Faculty: Graduate School of Social Science Business Administration focuses on managing and leading organizations. Students develop skills in management, marketing, finance, operations, and strategic planning, preparing for careers in various industries. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand fundamentals of business administration and management. - Develop skills in strategic planning, decision-making, and leadership. - Learn techniques for managing operations, marketing, and finance. - Explore principles of organizational behavior, human resources, and ethics. - Analyze and interpret business data and market trends. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Business Administration** - Overview of key concepts and practices in business administration. 2. **Strategic Management** - Principles and techniques for strategic planning and business strategy. 3. **Marketing Management** - Principles and techniques for market research and marketing strategies. 4. **Financial Management** - Principles and techniques for financial planning and investment analysis. 5. **Operations Management** - Principles and techniques for supply chain management and process improvement. 6. **Organizational Behavior** - Principles and techniques for leadership and team dynamics. 7. **Human Resource Management** - Principles and techniques for recruitment, training, and performance management. 8. **Business Ethics** - Principles and techniques for ethical decision-making and corporate responsibility. 9. **Practicum in Business Administration** - Real-world experiences through internships and projects in corporate settings. 10. **Capstone Project in Business Administration** - Comprehensive project applying skills in strategic management, marketing, or financial management. **Assessment Methods:** - Strategic management plans, marketing campaigns, financial analyses, operations management projects, organizational behavior studies, human resource management plans, ethics analyses, practicum reports, capstone projects, group projects, and presentations. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Principles of Management" by David A. DeCenzo and Stephen P. Robbins. - "Strategic Management" by Charles W. L. Hill and Gareth R. Jones. - "Marketing Management" by Philip Kotler and Kevin Lane Keller. - "Financial Management" by Eugene F. Brigham and Michael C. Ehrhardt. - "Operations Management" by Jay Heizer, Barry Render, and Chuck Munson. - "Organizational Behavior" by Stephen P. Robbins and Timothy A. Judge. - "Human Resource Management" by Gary Dessler. - "Business Ethics" by various authors. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of business principles, economics, and mathematics. Suitable for students interested in management and organizational leadership. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practicum, and internships. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Business Administration and pursue further education or professional certifications, such as a Master of Business Administration (MBA). **Target Audience:** Aspiring business managers, entrepreneurs, marketing specialists, financial analysts, operations managers, human resource professionals, and individuals seeking careers in corporate management, consulting, entrepreneurship, and non-profit organizations. This major equips students with the management, strategic, and operational skills needed to excel in business administration, supporting careers in various industries and organizational roles.