The undergraduate program in business administration adheres to the principle that in a free society the business enterprise must be responsibly and efficiently managed. The undergraduate degree program includes both business and non-business courses. The mission of the undergraduate program is to provide students with a broad understanding of business and to equip them with the dynamic skills required to work successfully in a complex and changing global environment.
Special emphasis options are available within the business administration major and are designed to prepare students for positions in accounting, business technology & analytics, advertising, finance, global supply chain management, human resource management, management & leadership, and marketing. Business minors include the general business minor, the business minor in social innovation, the property management minor, the business minor in advertising, the business minor in advertising for graphic design majors, and the advertising minor for communications majors. Certificates in entrepreneurship, blockchain (not currently accepting new students), food industry management, the athletic and outdoor industry, property management, international business (not currently accepting new students), and social innovation & social entrepreneurship are also available. The School of Business offers study abroad opportunities at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
The School of Business offers online business concentrations in Accounting, Business Technology & Analytics, Finance, Human Resource Management, Management & Leadership, Marketing, or Global Supply Chain Management.
Academic Advising
Undergraduate academic advisors are located in the Karl Miller Center Suite 220. Students should plan to meet with their advisor at least twice a year to ensure that requirements are being met and to get assistance in their job search preparation.
The School of Business Web site, http://www.pdx.edu/business, contains announcements concerning upcoming activities, scholarships, student organizations, internships, and career opportunities, policies, and other information vital to all business students.
Career Coaching
Business students are provided with a Career Coach who will walk alongside them as they prepare for their career and as they work to gain experience through internships and extracurricular opportunities. Career Coaches are located in KMC 410 and are available for one on one meetings in person or online. The Career Center hosts 50+ workshops yearly for students to connect with industry professionals and prepare for their next steps.
Atmos Program
As the largest and most diverse business school in Oregon, we believe diversity, cultural awareness, and the inclusion of all people is paramount for institutional impact and global change. We believe inclusion and excellence are not mutually exclusive. This belief motivates everything we do. The Atmos program supports diverse and historically underrepresented business students of color and is a promise of academic and community support to help create an avenue for a brighter future.
Maverix Program
A professional development and leadership program for business students who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. Students are supported through their time at PSU and through engagement and leadership development activities.
Management & Leadership B.A.S.
The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Management & Leadership is available to individuals holding an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree at a regionally accredited community college, excluding AAS degrees in Business or Accounting. The program's foundation is in business administration, management, and leadership, with a focus on management for applied technical leaders. The objective of the program is to provide AAS degree holders working in technical fields with the education and support to move into management positions. The BAS in Management & Leadership is a customized pathway that selects coursework for AAS degree holders to benefit from their vocational training and the program is designed for students with vocational coursework outside of the fields of Business and Accounting.
Up to 67 vocational credits taken in the identified A.A.S. may be accepted towards completion of the B.A.S. degree, as determined by the academic program. At the time of admission, a minimum of 23 non-vocational general education credits are required to establish junior placement within the University Studies requirements.
Degree Requirements
Lower Division Business
| BA 101Z | Introduction to Business | 4 |
| BA 211Z | Principles of Financial Accounting | 4 |
| BA 213Z | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| BA 216 | Applied Excel for Business | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Business Core
| BA 300 | Business and Professional Communication | 2 |
| BA 301 | Research and Analysis of Business Problems | 4 |
| BA 302 | Organizational Behavior | 4 |
| BA 303 | Business Finance | 4 |
| BA 311 | Marketing Management | 4 |
| BA 325 | Information Literacy & Technical Competence for Business | 4 |
| BA 327 | Data Analysis & Visualization | 2 |
| BA 339 | Supply Chain Management | 4 |
| BA 385 | Business Environment | 4 |
| BA 495 | Business Strategy | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 38 |
General Education
| Ec 201 | Principles of Microeconomics | 4 |
| Ec 202 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 4 |
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| Stat 241 | Application of Statistics for Business | 4 |
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| Stat 243Z | Elementary Statistics I | 4 |
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| Comm 111Z | Public Speaking | 4 |
| Wr 121Z | Composition I | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 20 |
School of Business Management & Leadership Courses
Total Credit Hours: 96
Minimum grade allowed to pass major requirements: C-. Pass grades are not allowed to count towards the major.