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Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics Concentration

University of Illinois Springfield

Springfield, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Business degree built on the college business core with a choice of concentration (economics concentration).

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

Explain key concepts in Business Administration in Economics Concentration. Apply subject knowledge to relevant academic or practical questions and communicate informed findings. Relevant syllabus content includes: foundation courses in accounting
Economics and statistics
Then the business core: marketing
Operations management
Business ethics
Corporate finance
Organizational behavior
Managerial communication.

Career outcomes

Accountants and Auditors
Actuaries
Financial and Investment Analysts
Financial Quantitative Analysts
Intelligence Analysts
Sales and Related Workers
All Other

Curriculum

120-credit degree
Foundation courses in accounting
Economics and statistics
Then the business core: marketing
Operations management
Business ethics
Corporate finance
Organizational behavior
Managerial communication
Information systems
Analytics and a strategic management capstone
Plus major electives
Concentration in economics

Entry requirements

Academic

Completed secondary school with GPA about 2.75 (transfer students 2.5)
250-650 word statement
Official transcripts evaluated if required
English proficiency (https://www.uis.edu/international-applicants/english-proficiency-requirements).

Minimum GPA

2.75

Accepted academic background

Completed secondary school (first-year) with evaluated transcripts, Or university coursework with 2.5+ GPA (transfer), Credential evaluation required unless exempt, Official transcripts, Passport, English proficiency, Financial documents for the I-20

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 75
Duolingo 105
PTE Academic 60
Cambridge B2 First

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Academic Statement

How to apply

Check requirements and the Fall May 15 / Spring Nov 15 international deadlines. Apply online at UIS and pay the 60 USD international undergraduate fee. Send official transcripts (credential evaluation if required)
A 250-650 word statement
Passport and English test scores. Receive admission decision
Then submit financial documents for the I-20. Apply for the F-1 student visa with the I-20.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$24,150 USD
Application fee	$60 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Springfield Main Campus
Faculty or school	College of Business and Management
Department	Management, Marketing and Operations
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Eligible international undergraduate students may be considered for institutional merit scholarships. UIS Global pathway students may be excluded from some merit awards; availability and eligibility should be checked for the specific applicant.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
2 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.