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SPECIALIZE IN ENTREPRENEURIAL STUDIES

BHSU provides you with the tools you need to operate and manage a business in order to be competitive in today's global arena. With a degree in Business Administration with a specialization in entrepreneurial studies, you will develop the skill necessary to embrace risk and be independent.

This degree covers a variety of topics including marketing, human resource management, financial accounting, ethics, and legal regulator issues. With a degree in entrepreneurial studies, you will enter into the exciting field of small business management.

STUDY AT ONE OF THE TOP PROGRAMS IN THE WORLD

The Business programs at Black Hills State University are accredited by AACSB, putting them in the top 5% of business schools in the world. Through innovative instruction, mentoring, research, internships, and service, BHSU develops business graduates who become local and regional leaders and compete in a dynamic global environment.

SMALL CLASS SIZES allows faculty to cater to students’ different learning styles, ensuring that each student understands the material and concepts.
LOCAL AND REGIONAL COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT connect the business school to community employers.
STUDENTS RECEIVE A WELL-ROUNDED BUSINESS DEGREE by completing a wide range of business classes.
COURSES UTILIZE MULTIPLE TEACHING METHODS including traditional lectures, online and hybrid courses, study aboard opportunities, and internship and service learning projects.

Program Highlights

WORLD TOURISM DAYS

» Each year, the United Nations coordinates a World Tourism Day celebration highlighting important aspects of the tourism industry. BHSU brings together students and industry leaders to celebrate the impact of tourism on our community.

ACCOUNTING FAIRS

» The annual Accounting Fair, for accounting and professional accounting majors, is held every fall, welcoming local and regional employers to both the Spearfish and Rapid City campuses. Students network and interview with employers to secure internships and full-time positions.

CAREER FAIRS

» Each spring semester, BHSU holds its annual career fair, open to all majors and welcoming over 60 employers to campus to meet with students seeking part-time, full-time, and internship positions.

VITA PROGRAM

» Advanced Income Tax Accounting students participate in Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), gaining hands-on experience preparing tax returns for low-income individuals.

Major

Pre-Business Core - 24 semester hours

ACCT 210 - Principles of Accounting I
ACCT 211 - Principles of Accounting II
BADM 220 - Business Statistics
BADM 320 - Quantitative Decision Analysis
BADM 344 - Managerial Communications
ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics
ECON 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics
MIS 205 - Advanced Computer Applications

Business Core - 33 semester hours

BADM 310 - Business Finance
BADM 321 - Business Statistics II
BADM 350 - Legal Environment of Business
BADM 369 - Organization and Management
BADM 370 - Marketing
BADM 407 - International Business
BADM 425 - Production/Operations Management
BADM 457 - Business Ethics
BADM 482 - Business Policy and Strategy
MIS 325 - Management Information Systems
300/400 level ECON elective

Specialization in Entrepreneurial Studies - 18 semester hours

BADM 334 - Small Business Management
BADM 336 - Entrepreneurship I
BADM 438 - Entrepreneurship II
BADM 476 - Marketing Research
BADM 490 - Seminar

Take one of the following:

ACCT 361 - Accounting Computer Applications
BADM 474 - Personal Selling
ECON 330 - Money and Banking
HRM 460 - Human Resource Management
THM 320 - Lodging Management

Gen Ed Requirements - 30 semester hours

ENGL 101 - Composition I
ENGL 201 - Composition II
MATH - Gen Ed - Mathematics - 3 semester hours
Gen Ed - Social Science - 6 semester hours
Gen Ed - Art & Humanities - 6 semester hours
Gen Ed - Natural Science & Lab - 6-8 semester hours

One of the Following:

SPCM 101 - Fundamentals of Speech
SPCM 215 - Public Speaking
SPCM 222 - Argumentation and Debate

Note

A minor is NOT required with this major but electives are required to total 120 hours, of which 36 hours must be 300-400 level courses.

*Current students, please refer to the DegreeWorks Dashboard in MyBHSU to confirm your major requirements.

Minor

Minor in Entrepreneurial Studies - 18 hours

3 ACCT 210 Principles of Accounting I
3 BADM 334 Small Business Management
3 BADM 336 Entrepreneurship I
3 BADM 370 Marketing
3 BADM 438 Entrepreneurship II
3 BADM 490 Seminar

*Current students, please refer to the DegreeWorks Dashboard in MyBHSU to confirm your major requirements.

