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Bachelor of Science: Business Administration

updated: 20-May-08

TUITION:
International Students: £5,000 per semester
EU Students: £3,000 per year
 

DATES: January - May - September

Dear Prospective Student

Huron University USA in London offers a very attractive BSc Business Administration degree that is sufficiently flexible and innovative to offer aspiring students successful international careers.

The Business Administration major provides specialized education in all essential business subjects with emphasis on management. The required concentrations enable students to focus on an area of special interest such as Marketing, Finance and Banking, Economics, Business Information Technology, International Business, and Management.

Internships are an integral part of Huron’s Business Administration program and Combined Studies program. Internships are a progressive extension of the academic and managerial skills developed in the four years of the program. The knowledge and experience gained on internships enables the students to develop vital personal, social and professional skills. Many Huron students are currently interns in organizations such as Merrill Lynch, Barclays Capital, HSBC, BBC, CNN, Capital Radio, Embassies, the European Commission, the United Nations, the British Government departments of Trade and Industry and International Development.

I would like to take this opportunity to wish you every success in your next step in your educational career and look forward to welcoming you to Huron.

Yours sincerely

Mr. Nikos Tsorakidis
Head of Undergraduate Business Program

The Program

This classic Business Studies degree aims to produce rounded, experienced graduates able to work in managerial roles. It covers the main functional areas of business, with the internship playing a central role. Specialization in a particular field such as marketing, Internet technology, international business, management or economics and finance leads to valuable in-depth study in an area of your interest. The program is flexible and you do not need to choose your area of specialization until your third year.

Graduates from the business major have a proven track record of pursuing successful international careers in banking, finance, marketing, advertising, public relations, sales, accounting, computing, management consultancy, retailing, small business management, insurance, local government and many others. The major can be used as a route to professional qualifications as exemptions are available from some of the examinations of accounting and other professional bodies. Graduates also go on to undertake academic work at the Masters level in both British and American Universities. The program is a good preparation for MBA study.

The undergraduate business degree consists of four components:

1. Business Core: A solid foundation in all the functional areas of business and an appreciation of the business environment.

2. Concentration: Specialization in:
 

	Marketing,
	International Business
	Economics and Finance, Management
	Internet Technology

3. Elective Courses: Additional business courses, or, a minor in international relations, communications, computing, humanities or art.

4. General Education Requirements: Common to all undergraduate programs.

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE

120 Semester Hours

Concentrations

(at least one concentration is required)

Concentration I

Marketing  
18 Semester Hours

The Marketing concentration prepares students for careers in all areas of marketing. Fundamental to the success of any business is the ability to match market opportunities to an organization's goals, products and capabilities; to understand and analyze consumer needs and design cost-effective delivery of value to the customer in a dynamic, competitive environment. This concentration provides you with the detailed knowledge and skills required by employers seeking marketing professionals.

Former students are working in:

Brand Management
Public Relations
Advertising
Direct Marketing
International Marketing
Marketing Research.

Concentration II   (top)

Internet Technology
18 Semester Hours

The Internet Technology and Electronic Business concentration prepares students for careers in E-business. Fundamental to the success of any business is the understanding of the internet and how the principles of business are applied to this medium.

Former students are working in a wide area of management positions within organizations that use the internet including:

Web page design
E-commerce
Internet consultancy

Concentration III  (top)
 

International Business
18 Semester Hours

The International Business concentration prepares students for careers in managing businesses with an international focus. Fundamental to the success of any international business is an understanding of the international business environment. These may be small businesses that trade only with a few countries, or multinational corporations that operate throughout the world.

Former students are working in a wide variety of areas of business management within international profit and nonprofit organizations.

Concentration IV  (top)
 

Economics & Finance
18 Semester Hours

The Economics and Finance Concentration prepares students for careers in economic research, banking, financial services, and consulting. It develops an understanding of the ‘economic’ behavior of the individual, the market and the industry. Students gain an understanding of the pivotal role of price mechanism; global economic systems and policies that influence government policies. The finance courses build an understanding of financial principles and concepts such as time value of money, cost of capital, investment decisions criteria, maximizing firm value and investment criteria. Students also study the roles and functions of financial markets, covering a broad base of financial markets, instruments and institutions.

Former students are working as:

Management Accountants
Computer Analysts
IT Consultants
Bond Dealers
Investment Analysts

Concentration V  (top)
 

Management
18 Semester Hours

The Management Concentration prepares students for careers in managing people, processes and organizations. Managers need to understand how business works in today’s fast moving global economy. The concepts in management include principles of organization and its structure, leadership, motivation and rewards, decision-making, job satisfaction, effective corporate communications and the impact of demographic diversity on organizations. Students develop critical thinking and communications skills and benefit from the broad-based education to survive in today’s competitive market place.

Former students are working in a wide variety of sectors within international business and management. This concentration is an excellent preparation for an MBA degree.

Business Electives

12 Semester Hours

Open Electives

A total of 9 Semester Hours of Open Electives must be completed.

Required General Education

A total of 42 Semester Hours of General Education must be completed.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS