Business Administration and Management

The Business Administration and Management department’s majors and the minor offer a personal, pragmatic, professional business education steeped in the liberal arts tradition that prepares graduates for fulfilling careers in the global economy.

The Department offers a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in Management. Students may take department classes toward either major after completion of any prerequisite courses with a grade of 2.0 or higher. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.7 and have completed BUS 226 at the time they submit a Declaration of Major for the B.S. in Business Administration or the B.A. in Management.

Prerequisite Course Requirements

We encourage students to complete most prerequisite courses by the conclusion of their sophomore year. ECON 101 and BUS 136 should be taken first, followed by BUS 226 and ACCT 210. Students should avoid enrolling in BUS 226 and ACCT 210 during the same semester. Transfer students with 30 or more credits will take BUS 226 in their first semester, unless exempted by their Business advisor. All prerequisite courses must be taken for a numerical grade and students must earn a minimum grade of 2.0 in each course.

To enroll in BUS 226 a student must have a cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale at the time of registration. Transfer students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.7 from their previous school(s) at the time of registration. Students who do not meet the GPA requirements may petition the department for permission to enroll in BUS 226, or to declare the major. The Department Chair reviews these petitions in consultation with the BUS 226 instructors.

Internships

The department encourages all business administration students to consider internships as opportunities to enhance their academic program. Internships allow students to explore career possibilities and integrate classroom learning with practical experience. Students should contact their faculty advisors for more information. To receive academic credit for any business internship, students must complete an organizational and industry audit as detailed in the department internship materials.

Study Abroad

Study abroad enhances the undergraduate experience for business students. We encourage study abroad as well as advance planning for doing so. Early consultation with an advisor will allow for meaningful integration of one’s international and university studies. Students completing either major or the minor in this department are NOT required to complete a study abroad program. We recognize that study abroad is not possible for many students for reasons that are often beyond their control. In conjunction with the College of Arts and Sciences’ Study Away office, we are happy to help you identify opportunities for study away within the United States if your personal circumstances render Study Abroad outside the United States an impossibility.

Departmental Honors

Applications are accepted in the junior year from majors of high academic achievement who desire to work toward departmental honors. Successful applicants will work one-on-one with a member of the business faculty to complete a research project. In addition, their research project will be supported and reviewed by an advisory board of faculty and outside experts selected by the student and approved by the Honors advisor.