Bachelor of Business Administration
Program Description
Over the four-year programs, our Business majors will receive knowledge development and skills training that are vocationally oriented. They will also be trained to inherently integrate positive Christian values with sound business principles. At the end of their studies, our Business graduates are employment-ready and of immediate practical relevance to their employers, as well as capable of excellent career development, for our program prepares a strong commencing base.
The Bachelor of Business Administration programs are designed:
- To prepare students for a career in business (domestic and international) in the 21st century.
- To produce educationally well-rounded individuals, capable of taking their places in their chosen business professions and in the communities which they live.
Quick Facts
Bachelor of Business Administration (International Program)
Name of Degree and Name of Program
+ Full Name (English): Bachelor of Business Administration
+ Abbreviation (English): B.B.A. (Business Administration)
Major: –
Total Credits: 130 credits
Curriculum Type: 4 years bachelor’s degree
Language of Instruction: English
Student Acceptance: Thai and international students who have good English communication skills
Degree Conferred: Confer only one degree
Potential Careers
- Business Coordinator
- Office administrator
- Human resource officer
- Accountant
- Financial officer
- Banking officer
- Small business manager
- Entrepreneur
- Marketing officer
- Sales representative
- Business-related careers
Program Objectives
- Systematically explore accounting, finance, business management, marketing, entrepreneurship theories and their practices through a review of business, management and administration literature.
- Investigate and critically analyze both the theories and current practices of accounting, finance, business management, marketing, and entrepreneurship.
- Acquire new knowledge and integrate it in a holistic personal professional knowledge base that will be appraised from a world view that values the ethical and moral development in accounting, and management practices
- Develop personal effectiveness and efficiency in the management of organizations to increase productivity, value and to achieve organizational goals
- Justify the application and practice of management theories and techniques through a critical analysis of professional practice and current business environment
- Evaluate issues and opportunities in accounting and management, from ethical, sociopolitical, technological, and historical frameworks while providing leadership for change.
- Conduct creative research study involving systematic investigation, critical and reflective thought as well as documentation.
- Develop the capacity to continuously learn and adapt to the changing business and organizational environments.
Program Structure
1. General Education Courses | Minimum 34 credits |
Humanities | 9 |
Language | 6 |
Mathematics and Science | 9 |
Social Sciences | 10 |
2. Professional Courses | Minimum 90 credits |
Core Courses | 51 |
Major Required Courses | 30 |
Major Elective Courses | 9 |
3. Free Electives Courses | Minimum 6 credits |
Courses Requirement
General Education Courses: 34 credits
- 3 Credits of the following:
- GENL 311 Survey of Major World Religions (3 credits)
- 6 Credits of the following:
- GENL 103 Origins of Life* (3 credits)
- GENL109 Fundamental of Music** (3 credits)
- GENL 116 Life and Teaching of Jesus* (3 credits)
- GENL119 Understand Self and Society* (3 credits)
- GENL121 God and Human Life* (3 credits)
- GENL213 Human Destiny* (3 credits)
- GENL215 Ethical Models* (3 credits)
- GENL270 History of Adventist Christianity* (3 credits)
- *Options for non-Theology. They are allowed to substitute lowerlevel
Bible courses with higher level ones except GENL 312.
** Options for Theology students
Social Sciences Courses: At least 10 credits*
- 4 Credits of the following:
- GENL 101 Orientation to Higher Education (1 credits)
- GENL 312 Marriage and Family (3 credits)
- At least 6 credits of the following:
- GENL 115 General Psychology* (3 credits)
- GENL 218 Cross Cultural Communication (3 credits)
- GENL 227 Thinking Critically on Current Issues** (3 credits)
- GENL 313 Personal Finance *** (3 credits)
- * Required for TESOL emphasis students
** Required for all emphasis students
*** Not required for Business emphasis
Mathematics and Science: 9 Credits
- 3 Credits from the following:
- GENL 113 Survey of Mathematics (3 credits)
- 3 Credits from the following:
- GENL 114 Computer Concepts and Applications (3 credits)
- 3 Credits from the following:
- GENL 117 Health and Fitness (3 credits)
- GENL 118 Understanding Our Environment (3 credits)
Language and Communication: At least 6 Credits
- GENL 111 English Composition I * (3 credits)
- GENL 112 English Composition II * (3 credits)
- GENL 214 Interpersonal Communication ** (3 credits)
- GENL 217 Thai Culture and Basic Conversational Skills * (3 credits)
- GENL 218 Cross Cultural Communication ** (3 credits)
- *For non-English majors
**For English majors
Professional Courses: 90 credits
- ACCT 131 Accounting Principles I (3 credits)
- ACCT 132 Accounting Principles II (3 credits)
- BUAD 134 Business Communication (3 credits)
- BUAD 331 Business Law (3 credits)
- BUAD 437 Business Ethics (3 credits)
- BUAD 456 Business Project (3 credits)
- BUAD 499 Business Research Methods (3 credits)
- ECON 233 Business Economics (3 credits)
- ENTR 238 The Entrepreneurial Mindset (3 credits)
- FINC 332 Business Finance (3 credits)
- MATH 235 Applied Statistics (3 credits)
- MKTG 232 Principles of Marketing (3 credits)
- MNGT 131 Principles of Management (3 credits)
- MNGT 234 Human Resource Management (3 credits)
- MNGT 336 Operations Management (3 credits)
- MNGT 377 Project Management (3 credits)
- MNGT 498 Strategic Management (3 credits)
Emphasis Courses (Required):
A business student may choose an area of Emphasis from clusters of major courses listed below – accounting and management. The courses and credit point requirements in each area of emphasis are listed in the following sections.
