School of Business and Public Administration

Degree Programs

Bachelor of Business Administration (with Concentration)

Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting

Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice

Bachelor of Science, Public Administration

Master of Public Administration

Professional Master of Business Administration

Certificate and Special Instruction Programs

Health Services Administration

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree program is designed to prepare undergraduate students from Guam and the Asia-Pacific region to assume professional business positions in the private and public sectors. Students who pursue this degree program may design a course of study that leads to the BBA degree with a concentration in one of the following areas: Finance and Economics, Marketing, International Tourism and Hospitality Management. A custom-designed concentration is also permitted with the approval of the School of Business and Public Administration advisor and Administrative Chair.

The School of Business and Public Administration has designed its program to achieve the following objectives. The successful student will:

·        Have the knowledge and skills to understand the business world, achieve success in their careers and be prepared for subsequent graduate work.

·        Earn a degree that stresses fundamental business skills, emphasizes a general management perspective and ensures basic levels of literacy, knowledge and technical competency.

In conjunction with business leaders from the region, the School has developed a curriculum and learning outcomes that contain the qualities vital for personal and professional success. The curriculum is integrated with the University's General Education requirements. The business curriculum and activities of the School do not stop at the walls of the University. The School, its students and alumni set the stage for lifelong learning and growth through student internship programs, membership in student and business organizations, community and university service, and applied research and consulting. To receive the BBA degree, students complete one hundred and twenty-four (124) semester credit hours.

Summary of degree requirements:

BBA Degree with a Concentration	Credit Hours
General Education Courses BBA Foundation Courses* BBA Concentration Courses* Upper-Division Free Electives	55 51 12 6
Semester Credit Hours:	124

General Education Component

Students are required to complete fifty-five (55) semester credit hours selected from the University's General Education Requirements, as found in the Undergraduate Catalog.

The General Education philosophy states, "While courses in one's major field prepare a student for success in a chosen profession, the General Education program helps prepare one for success in life." These courses are important to the BBA degree program, particularly in the areas of essential skills, global and regional studies, modern language and the diversity of society. When all BBA degree program components are taken into consideration, approximately fifty percent (50%) are from non-business coursework.

While there are many choices among the General Education courses offered, it is strongly recommended that BBA students include the following courses during their first year of study (note: BA130 and BA110 are prerequisites to several required BBA Foundation courses):

Suggested General Education Courses for Year 1		Category Met (Essential Skills)
EN110 EN111 CO210 MA110 BA130 BA110	Freshman Composition Freshman Composition Fundamentals of Communications Finite Mathematics Intro. to Computer Operations Principles of Economics	English Writing English Writing Communications Mathematics Statistics/ Computer Individual & Society

The School intends that its students achieve the following learning outcomes from the General Education Component. Successful students will:

·        Complete the General Education Program, an important step toward a well-rounded education

·        Demonstrate essential skills sufficient to communicate clearly and effectively, use information technology for business purposes, and apply conceptual reasoning and quantitative analysis

·        Understand diversity, as displayed by the knowledge of other languages, cultures and regions. Know the political, social and economic environments in which businesses operate

·        Take subjects that will contribute to life-long learning in their personal lives and careers.

BBA Foundation Component

Students are required to complete fifty-one (51) semester credit hours selected from the BBA Foundation. These courses are fundamental to understanding the commercial world and developing sound business skills.

BBA Foundation courses are to be taken in each of a student's four years at the University. Courses beginning with the number 1 are suggested for freshmen (e.g. BA110); 2 for sophomores (e.g. BA260); 3 for juniors (e.g. BA320); and 4 for seniors (e.g. BA440). During the senior year after having completed most of the General Education and Foundation coursework, students take courses that challenge the fundamental concepts learned. BA441 Operations Management, BA481 Practical Applications in Small Business / Entrepreneurship or BA482 Business / Research Internship, students prepare for the practice of business. They work on projects, meet practicing professionals, and enhance their understanding of how organizations operate. In the capstone BA480 Business Strategy and Policy, students examine business problems from a general management perspective, use and integrate concepts form different functional perspectives, develop strategy, make strategic decisions, and analyze the factors that affect the ability of a business to execute its strategy.

