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)
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
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)
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