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The Bachelor of Arts program in business provides an innovative, transdisciplinary approach to learning that broadens career options upon graduation. Not only do students acquire a strong grounding in the principles of business, but they also immerse themselves in coursework outside the business school as a supplement to their degree.

Program Description

Students in the program learn how to apply core business knowledge in one of the following disciplines:

business (agribusiness innovation and technology)
business administration
communication
corporate accounting
food industry management
global leadership
global logistics management
global politics
health care
human resources
information security
law
language and cultures
public service and public policy
retail management
sports business
statistics
sustainability
technology
tourism

At a Glance

College/school: W. P. Carey School of Business
Location: Polytechnic, Tempe, West Valley
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

View 2025 - 2026 curriculum. View curriculum archives.

Concurrent Program Options

Students pursuing concurrent degrees (also known as a “double major”) 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. These programs feature the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.

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 cannot change their major to this degree program. Students should submit a request through the business school's advising website to declare a business concentration.

Transfer Options

ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.

Global Opportunities

As globalization continues to impact the way business functions, study abroad programs provide students with valuable skills that employers are looking for, including communication and interpersonal skills, flexibility, motivation, and a global perspective on business applications worldwide. Business students can study abroad nearly anywhere in the world and participate in practical case studies in global business hubs.

Career Opportunities

The W. P. Carey School of Business offers many concentrations, and graduates have options in a number of fields. Students should view specific concentrations for career opportunities information.

Program Overview