Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts program in Business with a concentration in Law is an innovative, transdisciplinary program designed to prepare students for positions in various professions where business and law play a crucial role in ensuring success.

Program Description

The law concentration, with its strong business background, provides students with a systematic framework for analyzing actual legal regulation and corresponding business risks and liabilities. Students complete rigorous courses within the law concentration, in addition to the skill and core courses required of all W. P. Carey School of Business majors.

At a Glance

• College/School: W. P. Carey School of Business
• Location: Tempe or Online, ASU Local
• Second Language Requirement: No
• STEM-OPT Extension Eligible: No
• First Required Math Course: MAT 210 - Brief Calculus or MAT 117 College Algebra
• Math Intensity: Moderate

Curriculum

The curriculum for the Business (Law) program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of business and law. Students can view the 2025-2026 curriculum and curriculum archives for more information.

Concurrent Program Options

Students pursuing concurrent degrees earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with their academic advisors, students can create their own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.

Accelerated Program Options

This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree.

Accelerated Master's Programs

The following accelerated master's programs are available:

• Global Management (Creative Industries and Design Thinking), MGM
• Global Management (Digital Audience Strategy), MGM
• Global Management (Global Affairs), MGM
• Global Management (Global Business), MGM
• Global Management (Global Development and Innovation), MGM
• Global Management (Global Digital Transformation), MGM
• Global Management (Global Entrepreneurship), MGM
• Global Management (Global Health Care Delivery), MGM
• Global Management (Global Legal Studies), MGM
• Global Management (Nonprofit Leadership and Management), MGM
• Global Management (Public Administration), MGM
• Global Management (Public Policy), MGM
• Global Management (Sustainability Solutions), MGM
• Global Management (Sustainable Tourism), MGM
• Global Management, MGM
• Public Administration, MPA

Admission Requirements

• General University Admission Requirements: All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
• Additional Requirements: First-year admission requirements for this program are the same as the university's first-year admission requirements.
• Transfer Admission Requirements: Transfer applicants must have a GPA of 3.00 for all transfer work and meet university transfer admission requirements.

Tuition Information

When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone's situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.

Change of Major Requirements

Students should refer to the W. P. Carey School of Business website to determine whether they meet change of major requirements.

Attend Online

ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year.

Transfer Options

ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU.

Global Opportunities

Study abroad programs provide vital experiences to students, giving them opportunities to practice building cultural competency for global business success.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the law concentration pursue careers in the business world, and exposure to aspects of law and legal issues assists them in attaining their career goals. Example job titles and salaries include:

• Business Analyst: 8.8% growth, $101,190 median salary
• Compliance Manager: 4.5% growth, $136,550 median salary
• Cost Estimator: -4.2% growth, $77,070 median salary
• Operations Research Analyst: 21.5% growth, $91,290 median salary
• Regulatory Affairs Manager: 4.5% growth, $136,550 median salary
• Risk Manager: 6.5% growth, $106,000 median salary
• Security Manager: 3.8% growth, $104,690 median salary
• Store Security Manager: 4.5% growth, $136,550 median salary

Program Accreditation

All ASU graduate and undergraduate academic programs are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Many programs also have additional accreditation through specialized accrediting agencies.