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4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
North Carolina State University RaleighThe Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) at NC State University offers a broad-based business education with strong emphasis on ethical decision-making, global perspectives, and analytical skills. Through a combination of general education, core business courses, and specialized concentrations, students gain practical competencies in leadership, communication, and critical thinking, making them well-equipped for dynamic careers across industries.
The program integrates real-world exposure and professional development from the outset, beginning with the M 100: Personal & Professional Identity course in the first year. Students can tailor their learning by selecting one of several concentrations, including finance, marketing, business analytics, IT, or operations/ supply chain management. Located in the Research Triangle, NC State also offers students access to industry connections and internship opportunities across a robust local and national business network.
Course Overview:
Year 1:
Personal and Professional Identity Development
Academic Writing and Research
Select 1: Elements of Calculus, Calculus for Life and Management Sciences A, Calculus I, Introduction to Business Processes
Introduction to Finite Maths with Applications
Select 1: Public speaking, Interpersonal Communication, Argumentation and Advocacy
GEP Humanities
Academic Writing and Research (or GEP Natural Sciences with Lab)
Principles of Microeconomics
Free elective: GEP: Health & Exercise Studies
Year 2:
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
Information Systems Management
Economics and Business Statistics
Principles of Macroeconomics
Intro to Business Analytics
Intro to Entrepreneurship
Year 3:
Continue with major core courses and begin concentration
Financial Management
Marketing Methods
Human Resource Management
Operations and Supply Chain Management
GEP Humanities and free electives
Year 4:
Capstone: MIE 480 (Business Policy & Strategy)
Final concentration courses and remaining electives
GEP Interdisciplinary Perspectives and Ethics course
Capstone course (MIE 480) integrating strategy and real-world case studies
Career development support from Poole Career Center
Internship opportunities in the Raleigh-Durham area and beyond
Exposure to industry professionals through guest lectures, workshops, and student organizations
Undergraduate research and leadership development available across campus
Graduates employed in consulting, finance, marketing, operations, and startups
Opportunities for graduate study in MBA, accounting, and analytics programs
Business connections through Poole College partnerships and NC State alumni
Career preparation through resume workshops, mock interviews, and employer networking events
If you are currently enrolled in high school, then you would apply to NC State as a freshman applicant (also called a “first-year applicant”). The same is true if you have already graduated high school but have not yet taken any college courses. Application fee waivers are not accepted for international applicants who require a visa to study in the United States.School Report, Mid Year Report, and Final Report RequiredCommon App personal essay requiredCollege questions: 1 required, 2 optionalThis college does not use a writing supplement for any additional writing requirements.SAT Update: Students with a weighted GPA of 2.8 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) are not required to submit test scores. Those with a GPA below 2.8 must provide an ACT score of 17+ or an SAT score of 930+. If you self-report test scores, they will be considered in your application review. Official scores are required only if you enroll. We superscore across multiple test dates, considering the highest section scores.Proof of English Proficiency International first-year applicants who haven’t attended a U.S. high school since grade 9 must submit TOEFL (code 5496), IELTS Academic, PTE, or Duolingo English Test (DET) unless they are nationals of exempt countries (Australia, Canada (except Quebec), UK, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, and select Caribbean and African countries). IELTS Online is not accepted. Conditional Admission: If you meet academic requirements but not English proficiency, you may qualify for the NC State Intensive English Program to improve your skills before starting your degree. Accepted Tests (Electronic Submission Only): TOEFL iBT, iBT Special Home Edition, TOEFL Essentials (code 5496), Duolingo English Test (DET), IELTS Academic, Pearson Test of English (PTE), NC State Intensive English Program.Applications to be done through Common AppAccreditation: AACSBBusiness AnalystMarketing SpecialistHR CoordinatorFinancial AnalystOperations ManagerConsultantEntrepreneurSupply Chain AnalystSales ExecutiveAccount Manager
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