Program Overview

Arts & Letters Major (B.A. or B.S.) and Business Administration (M.B.A.)

The linked BA/MBA or BS/MBA program is an early entry to the MBA program of study. The early-entry program is designed for well-qualified non-business undergraduate students to start their MBA program prior to completing their undergraduate degree. Well-qualified non-business undergraduate students may take MBA-level courses as early as three semesters prior to graduation and count up to 12 graduate credits toward their undergraduate degree. Students participating in the early-entry program must earn a minimum of 150 credit hours (120 discrete credit hours for the undergraduate degree and 30 discrete credit hours for the graduate degree). Early-entry program students should carefully consider their undergraduate degree program requirements when planning their course of study.

AT A GLANCE

• College of Arts & Letters
• Degree Level: Linked
• Degree Earned: B.A. & M.B.A. or B.S. & M.B.A.
• Delivery Modes: Online, On-Campus

Featured Courses

MGMT 500: Managing Organizations

This course is part of the Day One Access program. It should be noted that students should not purchase any course materials denoted by the Day One Access logo as they are part of the course registration.

MBA 520: Spreadsheet Modeling

This course introduces students to the use of spreadsheet modeling to analyze and make business decisions. Course topics include spreadsheet design, data analysis for modeling, and Monte Carlo simulation. The course is web-based, providing tremendous flexibility for students. Students will need some proficiency with Excel. Prerequisites: Admission to the MBA program OR approval by the MBA program office/instructor.

ACCT 540: Introduction to Accounting

This course provides a succinct working knowledge of the underlying concepts of financial and managerial accounting. With a strong emphasis on the interpretation of real-world financial statements, the course teaches students how to read, analyze, and interpret financial and managerial accounting data to make informed business decisions. Prerequisites: Admission to the MBA program OR approval by the MBA program office/instructor.

Careers

Check out these ideas from ODU's Center for Career & Leadership Development and the Occupational Information Network (O*NET). A median salary is a midpoint of what people typically earnhalf of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.

• Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes: $90,870 Median Salary Represent and promote artists, performers, and athletes in dealings with current or prospective employers. May handle contract negotiation and other business matters for clients.
• Art Directors: $103,510 Median Salary Formulate design concepts and presentation approaches for visual communications media, such as print, broadcasting, and advertising. Direct workers engaged in art work or layout design.

Requirements

To apply for the Arts & Letters Major and Business Administration at ODU, students should meet the minimum university admission requirements for Undergraduate Admission.

• To be admitted to the Linked MBA Linked program, B.A. and B.S. students in Arts & Letters should meet the following conditions:
  • Completed all lower-level general education requirements
  • Completed at least 24 credit hours at ODU
  • Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2

Transfer

At ODU, we understand that as a transfer student, you have unique needs that require a wide array of campus resources. The Center for Advising Administration and Academic Partnerships aims to create a transfer-inclusive culture that supports the successful transfer of students.

Cost

Estimated rates for the academic year. Rates are subject to change. Other fees are assessed for special services and certain academic programs. Anyone who is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.

• Active Duty Military Rate: $250 Cost Per-Credit
• Virginia Resident: $268 Cost Per-Credit
• Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States: $444 Cost Per-Credit
• Non-Resident: $953.50 Cost Per-Credit

Ways to Save

Here are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending ODU. For more information, visit University Student Financial Aid.

• Cost Estimator

Additional Programs

With over 120 undergraduate programs, 130 graduate programs at the master's, education specialist, and doctoral levels, plus a wealth of certificate and professional development programs, Old Dominion University has the program for you. Visit our academic program listing page to see other programs ODU has to offer.