Earn a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at CMC
BSBA Program Emphasis Areas open the door to dive deeply into your interests
Our Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree gives you experience, not just a piece of paper. Affordable tuition provides a great education without heavy debt. It’s a low-cost, high-value proposition that sets you free to pursue the business career you choose.
Our locations in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains offer exceptional opportunities to connect with local and global businesses in the tourism and resort industries. At CMC, you’ll have real world opportunities to work on projects for local businesses and organizations.
The mountains of Colorado draw talented and experienced business executives who share their knowledge in the classroom. You'll have small classroom access to former Fortune 500 CEOs, advertising executives and other professionals who enjoy teaching what they have learned at high levels in the business world.
Choose from five concentrations and/or a minor to tailor your degree and boost your résumé
Earn a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with a concentration that will give you specialized skills and knowledge that employers seek.
Our mountain locations provide unique opportunities and connections that will help you turn the lifestyle you love into your career! Our Bachelor’s in Business Administration concentrations include:
The Accounting Concentration is designed specifically to meet all of the education requirements to sit for the CPA exam in Colorado and to become a licensed CPA. If you plan to become a CPA, this program will take you there. Required or elective courses include:
ACC 1031 - Income Tax
ACC 2011 - Intermediate Accounting I
ACC 2012 - Intermediate Accounting II
ACC 3015 - Accounting Information Systems
ACC 4032 - Auditing & Attestation Services
BUS 4049 - Power of Data
ACC 2016 - Governmental & Not-For-Profit Accounting
ACC 2029 - Managerial Accounting
ACC 4051 - Advanced Auditing Topics
ACC 4055 - Accounting Ethics & Professional Responsibilities of CPAs
The Data Analytics Minor is designed to provide students with in-demand analytical skills. These critical skills contribute to making data-driven decisions in all sectors ranging from businesses, government agencies, nonprofits to healthcare and tourism data analytics improving performance and productivity.
BIS 3024 - Advanced Computer Applications for Business 3.0
DAT 1001 - Introduction to Data Science 3.0 Credits
DAT 1002 - Data Ethics Survey 3.0 Credits
DAT 2001 - Statistics and Modeling 3.0 Credits
DAT 2002 - Visualizing Data 3.0 Credits
BUS 2089 - Capstone 4.0 Credits
BUS 4049 - Power of Data 3.0 Credits
CIS 1045 - Introduction to Desktop Database 3.0 Credits
American financial markets are the most liquid and sophisticated in the world. How business raises, manages, utilizes and processes money is the heart of Finance. This concentration builds your understanding of the markets and financial institutions, capital and financial management. Required or elective courses include:
FIN 331 - Financial Markets & Institutions
FIN 423 - Investment & Portfolio Analysis Management
FIN 433 - Corporate Financial Management
ACC 326 - Managerial & Cost Accounting
BUS 487 - Business Internship
BUS 475 - Special Topics
BUS 394 - Service Leadership
Effective Management skills and an understanding of organizational structures are key to assisting a businesses of any size navigate the challenges of accelerated change and competition in the 21st century. Required or elective courses include:
MAN 337 - Management Decision Support Systems
ECO 327 - Data Analysis for Managers
MAN 348 - Human Resource Management
MAN 357 - Retail Management
MAN 427 - Project Management
BUS 487 - Business Internship
BUS 394 - Service Leadership
BUS 475 - Special Topics
The Marketing Concentration builds your understanding of both new and traditional ways businesses attract and retain customers. This concentration covers the many aspects of consumer behavior, advertising and promotion, selling and branding. Required or elective courses include:
MAR 336 - Consumer Behavior
MAR 426 - Product Strategy
MAR 446 - Advertising & Promotion Management
MAR 456 - Digital Marketing
BUS 487 - Business Internship
BUS 475 - Special Topics
BUS 394 - Service Leadership
Sustainable Business Concentration explores how an enterprise can not only grow, but grow responsibly. Businesses that understand the interconnected systems of humans and the environment are equipped to adapt and thrive. This covers the E3 of Sustainability: economics, equity, environment. Demand for sustainability skills for business are increasing. Required or elective courses include:
SUS 300 - Foundations of Sustainability
SUS 301 - Systems Thinking & Sustainability
SUS 325 - Energy Systems & Sustainability
SUS 330 - Sustainable Economics
SUS 421 - Fostering Sustainable Behaviors
SUS 431 - Social Entrepreneurship
BUS 487 - Business Internship
SUS 387 - Sustainability Internship
BUS 475 - Special Topics
The Business Administration (BS) is offered at:
- Breckenridge: Mostly Virtual
- Rifle: Mostly Virtual
- Spring Valley at Glenwood Springs: In-person & virtual
- Steamboat Springs: In-person & virtual
- Fully Virtual
Program Learning Outcomes are what we expect each student will learn while earning a degree or certificate. Meeting these learning outcomes is how we assess our performance as a college. Our learning outcomes support both important career skills and future success as a student.
