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Business Degree

Bachelor's in Business Administration (B.B.A.)

From small business to world economics, at UND we'll train you for success.

Whether you want to lead people, manage data-driven decisions or start your own entrepreneurial venture, we're committed to teaching you the necessary skills to be an effective leader in the public or private sector.

Program type:
Major
Format:
On Campus or Online
Est. time to complete:
4 years
Credit hours:
120
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Why earn a business degree at UND?

Application Deadlines
Fall:
Aug. 15
Spring:
Dec. 15
Summer:
May 1

 

You have an exciting future ahead! Set yourself up to make the most of it. Studying in the Nistler College of Business & Public Administration will give you both the knowledge and experience to kick-start your career. Backed by more than a century of experience, you’ll learn the latest in forward-thinking practices at a business college ranked among the top 5 percent worldwide.

Business and Public Administration Majors

Know you want to go into a career in business or public administration but still determining which field suits you best? Explore each of our undergraduate majors to learn the specifics of each program.

Accountancy

Airport Management

Aviation Management

Banking & Financial Economics

Business Economics

Economics

Entrepreneurship

Finance

Human Resource Management

Information Systems

Management

Managerial Finance & Accounting

Marketing

Operations & Supply Chain Management

Political Science

Public Affairs

Business Administration Degree

  • Receive personalized career support through the Pancratz Career Development Center. The Center is dedicated exclusively to career development for online and on-campus Nistler College students and alumni.

  • Study in the new Nistler Hall. It’s an open and inviting building  designed to foster collaborative learning both in and outside of the classroom.

  • Receive a well-rounded college experience that enhances communication, team work, and leadership skills while fostering an appreciation for other cultures.

  • Gain international business experience in our student exchange programs. We have Study Abroad opportunities in many countries in Europe and Australia.

  • Access student-focused facilities, including computer labs, career development and advising centers specifically for business and public administration students.

  • Learn to clearly explain complicated concepts - a skill that translates to countless careers.

What can you do with a business degree?

76K

Median salary for business and financial occupations

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Regardless of your major, the Pancratz Career Development Center can help you land meaningful opportunities and earn experience that gives you a leg up when it’s time to find an internship or job. It’s here that you’ll access a variety of personalized services — resume review, interview prep, mentorship programs, job and internship searches — to help you confidently pursue the job of your dreams. Recruited by top companies such as 3M, C.H. Robinson, Delta Airlines, Deloitte, PwC, and EY, many of our students graduate with a job offer in hand.

Business and Public Administration are wide-ranging fields that offer a plethora of viable specializations. This means you can find your niche and still be very confident you will land a good job. People with business degrees can work in:

  • Private Business
  • Government
  • Corporations
  • Tech
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Business Degree Courses You Can Take

ACCT 200. Elements of Accounting I. 3 Credits.

Basic principles of the complete accounting cycle. F,S.

ECON 201. Principles of Microeconomics. 3 Credits.

Nature, method, and scope of Economic analysis: economic scarcity, resources, specialization and division of labor, supply and demand, production and cost, technology, product and resource market structures, distribution of income, and international trade. Prerequisite or Corequisite: MATH 103 or MATH 146 or MATH 165 or MATH 166. F,S,SS.

ISBA 217. Fundamentals of Computer Information Systems. 3 Credits.

This course exposes students to the role information systems play in the business world with an introduction to information technology topics and data analytics. This experiential and application-oriented course develops spreadsheet, visualization, and database competencies relevant to business professionals. F,S,SS.

MGMT 300. Principles of Management. 3 Credits.

This course provides a survey of the traditional functions of management with primary emphasis on planning, organizing, controlling, and leading. This emphasis involves coverage of managerial decision making, leadership, motivation, interpersonal communication, staffing human resources, and organizational structure, design, and change and development. Additional topics include the history of managerial thought, management information systems, international management, and business ethics and social responsibility. Corequisite: A total of 30 or more credit hours, including courses in progress. F,S.

MRKT 305. Marketing Foundations. 3 Credits.

An overview of the scope and nature of market exchange and the buyer's pivotal role. Prerequisite: ECON 201, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior Standing, a minimum total of 45 credit hours, and declared COPBA majors only. Corequisite: ACCT 201 and ECON 210. F,S,SS.

FIN 310. Principles of Financial Management. 3 Credits.

This course introduces students to asset management, cost of capital, dividend policy, valuation, capital structure planning, and working capital management. Forms of business organizations and tax environment are surveyed. Managerial implications of current developments in national and international capital markets are reviewed. Prerequisite: ACCT 201, ECON 210; Sophomore, Junior or Senior Standing; declared CoBPA majors only. F,S.

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AACSB International Accredited

Representing the highest standard of achievement, the Nistler College of Business & Public Administration is in the top 5% of business schools worldwide.

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