Business Administration, B.S.

A major in Business Administration provides a broad-based education in all business disciplines but with sufficient depth that students engage in higher-level learning in key disciplines. This major provides the education required for “generalist” managerial positions. These are managers who understand how an organization functions, how it relates to its external environment, and how people within the organization behave. Management generalists are not tied to a particular functional area, which means they can occupy a wide range of positions within an organization in a wide array of organizations in business, government, and the non-profit sector. A degree in Business Administration is also beneficial to students who want to enter corporate management training programs or perform analytical work and projects within an organization.

Degree Requirements

Program-Specific Degree Requirements: To be eligible for graduation, students majoring in Business Administration must maintain a 2.0 average or higher in the Business Core Courses, in the Additional Business Courses, and in the Business Minor. In addition, students must attain a 2.0 or higher in each course that serves as a prerequisite to a subsequent business course. (Refer to the course description for specific prerequisites.) Students must also earn a grade of 2.0 or higher in the senior business core courses,  and .