The School intends that its students achieve the following learning outcomes from the BBA Foundation Component. Successful students will:

·        Understand the management process, the profit motive, and how firms operate and compete

·        Apply fundamental concepts and techniques from the functional areas of accounting, economics, finance, information technology, marketing and management to island, national and global business environments

·        Know how to deploy and manage diverse resources using a variety of management processes

·        Know how legal, regulatory and political environments affect business decisions

·        Solve business problems using case analysis, statistics and functional principles

·        Effectively use teamwork, leadership, and written and oral communication skills in business situations

·        Recognize ethical issues and develop socially responsible resolutions

·        Solve business problems in real-world situations to the satisfaction of practicing managers

·        Integrate fundamental concepts in developing strategic plans and making general management decisions

·        Observe and network with business managers and professionals.

BBA Foundation required coursework
Course	Title	Credit Hours	Prerequisites
BA200	Principles of Financial Accounting	3	BA130 / test out
BA201	Principles of Managerial Accounting	3	BA200
BA210	Basic Statistics for Business and Economics	3	BA110, BA130 / test, MA110
BA240	Management of Organizations	3
BA260	Fundamentals of Marketing	3	BA240
PA233	Impact of Government Regulatory Admin on Business	3
BA310	Applied Statistics for Business Decisions	3	BA210, BA240
BA320	Basic Business Finance	3	BA201, BA210
BA330	Info. Technology and Networks for Business	3	BA210, BA240
BA340	Human Resource Management	3	BA240
Choice of:	BA333 Mgmt. Info. Systems OR BA380 E-Business	3	varies with course
Choice of:	BA252 International Tourism OR BA341 International Business Environment OR BA420 International Corporate Finance OR BA460 International Marketing	3	varies with course
LW442	Business Law 1	3
BA440	Organizational Behavior	3	BA240, SO101 / PY101
PA405	Ethics in the Professions	3
Choice of:	BA441 Operations Management OR BA481 Practical Applications in Small Business / Entrepreneurship OR BA482 Business / Research Internship	3	varies with course
BA480	Business Strategy and Policy	3	graduating senior
	Total Credit Hours:	51

BBA Concentration Component

Students are required to complete twelve (12) semester credit hours selected from a BBA Concentration. In this component, students develop additional expertise in one area of their business education.

By the end of their second year, students select one of the following concentrations:

·        The Finance and Economics Concentration is for students interested in further graduate study and professional careers in fields such as financial analysis and management, treasury, cash management, risk management, economic analysis and policy-making, and planning. Jobs in these fields are found in many different types of business firms and at various levels of government. This Concentration is also for students interested in specialized industries such as banking, brokerage, insurance, personal financial planning and real estate. Although the emphasis is on profit-oriented organizations, the principles and concepts developed are also applicable to not-for-profit and autonomous government organizations. Finance and Economics courses stress general management concerns with particular emphasis on economic, financial and quantitative analysis. Students are developed to think logically about problems, to understand how markets and economic / financial institutions operate, and to see the interrelationships among consumers, businesses and governments. Students are provided with applied concepts, tools and techniques for formulating decisions and policies.

Finance & Economics Concentration required coursework
Course	Title	Credit Hours	Prerequisites
BA323	Corporate Finance	3	BA320
Choice of:	Two electives selected from the following: BA311 Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory, BA312 Intermediate Microeconomic Theory, BA321 Money and Banking, BA322 Personal Financial Planning, BA421 Investments & Real Estate, BA-9- Special Courses in Economics / Finance, or GE321 Economic Geography	6	BA210 BA210 BA110 BA320 Advisor approval
BA410	Managerial Economics	3	BA310
	Total Credit Hours:	12

The Marketing Concentration is for students interested in further graduate study and professional careers in fields such as advertising, market research, selling and sales management, distribution, international marketing, services marketing and marketing management. Although the emphasis is on profit-oriented organizations, the principles and concepts developed are also applicable to not-for-profit and autonomous government organizations. Marketing cuts across products and services, consumer and business markets, domestic and global boundaries, and traditional and electronic business environments. Key concepts include identifying customer needs and wants, developing products and services to satisfy these needs and wants, establishing channels and communications to move products and services through intermediaries to end users, and monitoring transactions and customer responses to guide future activities.

