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

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.

⁶Career Connected Experience: Students must complete at least one career-connected experience. Following list provides various alternatives for meeting this requirement.

• Internship course: ACCT.4790, ENTR.4890, FINA.4890, MGMT.4890, MIST.4890, MKTG.4980, POMS.4890, BUSI.4890
• Co-op assessment course: BUSI.3100, BUSI.3200, BUSI.4100, BUSI.4200
• Study-abroad experience (course or a faculty-led trip)
• Honors project or thesis
• Undergraduate research:
  • Best project (undergraduate research or consulting)
  • Directed study - Research project under the supervision of a faculty member: ACCT.4991, ENTR.4991, FINA.4970, MGMT.4910, MIST.4090, MKTG.4991, POMS.4090
• Immersive scholars project
• Consulting or service-learning project:
  • ENTR.4900
  • Other approved courses or projects
• ROTC
• At least one year of full-time work as a business professional in the past five years
• Job offer prior to graduation
• Other commensurate experience approved by the Manning Dean’s office

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

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.

⁶Career Connected Experience: Students must complete at least one career-connected experience. Following list provides various alternatives for meeting this requirement.

• Internship course: ACCT.4790, ENTR.4890, FINA.4890, MGMT.4890, MIST.4890, MKTG.4980, POMS.4890, BUSI.4890
• Co-op assessment course: BUSI.3100, BUSI.3200, BUSI.4100, BUSI.4200
• Study-abroad experience (course or a faculty-led trip)
• Honors project or thesis
• Undergraduate research
  • Best project (undergraduate research or consulting)
  • Directed study - Research project under the supervision of a faculty member: ACCT.4991, ENTR.4991, FINA.4970, MGMT.4910, MIST.4090, MKTG.4991, POMS.4090
• Immersive scholars project
• Consulting or service-learning project
  • ENTR.4900
  • Other approved courses or projects
• ROTC
• At least one year of full-time work as a business professional in the past five years
• Job offer prior to graduation
• Other commensurate experience approved by the Manning Dean’s office

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 spring 2021 to spring 2026.

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year

Total Minimum Credits = 122

¹Either course satisfies the capstone requirement.

²The 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).

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

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.

⁵Career Connected Experience: Students must complete at least one career-connected experience. Following list provides various alternatives for meeting this requirement.

• Internship course: ACCT.4790, ENTR.4890, FINA.4890, MGMT.4890, MIST.4890, MKTG.4980, POMS.4890, BUSI.4890
• Co-op assessment course: BUSI.3100, BUSI.3200, BUSI.4100, BUSI.4200
• Study-abroad experience (course or a faculty-led trip)
• Honors project or thesis
• Undergraduate research
  • Best project (undergraduate research or consulting)
  • Directed study - Research project under the supervision of a faculty member: ACCT.4991, ENTR.4991, FINA.4970, MGMT.4910, MIST.4090, MKTG.4991, POMS.4090
• Immersive scholars project
• Consulting or service-learning project
  • ENTR.4900
  • Other approved courses or projects
• ROTC
• At least one year of full-time work as a business professional in the past five years
• Job offer prior to graduation
• Other commensurate experience approved by the Manning Dean’s office

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

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.

⁷Career Connected Experience: Students must complete at least one career-connected experience. Following list provides various alternatives for meeting this requirement.

• Internship course: ACCT.4790, ENTR.4890, FINA.4890, MGMT.4890, MIST.4890, MKTG.4980, POMS.4890, BUSI.4890
• Co-op assessment course: BUSI.3100, BUSI.3200, BUSI.4100, BUSI.4200
• Study-abroad experience (course or a faculty-led trip)
• Honors project or thesis
• Undergraduate research
  • Best project (undergraduate research or consulting)
  • Directed study - Research project under the supervision of a faculty member: ACCT.4991, ENTR.4991, FINA.4970, MGMT.4910, MIST.4090, MKTG.4991, POMS.4090
• Immersive scholars project
• Consulting or service-learning project
  • ENTR.4900
  • Other approved courses or projects
• ROTC
• At least one year of full-time work as a business professional in the past five years
• Job offer prior to graduation
• Other commensurate experience approved by the Manning Dean’s office

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

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. 

⁶Career Connected Experience: Students must complete at least one career-connected experience. Following list provides various alternatives for meeting this requirement.

• Internship course: ACCT.4790, ENTR.4890, FINA.4890, MGMT.4890, MIST.4890, MKTG.4980, POMS.4890, BUSI.4890
• Co-op assessment course: BUSI.3100, BUSI.3200, BUSI.4100, BUSI.4200
• Study-abroad experience (course or a faculty-led trip)
• Honors project or thesis
• Undergraduate research
  • Best project (undergraduate research or consulting)
  • Directed study - Research project under the supervision of a faculty member: ACCT.4991, ENTR.4991, FINA.4970, MGMT.4910, MIST.4090, MKTG.4991, POMS.4090
• Immersive scholars project
• Consulting or service-learning project
  • ENTR.4900
  • Other approved courses or projects
• ROTC
• At least one year of full-time work as a business professional in the past five years
• Job offer prior to graduation
• Other commensurate experience approved by the Manning Dean’s office

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

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.

