Bachelor of Science
Winthrop's Business Administration program is designed to give you a broad-based business education with the flexibility to customize your experience with 10 different concentrations. Having been accredited by AACSB-International—the highest achievable business school accreditation—since 1979 makes our programs some of the top in the world. Other accreditations include ABET—which sets the standards for computer science programs—and AUPHA, which sets us apart as the only certified undergraduate healthcare management program in South Carolina.
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By studying accounting, students acquire the essential technical abilities and critical thinking skills required to be a leader in communicating the language of business. The accounting profession plays a vital role in running a business. Accountants ensure businesses meet all regulatory requirements to avoid financial penalties, track all cash flows within an organization, and create and maintain the financial information that is used in all business decisions. The Winthrop accounting program flourishes in a small class environment where professors are dedicated to classroom excellence in guiding students through the program to provide a foundation for careers in accounting. The undergraduate degree is the first phase of an integrated program leading to an M.B.A. with an accounting emphasis for those students who desire to pursue an M.B.A. and become a Certified Public Accountant.
The BSBA-Accounting & Financial Management program is designed for CBE students only. The program combines two of the fastest growing fields in the market to help students develop the accounting, financial, and organizational skills needed to manage a company’s financial operations and ensure its ongoing financial security. Students must meet CBE program admission requirements and be enrolled in the CBE program to take CBE courses and complete the BSBA-Accounting & Financial Management program.
Students enrolled in the BS in Business Administration program or enrolled in business classes may not enroll in courses numbered above 299 unless they have at least a 2.0 grade-point average, completed 54 hours, and a grade of C- or better in HMXP 102 or HXCT 301. Transfer students must complete HMXP 102 or HXCT 301 prior to taking upper-level courses in the College of Business & Technology. Students who transfer in 54 or more semester hours must complete this course within their first semester. If, during this time, such students do not earn a C- or better in HMXP 102 or HXCT 301, they will not be permitted to take additional courses above 299 until this general education requirement is met.
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Business Analytics (BS BADM BSAN) program offers coursework that prepares students for a variety of careers in the field of analytics. This interdisciplinary program blends business acumen, statistical analysis, and technology to prepare students for careers in a rapidly evolving digital economy.
Students will gain proficiency in data visualization, statistical modeling, predictive analytics, and business intelligence tools such as Python, R, SQL, and Tableau. Through experiential learning opportunities, including case studies, internships, and industry projects, students will develop the technical and analytical skills sought by employers.
Graduates of the program will be well-prepared for careers as data analysts, business intelligence analysts, marketing analysts, and other roles requiring strong analytical and problem-solving skills. This program provides a strong foundation for students interested in pursuing advanced studies in analytics, data science, or related fields.
Computer science is the study of how to efficiently develop software that successfully solves customers' computing problems. It includes learning to write software, analyze algorithms, understand computer hardware, use databases, work with a variety of operating systems, design computer networks, and secure systems and data. The B.S. in computer science degree program at Winthrop focuses on hands-on problem solving and working in small teams. The program is accredited by ABET, the premier accreditor of engineering and technology degree programs. There are many opportunities for students to grow an excellent resume before graduation, including two student computing clubs, participation in regional and local competitions, conducting individual research projects with faculty, and paid internships and part-time jobs. Graduates are prepared for careers with excellent starting salaries.
Economists work at the forefront of many vital current issues: how to combat poverty and unemployment, how to provide adequate health care, how to protect the environment, even how to reduce crime, reform education, and fight terrorism. Economics is more than a body of knowledge; it is a way of thinking. As a vice president of a multi-billion dollar corporation once put it: "Economics teaches us to confront problems, to size them up and to wrestle with creative solutions. And that is what firms hire you to do."
The Entrepreneurship concentration equips students with the skills, confidence, and mindset to launch businesses, drive innovation, and lead organizations.
Develop skills in opportunity recognition, business planning, innovation, marketing, finance, leadership, and strategic decision making.
