Program Overview

Business Administration (BA) Program

The Business Administration (BA) program at the University of Illinois Chicago offers a comprehensive education in business principles, practices, and decision-making. The program is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and expertise necessary to succeed in a rapidly changing business environment.

Courses

The BA program includes a wide range of courses that cover various aspects of business administration, including:

• BA 070: Elementary Mathematics for Business: Rational operations and arithmetic, fundamental operations of algebra, linear equations and polynomials, and graphic with applications to business.
• BA 090: Intermediate Algebra for Business: Linear equations, rational expressions, quadratic equations, graphing, exponentials and logarithms, systems of linear equations with applications to business.
• BA 100: Introduction to Professional Development: Introduces first-year students to UIC Professional development and presence.
• BA 101: Business First-Year Seminar: A first-year seminar for students to understand UIC Business academic majors and related careers.
• BA 111: Business Decision-Making: Introduces students to the qualitative and quantitative frameworks for critically evaluating business scenarios and decisions.
• BA 190: UIC Business Seminar Program: The principle objective of the UIC Business Seminar Program is to build and foster the intellectual society within the UIC Business community.
• BA 194: Special Topics in Business Administration: Exploration of topics in Business Administration not covered in existing offerings or study of selected topics in greater depth.
• BA 200: Business Communication: Principles of effective business communication applied to practice in writing and speaking, individual and team work; emphasis on written communication.
• BA 220: Business Professional Development II: Seminar uses experiential activities to develop each student’s authentic professional presence, verbal and non-verbal skills necessary to excel professionally.
• BA 289: Business Internship Program I: Business internships provide students an opportunity to gain practical work experience in their field of study and to test their career choice.
• BA 290: Business Ethics: A one-semester 3 credit hour required elective of all non-accounting business majors, to aid our students in the formation of the attitude, disposition and habit of thinking, working and living in an ethical environment.
• BA 299: Business Administration Study Abroad: Provides credit for foreign study.
• BA 300: Advanced Managerial Communications: Advanced study of business communication, including practice in the writing of case studies and reports.
• BA 320: Civic Engagement: Each semester, the class will be themed on a city-wide issue (homelessness, hunger, education, etc.).
• BA 330: Analysis of Firms, Markets, and Industries for Business Decision Making: Analysis of consumer and resource markets; firm production and costs; industry structure, competition, strategy and government regulation and development of managerial decision making skills.
• BA 351: Legal Environment of Business: Introduces students to the legal, political and regulatory controls that define and limit business practice opportunities.
• BA 395: Assessment Experience: Students will complete a day-long program to assess learning outcomes, through a test, simulations, individual case analysis, verbal communication exercises, team presentation and teamwork skills designed to assess program learning results.
• BA 420: Professional Presence: Workshop style, experiential course using simulations and adapted theater exercises of graduating difficulty that teach students to refine their professional presence.
• BA 489: Business Internship Program II: Business internships provide both graduate and undergraduate professional and practical work experience in their field of study and career choice.
• BA 490: International Student Exchange Program: The Student Exchange Program enables the reciprocal exchange of students between UIC and colleges or universities in other countries.
• BA 494: Special Topics in Business Administration: Exploration of topics in Business Administration not covered in existing offerings or study of selected topics in greater depth.
• BA 495: Business Strategy: Strategic management and business policy formulation and implementation.

Program Requirements

The BA program requires students to complete a minimum number of credit hours, including core courses, electives, and a capstone project. The specific requirements may vary depending on the student's concentration and academic background.

Admission Criteria

Admission to the BA program is competitive and based on a variety of factors, including academic performance, work experience, and personal statement. Applicants must submit official transcripts, letters of recommendation, and a personal statement outlining their career goals and motivations.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees for the BA program vary depending on the student's residency status, academic level, and course load. Students are encouraged to check the university's website for the most up-to-date information on tuition fees and financial aid.

Research Areas

The BA program offers a range of research areas, including business strategy, marketing, finance, accounting, and management. Students have the opportunity to work with faculty members on research projects and present their findings at academic conferences.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the BA program have a wide range of career opportunities in business, government, and non-profit organizations. The program's strong reputation and accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) ensure that graduates are well-prepared for leadership roles in their chosen field.