Bachelor of Business Administration

Students earning a Bachelor of Business Administration degree complete a 51-credit business core that provides an overview of the primary business functions. Students must choose a specialty, providing more in-depth study of a particular business area.

All B.B.A. students complete an internship, which provides an opportunity for application of theory and for the cultivation of business skills. It also enables students to include experience working in a Washington-area business, government agency, or financial institution on their résumés.

Upon successful completion of the business administration program, students will be able to: • demonstrate functional knowledge of their major specialty, an appreciation for the interrelation of the business areas, and broad-based current business knowledge; • use analytical and reflective skills to evaluate issues and situations critically; • employ leadership and collaborative skills; • demonstrate the ability to function effectively in an international environment; • communicate skillfully in multiple forms of expression; • use current business technology effectively; • exhibit rational and ethical decision making; and • apply creative and innovative thinking.

Specializations within the B.B.A. allow students to gain a greater depth of knowledge in a field of particular interest. All specialty courses are expected to be completed at Marymount. Students should consult their academic advisor for additional guidance regarding specific specializations or residency requirements. All B.B.A. majors will choose a specialty from the following: • Accounting • Business Law • Finance • General Business • Human Resource Management • International Business • Marketing • Purchasing and Contract Management • Sport Management