{"id":18243,"date":"2017-03-07T15:29:46","date_gmt":"2017-03-07T23:29:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/?page_id=18243"},"modified":"2025-10-13T14:35:26","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T21:35:26","slug":"business-administration-ba-bs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/business\/programs\/business-administration-ba-bs\/","title":{"rendered":"Business Administration, BA\/BS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mn4musj-9559f22432474cea8a3cae8b7b6e03cc\">\n.avia-section.av-mn4musj-9559f22432474cea8a3cae8b7b6e03cc{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/SOU-Business-BA-BS-Desktop-Hero-Image.jpg);\nbackground-position:50% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1' aria-label='SOU Business Administration Page - Intro Section' class='avia-section av-mn4musj-9559f22432474cea8a3cae8b7b6e03cc main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_submenu  avia-builder-el-first  avia-full-stretch avia-bg-style-scroll av-minimum-height av-minimum-height-50 av-height-50  container_wrap fullsize'  data-section-bg-repeat='stretch' data-av_minimum_height_pc='50' data-av_min_height_opt='50'><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-18243'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m5ids1v-61fce92b842abd0bc3662def3cf47e64\">\n.flex_column.av-m5ids1v-61fce92b842abd0bc3662def3cf47e64{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-m5ids1v-61fce92b842abd0bc3662def3cf47e64 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-1  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  hero-dog first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lo9eo3n-f501ee91dba857e80fc9ec5662e2570e\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-lo9eo3n-f501ee91dba857e80fc9ec5662e2570e{\npadding-bottom:0;\ncolor:#ffffff;\nfont-size:36px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-lo9eo3n-f501ee91dba857e80fc9ec5662e2570e .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-lo9eo3n-f501ee91dba857e80fc9ec5662e2570e .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:36px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-lo9eo3n-f501ee91dba857e80fc9ec5662e2570e .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-lo9eo3n-f501ee91dba857e80fc9ec5662e2570e .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-lo9eo3n-f501ee91dba857e80fc9ec5662e2570e .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-lo9eo3n-f501ee91dba857e80fc9ec5662e2570e .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-lo9eo3n-f501ee91dba857e80fc9ec5662e2570e av-special-heading-h1 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-2  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Business Administration, BA\/BS Degree<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lathjlv-1d126ca28ba381fc10ef0c8d045c6c29\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-lathjlv-1d126ca28ba381fc10ef0c8d045c6c29 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:18px;\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lathjlv-1d126ca28ba381fc10ef0c8d045c6c29 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Be ready for limitless opportunities. 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id=\"style-css-av-edkazs3-1a0742d43477b7918d1fc5215f3c7be8\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-edkazs3-1a0742d43477b7918d1fc5215f3c7be8 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-edkazs3-1a0742d43477b7918d1fc5215f3c7be8 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock right-pillow'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p class=\"heavy-man dig-4\">Concentrations:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"pop-4 tight-text\">\n<li><a href=\"\/academics\/business\/programs\/business-accounting-concentration-ba-bs\/\">Accounting (Public and Management)<\/a> \u2013 <em>Also Offered Online<\/em><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/academics\/business\/programs\/business-administration-management-concentration\/\">Management<\/a> \u2013 <em>Also Offered Online<\/em><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/academics\/business\/programs\/marketing-concentration\/\">Marketing<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A degree in Business Administration develops you into an open-minded, responsible citizen with skills to carry you throughout your career. You can travel the world, start your own successful business, and inspire those around you. In this program, you will practice interpersonal skills, professional judgment, and time management in addition to mastering many tangible skills involving software programs, finance, marketing, and accounting, just to name a few. In short, the Business Administration degree teaches you to become a leader in any industry. Our graduates are enjoying very successful careers all around the Rogue Valley and the world. The program offers students the option to further develop their managerial skill sets and competencies in four option areas: Marketing, Management, Hospitality &amp; Tourism Management, and Accounting. The Accounting option offers two tracks \u2013 Management Accounting and Public Accounting. The latter is intended for students planning to take the CPA examination.<\/p>\n<p class=\"heavy-man dig-4\">So, what makes us different than all the other universities out there? We pride ourselves on five basic strengths:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"pop-4\">\n<li><span class=\"heavy-man dig-4\">Small class sizes.<\/span> The average class size in the School of Business is 26. This means you get to know your professors, and they get to know you. When it comes time to graduate, professors can be a huge support in the way of providing leads to job opportunities, writing letters of recommendation, and helping you network in a professional community. You won&#8217;t find that at a large school. You also build lifelong friendships with your classmates. You aren&#8217;t stuck in a class where no one knows you.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"heavy-man dig-4\">Community involvement.