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School of Business offers a rigorous, interdisciplinary education designed to prepare students for impactful careers in today’s complex business environment. Consistently ranked among the top public undergraduate business schools in the U.S., the BSBA equips students with technical, strategic, and leadership skills through a combination of business core courses and specialized areas of emphasis.
Students complete a well-structured curriculum that includes general education, a comprehensive business core, and 18 credit hours in one of ten emphasis areas. A distinctive feature is the BASE (BCOR Applied Semester Experience) program in the junior year, which integrates real-world projects into business education. Students can further tailor their learning with business electives, non-business courses, or even pursue a Bachelor’s-Accelerated Master’s (BAM) degree in finance or accounting.
Course Overview
Year 1:
Fall: BCOR 1015 (World of Business), Calculus/Statistics, Written Communication, General Education, Elective
Spring: BCOR 1025 (Business Stats), BCOR 1030 (Communication Strategy), General Education, Nonbusiness Elective
Year 2:
Fall: BCOR 2201–2204 (Marketing, OB, Accounting I, Finance), General Education, Elective
Spring: BCOR 2205–2302 (IT & Analytics, Operations, Business Law, Ethics), General Education, Elective
Year 3:
Fall: BCOR 2303–2304 (Accounting II, Strategy), Area of Emphasis Courses, General Education
Spring: BASE 2104 (6-credit Applied Experience), Area of Emphasis Courses, General Education
Year 4:
Fall: Area of Emphasis, Business Electives, Elective
Spring: Area of Emphasis, Business Electives, Elective
BASE 2104: Semester-long applied experience solving real business problems
Internships: 80% of students complete at least one internship
Mentorship: Access to alumni and industry mentors
Research: Opportunities via the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)
Global Programs: Study abroad and international business exposure
Student Organizations: CU Startup Club, Women’s Empowerment Initiative, Diverse Scholars
93% of graduates are employed within 3 months
Many pursue graduate study through the BS/MS BAM pathway in Accounting or Finance
Strong alumni network and career services support for long-term career advancement
Career coaching, resume reviews, employer meetups, and job fairs offered through the Leeds Career Services
Graduates enter sectors such as consulting, finance, tech, real estate, marketing, and entrepreneurship
SAT/ACT Update: ACT/SAT scores are not required but can be self-reported on the Common App. If submitting, ensure scores arrive by the application deadline.School Report, Final Report and 1 Teachers Evaluation RequiredThe University of Colorado Boulder requires one academic letter of recommendation which may include either a counselor recommendation or a teacher evaluation.The University of Colorado Boulder is test optional and does not require ACT or SAT scores in review for admission.Holistic application review includes your high school GPA, course rigor, grades, letter of recommendation, and essay questions. If you believe your test scores will strengthen your academic record (e.g. they meet or are above the 50% mid-range for your desired major), Self-reported ACT and/or SAT scores from your application will be accepted or official scores from the testing agency. Test scores will not be used in review for automatic consideration scholarships.Common App personal essay required and will be reviewed for an admission decision as well as for automatic consideration scholarships.College question - 1 required (Required question (250 words or fewer) –What do you hope to study, and why, at CU Boulder? Or if you don't know quite yet, think about your studies so far, extracurricular/after-school activities, jobs, volunteering, future goals, or anything else that has shaped your interests.); It will be reviewed for an admission decision as well as for automatic consideration scholarships.This college does not use a writing supplement for any additional writing requirements.English Language Proficiency Requirement: https://www.colorado.edu/admissions/process/international/plan/english-proficiencyApplications to be done through Common AppAccreditation: AACSBFinancial AnalystBusiness AnalystMarketing ManagerSupply Chain AnalystEntrepreneurHR SpecialistIT ConsultantStrategy AnalystReal Estate Analyst
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