Marketing Concentration required coursework
Course	Title	Credit Hours	Prerequisites
Choice of:	Two electives selected from the following: BA360 Transportation & Physical Distribution, BA361 Consumer Behavior, BA363 Advertising & Sales Promotion, BA461 Retailing BA-9- Special Courses in Marketing	6	BA260 BA260 BA260 BA260 Advisor approval
BA462	Marketing Research	3	BA260, BA310
BA463	Marketing Management	3	BA260, Senior
	Total Credit Hours:	12

In addition, students must take BA460 International Marketing from the BBA Foundation courses.

Human Resource Management Concentration: Students with this interest would benefit from a General Education course in Psychology or Sociology as well as BA241 Human Resource Management and BA440 Organizational Behavior in the BBA Foundation.

Course	Title	Credit Hours	Prerequisites
BA345	Managing the Employee and Work Environment	3	BA241or consent
BA443	Compensation, Benefits and Performance Evaluation	3	BA240 or consent
BA444	Staffing and Employee Development	3
Choice of:	An elective selected from the following courses: CF309 Prevention Programming for Youth at Risk PA403 Public Personnel Administration SO344 Aging: Myth and Realities SO360 Social Movements and Change	3
			PY101/SO101 or consent
			PA210
			SO101 or consent
			SO101 or consent
	Total Credit Hours:	12

The International Tourism & Hospitality Management Concentration is for students interested in the opportunities provided by the tourism and hospitality industries. This includes the management and operation of tourism attractions, hotel accommodations and restaurants, tour companies and related businesses (e.g., wholesale / retail enterprises, transportation companies, and government regulatory and promotion agencies that serve the international traveler). When armed with the skills and knowledge obtained through the BBA Foundation courses and a specialized internship, students in this Concentration will have the opportunity to pursue their preferred area of expertise in tourism and hospitality management. Since the Concentration combines academic and applied experiences, students are expected to engage in an internship during the beginning of their senior year.

International Tourism & Hospitality Management Concentration required coursework
Title	Credit Hours	Prerequisites
An elective selected from the following: BA150 Introduction to Hospitality, BA251 Guam's Tourism Product	3
An elective selected from the following: BA350 Hotel Management, BA352 Food & Beverage Management, BA450 Tourism Research & Market Development, BA-9- Special courses in International Tourism and Hospitality Management	3	BA240 BA240 BA260, BA350 Advisor approval
Tourism / Hotel Internship	3
Tourism Policy, Planning and Development	3	BA240
Total Credit Hours:	12

In addition, students must take BA252 International Tourism from the BBA Foundation courses.

The Custom-Designed Concentration (approved by a SBPA faculty advisor and the Dean) is for students interested in an individualized learning plan that complements the fundamental skills developed in the BBA Foundation. For any number of personal or professional reasons, students select twelve (12) upper-division semester credit hours of their own choosing to fulfill the requirements of this Concentration. The design possibilities are almost endless, since the courses may come from either SBPA or any other school in the University. The only rule is: Students choosing the Custom-Designed Concentration must complete twelve (12) semester credit hours of upper-division University of Guam courses approved by an SBPA faculty advisor and the Administrative Chair that do not overlap with the General Education, BBA Foundation, or Upper-Division Free Electives components.

Example 1: SBPA students may have an interest in international business. Students with this interest would benefit from the General Education courses in international and regional studies.

Example 2: SBPA students may have an interest in Human Resource Management. Students with this interest would benefit from a General Education course in Psychology or Sociology as well as BA340 Human Resource Management and BA440 Organizational Behavior in the BBA Foundation.

Example 3: SBPA students may have an interest in technology and e-commerce. Students with this interest would benefit from BA130 Introduction to Computer Operations in the General Education requirements as well as BA330 Information Technology and Networks for Business in the BBA Foundation.

Example 4: SBPA students may have an interest in a combination of business and science. Students would choose the Custom-Designed Concentration, perhaps selecting twelve (12) upper-division, semester credit hours from the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences and / or College of Natural and Applied Sciences to further develop their interest.

Coursework in the BBA Concentration is meant for upper-division juniors and seniors and is typically taken during the student's final two years at the University.

