Overview
The Bachelor of Applied Science in Business is a major within the School of Business and Entrepreneurship.If you have questions regarding this program, please contact dsu.hawk@dickinsonstate.edu or call 1-800-279-HAWK.
Degree Requirements:
- General Education
- Major Courses
- Elective Courses
Degree available in Bismarck, Williston, DSUlive, and online.
The Bachelor of Applied Science Business Degree can build on a completed associate's degree or can be pursued independently by completing all 120 semester hours at DSU and meeting the minimum requirements listed below.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to apply the theories and practice of management. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, and X. )
- Students will be able to apply the concepts, theories, and practices involved in international business. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, and X.)
- Students will be able to recommend strategic decision alternatives using business concepts and theories. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, and X.)
- Students will be able to apply the conceptual framework of financial accounting and reporting in business. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, and X.)
- Students will be able to solve fundamental problems in financial management. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, and X.)
Career Options
Why should you pursue a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree - Business?
The Bachelor of Applied Science degree in business prepares students for entry level positions in business. This program is intended to build on an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree but can be pursued independently by completing 120 semester hours at DSU and meeting the minimum requirements for graduation.
Possible Career Paths
- Administrative Services Manager
- Marketing Manager
- Budget Analyst
- Data Entry Specialist
Requirements
40 General Education credits per catalog; ECON 201 or ECON 202. 30 required business related semester hours. 32 semester hours of upper division (300-400 level) coursework, 30 semester hours of coursework from DSU and a minimum of 120 cumulative semester hours are required for the Bachelor of Applied Science Degree.
General Education Course Requirements
UNIV 100 - Freshman Seminar
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Group I - Communication
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ENGL 110 College Composition I
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ENGL 120 College Composition II
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COMM 110 Fundamentals of Public Speaking
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Group II - Citizenship
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Technology - CSCI 101 Introduction Computers |
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Global Perspectives |
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Human Behavior and Governance |
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Well-Being |
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Group III - Critical and
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Creative Thinking
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Creative Expressions |
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Literature |
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Mathematics - MATH 146 or MATH 104 (see Pre Major Core) |
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Social Science - ECON 201 or ECON 202 (see Pre Major Core) |
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Natural Science |
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General Education Elective
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Courses
Program Electives (to reach 120 credit requirement)