Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts with a Business Minor
Overview
Experience the Best of Both Worlds
Underscoring the concept that liberal arts and business are complementary, the Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts with a Business Minor provides you with the benefits of a traditional liberal arts education along with practical business skills and knowledge. As a result of your comprehensive learning experience, you will enhance your ability to think creatively and analytically while garnering the business perspectives that will help you in your professional life.
This undergraduate program’s liberal arts courses encompass history, writing, politics, psychology and sociology. Business courses focus on economics, math, and finance, and include electives in accounting, leadership, organizational and consumer behavior, and marketing.
Core Curriculum
College of Professional Studies degrees* integrate a core set of course requirements that ensure all of our graduates possess a well-rounded educational background and understanding of the world. The core courses allow students to gain insights into disciplines other than their field of study, as well as develop expertise in written and oral communication and critical thinking.
Written Communication (9 q.h.)
Complete the following three courses:
| ENG 1004 | College English 1 | 3 q.h. |
| ENG 1005 | College English 2 | 3 q.h. |
| ENG 3006 | College English Workshop | 3 q.h. |
Diversity (3 q.h.)
Complete one of the following courses:
| CMN 2002 | Intercultural Communication | 3 q.h. |
| MGT 1503 | Managing in a Diverse and Changing World* | 3 q.h. |
| POL 2230 | Civil Liberties | 3 q.h. |
| SOC 1110 | Diversity | 3 q.h. |
| SOC 1635 | Race and Ethnicity | 3 q.h. |
| SOC 2440 | Gender and Work Roles in Society | 3 q.h. |
Information Literacy (3 q.h.)
| ITC | Information Technology Elective | 3 q.h. |
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| ITC 1001 | Intro to PC Productivity Tools | 3 q.h. |
| ITC 1002 | Technology and Information Fluency | 3 q.h. |
| ITC 1120 | Website Design | 3 q.h. |
| ITC 1235 | Internet Essentials | 3 q.h. |
| ITC 1255 | Human-Computer Interaction | 3 q.h. |
Mathematics (6 q.h.)
Complete a minimum of six quarter hours from the following courses:
| MTH 1001 | College Algebra 1 | 3 q.h. |
| MTH 2002 | College Algebra 2 | 3 q.h. |
| MTH 2512 | Finite Mathematics | 3 q.h. |
| MTH 2101 | Precalculus | 3 q.h. |
| MTH 3005 | Calculus 1 | 4 q.h. |
| MTH 3010 | Calculus 2 | 4 q.h. |
| MTH 3015 | Calculus 3 | 4 q.h. |
| ECN 2001 | Statistics 1 | 3 q.h. |
| ECN 2002 | Statistics 2 | 3 q.h. |
Ethical & Political Perspectives (3 q.h.)
Complete one of the following courses:
| LDR 3230 | Ethical Decision Making | 3 q.h. |
| PHL 1001 | Introduction to Philosophy and Ethics | 3 q.h. |
| PHL 2160 | Bioethics | 3 q.h. |
| PHL 2180 | Business Ethics | 3 q.h. |
Science Perspectives (3 q.h.)
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Choose one course with any one of the following prefixes: BIO, BTC, CHM, ESC, PHY |
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| BIO 1010 | Biology 1 | 3 q.h. |
| BIO 1825 | Biology Today: An issues Approach | 3 q.h. |
| CHM 1011 | Chemical Principles 1 | 3 q.h. |
| CHM 2105 | Chemistry and the Environment | 3 q.h. |
| ESC 1525 | Energy for Today and Tomorrow | 3 q.h. |
| ESC 1121 | Introduction to Meteorology and Weather Forecasting | 3 q.h. |
| ESC 1123 | Observational Astronomy | 3 q.h. |
| PHY 2301 | Physics 1 | 3 q.h. |
Historical Perspectives (3 q.h.)
| HST | History Elective | 3 q.h. |
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| HST 1001 | Civilization of the Ancient & Medieval Worlds | 3 q.h. |
| HST 1002 | Civilization of the Early Modern World | 3 q.h. |
| HST 1003 | Civilization of the Modern World | 3 q.h. |
| HST 3213 | Contemporary America | 3 q.h. |
| HST 2205 | Coming to America: The American Immigrant Experience |
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Total Core Curriculum: 30 q.h.
*Lowell Institute School degree requirements vary.
See curriculum pages for more information.
Curriculum
Core Curriculum (30 q.h.)
We require all bachelor's degree students to complete required core curriculum, allowing you to gain insight into disciplines other than your field of study.
Foundation Courses (6 q.h.)
Complete one of the following courses:
| HST 1001 | The Civilization of the Ancient & Medieval World | 3 q.h. |
| HST 1002 | The Civilization of the Early Modern World | 3 q.h. |
| HST 1003 | The Civilization of the Modern World | 3 q.h. |
Complete the following course:
| INT 2305 | Introduction to Liberal Studies | 3 q.h. |
Major Courses (73 q.h.)
