Overview
In today’s growing global workplace, information technology is crucial to the success of any organization. Columbia Southern University’s online B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Information Technology underscores fundamental business principles with a curriculum focused on the maintenance and management of an organization’s computer-based information technology systems. This degree program prepares students to achieve an organization’s business goals through strategic IT methods including programming, development, system analysis and more.
Multiple factors, including prior experience, geography and degree field, affect career outcomes. CSU does not guarantee a job, promotion, salary increase, eligibility for a position, or other career growth.
Degree at a Glance
- Number of Credits120
- Maximum Transfer Credits90
- Tuition Per Credit *$270.00
- Next Start DateJAN 22
Program Summary
Program Description
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree program equips graduates with a knowledge of business theories, policies, and procedures that prepares them to assume a responsible position within the world of business. In addition to fundamental business and management procedures, graduates also acquire skills in decision making, problem solving, and leadership.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students should be able to do the following:
- Analyze financial statements.
- Apply managerial decision making through utilizing best practices in business.
- Examine the effects of globalization on their work environment.
- Interpret business concepts, principles, and financial strategies.
Information Technology Concentration
Focuses on the acquisition of theory and technical competencies associated with the information technology profession and provides fundamental knowledge and application in information technology.
Concentration Outcomes
- Apply basic functions of software applications.
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Curriculum
For more information regarding courses outside the recommended course of study, view the full course listing.
( * Indicates recommended course of study. )
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Major Requirements – Group {{group}} Course Number Course Title Credit Hours {{ CourseNumber }} {{ CourseName }} {{ CourseHours }} Major Courses Course Number Course Title Credit Hours ACC 2301 Principles of Accounting I 3 ACC 2302 Principles of Accounting II 3 ACC 3301 Managerial Accounting 3 BUS 2301 Introduction to Business 3 BUS 2303 Professionalism in the Workplace 3 BUS 3301 Business Law 3 BUS 4302 Business Policy and Strategy 3 COM 2302 Organizational Communication 3 ECO 2301 Principles of Microeconomics 3 ECO 2302 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 FIN 3301 Financial Management 3 HRM 3302 Human Resource Management 3 ITC 3303 Information Systems Management 3 LDR 3301 Leadership 3 MGT 3301 Principles of Management 3 MKT 3301 Principles of Marketing 3 PHI 4301 Business Ethics 3 -
Course Number Course Title Credit Hours {{ CourseNumber }} {{ CourseName }} {{ CourseHours }} Concentration Courses Course Number Course Title Credit Hours ITC 2301 Personal Computer Fundamentals 3 ITC 2302 Introduction to Data Communication 3 ITC 4301 Systems Analysis and Design 3 ITC 4302 Database Design and Implementation 3 ITC 4303 Programming Concepts and Problem Solving 3 ITC 4304 Web Design and Development 3 ITC 4306 IT Infrastructure Management 3 -
The following courses indicated by * are recommended to satisfy General Education Requirements.
English Composition — 6 required hours Course Number Course Title Credit Hours ENG 1301 English Composition I * 3 ENG 1302 English Composition II * 3 History — 3 required hours Course Number Course Title Credit Hours HIS 1301 American History I 3 HIS 1302 American History II 3 HIS 1303 United States Military History I 3 HIS 1304 United States Military History II 3 HIS 1305 Western Civilization I * 3 HIS 1306 Western Civilization II 3 HIS 2301 Medieval History 3 Humanities and Fine Arts - Group A — 3 required hours Course Number Course Title Credit Hours ART 1301 Art Appreciation I 3 ART 1302 Art Appreciation II 3 HUM 2301 Historical Tour of Italy 3 LIT 2301 War in Literature 3 PHI 2301 Philosophies of World Religions 3 PHI 2302 Contemporary Ethics * 3 Humanities and Fine Arts - Group B — 3 required hours Course Number Course Title Credit Hours ART 1301 Art Appreciation I 3 ART 1302 Art Appreciation II 3 COM 1301 Introduction to Communications 3 COM 1302 Fundamentals of Speech Communication 3 COM 2301 Professional Communication 3 ENG 3301 Technical Writing 3 HUM 2301 Historical Tour of Italy 3 LIT 2301 War in Literature 3 PHI 1301 Critical Thinking * 3 PHI 2301 Philosophies of World Religions 3 PHI 2302 Contemporary Ethics 3 Mathematics — 3 required hours Course Number Course Title Credit Hours MAT 1301 Liberal Arts Math * 3 MAT 1302 College Algebra 3 MAT 1303 Algebra and Trigonometry 3 MAT 1304 Finite Math 3 MAT 2301 Elementary Statistics 3 MAT 2302 Pre-Calculus 3 MAT 2303 Calculus 3 Natural Sciences — 6 required hours Course Number Course Title Credit Hours BIO 1301 Non-Majors Biology * 3 BIO 1302 Ecology and the Environment * 3 BIO 1303 General Biology I 3 BIO 1304 General Biology II 3 CHM 1301 General Chemistry I 3 CHM 1302 General Chemistry II 3 CHM 1303 Chemistry and Society 3 PHY 1301 Physics I 3 PHY 1302 Physics II 3 Social and Behavioral Sciences — 6 required hours Course Number Course Title Credit Hours POL 1301 Introduction to Political Science 3 POL 2301 United States Government * 3 POL 2302 American State and Local Politics * 3 POL 2303 Politics and Terrorism 3 PSY 1301 General Psychology 3 PSY 2301 Abnormal Psychology 3 SOC 1301 Introduction to Sociology 3 SOC 1302 Diversity and Society 3 SOC 2302 Cultural Geography 3 {{subject}} — {{hours}} required hours Course Number Course Title Credit Hours {{ CourseNumber }} {{ CourseName }} {{ CourseHours }} -
To fulfill open electives, students may choose any course not used to satisfy program requirements, taking into consideration the degree program upper-level requirements. Students can review all available courses at our full course listing. Students are strongly encouraged to speak to their academic advisor prior to choosing open elective options.
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Tuition Rates
Our goal is to provide the strongest online academic programs at an affordable rate. On average, our tuition is less than half the cost of our competitors.
Course Type | Tuition Rate Per Credit Hour* |
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Undergraduate | $270 |
Graduate | $349 |
Doctoral | $545 |
*Rates are per credit hour. Most courses are three (3) credit hours. Tuition and fees are payable in U.S. funds. Tuition rates are subject to change. CSU’s tuition rate for associate, bachelor’s and master’s courses is $250 per credit hour for all active-duty military members using tuition assistance except those who are using a Learning Partner discount.
The lower rate is offered to keep the tuition rate at the DoD cap of $250.
† CSU Learning Partners receive a tuition discount that is applied to the full tuition rate.
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