Business Administration, Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

For students who entered fall 2026 and beyond.

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year

Total Minimum Credits = 122

Minimum [major] Credits: 36

Maximum [major] that can be counted toward graduation: 54

Career Connected Experience (CCE) Requirement: In addition to the course requirements listed in the degree pathway, students must satisfy a Manning Career Connected Experience Requirement.

¹Capstone Requirement: Either MGMT.4900 or ENTR.4960 satisfies the Capstone requirement.

²Diversity and Cultural Awareness: The Core Curriculum Diversity and Cultural Awareness (DCA) Essential Learning Outcome is met outside the major. Students are encouraged to select an AH or SS course that meets this degree requirement. Please see the DCA course listing for a full list of classes that fulfill these requirements.

³Science with Lab can be a science course (3 credits) with a separate lab course (1 credit) or a science course with the lab component built into the course (3 credits; Example: CHEM.1010, CHEM.1020, CHEM.1040, LIFE.1080, NUTR.1100).

⁴Calculus (MATH.1220 or other equivalent course) is recommended as a Manning or non-Manning elective for students intending to pursue graduate degree in the future

⁵Students are strongly encouraged to take a HIST course as an AH elective.

No more than two Breadth of Knowledge courses can be taken with the same prefix. The Core Curriculum courses may be taken in any sequence. Refer to the Core Curriculum policy for further details. You should meet with your faculty advisor to determine how you will meet the Core Curriculum requirements.

Current UMass Lowell students should use their Advisement Report in SIS. If you need assistance, please contact your adviser.

Restriction on off-campus study:

Be advised that any course taken at another institution must be formally approved prior to enrollment. See the catalog policy for details.

For students who entered fall 2026 and beyond.

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year

Total Minimum Credits = 122

Minimum [major] Credits: 36

Maximum [major] that can be counted toward graduation: 54

Career Connected Experience (CCE) Requirement: In addition to the course requirements listed in the degree pathway, students must satisfy a Manning Career Connected Experience Requirement.

¹Capstone Requirement: Either MGMT.4900 or ENTR.4960 satisfies the Capstone requirement.

²Diversity and Cultural Awareness: The Core Curriculum Diversity and Cultural Awareness (DCA) Essential Learning Outcome is met outside the major. Students are encouraged to select an AH or SS course that meets this degree requirement. Please see the DCA course listing for a full list of classes that fulfill these requirements.

³Science with Lab can be a science course (3 credits) with a separate lab course (1 credit) or a science course with the lab component built into the course (3 credits; Example: CHEM.1010, CHEM.1020, CHEM.1040, LIFE.1080, NUTR.1100).

⁴Calculus (MATH.1220 or other equivalent course) is recommended as a Manning or non-Manning elective for students intending to pursue graduate degree in the future.

⁵Students are strongly encouraged to take a HIST course as an AH elective.

No more than two Breadth of Knowledge courses can be taken with the same prefix. The Core Curriculum courses may be taken in any sequence. Refer to the Core Curriculum policy for further details. You should meet with your faculty advisor to determine how you will meet the Core Curriculum requirements.

Current UMass Lowell students should use their Advisement Report in SIS. If you need assistance, please contact your advisor.

Restriction on off-campus study:

Be advised that any course taken at another institution must be formally approved prior to enrollment. See the catalog policy for details.

For students who entered fall 2026 and beyond.

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year

Total Minimum Credits = 122.

Minimum [major] Credits: 36

Maximum [major] that can be counted toward graduation: 54

Career Connected Experience (CCE) Requirement: In addition to the course requirements listed in the degree pathway, students must satisfy a Manning Career Connected Experience Requirement.

¹Capstone Requirement: Either MGMT.4900 or ENTR.4960 satisfies the Capstone requirement.

²Science with Lab can be a science course (3 credits) with a separate lab course (1 credit) or a science course with the lab component built into the course (3 credits; Example: CHEM.1010, CHEM.1020, CHEM.1040, LIFE.1080, NUTR.1100).

³Calculus (MATH.1220 or other equivalent course) is recommended as a Manning or non-Manning elective for students intending to pursue graduate degree in the future.

⁴Students are strongly encouraged to take a HIST course as an AH elective.

No more than two Breadth of Knowledge courses can be taken with the same prefix. The Core Curriculum courses may be taken in any sequence. Refer to the Core Curriculum policy for further details. You should meet with your faculty advisor to determine how you will meet the Core Curriculum requirements.

Current UMass Lowell students should use their Advisement Report in SIS. If you need assistance, please contact your adviser.

Restriction on off-campus study:

Be advised that any course taken at another institution must be formally approved prior to enrollment. See the catalog policy for details.

For students who entered fall 2026 and beyond.

