Business Management, BPS

Contact

Associate Dean

Ryan O. Williams, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
Professor of Practice College of Professional Studies, rywillia@syr.edu

Program Director

Daniel Hebert, Assistant Teaching Professor
College of Professional Studies, djhebert@syr.edu

Program Questions, contact the College of Professional Studies at 315-443-9378, or email parttime@syr.edu

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Description

The Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS) in Business Management offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary curriculum that explores concepts, theories and skills in international business, strategy, accounting, finance, global leadership, communication, marketing, and organizational management. Students may further specialize with a variety of electives, minors, or certificate programs.

Program Requirements

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Liberal Studies Core
The Liberal Studies Core gives a foundation in writing, language or quantitative skills, humanities, social science, natural science, and critical reflections. It draws upon lower-division courses in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Writing
WRT 105	Studio 1: Practices of Academic Writing	3
WRT 205	Studio 2: Critical Research and Writing	3
Quantitative Skills
Complete 6-8 credits of Quantitative Skills Sequence Requirement outlined in the Liberal Arts Core Guidebook.		6-8
Humanities
Select six credits from any course listed in the Humanities Division of the Liberal Arts Core Guidebook.		6
Social Science
Select six credits from any course listed in the Social Sciences Division of the Liberal Arts Core Guidebook.		6
Natural Science
Select 3-4 credits from any course listed in the Natural Sciences Division of the Liberal Arts Core Guidebook.		3-4
Critical Reflections on Ethical & Social Issues
Select 3 credits from any course listed in the Critical Reflections on Ethical & Social Issues Division of the Liberal Arts Core Guidebook.		3
Students are required to select one Liberal Arts Core Course that meets the IDEA requirement
Professional Competencies Core
The Professional Competencies Core covers fundamental knowledge and abilities required in the modern workplace, such as ethics and critical thinking, problem solving, human relations, diversity and change management, budgeting and resource management, and teamwork. The Professional Competencies Core includes an introductory course, and a capstone experience required of all B.P.S. students. Designed to draw together issues from across the entire B.P.S. program, these courses summarize concepts covered in the curriculum and develop students’ skills in strategic decision-making that looks to the future.
Required Courses
BPS 144	Orange Immersion	2
BPS 211	Introduction to Professional Studies	3
BPS 411	Senior Seminar	3
FYS 101	First Year Seminar	1
Select seven of the following:		21
ODL 303	Introduction to Change Management	3
BPS 315	Practical Financial Management for the Working Professional
BPS 317	Assertiveness in the Workplace for Professional Studies
BPS 321	Rhetorical Awareness and the Diverse Workplace
ODL 425	Design Thinking for Organizations
ODL 335	Conflict Management
BPS 382	Leading Cooperative Negotiations
ODL 320	Coaching for Leaders
CRL 342	Customer Relations Leadership
ODL 372	Organizational Leadership
KNM 301	Introduction to Knowledge Management
LGL 403	Business Organizations
PPM 301	Foundations of Project Management
Major Requirements
ACC 201	Essentials of Accounting	3
BPS 415	Digital and Business Communications for Professional Studies	3
BUA 345	Business Analytics for Management Decisions	3
ODL 313	Strategic Leadership	3
ODL 319	Global Leadership	3
EEE 370	Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises	3
FIN 301	Essentials of Finance	3
LPP 255	Introduction to the Legal System	3
MAR 301	Essentials of Marketing	3
MGT 355	Strategic Human Resource Management	3
Electives
Select 27-30 credits of Electives		27-30
Total Credits		120-126

Note

The degree is administered by the College of Professional Studies. Each student should consult with their Academic Advisor to structure a plan for degree completion.

Undergraduate University Requirements

The following requirements and experiences apply to all Syracuse University Undergraduate matriculated degree programs.

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