Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration
Personal, Practical, and Purpose-Driven
Program Overview
Bellarmine鈥檚 Business Administration program prepares students for careers in finance, marketing, management, entrepreneurship, consulting, nonprofit leadership, and more. Students build a strong foundation in accounting, economics, finance, marketing, management, information technology, and business law while gaining hands-on experience through client projects, collaborative coursework, and real-world problem solving.
Before graduation, every student completes an internship and a capstone consulting project for a startup, nonprofit, or other organization. Graduates leave with practical experience, professional confidence, and a portfolio of applied work.
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Why Study Business Administration at Bellarmine?
Bellarmine's Rubel School of Business is accredited by AACSB, a distinction earned by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide. Students benefit from small class sizes and personalized faculty mentorship, creating opportunities for meaningful relationships that support academic success, professional growth, and career preparation.
Beyond the classroom, students gain valuable experience through internships, study abroad opportunities, and career development resources designed to strengthen their professional network and readiness for the workforce. Bellarmine's Early Entry MBA pathway also allows qualified students to begin graduate coursework and earn both a bachelor's degree and MBA on an accelerated timeline.
AACSB-Accredited Business Education
Study in a program accredited by AACSB, an internationally recognized standard of excellence in business education, while developing the critical thinking, communication, and leadership skills employers expect in today鈥檚 competitive marketplace.
Experiential Learning Built into Your Coursework
Progress from foundational 100- and 200-level courses to advanced 300- and 400-level classes across core business disciplines, culminating in hands-on experiential projects and two capstone experiences that apply your learning to real-world business challenges.
"I can walk right up to [my professors] and strike up a conversation and they鈥檒l be happy to have it with me. They鈥檙e not too busy for the students. It鈥檚 helped me a lot in my classes, and it鈥檚 helped me a lot professionally, too."
Owen Bates '25, Business Administration
100%
Students Complete Internship
12:1
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
2
Capstone Projects
Applied Business Analytics Minor
Want to stand out even more in today鈥檚 data-driven economy?
Business Administration majors can add an Applied Business Analytics minor by completing just three additional courses through the Computer Science department. This minor equips you with practical, high-demand analytics skills for roles such as data analyst and other entry-level business analytics positions.
By combining business expertise with analytics proficiency, you鈥檒l graduate with a powerful competitive advantage in a rapidly evolving workforce.
On-Campus Learning Experiences
The 农夫导航 Accounting Association is a professional organization that prepares accounting students for careers in public, private, and governmental accounting. Members engage with current industry issues, develop professional skills, and connect with employers from their first year through graduation and career placement.
Delta Sigma Pi is a professional business fraternity that promotes scholarship, leadership, and ethical business practices. Members build professional networks, strengthen ties with the business community, and advance their academic and career goals.
Career Opportunities
Business Administration prepares you for a broad range of careers across industries. Many graduates work in the private sector, while others continue to graduate study (including an MBA or law school) or extend internships into full-time roles.
Examples of organizations that have offered internships or career opportunities include:
- Abercrombie & Fitch
- Brown-Forman
- Churchill Downs
- Department of the Navy
- General Electric
- Humana
- Invesco
- Mercer
- Northwestern Mutual Financial Group
- Papa John鈥檚 Pizza
- Progressive Insurance
- UPS
- U.S. Bank
- LG&E and KU Energy
- YUM! Brands
Study Abroad Opportunities
Business students have access to study abroad programs in more than 50 countries. A popular option is a three-week immersion experience in Tuscany, which includes site visits to Central Austria at the University of Kufstein. Students earn up to six credit hours, and no prior language experience is required.
Students who continue into Bellarmine鈥檚 MBA program may also participate in a study abroad experience in France.
Faculty
| Name | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alisha Harper, J.D., LL.M. | Associate Professor; Department Chair | aharper@bellarmine.edu | 502.272.8471 |
| Ida Kutschera | Associate Professor | ikutschera@bellarmine.edu | 502.272.8444 |
| Mike Ryan | Professor | mryan@bellarmine.edu | 502.272.8247 |
| Haleh S. Karimi | Assistant Professor | hkarimi01@bellarmine.edu | 502.272.8246 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What courses are required to complete the program?
- Required core courses for Major: BUSA 103, BUSA 203, BUSA 301, BUSA 305, BUSA 345, BUSA 346, BUSA 410, BUSA 420, BUSA 444, BUSA 499, and FINA 315 (30 credit hours)
- Required related courses for Major: ACCT 101 and ACCT 102; ECON 110, ECON 111 and ECON 314; MATH 125 or MATH 117; MATH 205 or MATH 314; COMM 103 or COMM 205; PSYC 103 (27 credit hours)
- Required core courses for Minor: BUSA 103, 203, 301, and 305
- Required related courses for Minor: ACCT 101, ECON 110, FINA 315, and MATH 125 or 117
Students must achieve a minimum 2.00 GPA for all Rubel School courses (Accounting, Business, Economics, and Finance) taken in the Rubel School (not counting transfer courses) to graduate with a Business Administration major.
Do you provide job or internship placement?
Students complete a required internship, and many complete multiple internships. Examples of internship organizations include Brown-Forman, Fund for the Arts, Greater Louisville, Inc., Kentucky Derby Festival, Morgan Stanley, Northwestern Mutual, Red Bull North America, and Texas Roadhouse.
Is the program accredited?
The W. Fielding Rubel School of Business at 农夫导航 is accredited by AACSB International.
Bellarmine on Business Podcast
The Rubel School of Business produces the Bellarmine on Business podcast. Each monthly episode features discussions with faculty and/or alumni on topics such as the economy, finance, marketing, HR, law, and business strategy.
Contact
Bradley Stevenson, Ph.D.
Department Chair
bstevenson@bellarmine.edu
502.272.8173
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