⁶Career Connected Experience: Students must complete at least one career-connected experience. Following list provides various alternatives for meeting this requirement.

• Internship course: ACCT.4790, ENTR.4890, FINA.4890, MGMT.4890, MIST.4890, MKTG.4980, POMS.4890, BUSI.4890
• Co-op assessment course: BUSI.3100, BUSI.3200, BUSI.4100, BUSI.4200
• Study-abroad experience (course or a faculty-led trip)
• Honors project or thesis
• Undergraduate research
  • Best project (undergraduate research or consulting)
  • Directed study - Research project under the supervision of a faculty member: ACCT.4991, ENTR.4991, FINA.4970, MGMT.4910, MIST.4090, MKTG.4991, POMS.4090
• Immersive scholars project
• Consulting or service-learning project
  • ENTR.4900
  • Other approved courses or projects
• ROTC
• At least one year of full-time work as a business professional in the past five years
• Job offer prior to graduation
• Other commensurate experience approved by the Manning Dean’s office

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 spring 2021 to fall 2026.

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year

Total Minimum Credits = 122

¹Either course 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).

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.

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) Learning Goals and Objectives: 

GOAL 1: Our graduates shall demonstrate the ability to clearly, efficiently, and effectively communicate business-related information in applying both oral and written methods. Students will demonstrate an ability to: 

• Construct a strategy for business communications using a variety of communication formats; 
• Identify and adapt to audience needs and expectations; 
• Develop a sequential series of logical arguments that are appropriately supported with facts; 
• Formulate ideas effectively in public presentation settings, including graphics, layout, and writing components; and 
• Apply business courtesies and professional self-presentation in all aspects of the program. 

GOAL 2: Our graduates shall demonstrate the ability to apply and integrate quantitative and qualitative knowledge and techniques from across all functional areas of business. Successful students will demonstrate an ability to: 

• Discriminate among the role, processes, and structures of operational functions of a business (e.g. sales, manufacturing, distribution, customer support); 
• Compare and contrast the role, processes, and structure of support functions of a business (e.g. management, marketing, finance, R&D, IT, human resources); 
• Analyze and explain the contributions of business disciplines to the competitive strategies, innovations, decision-making and operations of various sizes and types of organizations, industry sectors, processes and functions; 
• Apply qualitative and quantitative business methods to the analysis of business problems; 
• Combine and integrate principles and techniques from multiple business disciplines to the analysis of complex business situations; and 
• Propose solutions to business situations using effective decision-making skills. 

GOAL 3: Our graduates shall demonstrate the ability to apply team management skills as both an effective team member and leader. Successful students will demonstrate an ability to: 

• Persuade, influence, motivate and provide guidance to others (In a team setting); 
• Facilitate a range of group decision making techniques ; 
• Engender and sustain trust of team members; 
• Effectively plan, manage, and lead a team project; 
• Effectively use technology to facilitate and support group activities and processes; and 
• Evaluate and apply the strengths of a diverse team (including ability, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, generation). 

GOAL 4: Our graduates shall demonstrate the ability to integrate the use of information and communication technologies to solve business problems. Successful students will demonstrate an ability to: 

• Dissect the critical issues in a problem the by decomposing the main issue into sub-problems; 
• Analyze data to support decision-making using a variety of business analytic techniques; 
• Evaluate a technology, criticize its strengths and weaknesses, and appraise its usefulness to solve business problems; and 
• Propose a software-enabled solution to the business problem. 

GOAL 5: Our graduates shall demonstrate the ability to identify the global changes affecting business and apply this knowledge in business decision-making. Successful students will demonstrate an ability to: 

• Identify how their actions affect both local and global communities; 
• Compare and contrast cultural differences and how these affect best practice; 
• Analyze the effect the interrelationships within and across cultures and global communities has on business; and 
• Demonstrate knowledge of regulatory and cultural practices necessary to support business decision-making in a global environment. 

GOAL 6: Our graduates shall demonstrate the ability to apply ethical reasoning and knowledge of social responsibility for personal and professional decision making. Successful students will demonstrate an ability to: 

• Explain the historical and philosophical bases of ethical decision-making and social responsibility; 
• Compare and contrast the models that support ethical reasoning including their limitations in a business environment; 
• Develop personal and professional decisions by applying knowledge and skills obtained from the study of ethics and social responsibility, and 
• Articulate how their ethical framework and knowledge of social responsibility shape their actions.