<\/span> When you&#8217;re a senior, you are required to participate in a community learning activity: an internship or business research project. We realize that one of the keys to a great experience is putting your education into action. An internship allows you to gain practical experience that can lead to a full-time job after graduation. The business research project allows you to work with a real organization on a real problem. Both opportunities get you out into the community and network with other business professionals.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"heavy-man dig-4\">Experienced faculty.<\/span> Most of our professors have extensive business experience. That means they aren&#8217;t just teaching from a textbook. They can provide real-world examples to demonstrate course concepts.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"heavy-man dig-4\">International exchange.<\/span> There are many opportunities for you to study abroad, periods ranging from three weeks to a full academic year. International exchange helps you see there are multiple ways of viewing the world. By studying with people from other cultures, you can learn new ways of solving problems and communicating.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"heavy-man dig-4\">Degree supplementation.<\/span> Every business student is required to complete a minor outside the School of Business, an interdisciplinary certificate, or a study abroad program for one year. Earning a certificate or minor will allow you to develop knowledge and skills in another area that may jump-start your career and open even more doors of opportunity.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The School of Business is ACBSP accredited, a national accreditation for business programs. Southern Oregon University is rated #25 by US News and World Report for Top Public Schools and #20 on Get Educated\u2019s list of Best Buys.<\/p>\n<p>Stand out from the crowd with a degree in Business at Southern Oregon University.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-m0wr8zup-53b33c16db0cf3f6a66b5091b17646c5-wrap avia-button-left  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '><a href='https:\/\/catalog.sou.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=17&amp;poid=5016'  class='avia-button av-m0wr8zup-53b33c16db0cf3f6a66b5091b17646c5 av-link-btn avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-position-left avia-color-dark'  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"  aria-label=\"SEE COURSE REQUIREMENTS\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >SEE COURSE REQUIREMENTS<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_3'  class='avia-section av-e0o168z-28dceabc857ae0ade4065f09fbb6176d alternate_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-18243'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-di1a84j-6cb5bcfc7cc9eb2ea99ea38920e9fba2 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-15  el_before_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-cysx8qr-27bbcbe92f7510e2d3d860fe8f33c666\">\n.av_font_icon.av-cysx8qr-27bbcbe92f7510e2d3d860fe8f33c666{\ncolor:#d2e388;\nborder-color:#d2e388;\n}\n.av_font_icon.av-cysx8qr-27bbcbe92f7510e2d3d860fe8f33c666 .av-icon-char{\nfont-size:40px;\nline-height:40px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<span  class='av_font_icon av-cysx8qr-27bbcbe92f7510e2d3d860fe8f33c666 avia_animate_when_visible av-icon-style- avia-icon-pos-center dig-0 avia-icon-animate'><span class='av-icon-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue8c9' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' ><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-coh8bs3-b2c218e895015d46c8615e81f2b5890c\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-coh8bs3-b2c218e895015d46c8615e81f2b5890c{\npadding-bottom:20px;\ncolor:#d2e388;\nfont-size:24px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-coh8bs3-b2c218e895015d46c8615e81f2b5890c .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-coh8bs3-b2c218e895015d46c8615e81f2b5890c .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:24px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-coh8bs3-b2c218e895015d46c8615e81f2b5890c .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#d2e388;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-coh8bs3-b2c218e895015d46c8615e81f2b5890c .av-subheading{\nfont-size:20px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-coh8bs3-b2c218e895015d46c8615e81f2b5890c .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-coh8bs3-b2c218e895015d46c8615e81f2b5890c .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-coh8bs3-b2c218e895015d46c8615e81f2b5890c av-special-heading-h3 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-17  el_after_av_font_icon  el_before_av_textblock  force-pop-12 av-inherit-size'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  ><span class=\"heavy-man\">Degree Fit<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-c9p0y4j-dae91a1ebdfe64482a78d738f1d7364a\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-c9p0y4j-dae91a1ebdfe64482a78d738f1d7364a .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:center;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-c9p0y4j-dae91a1ebdfe64482a78d738f1d7364a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>Program Preparation<\/h4>\n<p>The perfect candidates are students with drive and desire to develop business knowledge. Students prepared to develop critical thinking skills, analytical skills, mindful innovative thought and ethical environmental awareness are ideal for the SOU Business Administration Program.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-bl0hmwz-f02aa636c437af1d3ecc3d924152c592\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-bl0hmwz-f02aa636c437af1d3ecc3d924152c592 .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:center;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-bl0hmwz-f02aa636c437af1d3ecc3d924152c592 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>Degree Roadmap<\/h4>\n<p>Business students working toward a BA\/BS degree are instructed in the foundations of Business Administration. Students are thoroughly prepared for business, including real world experiences, an interactive class environment, one-on-one comprehensive professional instruction and supple guidance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-bazmt5v-33e817c469b570b7f131a1a1a4590272\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-bazmt5v-33e817c469b570b7f131a1a1a4590272 .