Students pursuing a B.A. in Business Administration must complete a total of 121 semester hours distributed as follows:
42 hours of Liberal Studies courses*
51 hours of Business Common Professional Component courses
24 hours of Business Specialization courses
3 hours of electives
*See the specific liberal studies requirements for the School of Business in the section below.
Non-business majors taking a minor in business may satisfy the prerequisite for ECO 202 by completing ECO 200 rather than ECO 201, if ECO 200 was taken prior to applying for a business minor. However, students are encouraged to select ECO 201 instead of ECO 200.
**All prerequisites for School of Business courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher before attempting subsequent business courses. All School of Business courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher.
Students are provided the opportunity to participate in experiential educational programs either as a cooperative, or in an internship work endeavor. Students are assigned individual advisors/mentors to guide them through the general business curriculum and to assist them in fulfilling their career goals and objectives. The School of Business, in partnership with regional businesses and state government, offers dynamic internships, where students gain invaluable real-world experiences while earning college credits.
Five-Year Undergraduate and Graduate (BA/MBA) Program: please see information in the MBA section of the graduate part of this Catalogue.
Students majoring in business complete a different set of liberal studies requirements than other students within the University. These courses satisfy the minimum general education core as prescribed by the State of Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education. The University requirements for the liberal studies general core and integrative studies for students majoring in Business are as follows:
Students completing the business common professional component will possess the broad skills necessary to pursue effectively their chosen specialization. The component provides a solid background in an organization's environment and operations and provides the analytical tools needed for problem-solving and decision-making.
Students should be able to:
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