Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

General Focus

Our Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) program gives you a broad-based, versatile education that prepares you to lead and manage in nearly any business setting. You'll be prepared for a successful career in fields such as accounting, finance, management, marketing, operations management and information systems.

Degree requirements  Transfer path

Internships

To prepare you for career opportunities, you can take advantage of our extensive internship program. Internships can be tailored to your goals, and are available during the fall, spring and summer semesters.

Retention Requirements

If you're admitted to NIU, you can declare a major in management. However, to continue as a management major and enroll in 300- or 400-level management courses required by the major, you must meet the following criteria.

• You must complete MGMT 335, FINA 320, MKTG 310 and OMIS 338 with a C or better grade.
• You must submit a completed transcript review form to the Department of Management during the semester in which you're enrolled in MGMT 335. This form is separate from the NIU admission form and is available in the Department of Management office or online. You are responsible for providing all transcript information to the Office of Admissions.
  • Completed forms must be submitted by the deadline to:
    • The Department of Management
      Northern Illinois University
      DeKalb, IL 60115
      Fax: 815-753-6198
• You must meet the cumulative GPA requirement set by the Department of Management to enroll in required 300- and 400-level courses. With a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher, students who complete the transcript review process and meet prerequisites will be able to enroll.
• Meeting the department requirements to be retained as a management major does not declare your major.

 

Testimonial

I was able to get an internship because, with this degree, our career options are endless. I was qualified for internships in management, human resources and marketing. And you will get the chance to choose your path, too.