Area of Emphasis: Accounting
- ACCT 221 Intermediate Accounting I (3 credits)
- ACCT 222 Intermediate Accounting II (3 credits)
- ACCT 321 Advanced Accounting (3 credits)
- ACCT 347 Accounting Software Packages (3 credits)
- ACCT 364 Cost Accounting (3 credits)
- ACCT 446 Tax Accounting (3 credits)
- ACCT 463 Management Accounting (3 credits)
- ACCT 464 Financial Analysis and Reporting (3 credits)
- ACCT 467 Accounting Information Systems (3 credits)
- ACCT 468 Auditing (3 credits)
Major Electives Courses: 9 Credits
- ACCT 423 Accounting for Not-for-Profit Organizations (3 credits)
- ACCT442 Current Issues in Accounting (3 credits)
- ACCT 485 Professional Internship (3 credits)
- BUAD 427 Business Data Analytics (3 credits)
- FINC 242 Personal Financial Planning (3 credits)
- MKTG 238 Consumer Behavior (3 credits)
- MNGT 456 Global Business (3 credits)
Area of Emphasis: Management
- MNGT 336 Organizational Behavior (3 credits)
- MKTG 446 Marketing Management (3 credits)
- MNGT 225 Electronic Business Management (3 credits)
- ENTR 428 Intrapreneurship and Business Development (3 credits)
- MNGT 343 Creativity and Innovation Management (3 credits)
- MNGT 368 Management Information Systems (3 credits)
- MNGT 447 Logistics and Supply Chain Management (3 credits)
- MNGT 465 Negotiation and Conflict Resolution (3 credits)
- MNGT 468 Leadership and Change Management (3 credits)
- MNGT 489 Current Business Issues & New Skills Economy (3 credits)
Major Electives Courses: 9 Credits
- BUAD 427 Business Data Analytics (3 credits)
- MKTG 238 Consumer Behavior (3 credits)
- FINC 242 Personal Financial Planning (3 credits)
- MKTG 321 Digital Marketing (3 credits)
- MNGT 342 Managerial Accounting (3 credits)
- MNGT 485 Professional Internship (3 credits)
- MNGT 456 Global Business (3 credits)
Free Electives: 6 credits
Asia-Pacific International University.
