Program Overview

Introduction to the Bachelor of Arts in Business

The Bachelor of Arts in Business is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in today's fast-paced business world. This program focuses on developing critical thinking, strategic leadership, quantitative analysis, communication skills, risk management, ethical leadership, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Business program is built on a foundation of liberal arts education, requiring a core curriculum that includes courses in English, philosophy, theology, social science, history, mathematics, natural science, arts, and cultural diversity. Beginning in the fall of 2025, the Woods College Undergraduate Programs will integrate its core curriculum into the Boston College University Core, reflecting a commitment to aligning standards of quality and rigor with the rest of the university.

Core Curriculum

The core curriculum for students who started Fall 2025 onward includes:

• ADEX1150 The Examined Life
• 2 English courses: College Writing and Literary Works or other Core literature course
• 2 Philosophy courses
• 2 Theology courses (one Christian Theology course and one Sacred Texts & Traditions course)
• 2 Social Science courses
• 2 History courses (one pre-1800 and one post-1800)
• 1 Mathematics course
• 2 Natural Science courses
• 1 Arts course
• 1 Cultural Diversity course
• ADEX4151 Designing Your Career

For students who started prior to Fall 2025, the core curriculum slightly differs, with variations in philosophy, history, and quantitative reasoning courses.

Major Requirements

The major requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in Business include 10 specific courses:

1. Data Analysis and Probability
2. Digital Marketing Strategy
3. Principles of Economics
4. Project Management
5. Financial Accounting
6. Management and Organizational Behavior
7. Corporate Communication
8. Principles of Finance
9. Business Law
10. Strategic Leadership

Electives

Students must choose two elective courses from a list that includes:

• Digital Commerce
• Entrepreneurship
• Conflict Resolution and Negotiation Skills
• Industrial and Organizational Psychology
• Any ADEC, ADFN, ADAC course

Learning Outcomes

The program is designed to achieve several key learning outcomes, including:

• Critical Thinking: Apply analytical skills to define business challenges, develop potential solutions, and evaluate their success.
• Strategic Leadership: Translate strategic objectives into measurable plans.
• Quantitative Analysis: Employ data analysis skills to enhance understanding of business problems and identify solutions.
• Communication Skills: Communicate effectively across business contexts.
• Risk Management: Apply knowledge of risk management strategies to identify and mitigate risks.
• Ethical Leadership: Examine situations through an ethical lens and apply principles of ethical decision-making.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): Develop solutions that optimize the strengths of diverse teams and advance an inclusive organizational approach.

Career Paths

Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts in Business program can pursue a variety of career paths, including:

• Financial Analyst
• Business Development Associate
• Marketing Manager
• Consultant
• Market Research Associate
• Business Manager
• Business Analyst
• Customer Engagement Representative
• Human Resources Associate
• Account Manager

Application Process

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The application requires:

• Official high school transcript with degree conferral date or official GED
• Official college transcript(s) from all previously attended colleges or universities
• Essay responding to one of the provided topics
• Application fee: $45
• Two letters of recommendation

International students must demonstrate English language proficiency and may need to provide additional documentation, such as a detailed, course-by-course transcript evaluation.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Information on financial aid and scholarships is available through the Woods College of Advancing Studies.