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Bachelor of Business Economics
- Naperville, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Economics is a four-year on-campus degree at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Business Economics and interpret organisational evidence
- Evaluate strategic options
- And communicate informed business decisions.
Career outcomes
- Consultant
- Market intelligence analyst
- Financial analyst
- Wealth management advisor
- Pricing analyst
- Data analytics specialist
Curriculum
- Eleven-course business core (corporate finance
- Micro and macroeconomics
- Financial and managerial accounting) plus econometrics
- Intermediate micro and macro
- Money and banking
- International economics
- Environmental economics
- Industrial organisation and history of economic thought.
Entry requirements
Academic
- First-year: official high school transcript (past three years)
- GPA 3.0 preferred
- Personal statement and proof of English proficiency. Transfer: previous college transcripts. Applicants who are not US citizens or residents
- Need F-1 status or last attended an institution outside the US apply as international students.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
High school diploma or recognised equivalent (first-year), Previous college or university study (transfer).
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79
- PTE Academic 58
- Duolingo 120
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Personal Statement.
How to apply
- Check the requirements and rolling-review timing on the international undergraduate page. Apply online as an international first-year or transfer student. Submit the official high school transcript (past three years)
- Personal statement and proof of English proficiency (TOEFL
- IELTS
- PTE
- Duolingo
- SAT/ACT
- Or the Intensive English or Excel route). After the offer
- Pay the 100 USD tuition deposit (and 100 USD housing deposit if living on campus)
- Both non-refundable. Receive the Form I-20 and apply for the F-1 student visa with proof of funds. Attend International Student Orientation.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $48,744, $48,214 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $100 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Naperville |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Business & Entrepreneurship |
| Department | Business Economics |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 128,120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | North Central College offers merit-based first-year scholarships, Awards and international applicant eligibility depend on admissions evaluation and program. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Program starts
August 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $48,744, $48,214 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $100 USD. The estimated living cost is $20,255 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, PTE Academic 58, Duolingo 120.

