There are seven degrees offered at the College of Business Administration: applied accounting and finance, accounting information systems, public accounting, finance, management of information and communication systems, marketing, and business administration.
Choosing the degree in business administration allows the student the opportunity to focus on one or more of the eight concentrations (accounting, business economics, entrepreneurship, finance, human resource management, information and communication systems, management systems, or marketing), while also allowing the student to study an additional area in depth by taking more electives outside their chosen concentration(s).
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Students who enroll in this degree program must select one concentration from the following: accounting, business economics, entrepreneurship, finance, human resource management, information and communications systems, management systems, or marketing. Each concentration is made up of four upper level courses in the concentration (five courses for human resource management). Please see each area for the specific concentration requirements for that area.
Bachelor of Science in Finance
The B.S. in Finance curriculum is designed for those students who want to acquire a more in-depth knowledge and a more specialized skill-set than is offered by the Finance concentration in the B.S. in Business Administration degree. The B.S. in Finance will clearly prepare these students to enter the increasingly competitive financial market-place in the New York metropolitan area.
The program builds on the structure of the B.S. in Business Administration degree and has three major components: (1) a liberal arts foundation with 16 required courses and 2 electives from the liberal arts curriculum, (2) a business core foundation with 12 required courses in business, and (3) the finance major with 10 courses, of which 7 are required and 3 are required electives. These 10 courses in the finance major cover a broad range of topics, including international finance, investment and security analysis, portfolio management and applied corporate finance. This broad array of choices allows the student to further refine the degree to either a corporate finance emphasis/track or an investment/CFA emphasis/track.
Bachelor of Science in Management of Information and Communications Systems
A major in management of information and communications systems (MICS) is designed to prepare students for careers in one of the fastest growing areas of career opportunities in the business world. The program offers a balance between technical and managerial issues through a strong emphasis on business applications. The curriculum provides students with a broad understanding of business processes, knowledge of information technology infrastructures and a sound foundation in business information systems development and management. While the areas of information systems and computer science overlap, the focus here is on the use of information technology to solve business problems. A computer science program, in contrast, focuses on the development of new algorithms and technologies. MICS majors are prepared for career opportunities in such areas as systems analysis, information systems management, information systems consulting and a variety of applications in business and public sector organizations. The MICS major both complements and shares resources with Fordham’s existing business programs. Students who enroll in this degree program must complete ten courses for the major (six required and four elective).
Bachelor of Science in Marketing
The B.S. in marketing degree is designed to prepare students for a marketing career in business or non-profit organizations. The curriculum provides students with an understanding of marketing decision-making as well as the opportunities to tailor their program to match career opportunities in such diverse areas as product management, advertising, marketing research, retailing/e-marketing, or international marketing. The marketing major (B.S.) requirements consist of nine courses which focus on marketing decision-making, ranging from the collection and analysis of market information to new product design, product management, pricing, promotion and distribution.
Bachelor of Science in Public Accounting
This program is designed to prepare students for a career in public accounting. Students who enroll in this degree program must complete ten courses for the major (seven accounting courses, one upper-level law course, one upper-level finance and one upper level business course) to be awarded the B.S. in Public Accounting. Student’s wishing to pursue the certified public accounting examination, may in addition to this program apply for acceptance in Fordham’s Dual Degree (150 credit hour) programs, which when taken in conjunction with the approved programs and courses will allow a student to sit for the certified public accounting examination. Fordham University was the first school in New York State to have its program licensed under the 150-hour requirement. For further information, see the section on the dual degree BS/MBA program. This demanding program fulfills eligibility to take the certified public accounting examination. Please see Director of Dual Degree Programs in CBA for more information.
Bachelor of Science in Applied Accounting and Finance
This program is designed to prepare students for a career that encompasses the language of business, which is accounting, and an understanding of the financial markets. Students who enroll in this degree program must complete ten courses for the major (five upper level accounting courses, four upper level finance courses, and one upper level law course). Student’s wishing to pursue the certified public accounting examination, may in addition to this program apply for acceptance in Fordham’s Dual Degree (150 credit hour) programs, which when taken in conjunction with the approved programs and courses will allow a student to sit for the certified public accounting examination. Fordham University was the first school in New York State to have its program licensed under the 150-hour requirement. For further information, see the section on the dual degree BS/MBA program. This demanding program fulfills eligibility to take the certified public accounting examination. Please see Director of Dual Degree Programs in CBA for more information.
Bachelor of Science in Accounting Information Systems
This program is designed to prepare students for a career that encompasses the rapid advances in information technology while becoming more familiar with business. Students in this program must complete ten courses for the major (five upper level accounting course, four upper level information systems courses, and one upper level law course). Student’s wishing to pursue the certified public accounting examination, may in addition to this program apply for acceptance in Fordham’s Dual Degree (150 credit hour) programs, which when taken in conjunction with the approved programs and courses will allow a student to sit for the certified public accounting examination. Fordham University was the first school in New York State to have its program licensed under the 150-hour requirement. For further information, see the section on the dual degree BS/MBA program. This demanding program fulfills eligibility to take the certified public accounting examination. Please see Director of Dual Degree Programs in CBA for more information.
Students interested in further distinguishing themselves can choose a minor, a second area of concentration, and/or a specialization.
Minors
Generally, a minor consists of six courses, however students should consult their class dean for the specific requirements of their chosen minor.
A CBA student can minor in the following business areas:
- Accounting
- Economics
- Legal and Ethical Studies
CBA Students can also minor in any of the following liberal arts areas
- African and African American Studies
- American Studies
- Anthropology
- Art History
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Classics
- Classical Civilizations
- Communications and Media Studies
- Comparative Literature
- Computer Science
- Creative Writing
- Economics
- English
- Environmental Studies
- French
- German
- History
- Information Sciences
- Irish Studies
- Italian
- Latin American and Latino Studies
- Mathematics
- Media Studies
- Medieval Studies
- Middle East Studies
- Music
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Theatre
- Theology
- Urban Studies
- Visual Arts
- Women’s Studies
CBA Students can also earn a certificate in the following area:
- American Catholic Studies
Second Concentrations
A student may also want to take a second concentration in order to create a more attractive portfolio of knowledge. These secondary concentrations, consisting of three courses, are available in the following areas:
- Accounting
- Business Economics
- Finance
- Information and Communication Systems
- Marketing
- Management
Specialization
Students interested in International Business or Communications and Media Management can elect to pursue one of the following specializations which involve coursework as well as experiential elements.
- Communication
- International Business
(Please note that a specialization must be done in conjunction with one of the previously mentioned degrees offered)
