Program Overview

Business Administration Major

The Business Administration major is one of the most popular programs on campus, ideal for those interested in a career in business. This program covers various aspects of business, including entrepreneurship, marketing, management, and analysis of business practices and decisions.

Program Overview

Business is an integral part of society, and the need for smart, skilled, and ethical individuals in business is paramount. The Business Administration major at Towson University provides students with the foundation to contribute positively to the world of business. With a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, students gain a broad understanding of business principles, including accounting, finance, operations, marketing, and management, with the opportunity to specialize in a specific area.

Career Prospects

Careers in business are diverse and often highly paid. The skills and knowledge gained through a Business Administration degree are transferable to positions in law, nonprofits, media, and communications. The program offers 11 concentrations or tracks, allowing students to customize their degree:

• Business Analytics
• Economics
• Entrepreneurship
• Finance
• Financial planning
• Human resource management
• International business
• Investments
• Leadership and management
• Marketing
• Project management

Students can also add value to their degree by choosing a second major or a minor.

Accreditation and Rankings

The Business Administration program at Towson University is accredited by AACSB International. Additionally, the undergraduate business program is ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

Program Advantages

The program offers several unique advantages, including:

• A one-of-a-kind Professional Experience course that bridges the path from classroom to career with a required 120-hour internship
• Access to cutting-edge technologies in the T. Rowe Price Finance Lab and the College of Business & Economics Behavioral Lab
• Scholarships for accounting and business students

Benefits

Students in the Business Administration major benefit from:

• Great interaction with professors and classmates, with an average class size of 32
• A competitive advantage in the job market with Certification in Excel from Microsoft Office
• Personalized academic and career advising provided by Student Academic and Career Services
• Endless opportunities for networking and professional development through college events and student organizations
• The chance to win scholarship prizes and network with employers in case competitions
• The opportunity to build a professional portfolio in the Capstone Competition

Degree Requirements

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Business Administration requires a minimum of 120 earned units. This includes successful completion of the University Core Curriculum requirements, the Business Administration requirements, and electives. For the B.A. degree option, students must complete all the courses required for the major and a foreign language's intermediate (202) courses (or equivalent).

Admission Requirements

Business Administration is a screened major. Students are admitted to the major after successfully completing a set of required courses with a C or higher in each of those courses and an overall TU GPA of 2.0 or higher.

Requirements for Admission to the Major

1. Formal admission to Towson University as a degree candidate
2. Cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher for all coursework
3. Grade equivalent of 2.00 or higher in each course required for admission to the Business Administration major
4. Minimum grade of C for all the courses required for admission to the major:

• ACCT 201 or 211 Principles of Financial Accounting (3 units)
• ECON 201 or 203 Microeconomics Principles (3 units)
• ECON 202 or 204 Macroeconomics Principles (3 units)
• LEGL 225 Legal Environment of Business (3 units)
• ECON 205 Statistics for Business and Economics (or MATH 231 Basic Statistics) (3 units)
• MATH 211 Calculus for Applications (or MATH 273 Calculus I) (3 units)

Tracking Admission to the Major

Admission status is sent to the student's Towson University email account at the beginning of each term and right before registration. Students are required to meet with their assigned adviser each term to evaluate progress in completing the requirements for admission to the major and the degree. Once admitted to the major, students may enroll in upper-level required business courses and courses required for their concentration or track.