Sequence of Studies
Area of Emphasis: Accounting
First Year
First Semester
Course Title | Credits |
ACCT 131 Accounting Principles I | 3 |
EDUC 101 Orientation to Higher Education | 1 |
ENGL 111 English Composition I | 3 |
HLED 116 Life and Teaching of Jesus | 3 |
GENL 114 Computer and Information Technology | 3 |
MNGT131 Principles of Management | 3 |
Total | 16 |
Second Semester
Course Title | Credits |
ACCT 132 Accounting Principles II | 3 |
BUAD 134 Business Communication | 3 |
GENL 112 English Composition II | 3 |
GENL 113 Survey of Mathematics | 3 |
GENL 121 God and Human Life | 3 |
Total | 15 |
Summer Session
Course Title | Credits |
Free Elective course | 3 |
Total | 3 |
Second Year
First Semester
Course Title | Credits |
ACCT 221 Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
ECON 233 Business Economics | 3 |
MATH 235 Applied Statistics | 3 |
GENL 115 General Psychology (or alternative) | 3 |
GENL 117 Health and Fitness (or alternative) | 3 |
Total | 15 |
Second Semester
Course Title | Credits |
ACCT 222 Intermediate Accounting II | 3 |
ENTR 238 The Entrepreneurial Mindset | 3 |
GENL 218 Cross Cultural Communication (Or alternative) | 3 |
MKTG 232 Principles of Marketing | 3 |
MNGT 234 Human Resource Management | 3 |
Total | 15 |
Third Year
First Semester
Course Title | Credits |
GENL 311 Survey of Major World Religions | 3 |
BUAD 331 Business Law | 3 |
MNGT 377 Project Management | 3 |
ACCT 321 Advanced Accounting | 3 |
ACCT 347 Accounting Software Packages | 3 |
Total | 15 |
Second Semester
Course Title | Credits |
FINC 332 Business Finance | 3 |
MNGT 348 Operations Management | 3 |
RELP 312 Marriage & Family | 3 |
ACCT 364 Cost Accounting | 3 |
BUAD 388 Business Project | 3 |
Total | 15 |
Summer Session
Course Title | Credits |
ACCT 485 Professional Internship or | 3 |
Major Elective course or | 3 |
Free Elective course | |
Total | 6 |
Fourth Year
First Semester
Course Title | Credits |
BUAD 437 Business Ethics | 3 |
BUAD 499 Business Research Methods | 3 |
ACCT 463 Management Accounting | 3 |
ACCT 467 Accounting Information Systems | 3 |
Major Elective course | 3 |
Total | 15 |
Second Semester
Course Title | Credits |
ACCT 446 Tax Accounting | 3 |
ACCT 464 Financial Analysis and Reporting | 3 |
ACCT 468 Auditing | 3 |
MNGT 498 Strategic Management | 3 |
Major Elective course | 3 |
Free Elective (if needed) | |
Total | 15 or 18 |
Area of Emphasis: Management
First Year
First Semester
Course Title | Credits |
ACCT 131 Accounting Principles I | 3 |
EDUC 101 Orientation to Higher Education | 1 |
ENGL 111 English Composition I | 3 |
GENL116 Life and Teaching of Jesus | 3 |
GENL114 Computer and Information Technology | 3 |
MNGT 131 Principles of Management | 3 |
Total | 16 |
Second Semester
Course Title | Credits |
ACCT 132 Accounting Principles II 3 (2-2-5) | 3 |
BUAD 134 Business Communication | 3 |
ENGL 112 English Composition II | 3 |
MATH 113 Survey of Mathematics | 3 |
GENL 121 God and Huma Life | 3 |
Total | 15 |
Summer Session
Course Title | Credits |
Free Elective course | 3 |
Total | 3 |
Second Year
First Semester
Course Title | Credits |
ECON 233 Business Economics | 3 |
MATH 235 Applied Statistics | 3 |
MNGT 225 Electronic Business | 3 |
GENL 115 General Psychology (or alternative) | 3 |
GENL 117 Health and Fitness (Or alternative) | 3 |
Total | 15 |
Second Semester
Course Title | Credits |
GENL 218 Cross Cultural Communication (Or alternative) | 3 |
ENTR 238 The Entrepreneurial Mindset | 3 |
MKTG 232 Principles of Marketing | 3 |
MNGT 234 Human Resource Management | 3 |
Major Elective course | 3 |
Total | 15 |
Third Year
First Semester
Course Title | Credits |
BUAD 331 Business Law | 3 |
MNGT 377 Project Management | 3 |
GENL 311 Survey of Major World Religions | 3 |
MNGT 343 Creativity and Innovation Management | 3 |
MNGT 337 Organizational Behaviour | 3 |
Total | 15 |
Second Semester
Course Title | Credits |
FINC 332 Business Finance | 3 |
MNGT 348 Operations Management | 3 |
RELP 312 Marriage & Family | 3 |
MNGT 368 Management Information Systems | 3 |
MNGT 388 Operations Management | 3 |
Total | 15 |
Summer Session
Course Title | Credits |
MNGT 485 Professional Internship or | 3 |
Major Elective course or | 3 |
Free Elective course | |
Total | 6 |
Fourth Year
First Semester
Course Title | Credits |
BUAD 437 Business Ethics | 3 |
BUAD 499 Business Research Methods | 3 |
MNGT 465 Negotiation and Conflict Resolution | 3 |
MNGT 447 Logistics and Supply Chain Management | 3 |
MNGT 489 Current Business Issues skills for new economy | 3 |
Total | 15 |
Second Semester
Course Title | Credits |
ENTR 428 Intrapreneurship and Business Development | 3 |
MNGT 446 Marketing Management | 3 |
MNGT 468 Leadership and Change Management | 3 |
MNGT 498 Strategic Management | 3 |
Major Elective course | 3 |
Free Elective (if needed) | 3 |
Total | 15 or 18 |
Learning Outcomes
General Education Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
- Has moral standards, adheres to an ethical code of conduct in professional life, and serves as a role model to others.
