If you are not currently admitted to the School of Business Administration (SBA), we invite you to engage with our community and develop your business skills. There are many pathways to a career in business and many pathways to connect with the SBA.

We’re excited to help you explore how business can fit into your academic and career path!

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Earn an Undergraduate Business Fundamentals Certificate

**Courses towards the certificate can be completed beginning Spring 2025, and the certificate can be awarded beginning Fall 2025 when the 2025-2026 academic catalog is published.

The Undergraduate Certificate in Business Fundamentals is a streamlined program designed to give students a well-rounded, solid foundation in key business principles in just 12 credit hours (ACC 200; ECO 203 or FIN 300; MGT 300 or MKT 300; MIS 300 or OPS 300). This certificate offers an accessible pathway for non-business majors to gain essential skills to enhance their academic experience and career prospects. Whether you're looking to complement your primary field of study or explore new professional opportunities, this program equips you with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the complexities of today’s business landscape. Simply reach out to your academic advisor to get started.

Develop a Business Foundation with a Minor

The Business Administration minor is a valuable program designed for non-business majors who want to build a strong foundation for a future in business. This 18-hour credit minor includes an introductory accounting and economics class along with your choice of four additional courses from areas such as finance, management, management information systems, marketing, and operations and supply management courses. Simply reach out to your academic advisor to get started.

Develop a Business Specialization with a Minor

Every major in the School of Business Administration has a corresponding minor, allowing you to specialize in a particular area that interests you. These specialized minors are open to all UD students and are a great way to align your studies with your career goals. Simply reach out to your academic advisor to get started.

Take a Common Academic Program Business Course

The Common Academic Program (CAP) is a shared learning experience for all undergrad students. The SBA offers a variety of courses for different CAP components, giving you the chance to explore your interest in business while fulfilling your degree requirements.

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Add a Business Major

For students who want to dive deeper into business, qualifying students from the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Education and Health Sciences, and School of Engineering may add an additional major in the School of Business Administration (SBA) or change their major to one offered by the SBA. Qualifications for currently enrolled non-transfer students are based on either high school academic performance or performance at the University of Dayton. More information on this process is available in the academic catalog. Students must be in good academic standing to change their major at the University of Dayton.

If you’re a newly admitted student and interested in switching to a major within the SBA before you start your journey at the University of Dayton, contact the University of Dayton’s Office of Undergraduate Admission to discuss your options.

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