Written Communication

Natural Science

Select 2 courses with labs:

Humanities

Select 2 courses, 1 history required:

Aesthetic Values

Select 1 Course:

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Select 2 courses:

Mathematics

Writing-Intensive Requirement (Major Area)

Select 1 course:

ENG 101 & ENG 102 prerequisites

Capstone Requirement (Major Area)

Must be taken Senior year, ENG 101 & ENG 102 prerequisites

Major Area of Study Requirements

Select one of College of Business certificates (12 hours), except the Business Essential Certificate then select 9 hours of 300 or 400 level College of Business courses beyond the College of Business Core.

Additional Requirements

Additional BSBA Requirements

Select 1 course:

Select 1 course:

Select 2 courses, MAT 102 required

Electives

Choose electives as needed with adviser’s approval. Non-business courses recommended.

120 hours are needed to graduate with a BSBA in Business Administration with an emphasis in General Business. Of the total hours applied to this degree, 30 hours must be in courses numbered at the 300 level or above. The student must earn at least 21 of the last 30 hours of course work and at least 12 hours in the major area of study from Southern Miss. See Residence Hour Requirements for more information.

Admission Requirements

The following is required from all undergraduate applicants:

• Application for Undergraduate Admission
• $45 non-refundable application fee
• An official high school transcript for freshman (high school) applicants OR official transcripts from all institutions attended after high school for transfer applicants
• Submission of ACT or SAT scores for freshman (high school) applicants
• Documentation of two doses of measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) immunization. Upload a copy of your proof of immunization.

Students should be mindful of admission deadlines. For a full list of admission requirements, see the University Admission Policies.

Academic Policies and Requirements for Programs:

• See University Academic Policies and Requirements
• See College of Business and Economic Development Academic Policies

The University of Southern Mississippi is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools of Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Additionally, the online Business Administration degree is also accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). That means you can expect a program with the highest standards and quality.