<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>You can enroll in Strayer University's Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Retail Management program at some of the school's campuses or online. Through major courses you have the opportunity to learn about business ethics, business law, and management, economics, finance, and marketing principles. Concentration courses are designed to teach consumer behavior, retail management, business logistics management, strategic market pricing, and advertising and sales management principles. This program includes a business administration capstone course. You also take core and general studies courses in accounting, business, English, math, humanities, psychology, science, and sociology. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>Before you enroll in the Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Retail Management program at Strayer University you should be interested in holding leadership positions and working in the business world. Applicants to Strayer University's programs should have a high school diploma or equivalent; some programs may have additional requirements. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>You complete 180 quarter hours to earn Strayer University's Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Retail Management. This program consists of 27 core units, 27 major units, 27 concentration units, and 54 general studies units. You also complete 45 elective units, which are selected in consultation with an academic advisor. </p> <p><u>Business Administration with a Concentration in Retail Management Course Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Area 1</th><th>Core Component</th></tr> <tr><td>ACC 100 </td><td> Accounting I</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 100 </td><td> Introduction to Business</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 107 </td><td> Fundamentals of E-Business</td></tr> <tr><td>CIS 105 </td><td> Introduction to Information Systems</td></tr> <tr><td>ENG 115 </td><td> English Composition</td></tr> <tr><td>MAT 105 </td><td> Introduction to College Mathematics</td></tr> </table><p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Area 2</th><th>Major Component</th></tr> <tr><td>BUS 302 </td><td> Principles of Management</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 309 </td><td> Business Ethics</td></tr> <tr><td>ECO 100 </td><td> Principles of Economics</td></tr> <tr><td>FIN 100 </td><td> Principles of Finance</td></tr> <tr><td>LEG 100 </td><td> Business Law I</td></tr> <tr><td>MKT 100 </td><td> Principles of Marketing</td></tr> </table><p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Area 2</th><th>Concentration Component</th></tr> <tr><td>BUS 499 </td><td> Business Administration Capstone</td></tr> <tr><td>MKT 305 </td><td> Consumer Behavior</td></tr> <tr><td>MKT 310 </td><td> Retail Management</td></tr> <tr><td>MKT 315 </td><td> Business Logistics Management</td></tr> <tr><td>MKT 402 </td><td> Strategic Market Pricing</td></tr> <tr><td>MKT 405 </td><td> Principles of Advertising and Sales Management</td></tr> </table><p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Area 3</th><th>General Studies Component</th></tr> <tr><td>ENG 215 </td><td> Research and Writing</td></tr> <tr><td>ENG 240 </td><td> Communication for Business and the Professions</td></tr> <tr><td>HUM 100 </td><td> Introduction to Art, Music, and Literature</td></tr> <tr><td>HUM 101 </td><td> The Origins of Western Culture</td></tr> <tr><td>HUM 200 </td><td> Logic</td></tr> <tr><td>HUM 400 </td><td> Religion and Philosophy</td></tr> <tr><td>MAT 300 </td><td> Statistics</td></tr> <tr><td>POL 300 <br /> <br /> ECO 405</td><td>Contemporary International Problems <br /> <b>OR</b> <br /> Economic Problems and issues</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 100 <br /> <br /> PSY 105</td><td>The Individual and Society <br /> <b>OR</b> <br /> Introduction to Psychology</td></tr> <tr><td>SCI 110 <br /> <br /> SCI 115</td><td>Introduction to Physical Science <br /> <b>OR</b> <br /> Introduction to Biology</td></tr> <tr><td>SOC 100 </td><td> Introduction to Sociology</td></tr> <tr><td>SOC 300 </td><td> Sociology of Developing Countries</td></tr> </table><p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Area 4</th><th>Elective Component</th></tr> <tr><td> </td><td> Electives are selected in consultation with an academic advisor</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Once you complete Strayer University's Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Retail Management program, you could pursue management positions in the business world. Your work might include sales, merchandising, customer service, or overseeing employees. </p> <p>Positions that you could be interested in include: </p> <ul><li>Buyer </li><li>Department manager </li><li>Merchandise manager </li><li>Merchandiser </li><li>Retail salesperson </li><li>Sales manager </li><li>Sales worker supervisor </li><li>Shift supervisor </li><li>Store manager </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>Although you could be able to pursue direct employment after earning the Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Retail Management from Strayer University, you could be interested in continuing your studies and earning a master's degree in business administration. This might prepare you for advancement in the business industry. </p> <p>Master's degree options at Strayer University include: </p> <ul><li>Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Management </li><li>Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing </li><li>Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Professional Studies </li><li>Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Project Management </li><li>Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management</li></ul>