The School intends that its students achieve the following learning outcomes from the BBA Concentration Component. Successful students will:

·        Develop a command of the concepts, practices, and institutions of a business field or area of interest

·        Show management, decision-making and problem-solving capabilities in a business field or area of interest

·        Possess the skills required by island and regional businesses for entry-level jobs in a field

·        Expand their network of professional contacts through the opportunity to participate in conferences, seminars, and / or student and business organizations.

BBA Upper-Division Free Electives Component

Students must complete six (6) semester credit hours selected from any upper-division, non-business course (i.e., the course cannot begin with BA). As there is no other requirement for this component, students have a wide range of courses from which to select.

The School intends that its students achieve the following learning outcome from the Upper-Division Free Electives Component. Successful students will investigate topics of personal interest that contribute to their lifelong learning.

Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting (BBAA)

The Accounting degree is for students interested in professional careers in the field. Jobs in accounting are found in public accounting firms and in almost all business firms and levels of government.

This Program stresses technical skills that support the four key areas of accounting: audit, cost, government and tax. Particular emphasis is given to knowing how financial data are assembled and integrated into an articulated set of financial statements, understanding techniques and procedures, and using accounting computer applications.

Requirements for students selecting the Accounting degree program include: Students in this program will graduate with 136 credits after completing all program requirements which consist of 55 credits of General Education, 51 credits of business foundation courses, and 30 credits of accounting major courses consisting of Accounting, Taxation and Law. Also required are at least six (6) credits of non-business courses. Graduates of this program will have completed more than 24 credits of accounting inclusive of credits taken in the foundation course requirements and the 36 credits of business courses thereby meeting the prerequisites to take the CPA board examination in Guam.

A student may opt to take more courses in the undergraduate degree program to satisfy the 150 credit to fulfill the requirements for certification of the Guam Board of Accountancy.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS SPECIFICALLY FOR BBAA

General Education Requirements (55 credit hours): Each student must fulfill the General Education requirements as listed in the Academic Rules and Regulations section of this catalog. However, the BBA in Accounting Program requires the follow General Education courses to fulfill its degree requirements:

1.    Essential Skills          

            Statistic/Computer Skills

            BA130 Introduction to Computer Operation       3

2.    The Individual and Society

            PY101 General Psychology or

            SO101 Introduction to Sociology                      3

3.    Search for Meaning

            PI101 Introduction to Philosophy or

            PI101 Contemporary Ethical Problem or

            PI210 Introduction to Logic                              3

BBAA FOUNDATION REQUIREMENTS:

Course	Title	Credit Hours	Prerequisite
BA200	Principles of Financial Accounting	3	BA130
BA201	Principles of Managerial Accounting	3	BA200
BA210	Basic Statistics for Business and Economics	3	BA110, BA130, MA110
BA240	Management of Organizations	3
BA241	Human Resource Management	3	EN111, MA110 Placement
BA260	Fundamentals of Marketing	3
PA233	Impact of Government Regulatory Admin on Business	3
BA310	Applied Statistics for Business Decisions	3	BA210, BA240
BA320	Basic Business Finance	3	BA201, BA210
BA330	Info. Technology and Networks for Business	3	BA210, BA240
BA333	Mgmt. Info. Systems	3	BA210, BA240, BA330
BA307	International Accounting	3	BA301
LW442	Business Law I	3
BA440	Organizational Behavior	3	BA240, SO101/PY101
PA405	Ethics in the Professions	3
BA405	Accounting Internship	3	Instructor Consent
BA480	Business Strategy and Policy	3	graduating senior
	Total Credit Hours:	51

ACCOUNTING MAJOR REQUIREMENTS:
Course	Title	Credit Hours	Prerequisite
BA300	Intermediate Accounting I	3	BA201
BA301	Intermediate Accounting II	3	BA300
BA304	Income Taxation	3	BA201
BA305	Cost and Managerial Accounting	3	BA201
BA400	Advanced Accounting	3	BA301
BA401	Governmental Accounting	3	BA301
BA402	Accounting Systems	3	BA301, BA305, BA230
BA403	Auditing	3	BA402
BA406	Ethics for the Accountant	3	Graduating Senior
LW443	Business Law II	3	LW442
	Total Credit Hours:	30

For upper division accounting, taxation and law courses, student must have a grade of “C” or better for each course.

