BS Business Administration

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Nebraska Lincoln

Program Overview

The B.S. in Business Administration at the University of Nebraska Lincoln offers a broad and flexible business curriculum designed for students who prefer a generalist approach rather than a specialized discipline. It is ideal for those whose career goals span multiple areas of business or who seek customizable learning.

Students complete core business training in finance, marketing, operations, and management while tailoring their upper-level studies to match their interests. The program integrates practical skill-building, leadership development, and career readiness through structured components like the PrEP series and experiential learning.

Course Overview

Business Core:

  • Purposeful Strategist

  • Data-Driven Decision Maker

  • Effective Communicator

  • Empowered Professional

Majors:

  • Accounting

  • Economics

  • Finance

  • Management/ Entreprenuership

  • Marketing

  • Supply Chain Management and Analytics

Sample Four year Strucutre:

  • Year 1: Introduction to Business, Business Computer Applications, Applied Calculus or Calculus I, Humanities, Sciences, Arts,  PrEP I, Investing in Strengths, Career Development and Planning, Introduction to Management

  • Year 2: Introductory Managerial Accounting, Statistics, Principles of Macroeconomics, Internship and Job Search Strategies, Sales Communication or Business and Professional Communication, Business Analytics/Information Analysis, Principles of Microeconomics

  • Year 3: Navigating Emerging Technologies in Business, Marketing, Intermediate Macro/ Microeconomics - Descriptive, Electives, Legal Environment, Managing Behavior in Organizations, Electives

  • Year 4: Management/Entrepreneur, Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing, Professional and Life Skills, Electives, Business Strategies (Capstone) 

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

  • Internships: Supported through the PrEP program and university partnerships

  • Independent Study & Co-Curricular Projects: May count toward experiential requirement

  • Capstone Project in Final Year

  • Special Programs:

    • Nebraska Business Honors Academy – Leadership-focused cohort experience

    • Jeffrey S. Raikes School – Interdisciplinary curriculum combining business and computer science

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduate Study:

  • Strong preparation for MBA programs or specialized master’s degrees (e.g., analytics, law, public policy)

Professional Network:

  • Access to alumni, honors communities, corporate partners, and career support services through the College of Business

Professional Development and Networking

  • Career Coaching and Services: From day one, students benefit from resume workshops, interview prep, and job search support through the Business Career Center and Professional Enhancement Program (PrEP)

Program Key Stats

$27,748
$ 45
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76 %

Eligibility Criteria

BBB - AAB
2.8 - 3.0
28 - 32
75 - 80

1090 - 1330
22 - 28
6.5
79

Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Management
  • Consulting
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Sales
  • Marketing
  • Operations
  • Business development
  • Financial services
  • Supply chain
  • Human resources

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