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Elite Access. Global Vision. Executive Preparation.

The Dayton Undergraduate Business Leadership Experience (DoUBLE) program is a distinct pathway for high achievers. When you're directly admitted to both the University of Dayton School of Business Administration and the University Honors Program, you can be part of this multi-year cohort experience.

DoUBLE bridges the gap between academic theory and executive leadership, ensuring you graduate not just with a degree, but with a powerful professional network and a global perspective.

Why Choose the DoUBLE Program?

Maximize the value of every credit hour with a high-impact pathway that turns academic requirements into a strategic investment in your future.

  • Executive Access and Mentorship: Participate in an exclusive honors-only roundtable course co-led by the School's dean, offering a direct window into high-level decision-making.
  • A "Built In" Elite Network: Be a part of a tight-knit cohort of high-achieving peers. You'll move through the curriculum together, fostering a supportive network of future industry leaders from day one.
  • Global Leadership Immersion: Travel to London with the dean. This optional immersion turns the city into your classroom, where you will engage with international executives and explore global business functions firsthand.
  • Curricular Efficiency: Your time is valuable. Earn 8 to 11 Honors credits through courses that simultaneously satisfy business core requirements. You get an enhanced degree without extending your graduation time.
  • Accelerated Career Readiness: Follow a tailored Career Flight Plan designed for honors students, ensuring mastery of professional branding and leadership presence.
Business Honors Coursework Path to Leadership

The DoUBLE curriculum is designed around inquiry and action. Here's how the experience unfolds.

Foundation (Year 1)
  • Fall semester:
    Business Cases and Communications (BIZ 201H)
    Focus: How do I communicate?
    Value: 3 honors credits, counts toward business core
  • Spring semester:
    Entrepreneurial, Innovative & Creative Mindsets (MGT 101H)
    Focus: How do I innovate?
    Value: 3 honors credits, counts toward business core

Acceleration and Global Insight (Year 2)
  • Fall (first half):
    Career Flight Takeoff (BIZ 202H)
    Focus: How do I compete?
    Value: 1 honors credit, counts toward business core
  • Fall (second half):
    Honors Leadership Roundtable (BIZ 203H)
    Focus: How do I lead?
    Highlight: Co-led by the dean. Engage in guided dialogues with the dean’s network of business leaders.
  • January term:
    Optional London Immersion
    Focus: How do I engage with the world?
    Highlight: Join the dean in London to analyze executive decision-making in a global ecosystem.

Execution and Launch (Year 3)
  • Spring semester:
    Navigating Your Career Flight Plan (BIZ 301H)
    Focus: What comes next?
    Value: 1 honors credit, counts toward business core
  • Summer term:
    Professional Work Experience (BIZ 497H)
    Focus: How do I apply what I have learned?
    Note: Optional 3-credit course for honors credit during your required internship. You can complete your required internship at any time before graduation.
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Even More Honors Advantage

Beyond business, the University of Dayton Honors Program offers signature academic experiences, priority funding opportunities, exclusive housing and a close-knit community designed for high-achieving students.

Explore UD Honors
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Contact School of Business Administration
300 College Park
Dayton, Ohio 45469 - 2226
937-229-3731 email