- Is honest and faithful to oneself and to others.
- Has a sacrificial spirit, a heart for public service, and understands oneself and others.
- Has self-discipline and a sense of responsibility, respects others’ rights, and is a good listener.
- Respects the rules and regulations of organizations and society.
Teaching Strategies
- Faculty members are good role models and instill the value of honesty while teaching classes.
- Establish rules that promote self-discipline and a sense of responsibility, such as punctuality dress code and academic honesty.
- Encourage students to participate in and organize activities that provide academic and professional services to society.
- Encourage students to participate in/ organize activities that build Ethics and Moral Values.
- Teach through actual situations.
- Teach through lectures.
- Special lectures by experienced persons.
- Teach through discussions.
- Personal or group assignments.
Evaluation Methods
- Evaluate from submission of assignments.
- Evaluate from punctual attendance.
- Evaluate from self-discipline via appropriate dress and following of university rules and regulations.
- Evaluate from student participation in activities.
- Evaluate from student responsible on the assignments.
- Evaluate from behavioral observation and student participation in class.
- Evaluate by using examinations.
2. Knowledge
Learning Outcomes
- Understands fundamental concepts and principles in various fields including the Social Sciences, Humanities, Sciences and Languages.
- Has a knowledge and understanding of principles, theories and concepts in knowledge that are studied.
- Is able to analyze and explain the principles of courses that are studied.
- Is able to integrate and apply knowledge appropriately in real-life situations.
Teaching Strategies
- Teach through lectures include a variety of teaching methodologies based on course content that emphasize student-centered.
- Teach through discussions.
- Teach through practice in laboratory.
- Teach through project-based instruction.
- Teach through self-study.
- Using situations, problems and case studies.
- Using actual situations.
- Emphasize participative learning by using collaborative and cooperative methodology.
- Personal or group assignments.
- Field trips.
Evaluation Methods
- Sectional quizzes, midterm examination and final examination.
- Case study analysis reports.
- Practice assessment.
- Report/Project assessment.
- Presentation assessment.
- Self-assessment, Peer assessment, Teacher assessment.
- Behavioral Observation and student participation in class.
3. Cognitive Skills
Learning Outcomes
- Understands concepts and is able to think systematically.
- Able to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate problems by using knowledge obtained through study.
- Able to apply knowledge to solve problems in various situations properly and appropriately.
Teaching Strategies
- Teach through discussions to foster analytical thinking.
- Teach through problem-based learning or case studies related to course content.
- Teach through experiential learning with actual situations, field trips.
- Emphasize application of theory in actual situations.
- Teach through self-study.
- Personal or group assignments.
Evaluation Methods
- Evaluate by using examinations.
- Case study analysis reports.
- Evaluate from problem solving processes and analytical performance.
- Evaluate from actual work performance.
- Report/Project assessment.
- Presentation assessment.
4. Interpersonal Skills and Responsibility
Learning Outcomes
- Has good human relation skills, is able to adapt to situations and organizational culture.
- Is responsible to society, organizations, and for assigned work.
- Able to assume the roles of either a leader or a follower in various circumstances.
Teaching Strategies
- Use a variety of teaching methodologies that emphasize student-centered learning by using problems, case studies and actual situations.
- Emphasize interaction between student and student, student and teacher, student and service recipient.
- Organize group activities to foster the roles of leader and follower.
- Organize learning from practical activities or projects that promotes team work and leadership skills.
Evaluation Methods
- Evaluate students’ interpersonal skills and sense of responsibility by using cooperative learning methods.
- Self-assessment, Peer assessment, Teacher assessment.
- Behavioral observation and student participation.
- Evaluate learner on leadership skills and how they assume the roles of leader and follower in different kinds of situations.
- Evaluate ability to work with others and as a team.
- Evaluate the responsiveness from the practical section.
5. Quantitative Analytical, Communication and Information Technology Skills
Learning Outcomes
- Able to use knowledge in mathematics or statistics to analyze data and present it in a suitable manner.
