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Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration (BSBA), University of Colorado Denver Business School, CU Denver

Business School, University of Colorado Denver
 

Bachelor of Science Degree

Advance your career with a business degree


The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree (BSBA) from the University of Colorado Denver Business School teaches you to:

  • Think logically and analytically about complex problems
  • Discover the art of communicating effectively
  • Build an understanding of human relationships
  • Increase awareness of social and ethical responsibilities
  • Perfect the art of learning to support professional development

 

Study Abroad in Chile    

NEW! From the Andes to the Pacific: An Exploration of Business in Chile

​Chile is one of South America’s most economically developed countries, with a diversified free-market economy. The trip to Chile will involve a selection of visits to multinational and local Chilean businesses in industries including mining, agriculture, technology, energy, skiing, and soccer.



Businesses look for more than just textbook skills. They need people who are ready to apply their knowledge. Our BSBA degree offers you the opportunity to practice your knowledge and gain experience through experiential learning. Past student have benefited in the following ways:

  • Completed internships at Big 4 accounting firms
  • Served Habitat for Humanity and the United Way
  • Designed a database architecture for a local business as part of a project-based course
  • Studied abroad in Milan, Paris and Peru

US News and World ReportRecent rankings in U.S. News & World Report and Forbes have included the Business School and University of Colorado Denver in their respective reports. The Business School was ranked on the U.S. News & World Report's “Best Business Programs” and "Best Part-time MBA" lists. Forbes included CU Denver on its “America’s Best Public Colleges” list. Forbes ranks schools on the quality of education provided, the experiences of the students and how much students achieve.









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A​dd a Business Minor to your degree

By adding a business minor to your liberal arts degree, you will have an edge in the job market. The business minor allows you to focus on a specific area of business that fits your career goals. The Business School offers all undergraduate students at the University of Colorado Denver the opportunity to add a minor in business administration to their degree. You will need a 2.0 GPA to be accepted for a business minor. In addition, you must have a 2.0 GPA overall, and a 2.0 GPA in your business courses at the time of graduation to receive a minor in business.

Add the Risk Management and Insurance Minor (RMIM) to your degree

Adding an RMI minor to your degree will give you an edge in the job market. “The capacity to manage risk, and with it, the appetite to take risk and make forward looking choices, are key elements of the strategy that drives the economic system forward.” (Peter Bernstein, Against the Gods) The RMI minor offers students of economics, math, actuarial science, physical sciences, engineering, architecture, arts and media and other academic disciplines the opportunity to learn how to analyze risks in their chosen professions, increasing their marketability and potential for success. The Risk Management and Insurance industry is incredibly diverse and hires talented individuals from nearly every major (including liberal arts). If you would like to develop the expertise to analyze the risk dimensions of your chosen field and create strategies to manage these risks, you may consider adding the RMI minor to your undergraduate degree plan.

Adding a  minor​

If you are interested in a minor, please contact the Business School at 303-315-8100 for information.

Detailed requirements for your minor of choice are available on the minors page.​

Double major with your BS in Business Administration

You have numerous career opportunities for persons trained in both a specialized field and management. For this reason, you may be interested in a combined program leading to the completion of degrees in two fields.

Contact a business school advisor for information on combining degrees. 303-315-8100

Although I have enjoyed working as an executive assistant for the past two decades, I found it was time to broaden my skills and knowledge and to move up in the world. I chose UC Denver's downtown campus not only for is proximity to my job, but also for its extensive offering of evening, weekend and online courses, which allow me to continue working full time while pursuing my degree. Learning at UC Denver's downtown campus, as well as making new friends with fellow students, faculty and administrative staff, has make for an enjoyable and rewarding experience, so much so that now I intend to pursue my MBA there.

Tuyet Lynn Sargent, BSBA '07
Business Development Representative, City and County of Denver, Office of Economic Development