Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Program Overview
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.Bus.Admin.)
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.Bus.Admin.) is a degree program offered by the Grossman School of Business at the University of Vermont. This program boasts a demanding curriculum that promises to develop strong quantitative, conceptual analysis, and technology skills. Students expand their classroom experiences working together and with faculty on applied projects in real business settings.
Interdisciplinary Themes
The Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration provides a distinctive focus on three interdisciplinary strategic themes:
- Global Business
- Sustainable Business
- Entrepreneurship All students must choose one theme by the end of their sophomore year and complete four courses within their chosen theme, including one interdisciplinary "capstone" course in the fourth year.
Concentrations
In addition to completing the requirements for the interdisciplinary theme, all students must complete four courses within a selected concentration. The available concentrations include:
- Accounting
- Finance
- Marketing
- Business Analytics
Curriculum
Major Requirements
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with Interdisciplinary Themes requires students to complete courses in their chosen theme and concentration. The program includes:
- Basic Business Core Requirements: thirty-six to thirty-seven credits (twelve courses) that should be completed by the end of the sophomore year.
- Business Field Requirements: twelve credits (four courses) that must be completed with an overall grade-point average of at least 2.00.
- Interdisciplinary Theme Requirements: twelve credits (four courses) within the chosen theme, including one interdisciplinary "capstone" course.
Professional Development Series
Students are required to complete three credits of Professional Development Series:
- Professional Development Series I (BUS 1102)
- Professional Development Series II (BUS 2102)
- Professional Development Series III (BUS 3102)
Catamount Core Curriculum
Grossman School of Business students are required to complete at least 42 credits in the Catamount Core Curriculum Requirements.
Credit Hours Outside of the Grossman School of Business
Students need to take at least 40 credits outside of the Grossman School of Business.
Optional Undergraduate Minor or Undergraduate Certificate
A student may complete an undergraduate minor in a discipline outside the Grossman School of Business, or an undergraduate certificate outside the Grossman School of Business to help fulfill the required 40 outside credits.
University of Vermont Degree Requirements for Undergraduates
In addition to the requirements for the Major, all undergraduate students must successfully complete Degree and University Requirements.
Electives
Students often need elective credits to bridge the gap between the required courses and the 120 total credit hours needed to graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Restrictions on Electives
- Up to three credits of PEAC (physical education activity courses) can apply as elective credit towards the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree.
- No more than six credits of internship can apply to the degree.
- No credit will be granted for a course that substantially duplicates material in courses offered in the Grossman School of Business or in other previously completed courses.
Minors
Catalogue year 2019 and earlier
Business students are required to have a minor and must complete 30 credits outside of BSAD coursework. The declared minor must be outside of the School of Business.
Catalogue year 2020 to present
Business students are not required to have a minor, but it is encouraged. Business students are required to complete 40 credits outside of BSAD coursework and pursuing a minor is a great way to meet this requirement.
Admissions
All students must meet the Degree and University Requirements, the Catamount Core Curriculum Requirements, and the College Requirements.
Outcomes
The Grossman School of Business cultivates the ability to create and manage sustainable businesses that address ethical, social, and environmental challenges and opportunities in the complex and dynamic global environment.
Learning Goals and Objectives
The faculty, staff, and alumni are committed to developing leaders prepared for a dynamic, global workplace. The GSB curriculum is designed to support the following learning goals, objectives, and outcomes:
- Professional skills: ability to communicate informatively and persuasively, and collaborate effectively to analyze business performance.
- Technical skills: ability to analyze business performance by acquiring, synthesizing, and interpreting data, and applying foundational business concepts.
- Thematic application skills: ability to apply and integrate professional and technical skills in one or more of the themes (Sustainable Business, Global Business, Entrepreneurship).
Study Abroad
Students in the Grossman School of Business are strongly encouraged to participate in a study abroad experience. UVM partners with a number of exchange and external programs around the world to provide a rigorous academic experience while also exploring new cultures, cuisine, and geographic locations.