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Department: Business Administration

Chairperson: Nathaniel Ezuma

718 270-5109 office

718 270-5181 fax

ezuma@mec.cuny.edu

Office: B-2015-K

Faculty: Simon Best, Iris Billy, Nathaniel Ezuma, Sambhavi Lakshminarayanan, Evelyn Maggio

General Information

The mission of the Department of Business Administration is to prepare students for professional careers as entrepreneurs, managers and marketing professionals. The department offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Business, a Bachelor of Professional Studies in Applied Management (B.P.S. - A.M.) and an Associate of Science degree in Business Administration. The goals of the degree programs are to provide essential knowledge and skills, and develop competencies that graduates need to: enter business careers; enter graduate and professional schools of their choice; become lifelong learners; and become professionals in business organizations and contributors to the communities in which they reside.

The business courses, programs and degrees provide for advancement in careers. Moreover, they afford students the opportunity for research internship, and professional enhancement. The department, along with the School of Business, has established liaisons with corporate, government and community organizations to help students to achieve their professional goals.

By appropriate course selection and in consultation with an academic advisor, students pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Business may select courses to emphasize a specific career interest in the areas of: Management: Entrepreneurship; Marketing; Economics; Finance; and CIS.

Students who do not wish to choose an emphasis may select a combination of courses in consultation with faculty from among the courses offered in the School of Business.

Program Learning Outcomes

After completing the AS Business, students should be able to:

  1. Apply foundational knowledge of key business areas Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of basic principles in management, marketing, accounting, and economics to address simple business problems.

  2. Develop basic analytical and quantitative reasoning skills Students will be able to analyze data and use quantitative tools to support decision-making in business scenarios.

  3. Recognize ethical, legal, and social responsibilities in business Students will be able to identify ethical issues and understand the role of legal and regulatory frameworks in business decisions.

  4. Communicate effectively in business contexts Students will be able to write and present information clearly for diverse audiences in professional settings.

After completing the BPS in Applied Management, students should be able to:

  1. Integrate Core Business Functions Students will be able to analyze and integrate accounting, finance, marketing, economics, and management concepts to evaluate organizational performance and inform decision-making.

  2. Apply Management and Organizational Behavior Theories Students will be able to apply management, organizational behavior, and human resource principles to improve individual, team, and organizational effectiveness.

  3. Use Data and Technology for Decision-Making Students will be able to utilize quantitative methods (e.g., statistics, financial analysis) and information technology tools to support evidence-based business decisions.

  4. Evaluate Legal, Ethical, and Social Responsibilities Students will be able to assess legal, ethical, and socio-cultural considerations and their impact on business operations and strategic choices.

  5. Develop and Execute Strategic Solutions Students will be able to formulate, communicate, and defend strategic recommendations through the integration of multidisciplinary business knowledge (capstone experience).

  6. Demonstrate Career-Ready Professional Competencies Students will be able to demonstrate professional skills—including communication, teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving—through internships or applied field experiences in organizational settings.

After completing the BS in Business students should be able to:

  1. Apply foundational knowledge of management, marketing, and finance to business problems.

  2. Demonstrate critical thinking and data-driven decision-making.

  3. Analyze ethical issues and apply legal and regulatory frameworks.

  4. Communicate effectively in diverse business environments.

  5. Integrate global perspectives into business strategy.

Academic Standards

Students in the department are expected to pass all Business Administration required courses with a grade of “C” or better.