CONTACT
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Department of Management and Business Innovation
718-960-8298
Carman Hall, Room 377Office Hours
Monday through Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Admissions: Undergraduate
Email
718-960-8713
Old Gym Building, Room 102A (Exterior Entrance)Office Hours
Mon/Wed/Thurs: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tue: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Fri: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
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Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA):
Business Law
Total Credits: 122
About the Program
The BBA program equips students with the necessary managerial skills to function in today’s rapidly changing business environment. The career infused degree map allows students to commit to their career exploration by aligning coursework with career readiness milestones.
Degree Map
Freshman
1st Semester Courses
Credits
| 3 | ENG 111 - English Composition I |
| 3 | ECO 166 - Introduction of Macroeconomics |
| 3 | MAT 126 - Quantitative Reasoning |
| 3 | Flexible Core - World Cultures & Global Issues |
| 3 | LEH 250 - First-year Seminar |
| 15 | Total Credits |
1st Semester Career-Readiness Checklist
- Activate your Handshake account with CEDC to begin exploring career resources and opportunities available through your college’s career center.
- Create a resume to begin documenting your achievements. Review samples for your major on Handshake Document Library
- Plan to study abroad next year to connect your degree with global perspectives.
- Join the Student Government Association to develop leadership skills and explore other organizations, clubs, and honor socities.
2nd Semester Courses
Credits
| 3 | ENG 121 - English Composition II |
| 3 | Flexible Core U.S. Experience in Its Diversity |
| 4 | MAT 132 - Introduction to Statistic OR MAT 171 - Elements of Precalculus OR MAT 172 - Precalculus OR MAT 174 - Elements of Calculus OR MAT 175 - Calculus 1 |
| 3 | Flexible Core Creative Expression |
| 3 | ECO 167 - Introduction to Microeconomics |
| 16 | Total Credits |
2nd Semester Career-Readiness Checklist
- Create a LinkedIn profile with a professional headshot to build connections.
- Explore career paths in Business Law, NYS Bar Association’s Business Law Division, and take the Focus 2 Career Assessment. Code: Lightning
- Joining an honor society boosts academic excellence, and law school applications.
- Complete the Bloomberg Course and earn a certificate to enhance financial skills.
- Research local legislators to explore internship and volunteer opportunities, as well as request letters of recommendation
Sophomore
1st Semester Courses
Credits
| 3 | General Education Foreign Language Option |
| 3 | Flexible Core Scientific World |
| 3 | ACC 171 - Principles of Accounting I |
| 3 | BBA 204 - Principles of Management |
| 3 | ECO 302 - Economic and Business Statistics |
| 1 | CED 201: Business Career Exploration: Self-Assessment, Discovery and Preparation |
| 16 | Total Credits |
1st Semester Career-Readiness Checklist
- Join a professional organization (ALPFA or NABA, SEO Law, ABA (Non-Law Student Free), Legal Associations) to deepen your engagement in business law.
- Explore and apply to early pipeline programs, i.e. America Needs You (ANY), BASTA, Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT), in Business Law for freshmen and sophomores.
- Take part in a study abroad program to expand your knowledge and gain international experience.
- Identify a Mentor with whom you can check-in periodically (The City Tutors, Streetwise Partners, Legal Mentor Network)
2nd Semester Courses
Credits
| 3 | General Education Foreign Language Option |
| 3 | Required Core - Life and Physical Sciences |
| 3 | ACC 272 - Principles of Accounting II |
| 3 | ENW 300 - Business Writing |
| 3 | BBA 400 - Business Analytics |
| 15 | Total Credits |
2nd Semester Career-Readiness Checklist
- Join ‘Toastmasters’ to boost your confidence and improve your public speaking skills.
- Join case competitions on campus (Battle of the Brain X ALPFA, Accenture Innovation Challenge) to solve real-world business law problems.
- Identify skills/certificates outside of the classroom (LinkedIn Learning, Coursera, CUNY Upskilling, and explore resources like the ‘MySBA Learning’ platform offered by the SBA & Lexis Nexis (Free University Account).