Upon completing the Business Administration (BS) program, CMC students will be able to:
- Communicate complex business ideas with diverse stakeholders.
- Demonstrate advanced management skills to inform business decision-making practices.
- Apply discipline-specific tools and frameworks to solve organizational problems.
- Assess the risks and opportunities of the global business operating environment.
- Formulate organizational models and strategies to integrate sustainable business practices.
- Apply ethics, moral reasoning and behavior in business decision-making.
- Integrate interdisciplinary learning to real world scenarios.
- Download the ACADEMIC PROGRAM CHANGE/ADDITIONS REQUEST
- Meet with your academic advisor or counselor at your home campus
- Fill out the form and have your advisor or counselor sign it
- Meet with your Academic Dean to discuss internship opportunities
Careers in Business Administration
College graduates with an associate’s degree in business qualify for entry level careers, including basic management and administrative roles in private, public and nonprofit organizations. Many find employment as management trainees or managers in the sales or retail industry. Others work as project assistants, office managers and technology-oriented support specialists.
With a bachelor’s degree in business administration, you’ll qualify for an array of leadership positions and other advanced roles in private, public and nonprofit organizations. You’ll have the option to work across industries as a business analyst, human resources generalist, operations manager or marketing specialist. Some business administration graduates also venture into entrepreneurship, creating their own successful businesses from the ground up.
(Source: All Business Schools)
Job Outlook
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for business and finance is expected to grow about 8% between 2014-2024. Employment of management occupations is projected to grow 6 percent. However, job growth will vary by the area of business in which you choose to specialize.
Job Outlook Comparison Through 2024
- Sales Management—5 percent, slower than average
- Finance Management—7 percent, as fast as average
- Human Resources Management—9 percent, slightly faster than average
- Food Service Management—5 percent, slower than average
- Health Care Administration—17 percent, much faster than average
- Marketing Management—9 percent, slightly faster than average
(Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ 2016-17 Occupational Outlook Handbook)
Earnings Potential
This median annual wage for business and financial occupations was $76,570 in May 2021. The median annual wage for management occupations was $102,450 in May 2021. Of course, industry type, job type, geographic location and other factors all play a part in determining median salaries. View descriptions and median salaries for a variety of business occupations below:
Internships
Internships are an important avenue for gaining experience and your network in the field. It can be especially helpful as you narrow down your occupations of interest, so that you have a better understanding of the industry and role you might play. CMC enthusiastically supports students obtaining internships to enhance their learning.
Jobs
CMC Career Services also hosts a variety of resources for job seekers on Basecamp (login required).
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Compare: Our tuition is one of the lowest of BSBA programs in Colorado
Low costs keep CMC graduates from being crushed by debt as they start their careers. Give yourself a financial break without compromising your education. That's smart.
Here’s how our in-district and in-state tuition compares to other Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration programs in Colorado:
Tuition and fees for four-year degrees (120 credit hours). Source: CDHE Tuition and Fees Report, Fiscal Year 2022-23