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Business Administration ,BS

Business Administration, BS

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Academic programs / Undergraduate degrees / Business Administration

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Program description

Business administration is the study of the fundamental functions and activities performed in profit-seeking and nonprofit organizations. The B.S. in business administration degree program enables students to gain essential business competencies, knowledge of business disciplines and methods and an appreciation for contemporary business environments and cultures.

At a glance
  • Second language requirement: No
  • STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
  • First required math course: MAT 210 - Brief Calculus

Curriculum
Concurrent program options
Students pursuing concurrent degrees (also known as a “double major”) earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with their academic advisors, students can create their own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.
Admission requirements

General university admission requirements:

All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission

Additional requirements:

Freshmen admission requirements: 1160 SAT Reasoning OR 25 ACT score, OR graduated in the top eight percent of high school class.

Freshmen should select an additional major when applying for admission. Additional choices may include any of the W. P. Carey's Business BA programs or any other business or other degree program outside W. P. Carey School of Business. Students who are not admissible to a W. P. Carey Business BS major and who did not select a second major or are not admissible to their second major choice will be placed in a Business BA program in W. P. Carey School of Business.

Transfer admission requirements (30 or more semester hours of credit after high school): 3.00 transfer GPA AND 1160 SAT score OR 25 ACT score OR graduated in the top eight percent of high school class.

Transfer students should select an additional major when applying for admission. Additional choices may include any of the W. P. Carey's Business BA programs or any other business or other degree program outside W. P. Carey School of Business.

Students with less than 45 transfer hours who are not admissible to a W. P. Carey School of Business major and who did not select a second major or are not admissible to their second major choice will be placed in Exploratory--Social and Behavioral Sciences in University College.

Students with more than 45 transfer hours who are not admissible to University College will be contacted to select an appropriate major.

Tuition information
When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone’s situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.
Transfer options

ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.

ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.

Career opportunities

Business graduates are prepared for careers that require broad background and general knowledge in the field of business is required. Graduates may choose to enter one of the areas of business or industry for which their emphasis on business fundamentals prepares them, start their own businesses or pursue careers with local, state or federal government. Some graduates choose to continue their education by enrolling in graduate programs or law school.

Contact information
What are accelerated programs?
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.

3 year programs

These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.

Accelerated master's

These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).

Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
What are concurrent programs?
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
What are joint programs?
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.

What constitutes a new program?
ASU adds new programs to Degree Search frequently. Come back often and look for the “New Programs” option.
What are online programs?
ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
What is the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)?
The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is a program in which residents of western states (other than Arizona) may be eligible for reduced nonresident tuition. See more information and eligibility requirements on the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program.

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