Program Overview

Interdepartmental Studies Program

The Interdepartmental Studies Program is part of the Division of Interdisciplinary Programs.

Business Studies Track

The Business Studies Track requires 37-50 semester hours of work for the major. It provides a preapproved plan of study that combines a generalized business background with a choice of four emphasis areas: organizational practice and perspectives, arts management, and technology and inquiry.

Degree Requirements

• Foundation courses: 11-15 hours
• Business Electives: 10-12 hours
• Emphasis Area: 15-20 hours
• Career Preparation Component: 1-3 hours
• Total Hours: 37-50

Important Notes for Business Studies Track Students

• Maximum two class overlap if applying courses to a double major. The exception to this rule is that there is no limit on the number of GE CLAS Core courses that can overlap between two majors.
• No major coursework can be counted toward a minor. The exception to this rule is that there is no limit on the number of GE CLAS Core courses that can overlap between a minor and the interdepartmental studies major.
• A student earning an Interdepartmental Studies major must earn a minimum of 30 semester hours of credit from courses offered by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, thus satisfying the CLAS Residence requirement.
• Business Studies Track students are prohibited from earning a Business major.
• Business Studies Track students are prohibited from earning a Business Administration minor.

Requirements and Plan of Study

Due to the potential for course and curriculum changes, it is recommended that students consult the UI General Catalog for the latest information on this track.

• Requirements
• Sample Plan of Study

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

The Interdepartmental Studies Program is located in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.