The Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration is tailored for students seeking a broad-based education that combines business fundamentals with a strong liberal arts foundation. The program emphasizes global perspectives, communication, and critical thinking, making it ideal for students interested in leadership, consulting, and socially responsible business roles. The curriculum integrates essential business knowledge with courses in the arts, sciences, and humanities, and includes a foreign language proficiency requirement.
Accreditation: Dual AACSB-accredited in Business and Accounting
Course Overview by Year:
Years 1 & 2: General education, pre-business core (accounting, economics, statistics, communication), and language proficiency
Year 3: Begin upper-division business core and explore electives or concentration
Year 4: Advanced electives, capstone, and experiential learning
Sample Core Courses (Upper Division):
Leadership and Communication
Fundamentals of Sustainable Business
Business Law and Ethics
Business Strategy and Planning
Economic Foundations of Competitive Analysis
Financial Management
Managing People in Organizations
Marketing Management
Business Analytics I
Business Analytics II
Operations Management
Optional Concentrations:
Accounting
Entrepreneurship
Finance
Marketing
Operations and Business Analytics
Sports Business
Hands-On Opportunities:
Oregon Consulting Group, student competitions, business research projects
Internships:
Support from Mohr Career Services
Student Organizations:
Women in Business, Entrepreneurship Club, and more
Global Learning:
Study abroad and Global Business Certificate options
Career Services:
Resume support, job placements, internship access via Mohr Career Services
Graduate Pathways:
Suitable foundation for MBA or MPA programs
Top Employers:
Oregon Athletics and Amazon
​Graduates also go on to start their own business
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