Bachelor of Business Systems & Processes at Towson University

The program consists of 18 units in lower-level required courses, 32 units of upper-level business required courses, and 18 units of courses within the major. In order to assure that students have retained critical information from prior courses, students take a comprehensive examination on business content as part of the capstone course, MNGT 481. The results of this examination serve as 10 percent of the MNGT 481 grade.

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Business Systems and Processes requires a minimum of 120 earned units, which must include successful completion of the university Core Curriculum requirements, the Business Systems and Processes requirements and electives.

Students are responsible for monitoring their own progress toward graduation. Students must consult with their assigned advisers each term to ensure that prerequisite courses are taken in proper sequence to meet the student's target completion date for the degree. Prerequisites are monitored during registration. Please note that not all Business Systems and Processes courses are offered every term. Students need to create a plan in conjunction with their advisers based on the planned course offerings.

Students may additionally earn an industry certification, SAP Student Recognition Award, as part of completing selected courses in the program.

International students may benefit from the program's STEM designation, which supports an optional practical training (OPT) extension of two years.

1. Apply Business Knowledge in the Context of Professional Employment
   1. Demonstrate knowledge of business concepts and theories
   2. Complete a quality, mentored, reflective professional experience, in preparation for future employment.
2. Communicate Properly and Effectively
   1. Write professional business documents that follow accepted conventions of design, organization, grammar, punctuation, and style.
   2. Make articulate, persuasive, and influential oral presentations
3. Apply Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills to Organizational Decision Making
   1. Conduct internal and external analyses of organizations, formulate strategies, and identify issues with implementing these strategies.
   2. Practice creative ideation.
   3. In a realistic organizational decision context,  develop comprehensive, justified conclusions that result from systematic application of relevant information and decision criteria to decision alternatives.
4. Use Technology Effectively in Business Settings
   1. Demonstrate competency in use of analytical software.
   2. Use software for state-of-the-practice business applications.
5. Work Effectively Toward Achieving Common Goals within Diverse Teams
   1. Guide teams, as leaders and followers, to achieve team goals while maintaining group cohesion, follower satisfaction, and efficient operations.
   2. Treat others with respect and show sensitivity to their views, values and customs.
6. Distinguish Between Ethical and Unethical Conduct in the Professional Lives
   1. Explain how ethical conduct of managers affects individuals' motivation and organizations' performance.
   2. Apply ethics in business decision-making, considering the impact of ethical conduct on multiple stakeholders.