University Catalog 2024-2025

Business Administration (BS)

The Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration focuses on core business functions. All students study finance, marketing, operations, human resource management, information technology, and entrepreneurship before declaring a concentration for more in ­depth study. The curriculum in Business Administration emphasizes ethical and global awareness, communication skills and critical thinking for decision making. Students complete the core curriculum requirements to build a foundation of business knowledge and then select their concentration of interest as a specialization.

Our hands-on and project-oriented courses and labs give students real-world experiences they can apply to today’s business challenges. Students engage with actual companies and industry partners through clubs, projects and internship opportunities to develop practical experiences.  Our graduates have the skills and confidence to solve real-world business problems and communicate effective solutions.

Plan Requirements

Humanities and Social Sciences
Acad Writing Research 14
Select one of the following:3
Public Speaking
Interpersonal Communication
Argumentation and Advocacy
PSY 200Introduction to Psychology3
Select one of the following: 13
Introduction to Agricultural & Resource Economics
Introduction to Agricultural & Resource Economics
Principles of Microeconomics
EC 202Principles of Macroeconomics3
Select one of the following:3
Communication for Engineering and Technology
Communication for Business and Management
Communication for Science and Research
GEP Humanities6
GEP US Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion3
Select one of the following: (verify requirement)
Managing Ethics in Organizations
Issues in Business Ethics
Contemporary Moral Issues
Ethical Problems in the Law
Ethics
World Language Proficiency (verify requirement)
Mathematical and Natural Sciences
GEP Natural Sciences7
Select one of the following: 13
Elements of Calculus
Calculus for Life and Management Sciences A
Calculus I
MA 114Introduction to Finite Mathematics with Applications3
or MA 242 Calculus III
Select one of the following: 13
Economics and Business Statistics
Economics and Business Statistics
Introduction to Statistics II
Probability and Statistics for Engineers
Introduction to Statistical Inference and Regression
BUS 351Introduction to Business Analytics3
ST 307Introduction to Statistical Programming- SAS1
or ST 308 Introduction to Statistical Programming - R
Interdisciplinary Perspectives
GEP Interdisciplinary Perspectives2
Physical Education
GEP Health and Exercise Studies2
Corequisites
GEP Global Knowledge (verify requirement)
Major Requirements
M 100Personal and Professional Identity Development1
MIE 201Introduction to Business Processes3
ACC 210Concepts of Financial Reporting 13
ACC 220Introduction to Managerial Accounting 13
MIE 310Introduction to Entrepreneurship3
BUS 320Financial Management3
MIE 330Human Resource Management3
BUS 340Information Systems Management3
BUS 360Marketing Methods3
BUS 370Operations and Supply Chain Management3
MIE 305Legal and Regulatory Environment3
MIE 480Business Policy and Strategy3
Concentration
Select 12 credit hours 212
Free Electives
Free Electives (12 Hr S/U Lmt) 222
Total Hours120
1

C- or better

2

Students should consult their academic advisors to determine which courses fill this requirement.

Acad Writing Research

Acad Writing Research
ENG 101Academic Writing and Research4
WLEN 101Academic Writing and Research4
Transfer Sequence
ENG 1GEP3
ENG 202Disciplinary Perspectives in Writing3

Semester Sequence

This is a sample.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Fall SemesterHours
M 100 Personal and Professional Identity Development 1
ENG 101 Academic Writing and Research (or GEP Natural Sciences with Lab) 1 4
Select one of the following: 1 3
Elements of Calculus
Calculus for Life and Management Sciences A
Calculus I
MIE 201 Introduction to Business Processes 3
Free Elective 3
GEP Health and Exercise Studies 1
 Hours15
Spring Semester
MA 114
Introduction to Finite Mathematics with Applications
or Calculus III
3
Select one of the following: 3
Public Speaking
Interpersonal Communication
Argumentation and Advocacy
ENG 101 Academic Writing and Research (or GEP Natural Sciences with Lab) 1 4
EC 201
Principles of Microeconomics 1
or Introduction to Agricultural & Resource Economics
3
ACC 210 Concepts of Financial Reporting 1 3
 Hours16
Second Year
Fall Semester
ACC 220 Introduction to Managerial Accounting 1 3
BUS 340 Information Systems Management 3
BUS/ST 350 Economics and Business Statistics 1 3
GEP Natural Sciences 3
EC 202 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
GEP Health and Exercise Studies 1
 Hours16
Spring Semester
BUS 351 Introduction to Business Analytics 3
Select two of the following: 1 6
Financial Management
Marketing Methods
Operations and Supply Chain Management
Legal and Regulatory Environment
Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Human Resource Management
PSY 200 Introduction to Psychology 3
GEP US Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 3
ST 307
Introduction to Statistical Programming- SAS
or Introduction to Statistical Programming - R
1
 Hours16
Third Year
Fall Semester
Select two of the following: 1 6
Financial Management
Marketing Methods
Operations and Supply Chain Management
Legal and Regulatory Environment
Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Human Resource Management
Select one of the following: 3
Communication for Engineering and Technology
Communication for Business and Management
Communication for Science and Research
Select one of the following:
Public Speaking
COM 112 Interpersonal Communication 3
Argumentation and Advocacy
Free Electives 3
 Hours15
Spring Semester
Select two of the following: 1 6
Financial Management
Marketing Methods
Operations and Supply Chain Management
Legal and Regulatory Environment
Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Human Resource Management
Concentration course 3
Free Elective 6
 Hours15
Fourth Year
Fall Semester
Select two Concentration courses 6
GEP Interdisciplinary Perspectives 2
GEP Humanities 3
Free Elective 4
 Hours15
Spring Semester
MIE 480 Business Policy and Strategy 3
Concentration course 3
Free Electives 6
 Hours12
 Total Hours120
1

Must be completed with “C-” or better.

