College Catalog: 2014-2015

Anisfield School of Business (ASB): Business Administration - Marketing (B.S.)

Four Year Plan

Website: Anisfield School of Business

About the Major

Students enrolled in the Business Administration major will learn a variety of subjects spanning all aspects of the business community. Accounting, economics, business ethics, business law, finance, information systems, international business, management, marketing and organizational behavior are some of the subjects that are explored as students prepare for their business careers in today’s dynamic global and entrepreneurial economy.

Students who have completed their Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Ramapo have been employed by national and local C.P.A. firms, small and large corporations, banks and other service industries, and non profit organizations. Additionally, many Ramapo business students are accepted into graduate and doctoral programs annually. Students must choose one of the following concentrations: Finance, Management, or Marketing, and may choose up to two concentrations.

Rules of Acceptance into the Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Information Technology Management, and International Business Majors, see About the Anisfield School of Business (ASB).

About the Concentration

The Marketing Program (Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration) provides students with a solid foundation in marketing theory, marketing communication, consumer behavior, marketing research, and marketing strategy.  In addition, the program offers specialized elective courses in topics such as Internet marketing, entrepreneurship, international marketing, new product development, and more.  Hands-on learning experiences throughout the curriculum allow students to develop and apply creative skills and analytical thinking, with an emphasis on social responsibility and ethical decision-making.

The Program prepares students to enter a variety of marketing-related careers (such as sales, advertising, media planning, brand management, and market research) and graduate school.

Rules of Acceptance into the Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Information Technology Management, and International Business Majors, see About the Anisfield School of Business (ASB).

Requirements of the Major
  1. Transfer students who have 48 or more credits accepted at the time of transfer are waived from the courses marked with a (W) below.  Waivers only apply to General Education Requirements NOT School Core or Major Requirements.
  2. Double counting between General Education, School Core, and Major may be possible.  Check with your advisor to see if any apply.
  3. Writing Intensive Requirement (six courses):  three writing intensive courses in the general education curriculum are required: First Year Seminar, Critical Reading and Writing , and Readings in the Humanities; the other three courses are taken in the major.
  4. Not all courses are offered each semester.  Please check the current Schedule of Classes for semester course offerings.

 

Note: A 2.0 GPA in the major is required for graduation.