Core Requirements
Building a Strong Business Foundation
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) core at Valparaiso University blends liberal arts and business education to develop critical thinking, communication, and cultural competence. With courses spanning writing, ethics, diversity, and global perspectives, students gain the essential skills needed to thrive in a dynamic business world.
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College of Business
General Education Requirements
This University-wide general-education core of arts and sciences courses strengthens business communication and critical thinking skills while introducing students to global cultures and traditions. All undergraduate majors in the Valparaiso University College of Business take these courses, along with the business core courses and specialized courses required for the major field of study.
Minimum 47-50 Cr.
Freshman VUE Program: 8 Cr.
- VUE 101 – Valparaiso University Experience: Exploring Values – 4 Cr.
- VUE 102 – Valparaiso University Experience: Finding Your Voice – 4 Cr.
Religious Studies: 3 Cr.
- REL 100 – Religion and Society – 3 Cr.
Writing Intensive Course (WIC): 3 Cr.
- ENGL 210 – Intro/Bus & Prof Writing-WIC – 3 Cr.
Writing in the Discipline (WID)
Capstone Writing Assignment (CWA)
The Capstone Writing Assignment (CWA) requirement may be fulfilled by completing a department-designated assignment, often assigned in capstone courses. Senior standing recommended.
Cultural Diversity: 7-8 Cr.
- World Language (4 Cr.)
- A course numbered 102 or higher in a world language in which the student has more than one year of high school credit
- A course numbered 101 or higher in a world language which the student has not taken before
- For nonimmigrant visa international students whose native language is not English, there is no world language requirement providing they have completed ENGL 101, ENGL 102, ENGL 103, or ENGL 200 Literary Studies
- Cultural Diversity or World Language (3-4 Cr.)
- Take a course from either world languages at the 102 level or above or from the diversity list beginning on General Education Requirements.
Humanities: 3 Cr.
- One course from the following options:
- Fine and Performing Arts
- History
- Literature
- Philosophy (except PHIL 145)
Social Science: 6 Cr.
- ECON 221 – Principles of Microeconomics – 3 Cr.
- ECON 222 – Principles of Macroeconomics – 3 Cr.
Natural Science: 7-8 Cr.
- PSY 110 – General Psychology – 3 Cr.
- PSY 111 – Laboratory in General Experimental, Psychology – 1 Cr.
- At least three credits with a laboratory component from astronomy, biology, chemistry, physical geography, meteorology, physics, or natural science – 3-4 Cr.
Health and Wellness: 1 Cr.
- XS 101 – Wellness and Stress – 1 Cr.
Quantitative Analysis: 6-7 Cr.
- Choose one from the following:
- BUS 205 – Business Statistics – 3 Cr.
- DATA 140 – General Statistics – 3 Cr.
- PSY 201 – Statistical Methods – 3 Cr.
- Choose one from the following:
- MATH 122 – Applied Calculus, Variables – 4 Cr.
- MATH 124 – Finite Mathematics – 4 Cr.
- MATH 125 – Calculus & Functions Part I – 4 Cr.
- MATH 126 – Calculus and Functions Part II – 4 Cr.
- MATH 131 – Calculus I – 4 Cr.
- MATH 132 – Calculus II – 4 Cr.
- PHIL 145 – Elementary Logic and Critical Thinking – 3 Cr.
Business Core
Total 41-42 Cr.
Freshman/Sophomore Core Courses: 17 Cr.
- BUS 100 – The Business Experience – 3 Cr.
- BUS 111 – Career Readiness 1 – 1 Cr.
- BUS 204 – Legal Environment of Business – 3 Cr.
- ACC 205 – Financial Accounting – 3 Cr.
- ACC 206 – Managerial Accounting – 3 Cr.
- BUS 211 – Career Readiness 2 – 1 Cr.
- BUS 115 – Business Applications/Decision-Making – 3 Cr.
Junior/Senior Core Courses: 24-25 Cr.
- BUS 311 – Career Readiness 3 – 1 Cr.
- FIN 304 – Financial Management – 3 Cr.
- MGT 304 – Management & Organizational Behavior – 3 Cr.
- MGT 305 – Business Ethics – 3 Cr.
- MKT 304 – Marketing Management – 3 Cr.
- SCM 304 – Global Ops/Supply Mgmt – 3 Cr.
- BAN 304 – Introduction to Business Analytics – 3 Cr.
- BUS 475 – Business Policy & Strategy – 3 Cr.
- BUS 411 – Career Readiness 4 – 1 Cr.
One course from the following options:
- MGT 395 – Internship Experience in Business, Administration I – 1 Cr.
- MGT 381 – Cooperative Education in Business, Administration I – 2 Cr.
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