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All UW Business School undergraduates receive a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration (BABA). To earn that major, students complete a set of core courses designed to teach the essential concepts of business in such disciplines as accounting, entrepreneurship, finance, information systems, international business, management, and marketing. In their senior year, students take a capstone course that integrates these core skills and competencies.
Students must also complete at least 16 credits of business electives, which can be selected from a broad array of business offerings or can center around a specific business discipline.
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Formal Options
In the UW Business School, options are formalized programs of study that require completing certain coursework. A student admitted to an option has registration priority for upper-division classes in that area and has successful completion of an option noted on his or her transcript upon graduation.
Business students may officially pursue two options. Applications to options are accepted at the time of application to the School and twice per year after that. See option handouts for details.
The objective of the Accounting Option is to provide the foundation for long-term professional development and essential educational prerequisites for entry-level employment in accounting positions in private industry and public-sector organizations. Accounting involves development and communication of financial and operational information necessary for decision making in private and public sector economic entities. Courses provide a foundation not only for careers in accounting, but also for general business careers and for other professions such as law. Admission is competitive
The Accounting Option will also provide the base for students to continue on to the Master of Professional Accounting (MPAcc) program. The MPAcc program will provide the educational requirements needed to pursue a career in public accounting and take the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam.
 Download: Accounting Option Handout
The Center for Technology Entrepreneurship curriculum for Business School undergraduates takes the entrepreneurial-minded student through the natural sequence of building a successful new venture. Courses cover the basics of new enterprise creation and the specifics of marketing, finance, and operations as they relate to the start-up or rapid-growth firm. The curriculum begins with an introduction to how entrepreneurs think about opportunities, then offers two tracks: Entrepreneurship (new venture creation) and Corporate Entrepreneurship (new business development within an existing firm). Admission is competitive.
Download: Entrepreneurship Option Handout
Human resources are critical factors in the operation of any organization. Managing human resources in today’s complex legal and economic environments requires professionals with special skills and knowledge in the management of human assets. The objective of the Human Resources Management (HRM) Option is to provide the foundation for long-term professional development and essential educational prerequisites for entry-level employment in private enterprises, the public sector, and social enterprises. Upon the completion of the HRM Option, students should be qualified for entry-level HRM positions such as staffing or recruiting specialist, training coordinator, compensation analyst, and benefits coordinator. Admission is competitive.
Download: Human Resources Management Handout
Information Systems deals with the use of information technologies in businesses and organizations. Students enrolled in the Information Systems Option take a set of courses that emphasize technical material, such as computer programming and database management, as well as courses that deal with the development and use of information technology in organizations. Students who successfully complete the Information Systems Option are qualified to enter business as: an entry-level business applications programmer, a business applications programmer/analyst, or an entry-level business analyst. The strong general business background of our students allows them to advance rapidly in an organization. Admission is competitive.
Download: Information Systems Option Handout
Finance
The objective of the Finance Option is to provide students in the Undergraduate Program with the major finance tools required in managing a business firm or in performing portfolio management and analysis. The study of finance covers four interrelated areas: Corporate Finance (business financial management); Investments (portfolio management and asset pricing); Financial Markets; and International Finance. Admission is competitive.
Download: Finance Option Handout
The objective of the Marketing Option is to certify that undergraduate business majors have completed a sequence of classes designed to provide them with the knowledge and skills needed to perform the marketing function within a business, government,or nonprofit organization. The courses in this option build on a fundamental knowledge of markets and market behavior. Beyond this foundation, students may prepare for a variety of marketing careers through their choice of electives. Admission is competitive.
Download: Marketing Option Handout
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Informal Area of Concentration
Students may chose to concentrate in Operations Management and follow guidelines set by the department involved. This concentration is informal and does not require an application, and is not noted on a student's transcript.