- Able to communicate with others appropriately through listening, speaking, reading, writing, and presenting information.
- Able to use information technology skills to search for, collect, analyze, and present data properly.
Teaching Strategies
- Organize activities that emphasize quantitative analytical skills through practice exercises, solving mathematical or statistical problems, and applying these principles in actual situations.
- Organize activities that emphasize the communication skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and presenting.
- Provide learning experience in selecting and using information technology to search for data and communicates it clearly in many formats.
- Provide learning experience in presenting information that is appropriate in terms of the audience, content, and channel.
Evaluation Methods
- Evaluate numerical skills through examinations.
- Evaluate communication skills through examinations, observation, or assignments that measure listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
- Evaluate information technology skills through examinations, project reports and presentations.
Professional Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
- Understand and acquire values, ethics, and morals in business administration
- Be honest and learn self-discipline with regards to time and responsibility to oneself, to one’s profession, and to society
- Demonstrate personal skills in respecting others, leading, and following in a group or team work.
- Respect rules and regulations of organizations and society.
Teaching Strategies
- Establish an organizational culture that fosters self-discipline in students by class attendance regulations
- Learning from actual situations
- Learning from group role play by practicing leader and follower roles
- Learning from case studies related to moral and ethical issues
- Establish rules that promote honesty, such as rules about plagiarism
- Integrate moral and ethical standards into all courses, and organize moral and ethical activities
Evaluation Methods
- There are different types of evaluation during the class period, after class, and after graduation. This evaluation includes student self assessment, along with evaluation by peers, teachers, and internship work supervisors. The evaluation methods include interviews, observation, questionnaires, focus groups, recording notes, and other related measurements. The contents of the evaluation include at least the following: class attendance, submission of assignments, participating in activities, doing high quality work, self discipline, responsiveness, and work performance.
2. Knowledge
Learning Outcomes
- Acquire knowledge and understanding of the principles and theories pertinent to the field of studies
- Exhibit ability to analyze problems and to understand and explain the needs in the business area
- Show interest and be cognizant of recent and ongoing knowledge developments in the field of studies
- Display a broad knowledge within the field of studies
- Foster the integration of what is learnt with other related disciplines
Teaching Strategies
- Emphasize theory and application in actual situations
- Emphasize participative learning
- Use problems and case studies
- Learn from actual situations and field trips
- Lecturing and discussion
- Research, analysis, and independent study
- Selected topic presentations and group study
Evaluation Methods
- Sectional quizzes
- Midterm and final examination
- Student reports and assignments
- Case study analysis reports
- Independent study and projects
- Class presentations
3. Cognitive Skills
Learning Outcomes
- Think systematically and holistically
- Be able to search, define, and evaluate information for solving problems creatively
- Be able to apply knowledge and skills to solve business problems appropriately
Teaching Strategies
- Case studies
- Group discussion
- Independent study
- Projects
Evaluation Methods
- Ability to analyze and solve problems in case studies
- Evaluate from problem solving processes, independent study, and analytical performance, such as case study analysis presentations, independent study reports, group discussion reports, and seminars
4. Interpersonal Skills and Shouldering of Responsibility
Learning Outcomes
- Be able to communicate effectively to different groups of people
- Be able to assist and facilitate problem solving in different situations in individual or group contexts, both as a leader and a team member
- Responsible for individual work and/or group work and professional development
Teaching Strategies
- Emphasize interaction between student and student, student and teacher, student and service recipient
- Organize group activities to foster the roles of leader and follower
- Organize learning from practical activities that promotes team work and leadership skills
- Organize learning from practical activities that promotes team work in multicultural situations
Evaluation Methods
- Evaluate learners on how they assume the roles of leader and follower
- Evaluate leadership skills in different kinds of situations
- Evaluate ability to work with others and as teams
- Evaluate responsiveness from practical activities
5. Quantitative Analytical, Communication, and IT Skills
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate skills in applying quantitative tools for problem solving
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in oral and/or written formats
- Be able to choose appropriate types of media for presentations
Teaching Strategies
- Organize activities that emphasize communication skills in speaking, listening, and writing between two people and with groups.
- Provide learning experience in selecting and using information technology for communication.
- Provide learning experience in selecting, using information, and presenting information that is appropriate in terms of the audience, content, and channel employed.
Evaluation Methods
- Evaluation on learning activities by observation and assessment of speaking and writing skills.
- Listening assessment
- Analysis of information by examining documents, case study analysis reports, research output, and independent study.