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year

Total Minimum Credits = 122

Minimum [major] Credits: 36

Maximum [major] that can be counted toward graduation: 54

Career Connected Experience (CCE) Requirement: In addition to the course requirements listed in the degree pathway, students must satisfy a Manning Career Connected Experience Requirement.

¹Capstone Requirement: Either MGMT.4900 or ENTR.4960 satisfies the Capstone requirement.

²Diversity and Cultural Awareness: The Core Curriculum Diversity and Cultural Awareness (DCA) Essential Learning Outcome is met outside the major. Students are encouraged to select an AH or SS course that meets this degree requirement. Please see the DCA course listing for a full list of classes that fulfill these requirements.

³Science with Lab can be a science course (3 credits) with a separate lab course (1 credit) or a science course with the lab component built into the course (3 credits; Example: CHEM.1010, CHEM.1020, CHEM.1040, LIFE.1080, NUTR.1100).

⁴Calculus (MATH.1220 or other equivalent course) is recommended as a Manning or non-Manning elective for students intending to pursue graduate degree in the future.

⁵Students are strongly encouraged to take a HIST course as an AH elective.

No more than two Breadth of Knowledge courses can be taken with the same prefix. The Core Curriculum courses may be taken in any sequence. Refer to the Core Curriculum policy for further details. You should meet with your faculty advisor to determine how you will meet the Core Curriculum requirements.

Current UMass Lowell students should use their Advisement Report in SIS. If you need assistance, please contact your adviser.

Restriction on off-campus study:

Be advised that any course taken at another institution must be formally approved prior to enrollment. See the catalog policy for details.

For students who entered Fall 2026 and beyond. 

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year

Total Minimum Credits = 122

Minimum [major] Credits: 36

Maximum [major] that can be counted toward graduation: 54

Career Connected Experience (CCE) Requirement: In addition to the course requirements listed in the degree pathway, students must satisfy a Manning Career Connected Experience Requirement.

¹International Business Electives (3000/4000 level):

• ECON.4030 International Trade Theory
• ECON.4060 International Macroeconomics
• ENTR.4100 Global Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• LGST.3660 International Law
• MGMT.4350 International Management (if MGMT.4400 is a required course)
• MGMT.4400 International Business (if MGMT.4350 is a required course)
• MGMT.4550 International Import and Export Management
• Approved International Experience or Study Abroad Program

²Capstone Requirement: Either MGMT.4900 or ENTR.4960 satisfies the Capstone requirement.

³Diversity and Cultural Awareness: The Core Curriculum Diversity and Cultural Awareness (DCA) Essential Learning Outcome is met outside the major. Students are encouraged to select an AH or SS course that meets this degree requirement. Please see the DCA course listing for a full list of classes that fulfill these requirements.

⁴Science with Lab can be a science course (3 credits) with a separate lab course (1 credit) or a science course with the lab component built into the course (3 credits; Example: CHEM.1010, CHEM.1020, CHEM.1040, LIFE.1080, NUTR.1100).

⁵Calculus (MATH.1220 or other equivalent course) is recommended as a Manning or non-Manning elective for students intending to pursue graduate degree in the future.

⁶Students are strongly encouraged to take a HIST course as an AH elective.

No more than two Breadth of Knowledge courses can be taken with the same prefix. The Core Curriculum courses may be taken in any sequence. Refer to the Core Curriculum policy for further details. You should meet with your faculty advisor to determine how you will meet the Core Curriculum requirements.

Current UMass Lowell students should use their Advisement Report in SIS. If you need assistance, please contact your adviser.

Restriction on off-campus study:

Be advised that any course taken at another institution must be formally approved prior to enrollment. See the catalog policy for details.

For students who entered fall 2026 and beyond.

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year

Total Minimum Credits = 122

Minimum [major] Credits: 36

Maximum [major] that can be counted toward graduation: 54

Career Connected Experience (CCE) Requirement: In addition to the course requirements listed in the degree pathway, students must satisfy a Manning Career Connected Experience Requirement.

¹Capstone Requirement: Either MGMT.4900 or ENTR.4960 satisfies the Capstone requirement.

²Diversity and Cultural Awareness: The Core Curriculum Diversity and Cultural Awareness (DCA) Essential Learning Outcome is met outside the major. Students are encouraged to select an AH or SS course that meets this degree requirement. Please see the DCA course listing for a full list of classes that fulfill these requirements.

³Science with Lab can be a science course (3 credits) with a separate lab course (1 credit) or a science course with the lab component built into the course (3 credits; Example: CHEM.1010, CHEM.1020, CHEM.1040, LIFE.1080, NUTR.1100).

⁴Calculus (MATH.1220 or other equivalent course) is recommended as a Manning or non-Manning elective for students intending to pursue graduate degree in the future.

⁵Students are strongly encouraged to take a HIST course as an AH elective. 

