Business Administration

Gain the skills you need to excel in the world of business at John Cabot University! Earn your Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration in a program that blends global perspectives with American business traditions, all within the lively historic setting of Rome.

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Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration

Credit Hours 120

Entry Time Fall or Spring

Language English

Study in Rome

Become a Leader in Business

Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur eager to share your innovative ideas or someone who thrives in collaborative team environments, JCU's Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Business Administration program is designed to shape you into a future business leader. With small class sizes that focus on active learning, critical thinking, and effective communication, you'll acquire the essential skills to advance in your career.  

Our dedicated faculty will support you every step of the way, helping you grasp key concepts and apply them effectively in real-world business environments. Your professors will take the time to understand your personal goals, lead insightful discussions that fuel your passion, and guide you through internships, networking opportunities, and hands-on learning experiences offered by JCU. You’ll graduate feeling confident and equipped to find a rewarding job and rise to the top.

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Inside the Business Administration Program

Earn your Business Administration degree and confidently plan for a promising future. At JCU, you will learn from experienced professionals while gaining a solid understanding of business theory through experiential learning.

Our Business Administration program gives you a comprehensive understanding of how businesses operate, grow, and thrive. The required courses offer a foundation in core business areas while also enabling you to explore your interests in other areas through engaging electives. Please note that students cannot earn a double major or a double degree in Business Administration and International Business.

A. The Proficiency and General Distribution Requirements of the University (the Mathematics and Science requirement will be satisfied by completing the courses in B).

B. Additional Requirements for the Business Major (3 courses) 1. CS 110 Microcomputer Applications 2. MA 198 Calculus I 3. MA 208 Statistics I

Any two of these three courses will satisfy Requirement D of the Associate of Arts degree in Business Administration.

C. Core Curriculum

BUS 220 Business Communications
EC 201 Principles of Microeconomics
EC 202 Principles of Macroeconomics
ACCT 201 Financial Accounting
ACCT 202 Managerial Accounting
FIN 301 Finance
LAW 219 Legal Environment of Business
MGT 301 Principles of Management
MGT 310 Organizational Behavior
MGT 330 Operations Management
MKT 301 Principles of Marketing
MGT 498 Strategic Management

The University requires an overall minimum grade point average of 2.00 in all courses taken, with no more than two grades lower than C—in core courses.

D. Major Electives

Four additional courses from the following: upper division courses with the prefixes BUS, EC, FIN, LAW, MGT, MKT, MA 209 Statistics II, MA 298 Calculus II.

Approved substitutes include:

MA 491 Linear Algebra
MA 492 Mathematical Statistics
MA 493 Stochastic Calculus for Finance
MA 495 Differential Equations

E. General Electives sufficient to give a total of 120 credits.

Scheduling Core Courses in Business Administration: It is recommended that courses in Group 1 below be completed before taking courses in Group 2 and that those in Group 2 be completed before taking courses in Group 3. It is required that courses in the first three groups be completed before taking MGT 498 Strategic Management.

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Program Outcomes

Ready to discover the career opportunities a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration can unlock? In today’s interconnected world, skilled business professionals are in high demand. At JCU, we equip you with the tools and skills necessary to build your future. Our graduates pursue a wide range of career paths, including: Management positions of leading international corporations, Business Consulting, Management of family businesses, Entrepreneurship and start-ups, and Management of non-profit organizations and social enterprises.

You might also follow in the footsteps of our accomplished alumni, many of whom have continued their studies at prestigious institutions such as: London School of Economics, Imperial College London, Cass Business School, HEC Paris, ESCP Business School, Grenoble École de Management, MIP Politecnico di Milano, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Copenhagen Business School, Stockholm Business School, Yonsei University, Purdue University.

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Get the personalized education you deserve! Drawing from their leadership and professional experience, our professors create an enriching learning environment that prepares you for success and leaves a lasting impact long after you graduate.

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