Certificate Requirements

BADM 334 - Small Business Management - 3 semester hours
BADM 336 - Entrepreneurship I - 3 semester hours
BADM 370 - Marketing - 3 semester hours
BADM 438 - Entrepreneurship II - 3 semester hours

*Current students, please refer to the DegreeWorks Dashboard in MyBHSU to confirm your major requirements.

BHSU Business Administration with an Entrepreneurial Studies Specialization: 4-YEAR PLAN
A minor is NOT required with a Business major. The Required Core and Specialization Credits are highly recommended to be taken as listed. This will allow you to fulfill your General Education Requirements for the University and progress through the Business Program efficiently.

FRESHMAN YEAR

Fall Semester
ACCT 210 Principles of Accounting I (pre-req for ACCT-211)
ECON 201 Principles of Microeconomics (gen ed)
MIS 105 Introduction to Computers (pre-req for MIS 205 & BADM 320)

Spring Semester
ACCT 211 Principles of Accounting II (pre-req for ACCT 310, 430 & BADM 310)
ECON 202 Principles of Macroeconomics (gen ed)
MATH 281 Introduction to Statistics (gen ed; pre-req for BADM 320, 321, & 425 )
MIS 205 Advanced Computer Applications (pre-req for ACCT 361)

SOPHOMORE YEAR

Fall Semester
BADM 321 Business Statistics II
BADM 334 Small Business Management*

Spring Semester
BADM 320 Quantitative Decisions Analysis
BADM 344 Managerial Communications
MIS 325 Management Information Systems

JUNIOR YEAR

Fall Semester
BADM 310 Business Finance (pre-req for BADM 411, 413 & 482)
BADM 336 Entrepreneurship I*
BADM 350 Legal Environment of Business (pre-req for BADM 482)
BADM 370 Marketing (pre-requisite for BADM 482)

Spring Semester
BADM 338 Entrepreneurship II**
BADM 360 Organization & Management (pre-req for BADM 482)
BADM 407 International Business

SENIOR YEAR

Fall Semester
BADM 425 Production & Operations Management
BADM 490 Seminar*
ECON 300/400 Elective
Elective - 3 credits

Spring Semester
BADM 457 Business Ethics
BADM 476 Marketing Research**
BADM 482 Business Policy & Strategy
Electives - 6 credits

Key:
*Fall Only Classes
** Spring Only Classes

*Current students, please refer to the DegreeWorks Dashboard in MyBHSU to confirm your major requirements.

Find Your Career

Employment opportunities include:
» Account Executive
» Advertising Specialist
» Management Trainer
» Entrepreneur
» Financial Advisor
» Hotel General Manager
» Casino Group Sales Manager
» Human Resources Manager
» Small Business Owner
» Travel Agent
» Retail Manager

Amber Lind

Class of 09'

» B.S. in Business Administration, Specializations in Marketing and Management
» Began her career with Aflac after graduation in June 2009
Promoted to Aflac Regional Sales Coordinator
» Involved in Student Council and Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) while attending BHSU

Student Organizations

Beta Gamma Sigma

Beta Gamma Sigma is the international honor society for AACSB accredited schools of business, whose mission is to encourage and honor academic excellence, to foster personal and professional excellence, and to advance the values of the Society. The top 10% of junior and senior business majors are invited to join this prestigious organization.

Travel and Tourism Club

The mission of the Travel and Tourism Club is to focus on exploring the tourism industry through trips around the Black Hills region and beyond. Other opportunities include job shadowing, guest speakers, and networking with professionals in tourism fields.

Jackets Investment Club

The Jackets Investment Club seeks to provide all students an opportunity to learn more about investing. The purpose of the club is to give members the opportunity to learn and practice new investment tools. Using real-world applications, students will strengthen their knowledge of economics, markets, and finance.

SPECIALIZE IN ENTREPRENEURIAL STUDIES

STUDY AT ONE OF THE TOP PROGRAMS IN THE WORLD

Program Highlights

FRESHMAN YEAR

SOPHOMORE YEAR

JUNIOR YEAR

SENIOR YEAR

Find Your Career

Amber Lind

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