Participate in business pitch competitions, complete an internship, and collaborate with local businesses and entrepreneurs.
Graduates become entrepreneurs, startup leaders, business consultants, innovation managers, and leaders in organizations of all sizes.
Finance is one of the more popular options within the College of Business Administration at Winthrop University. We offer knowledgeable professors who teach the practical applications of finance concepts in addition to providing a theoretical foundation. Students also have an opportunity to gain practical experience via internships. In a number of cases, a student internship has led to a full-time position following graduation.
Finance is a part of the Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics. Two distinct tracks are offered within the Finance Option:
Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program or enrolled in business classes may not enroll in courses numbered above 299 unless they have at least a 2.0 grade-point average, completed 54 hours, and a grade of C- or better in HMXP 102 or HXCT 301.
Transfer students must complete HMXP 102 or HXCT 301 prior to taking upper-level courses in the College of Business Administration. Students who transfer in 54 or more semester hours must complete this course within their first semester. If, during this time, such students do not earn a C- or better in HMXP 102 or HXCT 301, they will not be permitted to take additional courses above 299 until this general education requirement is met.
The BSBA-General Business program is for CBE students only. Students must meet CBE program admission requirements and be enrolled in the CBE program to take these courses and complete the BSBA in General Business.
Prepare for leadership careers in one of the nation's fastest growing industries while making a difference in the lives of others.
Develop expertise in healthcare operations, leadership, finance, quality improvement, healthcare policy, analytics, and strategic decision making.
Complete a required internship and community service experience, compete in healthcare case competitions, connect with employers through in-class internship fairs and alumni networking, and prepare for top MHA graduate programs.
Graduates work in hospitals, physician practices, consulting firms, insurance companies, government agencies, long-term care, and other healthcare organizations.
Prepare to solve business challenges by managing the movement of products, services, and information across global supply chains.
Build expertise in logistics, procurement, transportation, operations, inventory management, analytics, and global supply chain strategy.
Gain hands-on experience through company site visits, projects with local businesses, and regular interactions with industry professionals in the classroom.
Graduates pursue careers in logistics, procurement, operations, transportation, sourcing, distribution, and supply chain management across a wide range of industries.
Develop the leadership and business skills needed to manage teams, solve organizational challenges, and lead with confidence.
Choose between the Human Resource Management track or the Leadership track while building expertise in leadership, strategy, organizational behavior, and business operations.
Complete internships, engage with business professionals and alumni, and apply leadership skills through hands-on projects and real-world experiences.
Graduates pursue careers in human resources, management, operations, project management, and consulting across nearly every industry.
Two distinct tracks are offered within the Management option:
The Marketing concentration prepares students to understand consumer behavior, develop innovative marketing strategies, and connect organizations with their customers.
Build expertise in consumer behavior, digital marketing, branding, market research, advertising, sales, marketing analytics, and strategic decision-making.
Work with real clients in the community to develop marketing solutions, build your portfolio, and gain practical experience.
Graduates pursue careers in brand management, digital marketing, advertising, sales, market research, public relations, social media, and business development.
Earn externally validated, stackable credentials which tell future employers that you have the skills they're looking for.
The Carroll Capital Markets Training and Trading Center is equipped with Bloomberg and Telemet terminals, giving students the ability to enhance their knowledge of the capital market through investment simulations and hands-on projects.
Business Administration students have special access to internships and on-campus networking events to connect with alumni and local business leaders.
Pierre Wooten
Business Administration, Class of 2002
"Keith Benson, former associate professor of management] really pushed my thought process in terms of not just thinking outside the box but literally removing the box. It really cultivated a spirit of entrepreneurship in me but it really cultivated a spirit of anything is possible. A lot of people have these boxes around them that dictate what they should be, how they should talk, and how they should walk, but it’s really about the fact that you are your own person and nobody can be better at being you than you."
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