Complete two of the following courses:
| ECN 1001 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 4 q.h. |
| ECN 1002 | Principles of Microeconomics | 4 q.h. |
| ECN 3100 | Economic Growth and Development | 3 q.h. |
Complete all of the following courses:
| ENG 3003 | Writing for the Professions 1 | 3 q.h. |
| ENG 3004 | Writing for the Professions 2 | 3 q.h. |
Complete six credits of English electives:
| ENG | 6 q.h. | |
Complete the following course:
| PHL 3010 | Logic | 3 q.h. |
Complete one of the following courses:
| POL 1001 | Introduction to Politics | 3 q.h. |
| POL 1370 | Introduction to Comparative Politics | 3 q.h. |
Complete six credits of Math-Statistics electives:
| MTH, ECN 2001, ECN 2002 | 6 q.h. | |
Complete six credits of Political Science electives:
| POL | 6 q.h. | |
Complete all of the following courses:
| PSY 1010 | Introduction to Psychology: Fundamental Issues | 3 q.h. |
| SOC 1001 | Sociology 1 | 3 q.h. |
Complete six credits of Psychology electives:
| PSY | 6 q.h. | |
Complete six credits of Sociology electives:
| SOC | 6 q.h. | |
Complete five of the following courses:
| HST 1201 | American History 1763-1848 | 3 q.h. |
| HST 1202 | American History 1848-1917 | 3 q.h. |
| HST 1203 | American History Since 1917 | 3 q.h. |
| HST 3130 | The World: 1900-1945 | 3 q.h. |
| HST 3131 | The World: 1945-Present | 3 q.h. |
| HST | Any History course numbered HST 3100 or above | 3 q.h. |
Complete the following course:
| INT 4891 | Senior Project in Liberal Studies | 3 q.h. |
Business Minor Courses (24 q.h.)
Complete all of the following courses:
| MGT 1001 | Dynamics of Business 1 | 3 q.h. |
| MGT 1002 | Dynamics of Business 2 | 3 q.h. |
Complete six of the following courses:
| ACC 1001 | Financial Accounting 1 | 3 q.h. |
| ACC 2202 | Financial Accounting 2 | 3 q.h. |
| ACC 1403 | Managerial Accounting | 3 q.h. |
| BLW 1001 | Business Law 1 | 3 q.h. |
| FIN 2110 | Finance Basics for Managers | 3 q.h. |
| HRM 2101 | Organizational Behavior | 3 q.h. |
| LDR 1202 | Establishing the Framework: What Is Leadership? | 3 q.h. |
| MGT 1503 | Managing in a Diverse and Changing World | 3 q.h. |
| MKT 1001 | Principles of Marketing | 3 q.h. |
| MKT 2325 | Consumer Behavior | 3 q.h. |
Non-Business Electives (26-27 q.h.)
Total Quarter Hours: 160
Admissions Requirements
Below are the official Admissions Requirements for this program.
- Online application
- Academic transcripts: submit one of the following
- Official high school degree
- Official GED
- Official associate degree showing degree conferral and date
- Transfer credit documentation: should be submitted with your application material
- Academic transcripts from each institution you previously attended:
- Official U.S. transcripts: if you applied previously earned credit toward your earned associate degree, you must request transcripts from each institution you attended.
- Official foreign transcripts: must include English translation. We encourage you to submit a course-by-course evaluation of your diploma(s) and transcript(s)
- College-level examinations: official examination score(s)
- Military evaluation
- Academic transcripts from each institution you previously attended:
- Proof of English language proficiency: ONLY for students for whom English is not their primary language: English language proficiency guidelines
For general admissions information and recommended admissions deadlines, Undergraduate Admissions.
All requirements must be received prior to review.
Tuition
Estimated total tuition for this program is $52,000.00.
Tuition for individual courses is based on the number of quarter hours. Most courses are 3-6 quarter hours. See Undergraduate Tuition Rates for details.
Use our Tuition Calculator below to see if transfer credit or tuition reimbursement from your employer could reduce your total tuition.
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Please note: The estimated total tuition is based on tuition rates for Academic Year 2011-12 and does not include any fees or other expenses. Some courses and labs have tuition rates that may increase or decrease total tuition. Tuition and fees are subject to revision by the president and Board of Trustees at any time.
Student Profile
Who Will Your Classmates Be?
The Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts with a Business Minor program is designed for students who want the best of both worlds—a well-rounded liberal arts education that covers important business concepts.
Candidates for this program may be interested in pursuing a career as a:
- Administrative service manager
- Project manager
- Operations manager
- Human resources representative
Career Outlook
Put Your Degree to Work
Because this degree offers you significant flexibility in your career path, job prospects will be largely determined by the industry that you choose to pursue. However, according to data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), employment rates of liberal arts graduates look promising and rising salaries are part of a long-term trend.
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Upcoming Academic Term Dates
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Spring Term
April 9, 2012 (6- & 12-week classes)
May 21, 2012 (6-week classes) -
Summer Term
July 2, 2012 (8-, 6-, and 4- week classes)
July 30, 2012 (4-week classes)