Business Administration, BS

Program Introduction

The Undergraduate Business Administration (BSAD) program helps students acquire the necessary skills for full participation in the constantly changing and multi-faceted business community that is shaping the world’s environment in the twenty-first century. 

One of the principal goals of the program is to provide students with an expanded awareness of the complex political, social, and economic environments within which all organizations and individuals must function. To meet these goals, the program is committed to the education and development of enlightened talent that will recognize and respond to the many complex problems facing public and private organizations. The program is dedicated to creating awareness among its students of the many alternative career paths available. Graduates are prepared for immediate entry into career fields and graduate programs. 

Admission to the Program

All Business Administration programs are open to any student with an active interest in business; there are no specialized requirements for admission, with the exception of the dual degree program. 

Program Organization and Graduation Requirements

The Business Administration program offers students an opportunity to earn either a B.A. degree or B.S. degree with a concentration in Management or Marketing.  The B.A. program is a generalist degree, providing a strong foundation in business while allowing students the flexibility to follow their own interests. The B.S. program allows students to concentrate in management or marketing.  The Business Administration degrees, concentrations, and minor are discussed below with full curriculum details on the curriculum worksheets found on subsequent pages. 

For highly qualified students, the School of Business also offers an accelerated dual-degree program in which students may obtain an undergraduate degree (B.A. or B.S.) and an MBA in a curriculum that can be completed in as little as five years. 

A student must obtain a grade of C or higher in all program courses required for graduation (including transfer courses counted towards business program requirements). 

Bachelor of Science Degree

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) curriculum engages students with a full breadth of business functions while also providing the ability to study either management or marketing in depth.    

The B.S. Degree in Business Administration requires 20 program courses (80 credits) as follows:

• 12 business core courses

• 8 concentration courses

The degree also requires 48 additional credits in General Studies/At-Some-Distance courses.

Concentrations are available in:

• Management

• Marketing

Management Concentration

The highly versatile Management Concentration prepares students for a wide range of positions in business.  Students will build a broad skillset and knowledge base critical to business areas such as successfully managing and operating a business. 

Marketing Concentration

The Marketing function is essential to the long-term success and sustainability of business organizations. In today’s global society, marketing serves as the critical interface between customers at all levels and providers of goods and services. The Marketing Concentration is designed to equip students with robust theoretical frameworks while fostering a deep appreciation for their practical applications. Through this concentration, students gain the skills and insights needed to navigate dynamic markets and create value for diverse stakeholders. Ultimately, the Marketing function prepares graduates for rewarding careers in the profession and/or advanced graduate study. 

B.A. Or B.S./MBA Accelerated Dual-Degree Program

For highly qualified students, the School of Business also offers an accelerated dual-degree program in which students may obtain an undergraduate degree (B.A. or B.S.) and an MBA in a format that can be completed in as little as five years. Dual-degree students follow a modified program and start taking MBA courses in their senior year. 

Entry into the Program:

Incoming First-Year Studies

High school seniors interested in a business major who have a cumulative weighted GPA of 3.7 or above will be considered for early conditional admission into the dual-degree program.   They will be issued letters of acceptance to Stockton University as undergraduate students and given admission to the program. 

Continuing Students

Students interested in the dual-degree program must formally apply for acceptance before or during the second semester of their junior year. To be considered for this program, students must have an overall minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 at time of application. 

Transfer Students

Transfer students will be considered for admission to the dual-degree program if they have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.4 at the time of application and complete sufficient coursework in the business curriculum. 

Accelerated Dual-Degree Program Requirements:

• Dual-degree students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.5 to remain in the dual-degree program.

• Students enrolled in, or intending to enroll in, this program should be aware that the following courses are expected to be taken at the graduate level (and should not be taken as part of the student’s undergraduate requirements):

• Business Law: dual-degree students are NOT expected to take the undergraduate business law course (PLAW 2120 or PLAW 3110) and ARE required to take the graduate course PLAW 5250.

• Capstone: dual-degree students are NOT expected to take the undergraduate capstone course (BSNS 4112) and ARE required to take the graduate capstone course (BSNS 5505).

