Business Administration/Business Intelligence and Data Analytics, B.S.

Program Description

A minimum of 122 credits is required for graduation with a bachelor of science degree from Saint Mary’s University. All students must meet the general education credit requirements. Student seeking a Bachelor of Science double major in Business Administration/Business Intelligence and Data Analytics must complete the following program plan. At least 54 credits must be completed at Saint Mary’s University.

Prospective students must meet the admission standards for both majors. Upon completion of the course work listed below, students are expected to achieve the overall learning outcomes for each major program. Please see individual program pages for learning outcomes and admission information: Business Administration, B.S. , Business Intelligence and Data Analytics, B.S.

Program Structure and Delivery

Most courses are delivered in an accelerated format. Business courses are delivered fully online, and some are available either face-to-face or blended. Business Intelligence and Data Analytics courses are blended. Blended courses incorporate face-to-face and online activities.

Degree Requirements

Required Business Courses	24 cr.
Required Business Intelligence and Data Analytics Courses	15 cr.
Required Communication Courses	15 cr.
Elective Courses	6 cr.
Required Capstone Course	3 cr.
Total	54 cr.

Required Business Administration Courses: 24 cr.

Required Business Intelligence and Data Analytics Courses: 15 cr.

Required Communication Courses: 6 cr.

Elective Courses: 6 cr.

Students may select course below or any 300 or 400-level business, human resource management, or marketing course as an elective. Courses may be found at Undergraduate Requirements and Shared Core Courses , Human Resource Management, B.S. , and Marketing, B.S.

BI343 Business Computer Applications (3 cr.)
HHSM400 Workplace Training Strategies in Healthcare (3 cr.)
HHSM405 Healthcare Information Management (3 cr.)
IT301 Information Technology Perspectives (3 cr.)
IT305 Enterprise Architecture Fundamentals (3 cr.)
IT312 Emerging Trends in Business Technology (3 cr.)
IT440 Business Intelligence Fundamentals (3 cr.)
IT457 Cloud Computing Fundamentals (3 cr.)
Students who anticipate enrolling in the MBA, M.A. in Management, M.S. in Project Management, or M.A. in Organizational Leadership program at Saint Mary’s University may take an on ground graduate course as an elective, with the B.S. program director approval. Online versions of the courses below are not open to B.S. completion students. The graduate course must be taken within the final 12 credits of the B.S. completion degree. The graduate course may be applied to the program requirements for a Saint Mary’s graduate program, if the student earns a grade of B or higher in the course.
MBA610 Organizations and Human Behavior (3 cr.)
MBA613 Ethical Leadership (3 cr.)
MBA616 Business and Marketing Concepts (3 cr.)
PRM600 Foundations of Project Management (3 cr.)
GM600 Management Principles (3 cr.)
GM645 Marketing Management (3 cr.)
GM675 Managerial Ethics and Issues (3 cr.)
OL614 Leadership and Ethics (3 cr.)

Required Capstone Course: 3 cr.

BU490 Strategic Management Capstone (3 cr.)

Winona Campus

Twin Cities Campus

Rochester Locations

Online