Program Overview

High Point University and the Phillips School of Business (PSB) are deeply committed to the positive development and education of young people who possess the drive and potential to be successful, contributing members of society. We work with local industry professionals to make sure our curriculum is pertinent and state of the art.

Our approach in all our programs is to provide a practical, applied, experiential education utilizing a variety of teaching methods such as case studies, computer simulations and projects with the local business community. Activities outside the classroom are viewed as critical elements of an education.

Internships, career events, speakers, resume and interview workshops, etiquette dinners, company tours, the Elevator Pitch and the Business Plan Competition all provide opportunities to work with the business community to obtain a practical, relevant education.

A Focused Curriculum

The Phillips School of Business at High Point University is committed to offering students a comprehensive and relevant curriculum, which encompasses a large selection of courses. Through their choice of electives, students can focus their studies on a specific area such as marketing, finance or management, or choose a more diverse program of study. Our business graduates are prepared for the world of work because they are required to take courses from the Business Core Curriculum. Their choice of electives is in addition to this core curriculum. Thus, they have flexibility in the workplace and are prepared for a multitude of career options.

Business Administration majors can choose to take their business elective courses in the following areas:

• Accounting
• Economics
• Finance
• Management
• Marketing

A Mathematical Economics major is offered through the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science in conjunction with the School of Business.

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration offers students 12 hours of elective credit to be chosen from any offering within the School of Business. Multiple course combinations are possible, giving students the opportunity to tailor their Business electives to meet their own personal or professional goals.

Career opportunities for graduates may be in areas where a broad base of knowledge is required (e.g., positions in management). However, a graduate may find opportunities in more specialized areas that he/she wishes to pursue. For example, a student who seeks a position in new product development may select operations management + market research + marketing management as electives, while a student interested in corporate recruitment/placement may choose to take human resources management + sales development + labor economics.

Featured Graduate Profiles:

	James Hylas, ’14 – Sales position with VMTurbo, a software company  “High Point University consistently hosts speakers and leaders that have been a great influence during my time here. The leadership workshop hosting multiple CEOs was the most memorable event. I was able to take away what it means to be a leader with advice from experienced professionals. HPU has always provided these opportunities and I have taken advantage of as many as possible. There is no better advice from professionals with ‘real world’ experience and High Point University has stressed that throughout different speakers.”
	Emily Brock, ’14 - Client Relationship Associate in the Business Development Group at Vanguard “I would say one professor who truly stood out for me was Professor Quinn, my sales professor my senior year. He was outstanding at not only teaching lessons to students and relating them to real-life scenarios, but he also created a very hands-on learning experience in the classroom. I even used some of the material he taught me in my job interviews.”
	Benjamin Gjebre, ’14 – Account Manager at CDW “I had great relationships with a lot of my professors at HPU, but the one who motivated me the most was Professor Quinn who taught my sales class. He honestly made me believe I could do anything I wanted. That’s what professors should do: motivate. Every student in that class loved his lectures and the real-world experience he brought to the classroom. He also gave me some advice that impressed my hiring manager and recruiter from CDW since they had never seen it before, but you will have to take his class to get the advice!”
	Kirby Battle, ’14 – Account Coordinator at Crispin Porter + Bogusky, one of the top advertising agencies in the world “Dr. Toole taught my Buddhism class, and even though I disagreed with many of the topics we discussed, he encouraged me to give my opinion in class and encouraged me to think from every angle possible. He taught me discipline within a subject and how to express my opinions in a professional manner.”

The Earl N. Phillips School of Business offers the B.S.B.A. degree in Business Administration. To graduate from High Point University with this degree, students must complete the following:

B.S.B.A. in Business Administration

*At least 8 credits of University Core Requirements are “embedded” within each major. Though these overlapping credits are reflected in the credit totals for both Major Requirements and University Core Requirements, they are not counted twice in the calculations of Elective and Total credits.

Requirements for the B.S.B.A. in Business Administration (68 credits):

The B.S.B.A.  in Business Administration allows students flexibility in selecting a unique combination of courses to reach their educational goals.