• Concentration courses: dual-degree students pursuing B.S. degrees take 7 undergraduate concentration or program courses instead of 8.  The required concentration courses for dual-degree students are listed on the individual dual-degree curriculum worksheets. 

In addition:

Dual degree students take up to four MBA courses during their final two semesters as undergraduate students that count as undergraduate electives.

An internship (taken at the graduate level) is required for dual-degree students. 

The undergraduate degree will be awarded when the student completes the undergraduate business major requirements and reaches 128 credits. These 128 credits will include undergraduate and graduate credits. 

Students in this dual-degree program must meet with the Dual-Degree Advisor or his/her designee every semester to guide them through the program of study. 

Dual-degree students must finish their undergraduate requirements and apply for undergraduate graduation as soon as possible—usually as they are finishing their fourth graduate class. Permission from the Dual-Degree Advisor must be obtained before taking a fifth graduate class while still in undergraduate status.

Full degree curriculum and transfer audits for the program can be explored using the Degree Works web-based tool.

Course Sequencing and Schedule Planning

It is essential that students develop sound skills and a conceptual foundation before attempting a concentration or degree program in business. The majority of business program courses are not offered to students until their sophomore or junior year, and the business major must carefully plan courses to develop the proper foundation of General Studies and lower-level Business Core courses.

In considering course selection and sequences, students should understand that Stockton University does not have an online or evening program. Consequently, there is no guarantee that all courses required for graduation will be offered every semester online or during the evenings. While some required business courses are offered online or during the evening and business faculty attempt to schedule required courses at night, it is highly likely that at some point students who only take evening courses will have to revise their schedules to allow them to take in-person, daytime course work in order to graduate.

Should the student be unable for any reason to take a prescribed course in the regular semester, it is his/her responsibility to take the course later. The student should not expect a waiver for the course at a subsequent date, nor should s/he expect that the course will be offered at an unusual time to meet personal needs.

Students should also understand that it is their responsibility to make sure that their academic records are in proper order at the time they apply for graduation.

Graduation with Distinction

A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree with “Distinction” will be awarded to students who have completed at least 32 program credits at Stockton, have a GPA of 3.85 and above in the Business Administration, Accounting, Business Analytics, or Finance major, and rank in the top 10% of their program’s graduating seniors (based on their program GPA).

Career Opportunities

A nationwide trend in American industry is the demand for managers who are technically advanced, analytical, and skilled at working and communicating effectively within organizations. Demand remains strong for individuals with both baccalaureate and graduate education in business. The Stockton Business program is designed to develop graduates who are ready to enter today’s workforce, prepared for graduate-level study, and well-educated and prepared to adapt to the ever-changing external social climate.

Special Opportunities

The BSAD program offers the opportunity to gain University credit through independent study and “hands-on” work experience. Among these opportunities is the Washington Internship program. The Washington Internship program is an intensive para-professional and academic experience in which Stockton students live, work, and study in the Washington, DC metropolitan region. Stockton University is affiliated with the nation’s largest internship organization, The Washington Center. This organization provides all the major facets of a student’s internship experience, i.e., facilitating the application process; distributing the application to potential placement sites; providing program activities, advising, supervision, and evaluation; hiring faculty for the evening classes; and providing housing and residence life activities.

The School of Business offers the option to earn academic credit regionally for an internship experience (in place of an elective). This full semester experience enables students to gain the practical experience they need while making industry contacts. Previous placements have included: Regional Tax Assessors Offices, Shore Medical Center, Barrette Industries, Ocean County Government, Keller Williams, Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Jersey Shore Federal Credit Union, Merrill Lynch, Enterprise Holdings, Target, Capaldi, Reynolds, and Pelosi CPAs, Dolan, Bell, and Marsella CPAs, Greater Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce, Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, Edmunds Gov Tech, and AtlantiCare.

Students are permitted to double major in any of the following business-related disciplines: Accounting, Business Administration (B.S.), Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, and Hemp and Cannabis Management.

Full degree curriculum and transfer audits for the program can be explored using the Degree Works web-based tool. Full details about the curriculum are accessible on the website.