- Explore on-campus and RFCUNY part-time positions, and sign up for the New York Jobs CEO Council and CUNY Weekly to access valuable opportunities.
- If you’re interested in law school, begin LSAT Prep TRIALS in preparation for the exam in the summer before senior year.
Junior
1st Semester Courses
Credits
| 3 | BBA 207 - Principles of Finance |
| 3 | LEH - 352 or 353 or 354 or 355 (must have earned 45 credits or declared your major) |
| 3 | BBA 336 - Business Law I |
| 3 | Minor or Certificate Course I |
| 3 | Elective |
| 15 | Total Credits |
1st Semester Career-Readiness Checklist
- Apply for internships that provide hands-on experience in Business Law (Federal Reserve Bank of New York, MTA, Verizon, Accenture, The Legal Aid Society, Communities Resist, Health & Human Services, NYC DCAS, NYSAG, CUNY Paid Internships)
- Research graduate school or other postgraduate opportunities if considering further education.
- Take FREE instructor-led MS Office Workshops at the Lehman IT Center.
- Prepare to take the Law School Admissions Test or GRE based on the school you are applying to.
- Use your LinkedIn network to connect with legal professionals & request informational interviews from legal professionals
2nd Semester Courses
Credits
| 3 | LEH 352 or 353 or 354 or 355 |
| 3 | Flexible Core - Any Area |
| 3 | BBA 337 - Business Law II |
| 3 | Minor or Certificate Course II |
| 3 | Minor or Certificate Course III |
| 1 | CED 301 - Business Career Goals, Networking and Strategies |
| 16 | Total Credits |
2nd Semester Career-Readiness Checklist
- Take leadership roles in the club or professional association you belong to.
- Engage in LEAP on Suitable and other Experimental Learning Opportunities to explore career paths & develop practical skills in Business Law.
- Work in at least one Business Law/legal internship position by the end of the summer, after your Junior year.
- Volunteer with the Innocence Project, New York Legal Assistance Group, and the Legal Aid Society to gain valuable legal experience
Senior
1st Semester Courses
Credits
| 3 | BBA 407 - Strategic Management |
| 3 | BBA 339 - Commercial Transactions |
| 3 | Minor or Certificate Course IV |
| 3 | Elective |
| 3 | Elective |
| 15 | Total Credits |
1st Semester Career-Readiness Checklist
- Meet with your Career Specialist for job search preparation. Finalize your professional resume, cover letter, and prepare for interviews.
- Attend career fairs, conferences, and symposia on business law, and participate in faculty-led research.
- If applicable, complete the process for applying to law school or graduate school. (PracticePRO, Thrive Scholars, PreProBono)
- Listen to the oral arguments before the Supreme Court for insights into the court and justices’ thinking.
2nd Semester Courses
Credits
| 3 | PHI 330 - Business Ethics |
| 3 | Elective |
| 3 | Elective |
| 3 | Elective |
| 2 | Elective |
| 14 | Total Credits |
2nd Semester Career-Readiness Checklist
- Attend Business law networking events, attend Spring Career & Internship Fair, alumni panel and industry events to connect with recruiters.
- Explore resources on the Learning Platform with the Small Business Administration to learn about entrepreneurship.
- Continue to apply for career-related roles on Handshake and targeted resources provided by your Career Specialist.
- Apply for career roles, track progress, and follow up on applications.
- Be sure to explore the CUNY alumni website & Lehman Alumni for valuable resources!
- Complete the Cap and Gown Survey in CUNYFirst.
CONTACT
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Department of Management and Business Innovation
718-960-8298
Carman Hall, Room 377Office Hours
Monday through Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Admissions: Undergraduate
Email
718-960-8713
Old Gym Building, Room 102A (Exterior Entrance)Office Hours
Mon/Wed/Thurs: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tue: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Fri: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM - See all contacts