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:center;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-bazmt5v-33e817c469b570b7f131a1a1a4590272 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>Capstone<\/h4>\n<p>The Capstone project applies the skills and knowledge gained during the student\u2019s School of Business experience, culminating in a comprehensive business plan. The project is designed collaboratively by the student and the capstone instructor. Overall business knowledge is tested and utilized during the capstone project.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-at66e03-d20fc9339947ee784af6d3c4196a6f6f av_one_half  avia-builder-el-21  el_after_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-a616tj7-c458865de5310e99031e51a271b51008\">\n.av_font_icon.av-a616tj7-c458865de5310e99031e51a271b51008{\ncolor:#d2e388;\nborder-color:#d2e388;\n}\n.av_font_icon.av-a616tj7-c458865de5310e99031e51a271b51008 .av-icon-char{\nfont-size:40px;\nline-height:40px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<span  class='av_font_icon av-a616tj7-c458865de5310e99031e51a271b51008 avia_animate_when_visible av-icon-style- avia-icon-pos-center dig-0 avia-icon-animate'><span class='av-icon-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue8dd' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' ><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" 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itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>Degree Concentrations<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"\/academics\/business\/programs\/business-accounting-concentration-ba-bs\/\">Accounting (Public and Management)<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"\/academics\/business\/programs\/business-administration-management-concentration\/\">Management<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"\/academics\/business\/programs\/marketing-concentration\/\">Marketing<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-8zd06gz-2fa0873149a4a2f1d76a5ee12bc1d496\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-8zd06gz-2fa0873149a4a2f1d76a5ee12bc1d496 .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:center;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-8zd06gz-2fa0873149a4a2f1d76a5ee12bc1d496 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock mossy-link'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>Similar Minors &amp; Certificates<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"\/academics\/business\/programs\/business-administration-minor\/\">Business Administration, Minor<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"\/academics\/esports\/program\/\">Esports Management, Minor<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"\/academics\/health-exercise-science\/programs\/health-promotion-minor\/\">Marketing, Minor<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"\/academics\/business\/programs\/tourism-management-minor\/\">Tourism Management, Minor<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-8iozj0j-ef1fdc01d5dffeeaa4b5b292a5b29bbb\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-8iozj0j-ef1fdc01d5dffeeaa4b5b292a5b29bbb .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:center;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-8iozj0j-ef1fdc01d5dffeeaa4b5b292a5b29bbb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock mossy-link'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>Similar Micro-Credentials<\/h4>\n<p><a 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><p><span class=\"heavy-man grow-mo-bro\">Credit for Prior Learning<\/span> &#8211; <a class=\"mossy-link\" href=\"\/academics\/prior-learning-credit\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-7pc748z-45186be14243055d3ea078a7ff040520\">\n.avia-section.av-7pc748z-45186be14243055d3ea078a7ff040520{\nbackground-color:#e4e4e4;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_4'  class='avia-section av-7pc748z-45186be14243055d3ea078a7ff040520 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-28  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  sector-9 avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-18243'><div 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flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><div  class='avia-builder-widget-area clearfix  avia-builder-el-31  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '><div id=\"nav_menu-17\" class=\"widget clearfix widget_nav_menu\"><div class=\"menu-business-sub-nav-1-container\"><ul id=\"menu-business-sub-nav-1\" class=\"menu\"><li id=\"menu-item-77620\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-77620\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/business\/programs\/business-administration-ba-bs\/\">Business Administration, BA\/BS<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-77617\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-77617\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/business\/programs\/business-accounting-concentration-ba-bs\/\">Business Administration, BA\/BS Accounting Concentration<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-77618\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-77618\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/business\/programs\/business-administration-management-concentration\/\">Business Administration, BA\/BS Management Concentration<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-77624\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-77624\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/business\/programs\/marketing-concentration\/\">Business Administration, BA\/BS Marketing Concentration<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-99075\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-99075\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/innovation-and-leadership\/programs\/degree-program\/\">Innovation and Leadership, BS<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-77623\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-77623\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/business\/programs\/master-business-administration\/\">Master of Business Administration, MBA<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-77622\" class=\"menu-item 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