No more than two Breadth of Knowledge courses can be taken with the same prefix. The Core Curriculum courses may be taken in any sequence. Refer to the Core Curriculum policy for further details. You should meet with your faculty advisor to determine how you will meet the Core Curriculum requirements.

Current UMass Lowell students should use their Advisement Report in SIS. If you need assistance, please contact your adviser.

Restriction on off-campus study:

Be advised that any course taken at another institution must be formally approved prior to enrollment. See the catalog policy for details.

For students who entered fall 2026 and beyond.

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year

Total Minimum Credits = 122

Minimum [major] Credits: 36

Maximum [major] that can be counted toward graduation: 54

Career Connected Experience (CCE) Requirement: In addition to the course requirements listed in the degree pathway, students must satisfy a Manning Career Connected Experience Requirement.

¹Capstone Requirement: Either MGMT.4900 or ENTR.4960 satisfies the Capstone requirement.

²Diversity and Cultural Awareness: The Core Curriculum Diversity and Cultural Awareness (DCA) Essential Learning Outcome is met outside the major. Students are encouraged to select an AH or SS course that meets this degree requirement. Please see the DCA course listing for a full list of classes that fulfill these requirements.

³Science with Lab can be a science course (3 credits) with a separate lab course (1 credit) or a science course with the lab component built into the course (3 credits; Example: CHEM.1010, CHEM.1020, CHEM.1040, LIFE.1080, NUTR.1100).

⁴Calculus (MATH.1220 or other equivalent course) is recommended as a Manning or non-Manning elective for students intending to pursue graduate degree in the future.

⁵Students are strongly encouraged to take a HIST course as an AH elective.

No more than two Breadth of Knowledge courses can be taken with the same prefix. The Core Curriculum courses may be taken in any sequence. Refer to the Core Curriculum policy for further details. You should meet with your faculty advisor to determine how you will meet the Core Curriculum requirements.

Current UMass Lowell students should use their Advisement Report in SIS. If you need assistance, please contact your advisor.

Restriction on off-campus study:

Be advised that any course taken at another institution must be formally approved prior to enrollment. See the catalog policy for details.

For students who entered fall 2026 and beyond.

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year

Total Minimum Credits = 122

Minimum [major] Credits: 36

Maximum [major] that can be counted toward graduation: 54

Career Connected Experience (CCE) Requirement: In addition to the course requirements listed in the degree pathway, students must satisfy a Manning Career Connected Experience Requirement.

¹Capstone Requirement: Either MGMT.4900 or ENTR.4960 satisfies the Capstone requirement.

²Science with Lab can be a science course (3 credits) with a separate lab course (1 credit) or a science course with the lab component built into the course (3 credits; Example: CHEM.1010, CHEM.1020, CHEM.1040, LIFE.1080, NUTR.1100).

³Calculus (MATH.1220 or other equivalent course) is recommended as a Manning or non-Manning elective for students intending to pursue graduate degree in the future.

⁴Students are strongly encouraged to take a HIST course as an AH elective.

No more than two Breadth of Knowledge courses can be taken with the same prefix. The Core Curriculum courses may be taken in any sequence. Refer to the Core Curriculum policy for further details. You should meet with your faculty advisor to determine how you will meet the Core Curriculum requirements.

Current UMass Lowell students should use their Advisement Report in SIS. If you need assistance, please contact your adviser.

Restriction on off-campus study:

Be advised that any course taken at another institution must be formally approved prior to enrollment. See the catalog policy for details.

Competency	Goal
1. Communication Skills	Program graduates will be able to communicate effectively in professional situations. Learning Objective 1 (Written): Students will demonstrate proficiency articulating key ideas in writing and developing professional quality business documents. Learning Objective 2 (Oral): Students will prepare and deliver professional presentations.
2. Analytical Skills	Program graduates will be able to think analytically and critically when evaluating business decisions.  Learning Objective: Students will identify pertinent information to apply quantitative and qualitative knowledge and techniques from across all functional areas of business.
3. Team Management	Program graduates will be able to participate as an effective and professional team member and leader.  Learning Objective: Students will apply effective team management skills both as a team member and leader.
4. Information Technology Skills	Program graduates will have effective information technology skills for analyzing business information. Learning Objective: Students will use and apply information technologies and data analytics tools to solve business problems.
5. Global Awareness	Program graduates will be aware of the global changes and market forces affecting business environments.  Learning Objective: Students will identify global changes affecting business and apply this knowledge in business decision-making.
6. Ethical Reasoning Skills	Program graduates will recognize, evaluate, and address ethical consequences of business decisions.  Learning Objective: Students will identify ethical dilemmas and be able to recognize and evaluate alternative courses of action in professional decision-making toward socially responsible goals.