Scholars Academy Courses
As part of the Scholars Academy, students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) have an opportunity to thrive in small, specialized courses just for these high-achieving students. The cohort courses utilize community engagement, guest speakers, case studies, research, and international travel to enhance the educational experience for students who want to be challenged within a close-knit community.
Scholars complete 18 credit hours of courses, along with an additional seminar course freshman year. The curriculum covers a variety of important and pertinent topics necessary for business leaders.
| Fall | Spring | |
| Freshman | Scholars Academy Seminar (0) | Business with Conscience (3) |
| Sophomore | Economics and Public Policy (3) | Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion Solutions for Minimizing Risk (3) |
| Junior | Professional Internship (3) | International Business (3) |
| Senior | Emerging Technology and Innovation (3) |
Class Descriptions
BSAD 1010: CBA Scholars Academy Seminar
Instructor: Bethany Hughes, M.S.
This seminar course provides CBA Scholars Academy students the opportunity to learn about their Gallup Strengths, network with other CBA Scholars and staff, and create strategies for connecting with business professionals.
Business With Conscience
Professor: Kelsey Medeiros, Ph.D.
This course introduces students to metrics of business success outside of organizational profits and emphasizes the role of business in shaping society. Topics covered in this course include an overview of business ethics, diversity, sustainability, and ethical leadership.
Economics and Public Policy
Professor: Jamie Wagner, Ph.D.
This course applies the economic way of thinking to current public issues (local, national, global). Students apply concepts from their principles of micro and macroeconomics courses to analyze policy effectiveness and answer difficult public issue questions.
Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion Solutions for Minimizing Risk
Professor: Destynie Sewell, JD
This course explores the various aspects of power, access, and equity as it relates to the business environment while exploring the range of dimensions in which diversity is manifested among business leaders, staff, and external stakeholders through history, policies, systems, and legislation.
Professional Internship
Professor/Instructor: Varies
Students engage in paid, part-time employment in the discipline of their choice. Through this experience, they gain relevant business experience and practice the skills and concepts learned in the classroom.
International Business
Professor/Instructor: Phani Tej Adidam, Ph.D.
In this course, students gain international business and cultural experience through a study tour in a selected international location. Students develop an understanding of the factors that affect international business decisions by visiting companies that export goods and services to the U.S.
Emerging Technology and Innovation
Professor/Instructor: Brent Clark, Ph.D.
This course equips entrepreneurially-minded students with a more complete range and vision of the viability of various startup opportunities. Students learn about the new and emerging technologies and innovations, as well as the various shifts in the way cutting-edge business gets done, regardless of industry.