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (BSCJ)

The Criminal Justice Program is designed as an interdisciplinary study drawing from legal studies, mathematics, psychology, business and public ../administration. Graduates qualify to hold management and ../administrative positions within the criminal justice system, i.e., corrections, customs, judiciary, policy, etc. The program requires sixteen (16) courses with each course completed in the sequence specified by advisors. In order to meet individual needs and interests, students may draw from several courses to complete their required electives. Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all major coursework.

For Business Administration majors, upper division Legal Studies (LW) and Public Administration (PA) courses may be used to fulfill upper division elective requirements outside SBPA.

Summary of degree requirements:

BSCJ Degree	Credit Hours
General Education Courses Criminal Justice Major Courses Criminal Justice Elective Courses General Electives	55 48 18 3
Semester Credit Hours:	124

Criminal Justice Major required coursework
Course	Title	Credit Hours	Prerequisites
LW101	Introduction to Criminal Justice	3	None
LW202	Trial and Evidence	3	None
LW306	Criminal Law	3	None
LW311	Correctional Security Management and Administration	3	PA210
LW402	Constitutional Law	3
LW404	Administration and Management of Criminal Justice Organization	3	PA210
LW409	Problems in Criminal Justice	3	None
MA385	Applied Statistics	3	MA151 or equivalent
BA130	Introduction to Computer Operations	3
PA201	Public Administration in Guam and in the Western Pacific	3
PA210	Public Administration and Management: Concepts and Applications	3
PA233	Impact of Government Regulatory Administration on Business	3
PA304	Government Public Information	3	PA210
PA303	Government Finance	3	PA210
PA403	Public Personnel Administration	3	PA210
PA405	Leadership Ethics in the Professions	3
	Total Credit Hours:	48

Electives (18 credit hours): to be approved by Legal Studies advisors.

Bachelor of Science in Public Administration (BSPA)

The Bachelor of Science in Public Administration (BSPA) is designed to equip students with professional competencies to accomplish managerial tasks and organizational objectives in public and not-for-profit organizations. Students enrolled in the BSPA degree program study the various roles of professional managers in the public service; develop leadership and analytical skills, study policy-making processes; and learn the techniques of sound public sector management. The program provides special attention and sensitivity to cultural and social issues in the Western Pacific and Asian region and an understanding of their relevance to public ../administration. Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all major coursework.

For Business Administration majors, upper division Legal Studies (LW) and Public Administration (PA) courses may be used to fulfill upper division elective requirements outside SBPA.

Summary of degree requirements:

BSPA Degree	Credit Hours
General Education Courses Foundation Courses Public Administration Major Courses Required Electives within SBPA General Electives	55 27 21 15 6
Semester Credit Hours:	124

Public Administration Foundation courses
Course	Title	Credit Hours	Prerequisites
BA303	Governmental Accounting for Non-Accounting Majors	3
LW402	Constitutional Law	3
MA385	Applied Statistics	3	MA151 or equivalent
BA130	Introduction to Computer Operations	3
BA230	Data Processing and Data Administration	3	BA130 or placement test and MA110
BA252	International Tourism	3	BA240
BA260	Fundamentals of Marketing	3
PA201	Public Administration in Guam and in the Western Pacific	3
PA215	Supervision in Government Organizations	3
	Total Credit Hours:	27

Public Administration Major required coursework
Course	Title	Credit Hours	Prerequisites
PA210	Public Administration and Management Concepts and Application	3
PA233	Impact of Government Regulatory Administration on Business	3
PA303	Government Finance	3	PA210
PA402	Public Administration and Public Policy	3	PA210
PA403	Public Personnel Administration	3	PA210
PA405	Leadership Ethics in the Professions	3
PA420	Public Finance and Fiscal Policy	3
	Total Credit Hours:	21

Required Electives within SBPA (15 credit hours): To be approved by Public Administration advisors.

Public Administration Minor required coursework
Course	Title	Credit Hours	Prerequisites
PA210	Public Administration and Management Concepts and Application	3
PA233	Impact of Government Regulatory Administration on Business	3
PA303	Government Finance	3	PA210
PA403	Public Personnel Administration	3	PA210
PA405	Leadership Ethics in the Professions	3
PA420	Public Finance and Fiscal Policy	3
	Total Credit Hours:	18