The Field

Today’s business leaders must understand how to manage in an increasingly technological and globalized work environment. Graduates need to be prepared for employment in today’s fast-paced, information-driven, business world. This curriculum takes a multidisciplinary approach that combines and integrates the traditional business disciplines--marketing, management, accounting, finance, and information systems--to give graduates the broad combination of skills and knowledge that is characterized by functional integration through information systems.

The Instructional Program

This hybrid curriculum will provide students with the necessary applied knowledge and skills in the field of management and information technology, and builds on and complements the excellent preparation in business administration and/or computer information systems students may already have.

Students will be prepared to make strategic business decisions and to utilize a variety of information technology solutions to support the goals of an organization. Graduates will process budgeting, management, project-planning and leadership skills needed to be a global business leader.

The Bachelor in Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree program in Business and Technology Management does not replace the associate degree programs, rather it builds upon them. Students may enter as freshmen or apply for transfer into the program after earning an associate degree, providing the student meets the entry performance qualifications.  As in any field, increased levels of education and experience improve one's chances for professional and managerial advancement.

Students may participate in the Bronco Investment Group (BIG). The purposes of BIG are to learn and evaluate investment opportunities; acquire knowledge about money; use money to make money; learn to make wise decisions regarding money; and avoid major financial mistakes. BIG uses an online simulator to buy and sell stocks each week at club meetings.

Curriculum

SUNY Curriculum Code: 2207

SUNY General Education Requirements: Students who intend to receive A.A., A.S., or baccalaureate degrees must satisfy SUNY and campus General Education (GE) requirements to graduate. Students should be aware that GE requirements may vary by academic program. Consult with your academic advisor. For general information, see the "General Education" section of this catalog.

A.A.S. and A.O.S. degree students may not be required to fulfill General Education (GE) requirements; however, any student who may wish to transfer should complete as many GE courses as possible. Consult with your academic advisor.

Management Core

Information Technology Core

Liberal Arts and Sciences Core

Electives

Degree Requirement:  122 credit hours

Notes

1 Restricted electives include courses with an ACCT, BUSI, or CITA prefix (by advisement).

² English is by placement according to competency.

*Courses or subject areas marked with an asterisk represent State University and SUNY Delhi General Education (GE) requirements. For more information, see the "General Education" section of this catalog or consult with an academic advisor.

Technical Standards: In addition to academic requirements, all applicants must also be able to meet the minimum Technical Standards for the program, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Admissions Requirements

To be eligible for consideration, an applicant must:

Freshmen

• be a high school graduate with a minimum 80% overall average or a minimum 2500 GED test score
• have 75% or higher on the Algebra regents exam
• have completed two high school science courses

Transfer students

• have a minimum 2.3 grade point average
• have previous study in computers, applications, business, or information technology
• have demonstrable command of basic computer skills and literacy
• See the "Academic Policies" section of this catalog for further information about transfer credits.

Student Learning Outcomes

A graduate of the Business and Technology Management B.B.A. program should be able to:

1. Identify how globalization and rapid changes in technology are affecting the business environment.
2. Apply leadership and technology skills demanded by business careers of the future.
3. Utilize analytic skills to solve complex problems, as well as develop and present solutions in an ever-changing environment.
4. Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of technology and quality management.
5. Communicate effectively--both orally and in written formats--in all environments, including groups and teams.
6. Demonstrate responsible, resourceful, and ethical behavior.