FOUR YEAR PLAN – BSBA in Business Administration for Students Using 2014-2015 Bulletin for their Requirements

(68 credits, 2014-2015 Catalog Year)

• ACC 2010.  Financial Accounting (4)
• ACC 2020.  Managerial Accounting (4)
• BUA 2990.  Business Communications and Professional Development (4)
• ECO 2030.  Principles of Macroeconomics (4)
• ECO 2050.  Principles of Microeconomics (4)
• FIN 3010.  Financial Management (4)
• MGT 2220.  Principles of Management and Organizational Behavior (4)
• MGT 3280.  Operations and Supply Chain Management (4)
• MGT 4990.  Strategic Management (4)
• MKT 2110.  Principles of Marketing (4)
• MTH 1310.  Calculus for Business and Social Sciences (4) OR MTH 1410 Calculus I (4)
• STS 2610.  Quantitative Methods (4)

AND choose one course from the following:

• ECO/GBS 3460.  International Economics (4)
• ECO/GBS 4430.  Comparative Economics (4)
• MKT 3750. International Marketing (4)

AND choose four additional School of Business courses excluding ENT courses and FIN 2010.  The four elective courses may also include STS 3410, CSC 1210, CSC 2210.  At least two of these four courses must be at the 3000-level or above.

OR Entrepreneurship Concentration:

• ENT 3300. Entrepreneurial Creativity & Feasibility (4)
• ENT 3400. Entrepreneurial Finance (4)
• ENT 4000. Business Modeling, Strategy, Planning & Growth (4)

and one course from

• ENT 4210. Family Business Management (4)
• ENT 4220. Social Entrepreneurship (4)
• ENT 4230. Venture Funding/Financing (4)

The Business Administration major is NOT open to students obtaining another major within the School of Business.

Notes:

1. At least 50 percent of traditional business credit hours in this major must be completed at High Point University.  Traditional business subjects include courses with the following prefixes: ACC, BUA, ECO, ENT, FIN, MGT, and MKT.

2. Students are encouraged also to consider internships, undergraduate research, or independent study in business, beyond the standard requirements.

Requirements for the major in Business Administration with a Concentration in Entrepreneurship (68 credits):

Business administration majors may choose to complete their degree with a concentration in entrepreneurship. This concentration is intended for people who are interested in starting or purchasing a business, or who are considering working in a family-owned business upon graduation. Learn more about the Entrepreneurship Program.

• ACC 2010. Financial Accounting (4)
• ACC 2020. Managerial Accounting (4)
• BUA 2990. Business Communications and Professional Development (4)
• ECO 2030. Principles of Macroeconomics (4)
• ECO 2050. Principles of Microeconomics (4)
• FIN 3010. Financial Management (4)
• MGT 2220. Principles of Management and Organizational Behavior (4)
• MGT 3280. Operations and Supply Chain Management (4)
• MGT 4990. Strategic Management (4)
• MKT 2110. Principles of Marketing (4)
• MTH 1310. Calculus for Business and Social Sciences (4) or MTH 1410 Calculus I (4)
• STS 2610. Quantitative Methods (4)

Choose one course from the following:

• ECO/GBS 3460. International Economics (4)
• ECO/GBS 4430. Comparative Economics (4)
• MKT 3750. International Marketing (4)

and

• ENT 3300. Entrepreneurial Creativity & Feasibility (4)
• ENT 3400. Entrepreneurial Finance (4)
• ENT 4000. Business Modeling, Strategy, Planning & Growth (4)

and one course from

• ENT 4210. Family Business Management (4)
• ENT 4220. Social Entrepreneurship (4)
• ENT 4230. Venture Funding/Financing (4)

1. At least 50% of traditional business credit hours in this major must be completed at High Point University. Traditional business subjects include courses with the following prefixes: ACC, BUA, ECO, ENT, FIN, MGT, and MKT.

2. Students are encouraged also to consider internships, undergraduate research, or independent study in business, beyond the standard requirements.