Program Overview

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program provides a comprehensive view of the inner workings of corporate, non-profit, and governmental organizations, as well as the complex legal and strategic environments in which organizations function. The rigorous coursework in this program prepares students for strategic decision-making and leadership roles in various business and public service roles.

Degrees Offered

• Bachelor of Science

Program Types

• Undergraduate, Major, Minor

Mode of Study

• On Campus

Department

• Business Administration & Management

School / College

• College of Arts and Sciences

What is a Business Administration Degree?

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program will give you a comprehensive view of the inner workings of corporate, non-profit, and governmental organizations, as well as the complex legal and strategic environments in which organizations function. The rigorous coursework in this program will prepare you for strategic decision-making and leadership roles in various business and public service roles. Upon completion of this degree, you will be well-prepared for a variety of careers or graduate studies in fields like general business, healthcare, sports management, human resources, human resources, law, and more.

Why Should You Major in Business Administration at Redlands?

The business administration program at University of Redlands is part of the most diverse community of students on campus, with whom you will build a cohort that can rely on each other for support. You will learn from enthusiastic faculty, who are experts in their fields, in small, intimate classes, allowing you to develop a rich network of mentors, peers, and experiences. This professional network provides you with high-touch, in-person advising and opportunities for paid internships that work with your schedule. Redlands business administration graduates have a wider perspective and understand the cultural, social, and political contexts within which business decisions are made, helping to set them apart in the job search from the typical business school graduate. Additionally, after completing the program, you will have access to an extensive network of successful alumni to tap into for networking, advice, and career opportunities.

Classes You'll Take

Major Requirements

• Business Administration Prerequisites
  • Complete ALL of the following courses:
    • ECON101 - Principles of Economics
    • BUS136 - Principles of Global Marketing
    • BUS226 - Rise of Capitalism
    • ACCT210 - Principles of Financial Accounting & Reporting
    • ACCT220 - Principles of Managerial Accounting
    • MATH111 - Elementary Statistics With Applications
    • OR POLI202 - Statistical Analysis and Mapping of Social Science Data
    • OR PSYC250 - Statistical Methods
    • OR MATH312 - Mathematical Statistics
    • BUS240 - Business Law
    • OR GLB240 - U.S. Law for Global Business Majors
• Lower-division Applied Skills Courses
  • Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
    • ART159 - Digital Imaging
    • CS110 - Introduction to Programming
    • ENGL206 - Composing in New Media
    • HIST251 - Mapping African History
    • MATH208 - Game Theory
    • GIS110 - Introduction to Spatial Analysis & GIS
    • SPCH111 - Contemporary Oral Argumentation
    • SPCH115 - Business Speech
    • THA140 - Acting Fundamentals
    • THA200 - Voice & Movement for Performers
    • ECON202 - Game Theory
    • ECON204 - Health Economics
    • ECON205 - Ecological Economics
    • ECON206 - Political Economy of Sustainability in Europe
    • ECON212 - Political Economy
    • ECON221 - Economics of Development
    • ECON222 - International Political Economy
    • ECON230 - Does Money Make the World Go Round? A Look At Money in Capitalism
    • ECON240 - Economics of Race, Class and Gender
    • ECON254 - Economics of the Public Sector
    • ECON255 - Data Storytelling
    • ECON260 - Topics in Economics
• Business Administration Core Courses
  • Complete ALL of the following courses:
    • BUS310 - Principles of Management and Organizational Behavior
    • OR BUS410 - Organizational Consulting
    • BUS333 - Labor in the Global Economy
    • OR GLB336 - International Business
    • GLB353 - Financial Management
    • OR BUS353 - Financial Management
    • BUS430 - Human Resource Management
    • BUS434 - Applied Business Ethics
    • OR SBUG467 - Business, Ethics, and Society
    • BUS459 - Business Policy & Strategy for BS Mjrs
• Advanced Analysis
  • Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
    • ACCT411 - Accounting Information Systems
    • BUS351 - GIS and Spatial Analysis for Organizations
    • BUS355 - Marketing Research and Analytics
    • CS301 - Business Analysis and Excel
    • ECON350 - Microeconomic Theory
    • ECON351 - Macroeconomic Theory
    • ECON358 - Introduction to Econometrics
    • ECON401 - Mathematical Economics
    • GIS210 - Advanced Spatial Analysis and GIS
    • GIS411 - Fundamentals of Geographic Information, Research, and Application
    • GLB356 - International Finance
    • GLB421 - Corporate Finance
    • GLB422 - Investments
    • MATH119 - Integrated Calculus II
    • MATH120 - Brief Calculus
    • MATH121 - Calculus I
    • MATH212 - Mathematical Consulting
    • MATH231 - Introduction to Mathematical Modeling
    • POLI300 - Advanced Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences
    • PSYC300 - Research Methods
    • SBUG415 - Competing with Analytics
    • SBUG420 - Data Ethics for Business
    • SBUG431 - Data Driven Decision-Making
    • SOAN300 - Research Methods & Design
    • SOAN307 - Mapping People, Mapping Place
    • SPCL136 - Excel Essentials I
• Advanced Elective Courses
  • Complete at least 2 courses in the following course sets:
    • Business 300-level
    • OR Business 400-level
    • OR Accounting 300-level
    • OR Accounting 400-level

Why Should You Minor in Business Administration at Redlands?

Many students choose one major and a complementary minor to get the most out of their undergraduate experience. If that's you, then a minor in public policy might be a great choice.

Minor Requirements for This Program

• ECON 101 Principles of Economics
• BUS 136 Principles of Global Marketing
• BUS 226 The Rise of American Capitalism
• BUS 240 Business Law or GLB 240 U.S. Business Law
• ACCT 210 Principles of Financial Accounting and Reporting
• BUS 310 Principles of Management and Organization Behavior or
• BUS 430 Human Resource Management
• One additional course in accounting or business

Undergraduate Application Deadlines

• Fall Term - First Year
  • Early Action 1: November 1
  • Early Action 2: December 1
  • Regular Decision: January 15*
• Fall Term - Transfer
  • Priority Deadline: March 1*
• Spring Term - Transfer
  • Priority Deadline: November 1*

What You'll Learn

• Analytical proficiency
• Strategic communication
• Solution development
• Ethical leadership

What You'll Learn

I’ve been able to work on a lot of hands-on projects, such as real-time SWOT and market analyses. One of my favorite projects was in my global marketing class.

Yakpasua Zazaboi ’27, business administration

Graduates Pursue Careers as

• Business Consultants
• Entrepreneurs
• Operations Managers
• Financial Managers

Graduates Pursue Careers as

• 0% of University of Redlands B.S. in Business Administration graduates have successful outcomes within six months of graduation.
• $0k average salary for business administration occupations in 2024.
• 0 out of 10 (91%) Alumni shared they gained critical thinking skills from their degree.
• Top 0 Best Universities in the West

Featured Faculty

• Jill Robinson
• Scott Randolph
• Jill Jensen
• Mara Winick
• Vernon Stauble