University of Evansville: The Schroeder School of Business Administration

Degree Programs


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Business Administration is an interdisciplinary field of study that leads to dynamic and rewarding careers in global commerce or public service. At the University of Evansville, the business major is designed on the basis of four important principles.

  1. First, the curriculum embraces the spirit of traditional liberal arts education.
  2. Second, the content of the program is global in nature, recognizing the fact that world developments in trade and commerce have come to transcend the boundaries of nations and cultures.
  3. Third, degree requirements allow students to reach beyond the traditional limits of business courses to include other areas of study.
  4. Finally, students are encouraged to take advantage of opportunities for cooperative work and internships that connect their formal academic training with meaningful experiences in a variety of professional settings.

Objectives of the Degree Programs

The School of Business Administration offers degree programs in accounting and business administration. In the areas of accounting and business administration, the programs' principal objective is to develop potential leaders who have a broad background in the liberal arts, possess an awareness of the social responsibilities of corporate leadership, and have thorough knowledge of fundamental tools of decision making in a global context. The Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting is offered for students desiring careers in corporate or public accounting. The Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration is offered with concentrations in economics, finance, global business, management, and marketing.

Programs of study in economics are offered through the College of Arts and Science. Economics combines the best in liberal arts education with preparation for a variety of careers in industry, commerce, or public service. Students can major in economics by completing a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts degree. In addition, as noted above, the School of Business Administration offers an economics concentration within the business administration degree program.

Requirements for the Degree Programs

  • Students taking business or economics courses must successfully complete all prerequisite courses prior to beginning more advanced courses.

  • Students studying outside the School of Business Administration and planning to earn more than 25 percent of their work in business and economics (excluding Economics 101, Economics 102 and Quantitative Methods 227) must earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, or a business minor.

  • No more than 50 percent of a business student's total credit hours (excluding Economics 101, Economics 102 and Quantitative Methods 227) can be taken in the School of Business Administration.

  • For transfer students, at least 50 percent of the business credit hours required for a School of Business Administration degree must be earned at the University of Evansville.

There is no practical limit to the range of career opportunities for students who prepare themselves carefully for the challenges of global business. In addition, the University of Evansville program offers excellent preparation for graduate study in business, law, and a variety of other fields.