Students must also complete as a part of their degree requirements one course from the GEP U.S. Diversity list (no credit hour requirement) and one course from the GEP Global Knowledge list (no credit hour requirement).

GPA Graduation Requirements

  • Overall GPA for all courses attempted at NC State must be 2.0 or higher; and
  • Overall GPA for all BUS, MIE, and M courses attempted at NC State must be 2.0 or higher.

Career Opportunities

Graduates in business administration are prepared for a variety of careers in business or industry including new product development, marketing, manufacturing, human resources, IT management, business analysis, banking and finance, consulting, and business development. They have the knowledge and tools to launch new business ideas and succeed in management positions.

Career Titles

  • Accounting Clerk
  • Actuary
  • Administrative Service Manager
  • Advertising Account Manager
  • Advertising Agency Coordinator
  • Advertising Sales Agent
  • Airline Flight Control Administrator
  • Airline Flight Operations Administrator
  • Airline Flight Reservations Administrator
  • Airport Administrator
  • Artists Agent (Manager)
  • Athletes Business Manager
  • Bank and Branch Managers
  • Benefits Manager
  • Biofuels Production Managers
  • Boat Charter Administrator
  • Budget Accountant
  • Budget Analyst
  • Business Intelligence Analysts
  • Business Professor
  • Camp Director
  • Catering Administrator
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Chief Executives
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Child Care Center Administrator
  • Compensation Administrator
  • Compensation Specialist
  • Compliance Managers
  • Construction Manager
  • Contract Administrator
  • Controller
  • Cost Accountant
  • County or City Auditor
  • Credit Analyst
  • Curriculum and Assessment Director
  • Customer Service Supervisor
  • Document Management Specialists
  • Elementary School Administrator
  • Employee Benefits Analyst
  • Employment Administrator
  • Employment and Placement Specialist
  • Estimator
  • Event / Convention Planner
  • Farm Management Advisor
  • Financial Aid Counselor
  • Financial Aid Director
  • Financial Analyst
  • Financial Examiner
  • Financial Manager
  • Financial Planner
  • Financial Services Sales Agent
  • Fish Hatchery Manager
  • Foreign Exchange Trader
  • Fund Raiser
  • Fundraising Manager
  • Funeral Home Managers
  • Gaming Manager
  • General and Operations Managers
  • Geothermal Production Manager
  • Golf Course Manager
  • Government Budget Analyst
  • Greenhouse and Nursery Manager
  • High School Administrator
  • Historic Site Administrator
  • Hotel Manager
  • Human Resources Management Advisor
  • Human Resources Management Consultant
  • Import/Export Customs Broker
  • Industrial Relations Specialist
  • Industrial-Organizational Psychologist
  • Instructional Coordinators
  • Insurance Adjuster
  • Insurance Agent
  • Insurance Claim Examiner
  • Internal Auditor
  • Job Analyst
  • Job Development Specialist
  • Labor Relations Specialist
  • Legislator
  • Loan Counselor
  • Loan Officer
  • Lobbyist
  • Management Analyst
  • Market Research Analyst
  • Marketing Managers
  • Medical and Health Services Managers
  • Medical Records Administrator
  • Middle School Administrator
  • Non-Retail Sales Supervisor
  • Occupational Analyst
  • Office Supervisor
  • Operations Research Analyst
  • Patent Agent
  • Personnel Administrator
  • Personnel Coordinator
  • Personnel Recruiter
  • Preschool Administrator
  • Production Planner
  • Project Management Specialists
  • Property Accountant
  • Property Managers
  • Psychometrist
  • Public Relations Manager
  • Public Relations Specialist
  • Purchasing Agent
  • Purchasing Manager
  • Radio & TV Station Administrator
  • Range Manager
  • Recruiter
  • Registrar Administrator
  • Restaurant Manager
  • Retail Buyer
  • Retail Sales Department Supervisor
  • Retail Store Manager
  • Sales Managers
  • Sales Representative (Chemicals & Drugs)
  • Sales Representative (Hotel Furnishings)
  • Sales Representative (Instruments)
  • Sales Representative (Psychological Tests)
  • Securities Broker
  • Social and Community Service Managers
  • Social Welfare Administrator
  • Spa Managers
  • Special Education Administrator
  • Sports Events Planner
  • Storage and Distribution Manager
  • Student Admissions Administrator
  • Student Affairs Administrator
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Systems Accountant
  • Talent Agent
  • Tax Accountant
  • Tax Auditor
  • Tax Examiner
  • Tax Lawyer
  • Tax Preparer
  • Title Examiner
  • Traffic Administrator (Freight & Passenger)
  • Transportation Supervisor
  • Treasurer
  • Urban and Regional Planner
  • Wind Energy Project Managers

Learn More About Careers

NCcareers.org
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Occupational Outlook Handbook
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Focus 2 Career Assessment (NC State student email address required)
This career, major and education planning system is available to current NC State students to learn about how your values, interests, competencies, and personality fit into the NC State majors and your future career. An NC State email address is required to create an account. Make an appointment with your career counselor to discuss the results.