This program is designed to provide an entry point for students interested in pursuing business-related careers.  It focuses on a broad business core in a flexible and practical way that is ideal for adults seeking career changes or those who desire advancement in their current position as well as the traditional students seeking a career in business.  The program covers key areas dealing with economics; management, marketing, accounting, and business law that prepare students for an active and successful career.  Classes are offered at flexible times with evening, hybrid, and online offerings making it ideal for adult learners or students who work during the day.

The Associate of Science Plan of Study in Business Administration offers a unique point of access for anyone interested in careers in management, marketing, finance or information systems because the program articulates directly into the College of Business Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.  Those who enter the program can get the up-to-date skills and knowledge they need to improve their current career path or move on to the MSU Billings College of Business and complete a four-year degree with options in Management, Marketing, Finance or Information Systems.  See our website at www.msubillings.edu/careers for graduate data.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Analyze and evaluate marketing concepts and principles.
• Apply the four management functions: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.
• Utilize management, marketing, and accounting strategies to design a business plan.

Required Courses

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
General Education Requirements		31
The following General Education courses are required. Students should select General Education courses in consultation with their advisors.
Mathematics
M 143	Finite Mathematics
English
WRIT 101	College Writing I
Communication & Information Literacy
BMIS 150	Cyber Security & Electronic Co
or COMX 115	Intro to Interpersonal Comm
or LSCI 125	Research in the Info Age
Natural Sciences
Select from list
Social Sciences
ECNS 201	Principles of Microeconomics
History
Select from list
Cultural Diversity
Select from list
Fine Arts
Select from list
Humanties
Select from list
Core Courses
ACTG 201	Principles of Fin Acct 2	3
BGEN 105B	Introduction to Business 2	3
BGEN 235	Business Law 3	3
BGEN 280	Business Planning 2	3
BMGT 235	Management 2	3
BMKT 225	Marketing 2	3
Select one of the following:		3
CAPP 120	Introduction to Computers
or CAPP 156	MS Excel
or BGEN 240	Intro Business Data Analysis
BGEN 294	Seminar/Workshop 2, 4	2
or BMGT 298	Internship/Cooperative Educ
or BGEN 498	Internship/Cooperative Educ
Subtotal		23
Restricted Electives		6
Select Restricted Electives in consultation with an advisor.
BGEN 220	Bus Ethics & Soc Respnsbility 2
BMGT 250	Employment & Comp Strategies 2
BMKT 325	Principles of Marketing 3
ECNS 202	Principles of Macroeconomics
STAT 216	Introduction to Statistics
WRIT 220	Business & Prof Writing
HTH 270	Global Health Issues 1
AHMS 144	Medical Terminology 1
Total Minimum Credits		60

¹

Course transfers to the BSHA 2+2 pathway.

²

Course transfers to the College of Business as a general elective.

³

Course transfers to the College of Business core.

⁴

Students are required to complete two credits, but may earn up to three.

Suggested Plan of Study

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
First Semester
BGEN 105B	Introduction to Business	3
CAPP 120	Introduction to Computers	3
or CAPP 156	MS Excel
or BGEN 240	Intro Business Data Analysis
General Education		9
Second Semester
ACTG 201	Principles of Fin Acct	3
BMGT 235	Management	3
General Education		9
Third Semester
ECNS 201	Principles of Microeconomics	3
BMKT 225	Marketing	3
General Education		9
Fourth Semester
BGEN 235	Business Law	3
BGEN 280	Business Planning	3
BGEN 294	Seminar/Workshop	2
General Education		7

Business Administration Associate of Science Program of Study + Health Administration Bachelor of Science

Complete Associate of Science in Business Administration before beginning any upper division Health Administration courses.

Earn at least 120 credits with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better.

Earn a minimum of 30 credits from Montana State University Billings.

Complete at least 36 upper division credits, of which at least 21 must be earned from Montana State University Billings.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
General Education Requirements		31
The following General Education courses are required. Students should select General Education courses in consultation with their advisors.
Mathematics
M 143	Finite Mathematics
or STAT 216	Introduction to Statistics
English
WRIT 101	College Writing I
Communication & Information Literacy
Select from list
Natural Sciences
Select from list
Social Sciences
ECNS 201	Principles of Microeconomics
History
Select from list
Cultural Diversity
HTH 270	Global Health Issues
Fine Arts
Select from list
Humanties
Select from list
Required Business Administration Courses
ACTG 201	Principles of Fin Acct	3
BGEN 105B	Introduction to Business	3
BGEN 235	Business Law	3
BGEN 280	Business Planning	3
BGEN 294	Seminar/Workshop	3
BMGT 235	Management	3
BMKT 225	Marketing	3
CAPP 120	Introduction to Computers	3
or BGEN 240	Intro Business Data Analysis
Select two Restricted Electives in consultation with an advisor.		6
Subtotal		30
Required Health Administration Courses
HADM 305	Survey of US Healthcare System	3
HADM 307	Health Informatics	3
HADM 310	Healthcare Economics	3
HADM 325	Princ of Mrkting for Hlth Orgs	3
HADM 335	Health Law and Ethics	3
HADM 405	Evidence in Research & Eval	3
HADM 422	Operations,Outcomes & Quality	3
HADM 425	Fin Mgmt & Budgeting in Hlthcr	3
HADM 440	Mgmt Epidemiology & Pub Hlth	3
HADM 445	Managing Hlthcare Orgnztns	3
HADM 450	Health Policy & Politics	3
HADM 498	Internship/Cooperative Educ	3
HADM 499	Capstone	3
Subtotal		39
Other Required Courses
HTH 270	Global Health Issues	3
STAT 216	Introduction to Statistics 1	4
WRIT 321	Advanced Technical Writing	3
Subtotal		10
Electives
Select courses to fulfill remaining credits, in consultation with an advisor. Suggested courses include:		V
AHMS 144	Medical Terminology
CHTH 450	Worksite Health Promotion
COMX 320	Prin of Organizational Comm
COMX 426	Leadership and Communication
COMX 480	Health Communication
HTH 435	Hlth & Wllnss Acrss the Lfspn
SOCI 380	Soc of Health and Medicine
Total Minimum Credits		120

¹

If not taken above