II GGR 102: Geography and the Global Citizen HIS 144: Topics in Asian History HIS 157: Topics in Latin American History ITL 111: Introduction to Italian I ITL 112: Introduction to Italian II MUS 103: Music in Western Civilization MUS 146: History of Hip Hop MUS 147: History of Rock Music MUS 159: History of Country Music PHI 170: Philosophies of Love and Sex POL 150: International Relations POL 161: Introduction to Comparative Politics SPA 111: Introduction to Spanish I SPA 112: Introduction to Spanish II SOC 103: Gender and Sexual Diversity SOC 135: Global Cultures SOC 165: Culture and Society SOC 103: Gender and Sexual Diversity SOC 165: Culture and Society SPE 100: Oral Communication THE 142: Modern Theatre History |
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ILO 3: Quantitative and Scientific Reasoning (7-8 credits) Competence in interpreting numerical and scientific data in order to draw conclusions, construct meaningful arguments, solve problems, and gain a better understanding of complex issues within a discipline or in everyday contexts. |
Scientific Reasoning AST 109/109A: Introductory Astronomy I AST 110/110A: Introductory Astronomy II BIO 120/120L: General Biology I BIO 124/124L: Foundations of Biology I BIO 125/125L: The Science of Sustainability BIO 126/126L: DNA and Human Life BIO 137/137L: Human Anatomy and Physiology I CHM 101/101L: Chemistry for Health Science I CHM 103/103L: Principles of Chemistry I ERS 101/101L: Weather and Climate ERS 102/102L: Planet Earth ERS 103/103L: Oceanography ERS 125/125L: Environmental Sustainability Science FSC 100/100L: Introduction to Forensic Chemistry PHY 103: University Physics I PHY 104: University Physics II PHY 120/120L: The Physical Universe PHY 127/127L: Physics for Pharmacy PHY 131/131L: General Physics I PHY 131/131L: College Physics I PHY 132/132L: General Physic II PHY 132/132L: College Physics II Quantitative Reasoning MTH #: Any Mathematics Course |
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ILO 4: Oral and Written Communication (6 credits) Knowledge and skill in exchanging informed and well-reasoned ideas in effective and meaningful ways through a range of media to promote full understanding for various purposes, among different audiences and in a variety of contexts and disciplines. |
Written Communication ENG 110: Writing I – Composition and Analysis ENG 111: Writing II – Research and Argumentation |
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ILO 5: Information and Technological Literacies (3 credits) Ability to use information and communication technologies to find, evaluate, create, and effectively and responsibly use and share that information, requiring both cognitive and technical skills. |
CGPH 126: Web Design for Everyone EDI 100: Contemporary Issues in Education ENG 148: Ideas and Themes n Literature ENG 173: Writing in the Community ENG 175: Writing in the Professions ENG 178: Writing in the Sciences HIS 107: Engaging the Past HIS 190: Research Problems in History POL 100: Research Problems in Political Science SOC 102: Social Problems SOC 148: Medical Sociology SOC 148: Sociology of Health and Illness |
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ILO 6: Critical Inquiry and Analysis (3 credits) Reflective assessment and critique of evidence, applying theory, and practicing discernment in the analysis of existing ideas and in the production of new knowledge across a broad array of fields or disciplines. |
ENG 103: Grammar and the Structure of English ENG 112: World Literatures I ENG 113: World Literatures II ENG 140: Introduction to Literature ENG 180: Literary Genres FRE 100: French Cinema GGR 101: The Geography of Sustainable Development HIS 104: Topics in American History HIS 120: Topics in Medieval History HIS 164: History of Gender and Sexuality HIS 167: History of Science and Technology PHI 100: Beginning Philosophy PHI 163: Philosophy of Art PHI 179: Social and Political Philosophy POL 147: Political Psychology POL 156: Diplomacy and Negotiation PSY 103: General Psychology PSY 111: Psychological Perspectives on Teaching and Learning SOC 100: Introduction to Sociology SOC 112: Gender, Race and Ethnicity SOC 126: Sociology of Gender SOC 161: Sociology of Sport |
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ILO 7: Ethical Reasoning and Civic Engagement (3 credits) Evaluation of ethical issues in conduct and thinking, development of ethical self-awareness, consideration of various perspectives, and responsible and humane engagement in local and global communities. |
ART 177: High Impact Art CIN/FIL 103: Major Forces in the Cinema ECO 101: Microeconomics ECO 102: Macroeconomics ENG 150: Empathy and Literature HIS 116: History of Race and Society HIS 158: History of Politics and Power PHI 105: Bioethics PHI 113: Philosophy and Film PHY 178: Ethics and Society POL 101: Introduction to Political Science POL 102: Introduction to American Politics POL 123: Political Parties and Public Opinion SOC 108: Sociology of Youth SOC 109: Social Movements and Change SOC 110: Human Rights and Social Justice SOC 119: Sociology of the Family SOC 122: American Social Problems/Global Context SPA 105: The Hispanic World |
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
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
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: 3POL 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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