What is business administration?

Business administration builds a foundation in accounting, finance, economics, marketing, management, business analytics, international business and more. A fundamental understanding of business offers you knowledge and skills that are valuable in virtually any industry. An associate degree in business administration prepares you for a career or serves as a springboard to a bachelor’s degree program.

Why study business administration at UNH Manchester?

Located in the economic heart of New Hampshire, UNH Manchester’s business administration program gives you the skills and connections to become a successful, innovative leader. This highly interdisciplinary program is designed as a stepping-stone to careers or further education in accounting, marketing, technology, human resources, management and more. Through real-world experience with industry partners, you’ll gain the practical knowledge and problem-solving skills that today’s employers look for.

Potential career areas

Accounting
Advertising, promotions and marketing
Finance
Human resources
Market research
Sales

Curriculum & Requirements

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Program Description

The Associate in Science degree in Business Administration is designed to provide students with a stepping stone to a career. Graduates of the program are prepared for entry-level employment opportunities or to continue their education at the baccalaureate level.

For more information, contact the Office of Admissions, (603) 641-4150.

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Degree Plan

Sample Degree Plan

This sample degree plan serves as a general guide; students collaborate with their academic advisor to develop a personalized degree plan to meet their academic goals and program requirements.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Fall		Credits
UMST 401 or UMST 402	First Year Seminar or Transfer Seminar	1-2
ENGL 401	First-Year Writing	4
Discovery Course		4
BUS 400	Introduction to Business	4
ECN 412	Introduction to Microeconomic Principles	4
	Credits	17-18
Spring
Quantitative Reasoning Course		4
Discovery Course		4
BUS 532	Introduction to Financial Accounting	4
HUMA 411 or HUMA 412	Humanities I or Humanities II	4
	Credits	16
Second Year
Fall
BUS 533	Introduction to Managerial Accounting	4
BUS 492	American Business History	4
Business Administration Elective		4
Elective		4
	Credits	16
Spring
Business Administration Elective		4
Discovery Course		4
Elective		4
Elective		4
	Credits	16
	Total Credits	65-66

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Requirements for the Program

Degree Requirements

Minimum Credit Requirement: 64 credits

Minimum Residency Requirement: 16 credits must be taken at UNH

Minimum GPA: 2.0 required for conferral*

Core Curriculum Required: Discovery Program

Major, Option, and Elective Requirements as indicated.
*Major GPA requirements as indicated.

Major Requirements

Students must complete a minimum of 64 credits to graduate with an associate of science degree in business administration. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required for graduation. In addition to completing seven Discovery Program courses and one Inquiry or Inquiry-attribute course within their first 48 earned credits, students must complete seven courses (28 credits) in the major and one elective course.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Required Courses
BUS 400	Introduction to Business	4
BUS 492	American Business History	4
BUS 532	Introduction to Financial Accounting	4
BUS 533	Introduction to Managerial Accounting	4
ECN 412	Introduction to Microeconomic Principles	4
Business Administration Electives
Select two of the following courses: ^1,2		8
BUS 430	Introduction to Business Statistics
BUS 601	Financial Management
BUS 610	Marketing Principles and Applications
BUS 620	Organizational Behavior
CA 450	Introduction to Public Speaking
CMN 457	Introduction to Language and Social Interaction
COMP 405	Introduction to Web Design and Development
ECN 411	Introduction to Macroeconomic Principles
ECN 640	Business Law and Economics
ECN 650	Economics for Managers
Other 600-level ECN or BUS courses by permission of instructor
Electives
Select one elective		4
Total Credits		32

¹: Students may select electives from 600-level ECN or BUS courses with advisor permission.
²: Students planning to pursue the B.A. in business should select BUS 430 Introduction to Business Statistics and ECN 411 Introduction to Macroeconomic Principles.

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Student Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of the Business program, students should be able to demonstrate:

Breadth and Depth of Business Knowledge:\\nStudents are expected to demonstrate a growing knowledge across business subfields and understand their inter-relationships, with an aspiration, if desired, to further business studies in a B.A. in Business Administration degree.

At the conclusion of the Business program, students should be able to demonstrate:

Critical Thinking and Data Analysis: \\nStudents are introduced to the application of qualitative and quantitative analysis with an emphasis on Excel and other business analyses and problem-solving to make informed decisions in business.
Information Literacy and Communication Skills: \\nStudents acquire and demonstrate skills in retrieving, analyzing, and communicating information from multiple sources across business fields. This includes basic communication skills through written, oral, and visual methods, including reports, case studies, and data visualizations.
Preparation for Success in Continuing Studies in Business:\\nStudents will acquire a basic knowledge of business skills, information literacy, communication skills, critical thinking. and data analysis in business. This includes professionalism, cultural sensitivity, and ethical citizenship within business contexts.