Operations Management
Operations management is concerned with the purchasing, production, and delivery of goods and services in organizations. Students examine such topics as inventory and supply chain management, logistics, manufacturing strategy, and project management, as well as the impact of new technologies and global competition.
Download: Operations Management Handout
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Special Programs
The UW Business School provides a range of special programs that students can use to accent their educational experience. Each program has its own application and selection process.
Certificate of International Studies in Business (CISB)
Students interested in careers with firms that have an international focus can enhance their BABA with a Certificate of International Studies in Business. The program requires intensive language training, cultural studies, experience abroad in academic exchange programs or corporate internships, and a practicum helping local firms explore international markets. Students choose from one of seven language tracks: Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, or a custom track that encompasses all other languages. Admission is competitive. There is also a U.S. Track for non-native English speakers.
Download: CISB Handout
Retail growth in recent years has created a high demand for qualified retail managers. In addition to general business skills, such as creative problem-solving and negotiations, retail managers must understand site location, store image, merchandise presentation, promotional strategy, and other industry-specific business concepts. This program–featuring required courses, speakers, store visits, and an internship with a major retailer–prepares students for immediate management positions in the retail industry. Admission is selective.
Sales Certificate Program
The Sales Certificate Program is designed to help a student build the foundation for one of the business world's most challenging and lucrative careers. Typically, students will enter the program in their junior year to complete the program's requirements in marketing and selling plus two elective courses and a practicum. Upon completion of the program's requirements, the student will receive a certificate of accomplishment that sales managers will view as an advantage over other job applicants during job interviews. The Sales Program admits students from all majors, including students not admitted to the Business School.
The Business and Economic Development Program (BEDP) provides undergraduates an opportunity for hands-on experience in business consulting. Students help small businesses and entrepreneurs in economically distressed communities complete projects critical to their business’s growth. Recent projects have included marketing plans, recommendations for an information system, a redesign for a company’s production flow process, the development of a standard operating procedures manual, and setting up inventory control systems and accounting systems on computer. The BEDP has assisted more than 45 companies, creating 100-plus new jobs and millions of dollars in increased revenues.
Business Educational Opportunity Program
The UW Business School is committed to the University’s diversity goals. Students from underrepresented minorities and those of any ethnicity from economically and educationally disadvantaged backgrounds (as defined by the University’s Educational Opportunity Program) are encouraged to contact a Business School advisor. Eligible students can receive scholarship information, admissions counseling, academic advising, and tutorial and other resource services.
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| Business Honors
The Business Honors Program is open to students with an exceptional academic record upon admission into the Business School or to students who are members of UW's College Honors Program. Business Honors is designed to expand and intensify the academic experiences in Business Administration through completion of 12 credits of Honors seminars, Business Policy 470 or 471, ad hoc honors credit, and/or independent study. The program builds a community of undergraduate scholars within the Business School, providing them with opportunities to work closely with UW professors in independent study and research, and with special events such as lectures and receptions.
Eligibility
Students are invited to participate in Business Honors after 5 quarters at UW (at least 60 credits completed) with at least a cumulative GPA of 3.7 upon admission into the Business School. Students in College Honors must have at least a cumulative GPA of 3.5. Business Honors students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 to graduate "With Distinction" from the Business School.
DOWNLOAD: Honors Handout PDF
DOWNLOAD: BA Honors Q&A (FAQ) PDF
DOWNLOAD: Guidelines for Ad Hoc Credits PDF
Related Links:
UW Honors Program
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Undergraduate Program Office
137 Mackenzie Hall, Box 353200
Seattle, WA 98195-3200
P: 206-685-3400
F: 206-685-9392
email: bizinfo@u.washington.edu
TRANSFER THURSDAYS: Advising for off-campus visitors each Thursday (except UW holidays) at 3:30pm; report to 137 Mackenzie Hall.
REGULAR OFFICE HOURS: Monday through Friday from 8 until 5.
DROP-IN ADVISING: Monday through Thursday from 10 until 3.
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