Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.Bus.Admin.)

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Vermont

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at the University of Vermont offers students a well-rounded business education with the flexibility to specialise in Accounting, Business Analytics, Finance, or Marketing while choosing an interdisciplinary theme in Entrepreneurship, Global Business, or Sustainable Business. It is an excellent fit for students who want to develop strong analytical, leadership, and decision-making skills while exploring how businesses operate, grow, innovate, and respond to challenges in a changing global economy.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1: Students begin by developing a strong foundation in business, economics, mathematics, and communication through courses such as The Business Enterprise I, The Business Enterprise II, and Business Communications. Information Technology, Financial Accounting, and Principles of Microeconomics introduce them to essential business functions, while the Professional Development Series I helps them begin exploring their academic and career interests.

Year 2: Students strengthen their analytical and management skills through Decision Analysis, Managerial Accounting, and Principles of Macroeconomics. Courses such as Leadership & Organizational Behavior, Marketing Management, and Operations Management introduce them to how organisations manage people, customers, resources, and business processes. By the end of this stage, students are encouraged to select their interdisciplinary theme and business concentration.

Year 3: Students move into specialised business learning through Managerial Finance, Marketing Research, and concentration-specific courses in Accounting, Business Analytics, Finance, or Marketing. Depending on their selected pathway, they may explore subjects such as Digital Marketing, Financial Technology and Analytics, or Corporate Financial Reporting, while continuing their professional development through BUS 3102.

Year 4: Students bring their business knowledge together through advanced concentration courses and an interdisciplinary capstone connected to their selected theme. Options include Global Business Strategic Capstone (BUS 4920), Sustainable Business Strategic Capstone (BUS 4930), or approved entrepreneurship-focused coursework, allowing students to apply their learning to complex business and organisational challenges.

Note: UVM does not prescribe one fixed year-by-year course sequence for every student. The progression above is a suggested structure based on the official curriculum and degree requirements.

Focus Areas

Business Administration, Accounting, Business Analytics, Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Global Business, Sustainable Business, Business Strategy, Financial Management, Marketing Research, Management, Operations Management, Information Technology, Decision Analysis, Leadership, Corporate Reporting, International Business.

Learning Outcomes

Students develop professional communication, teamwork, quantitative reasoning, data interpretation, business analysis, financial understanding, strategic decision-making, leadership, problem-solving, and the ability to apply business knowledge to entrepreneurship, global business, and sustainable business challenges.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

The Grossman School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). This internationally recognised accreditation reflects the school's commitment to established standards in business education and provides students with a strong academic foundation for professional development and further study.

Reputation (Employability Rankings)

The Grossman School of Business reports that 95% of its graduates are employed or continuing their education within six months of graduation, based on its published graduate outcomes. UVM also reports that more than 90% of its business students participate in at least one internship, giving students opportunities to gain professional experience before completing their degree.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At the Grossman School of Business, students have opportunities to connect classroom learning with real business situations through internships, case competitions, business pitch competitions, study abroad, and collaborative projects. The curriculum encourages students to work with faculty and peers on applied business challenges, helping them develop the confidence and practical skills needed to move from

Students can build their practical experience through:

Business case competitions: Students can participate in business case competitions that encourage analytical thinking, teamwork, and creative solutions to business challenges.
Business pitch competitions: These opportunities allow students to explore business ideas, entrepreneurship, and the development of new products or ventures.
Internships: UVM reports that more than 90% of Grossman business students complete at least one internship, providing opportunities to gain professional experience during their studies.
Grossman Co-op: The school's co-op program offers students an opportunity to gain structured work experience connected to their academic and career interests.
Professional development: The three-part Professional Development Series (BUS 1102, BUS 2102, and BUS 3102) supports students as they explore career interests and prepare for professional opportunities.
Entrepreneurship projects: Courses such as Entrepreneurial Leadership, Tech, Entrepreneurship & Commercialization, and Integrated Product Development help students explore innovation and business creation.
Global business experience: Students can explore international management, international market analysis, international finance, and approved study abroad opportunities.
Sustainable business application: Sustainable Business coursework, including the Sustainable Business Strategic Capstone, allows students to examine business challenges through a sustainability-focused perspective.
Career networking: Guest speakers, alumni panels, networking events, and career panels connect students with business professionals and industry perspectives.
Student support: The Center for Student Success provides academic guidance and support throughout the undergraduate experience.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of the B.S. in Business Administration can pursue a wide range of careers across finance, accounting, marketing, analytics, management, and entrepreneurship. The combination of a broad business foundation, a chosen concentration, and an interdisciplinary theme helps students build transferable skills and prepare for professional opportunities across different industries.

Typical career roles: Business Analyst, Financial Analyst, Marketing Coordinator, Management Trainee.

Additional career and progression opportunities include:

Career support: UVM's Grossman School of Business provides career planning, internship opportunities, professional development, and networking events with alumni and business leaders.
Employment outcomes: Grossman reports that 95% of its graduates are employed or continuing education within six months of graduation. UVM's Class of 2025 first-destination survey reports a 96% success rate for Grossman School of Business graduates, with 75% employed and 19% continuing education. The survey's knowledge rate was 84%.
Industry connections: Grossman identifies employers recruiting its students, including Google, Amazon, GE, Goldman Sachs, PwC, KPMG, Boeing, Ben & Jerry's, Seventh Generation, Trane, Fidelity, Johnson & Johnson, and Morgan Stanley.
Professional recognition: AACSB accreditation provides a recognised quality benchmark for business education and supports the academic credibility of the Grossman School of Business degree.
Graduation outcomes: Students graduate with a broad business education, a selected concentration, and an interdisciplinary theme, supported by professional development and applied learning opportunities.
Professional network: UVM highlights its Career Network, with 100,000 active members, as a resource for graduates beginning their careers.

Further Academic Progression: After completing the B.S. in Business Administration, graduates may pursue an MBA, Master of Accountancy, Master of Science in Finance, Business Analytics, Marketing, or other specialised postgraduate programs. Students interested in becoming Certified Public Accountants may combine the Accounting concentration with UVM's Master of Accountancy pathway to meet the 150-credit educational requirement, subject to the relevant state accountancy board's rules.