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.

The degrees offered in the business program are:

• B.S.B.A. in Accounting
• B.S.B.A. in International Business
• B.S.B.A. in Business Administration (or business administration with a concentration in entrepreneurship).

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.

At the Plato S. Wilson Commerce Building, students study the disciplines that are drivers of capitalism, including marketing, entrepreneurship, finance, and management. A partial list of these courses is found below:

• Accounting Research Methods (ACC-2050)
• Econometrics (ECO-3150)
• Entrepreneurial Creativity & Feasibility (ENT-3300)
• Business Modeling, Strategy, Planning & Growth (ENT-4000)
• Family Business Management (ENT-4210)
• Social Entrepreneurship (ENT-4220)
• Venture Funding/Financing (ENT-4230)
• Fixed Income Securities (FIN-3025)
• Financial Derivatives (FIN-3035)
• Work Teams in Organizations (MGT-3400)
• Service Management (MGT-3500)
• Cross-Cultural Management (MGT-3800)
• Change Management (MGT-4200)
• Innovation Management (MGT-4300)
• Social Media Marketing Strategy (MGT-4100)

Career Opportunities

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:

Paige Sigmon, ’14 - Budget Analyst at the Mercatus Center
John Morgan, ’14 - Goodwin Procter LLP
Brian Robeson, ’14 -Logistics Coordinator at J.B. Hunt Transport Services
Emily Brock, ’14 -  Client Relationship Associate at Vanguard
Kirby Battle, ’14 - Account Coordinator at Crispin Porter + Bogusky (advertising)
Christian Viola, ’14 - Associate District Manager at ADP
David Mitchell, ’14 - Financial Management Leadership Development Program (FMLDP) at Travelers Insurance
Andrew Brooks, ’14 - Operations Associate with the Professional Development Program (PDP) at Oldcastle Materials
James Hylas, ’14 - sales with software company VMTurbo
Janae Werdlow, ’14 - Peace Corps
Alisha Deary, ’14 - Assistant Sales Consultant at Oracle’s Primavera Global Business Unit
Tyler Yusko, ’13 – Account Executive at Yelp
Libby Bean, ’14 – Account Manager with Gartner, Inc.
Melissa Beck, ’14 – Walt Disney World
Andrew Sisson, ’14 - Global Markets Intelligence Analyst at Ipreo

Business Administration Major Requirements

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

Requirements for the B.S.B.A. in Business Administration

(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 (see separate listing for details) (16 credits)

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.