Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

For students attending classes at Northland Pioneer College and preparing to transfer to The University of Arizona, the following course work is recommended. A maximum of 64 credits of community college course work may be applied toward a Business and Public Administration college degree program. Refer to The UA General Catalog or contact the Undergraduate Programs Office in the Eller College of Business and Public Administration (621-2505) for additional information. If you will not be completing this transfer guide, see the "Acceptance of Transfer Course Work to meet UA General Education Requirements."

Foundation Courses Required for Professional Admission

*prerequisite is College Algebra or placement
**Students planning to apply to the MIS major should contact the Eller College for possible options.
***Beginning Spring 2005 Microsoft Excel Expert Certification will be required for Professional Admission. Please contact an Eller College advisor for more information.

The above-listed courses include some, but not all, of the required AGEC courses. Consult your Northland Pioneer advisor regarding AGEC completion.

Professional Admission is required for entry to the professional phase of the BSBA degree program. The admissions process is competitive and selective. We seek students with intellectual and interpersonal abilities that will contribute to the Eller College's academic and co-curricular programs, as well as those who demonstrate strong leadership potential and have a high potential for success in the professional management field.

• Performance in foundation courses is competitive

• Leadership, work experience, community service, and involvement in co-curricular activities is important

• Students must meet the application deadline - no late applications will be accepted

One of our goals is a diverse student body. Among equally qualified applicants, preference will be given to U.S. citizens and others who are otherwise qualified to hold permanent employment in the U.S.

Applicants for Eller College Professional Admission must first meet the general admission requirements to the University of Arizona; admission to the University does not guarantee Professional Admission.

Students are strongly encouraged to meet with a pre-business advisor in the Eller College Undergraduate Programs Office to ensure all requirements are met and that they are eligible to apply.  An appointment with one of our pre-business advisors can be made by calling (520) 621-2505.

To be eligible to apply (no guarantee of admission):

• Admitted to the University of Arizona.  All Professional Admission decisions will be unofficial until all transcripts are deemed official by the Office of Admissions

• Have completed a minimum of 42 units of work acceptable to the University of Arizona

• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 (this minimum is subject to change in future semesters) based on your cumulative GPA from your current institution

• Refer to the Eller College Undergraduate Programs webpage for required foundation course information.

• Students apply in the semester in which they are finishing all requirements. Students make application in September for Spring admission, and February for Fall admission.

SECOND LANGUAGE -- This requirement may be met by demonstrating proficiency in a single second language at the second semester level. Refer to Examination Policies in The UA General Catalog for additional information on ways in which proficiency may be demonstrated. Course work available at Northland Pioneer College includes the following:

• FRE 101, 102
• GER 101, 102
• LAN 201, 202
• SPA 101, 102

¹ Common courses

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Last updated December 09, 2003