Required Core Courses
Students completing Business degree must take the following courses as part of the liberal arts core regardless of whether the core is otherwise met:
Liberal Arts, Mathematics
Liberal Arts, Social Science
School of Business Academic Policies
The candidate for a degree through the School of Business must follow all policies listed below and fulfill all requirements for the School of Business and the candidate’s chosen major. Prior to formal admission to the School of Business, students should seek advice from their academic advisor.
Candidates should review additional policies regarding progress in School of Business degree programs here .
Degree Requirements
Completion of at least 120 semester hours with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 (average grade of “C”), at least 27 semester hours in one major subject area with at least 21 semester hours in courses numbered 200 or above, at least 12 upper-division semester hours in the major at Avila, and no more than 60 hours of School of Business courses. Business courses that are cross-listed are counted against the 60-hour limit regardless of the division designation under which credit is granted. The final 30 hours must be completed at Avila University.
4 + 1 MBA Early Admission
The School of Business offers an early admission option to outstanding undergraduate business students. This option to be admitted early to the MBA programs allows students to earn the bachelor’s and master’s degree in as few as five years. Prospective students are eligible to apply after completion of at least 55 credit hours and once admitted, can begin taking graduate courses after 75 credit hours are earned. Interested students should submit an application for admission to the School of Business. See the graduate catalog (MBA program) for more details.
Outcomes
The School of Business has outcomes expected of students graduating with the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in any business major.
These are:
Outcome 1.
Be able to use deductive and inductive reasoning to solve business problems.
Outcome 2.
Be able to effectively research a subject and present the findings both orally and in writing.
Outcome 3.
Student has demonstrated interpersonal skills.
Outcome 4.
Be able to apply knowledge about the economic, legal, and interpersonal environment in the creation and management of the organization.
Healthcare Administration Outcomes
In addition to the outcomes listed above for all students graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Degree, the Healthcare Administration major has these additional outcomes.
Outcome 1.
Build a team model that uses (1) inter-professional collaboration at the organizational and departmental levels, and (2) communication/relationship processes (influencing behaviors, diversity, community involvement, engendering trust, and demonstration of integrity). (HC 310 , HC 330 )
Outcome 2.
Explain key leadership initiatives in healthcare based on identification, interpretation, and application of health outcomes. (HC 330 , HC 335 )
Outcome 3.
Integrate critical reasoning and evidence-based decision making to effectively lead in a managed care facility.
Outcome 4.
Employ current healthcare services components, laws, and policies to create a plan that impacts local, regional, national, and global communities. (HC 305 )
Outcome 5.
Perform analysis of past trends and current structures, functions, and policies of the four basic healthcare services. (HC 305 )
Outcome 6.
Evaluate healthcare services, marketing, and revenue trends from organizational, community, and national perspectives. (HC 330 , HC 335 )
