have graduated or will graduate from high school with a minimum 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale
have earned a minimum ACT composite of 18 or SAT equivalent (minimum SAT score range of 860-890 when combining Critical Reading plus Math)
must meet the minimum high school subject requirements of 4 years of English, 3 years of Math, 2 years of Lab Sciences, 2 years of Social Sciences, 2 years of Fine Arts or 2 years of a Foreign Language and 2 years of Elective Academic Units
Applicants are required to submit official high school transcript(s) and official ACT or SAT score reports (if younger than 21 years old), or official GED. Final high school transcripts must be submitted after graduating or freshman applicants will be unable to begin courses.
English requirements
The IELTS minimum acceptable score is 6.0
International students should have TOEFL score 500 on paper based with 53 on reading, 54 on writing, 53 on Listening, 173 on computer based with 20 on reading, 21 on writing, 19 on Listening and IBT score of 68 with 19 on reading, 16 on writing, 18 on Listening and 15 on speaking.
This broad outlook of the business world equips you with the resources you need to be flexible in your career. The modern business world is constantly changing, so prepare for any career move with the local, national, and global skills that allow you to continue to thrive. The current business world continues to adapt and evolve, so you need a skill set that prepares you for success in an unknown future.
These skills include data analysis, professional communication, financial planning, business organization, and employee training. Explore the various career positions you may be qualified for to see how this thorough base of skills can be applied to multiple positions across leading companies.
Administrators and managers in the world of business rely on foundational industry knowledge to lead. Governors State’s Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration prepares you to enter the rapidly evolving field of business at both the local and global levels.
While all Business Administration students are equipped with skills in accounting, business law, technology, and finance, you will also become specialized in your choice of one of seven concentrations: Entrepreneurship,Finance, Human Resource Management, Management,Management Information Systems, Marketing, or Operations and Supply Chain Management.
After choosing your specialization, you’ll find courses that sharpen your understanding of this specific concentration in the business world. You can also enjoy a broad base of business knowledge and dedicated mentorships with professors for a diverse understanding of the many positions you may be qualified for with a business administration degree from GSU.
Administrators and managers in the world of business rely on a foundational industry knowledge to lead. Governors State’s Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration prepares you to enter the rapidly evolving field of business at both the local and global levels.
While all Business Administration students are equipped with skills in accounting, business law, technology, and finance, you will also become specialized in your choice of one of seven concentrations: Entrepreneurship, Finance, Human Resource Management, Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing, or Operations and Supply Chain Management.
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Degree Requirements (for all concentrations)
Students must meet all university requirements for a bachelor's degree.
Students must meet the collegial degree requirement listed at the beginning of this section and choice of concentration section below.
General Education Requirements (37-38 Hours)
See the Catalog Bachelor's Degree Requirements for detailed information about the General Education Courses for transfer and
students admitted as freshmen.
Mathematics (3 credit hours):
MATH - 2100 Elementary Statistics (3)
Communications (9 credit hours):
Two courses in written communications (6)
One course in oral communications (3)
Physical and Life Sciences (7 or 8 credit hours), including at least one laboratory course:
One course from Life Sciences (3-4)
One course from Physical Sciences (3-4)
Humanities (9 credit hours):
Including at least one course from humanities and at least one course from fine arts
Social and Behavioral Sciences (9 credit hours):
ECON - 2301 Principles of Microeconomics (3)
ECON - 2302 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
One additional Social and Behavioral Sciences Course (3)
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BSAD Program Requirements (51-52 Hours)
All core courses for this major are offered as face-to-face and as online courses. When scheduling classes, the "course type"
column will indicate if the course is offered online for that term.
ACCT - 2110 Financial Accounting (3)
ACCT - 2111 Managerial Accounting (3)
BLAW - 2100 Business Law I (3)
MATH - 2109 Finite Mathematics (3)
Or
MATH - 2281 Applied Calculus (3) *
BUS - 2200 Quantitative Methods in Business and Economics (1) **
MGMT - 2100 Principles of Business Management (3)
MIS - 2101 Basics of Information Technology (3)
MKTG - 2100 Introduction to Marketing Management (3)
MGMT - 3099 Business Ethics and Social Responsibility (3)
BUS - 3200 Business Communications (3)
ECON - 3404 Managerial Economics (3)
FIN - 3110 Principles of Financial Management (3)
MIS - 3101 Management Information Systems (3)
BUS - 3700 Business Statistics (3)
MGMT - 3400 Production and Operations Management (3)
MGMT - 3500 Organizational Behavior (3)
MGMT - 4600 Globalization of Business (3)
MGMT - 4900 Strategic Management (3)
We recommend Finance Concentration and Operation and Supply Chain Management Concentration students take
MATH - 2281 Applied Calculus (3)
** Students who complete MATH - 2281 Applied Calculus (3) or equivalent may waive BUS - 2200 Quantitative
Methods in Business and Economics (1)
In addition to the degree requirements above, students must also complete one concentration
from the options listed below (choose one):
Entrepreneurship Concentration
The undergraduate major in Business Administration with an Entrepreneurship concentration is designed for students who are
pursuing a career in business but hope one day to have their own business. The concentration provides students with the
knowledge to start and operate a business. Students learn what it takes to face the personal challenges that accompany
entrepreneurship and how to identify, evaluate, and exploit entrepreneurial opportunities.
Concentration Courses (15 Hours)
ENTR - 3100 Principles of Entrepreneurship (3)
ENTR - 4100 Entrepreneurial Opportunity (3)
ENTR - 4200 Entrepreneurial Accounting and Finance (3)
Select two of the following courses:
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ENTR - 4600 Entrepreneurial Marketing (3)
ENTR - 4900 Entrepreneurial Project (3)
MGMT - 4560 Business Leadership Theory and Practice (3)
Electives (15-17 hours)
Total 120 Hours
Reach Your Career Goals
A Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration prepares you for a range of professional roles. The versatility of a business degree is one of its greatest assets—students are employed in a wide range of positions and typically experience great salary growth from entry- to mid-career. Demand for business professionals is also growing, according to data by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which anticipates a 10% employment growth in business and financial occupations. Here are just a few example careers you can pursue with this bachelor’s degree:
Accounting manager
Contract administrator
Human Resources specialist
Financial analyst
Office manager or consultant
Sales manager
Market research analyst
As an administrator, manager, consultant, or analyst, you’ll prepare your team and your company for a better future. Implement your business knowledge and hands-on experience from GSU to inefficiencies and other issues in your business. Improve efficiency, increase communication, and streamline operations to improve customer satisfaction and the bottom line of your new company.
The business administration program allows students to move ahead in their careers and manage teams in various professional settings. Specialize in marketing, human resources, supply chain, or finance to move forward in these diverse areas and head a team or entire department. Our bachelor’s program is a great way to climb the ladder in your current company or to enter a new company as a vital manager of a team.
Looking for a more entrepreneurial path? Choose our Entrepreneurship concentration and devote your energies to launching a startup. Join a tight-knit team or lift your own project off the ground. As an entrepreneur with a BA in business administration, you can be your own boss, choose your own hours, and navigate the startup world with confidence thanks to the resources and experiences you gained at GSU.
