Undergraduate Curriculum

Core Curriculum

What Makes a Nebraska Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) Degree

Nebraska's Achievement-Centered Education (ACE) General Education Classes

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Business Core and Major Classes

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Experiential Learning Requirement (Internships, Study Abroad, Project-Based Classes)

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Your Nebraska Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Degree

New Business Core Curriculum

Nebraska Business launched an innovative core curriculum for its business majors, starting with the incoming class of fall 2025, equipping students with foundational business knowledge, skills and experiences needed to lead the future of business. The curriculum offers a seamless, transformative journey, anchored by hands-on learning from first semester to the capstone course. These "bookends" of signature student experiences spark curiosity early and culminate in the proficiency of business concepts and professional readiness.

What makes our curriculum unique is its integration of hands-on learning, corporate involvement and peer-to-peer mentorship from day one. You'll also be able to build your community quicker as you take your first three cohort business classes — where you'll learn more about business, discover your top talents and find a career you're passionate about — with the same group of students.

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Our Business Core Curriculum Develops An Impactful And Collaborative Business Leader Who Is:

A Data-Driven Decision Maker

Business Computer Applications (BSAD 050); Spreadsheet Analytics (SCMA 250); Statistics (ECON 215); Business Analytics/Information Analysis (SCMA 350)

An Effective Communicator

Sales Communication (MRKT 257); Business Writing (BSAD 220); Applied Improv for the Successful Business Leader (BSAD 261); Navigating Emerging Technologies in Business (BSAD 340)

A Purposeful Strategist

Financial & Managerial Accounting (ACCT 201 and 202); Macroeconomics and Microeconomics (ECON 211 and 212); Finance (FINA 361); Management (MNGT 301); Marketing (MRKT 341); Operations and Supply Chain Management (SCMA 331); Legal Environment (BLAW 371)

An Empowered Professional

Investing in Strengths (BSAD 111); Career Development and Planning (BSAD 222); Internship and Job Search Strategies (BSAD 333); Professional and Life Skills (BSAD 444)

Signature Experiences

First-Year Competition With Business Coaches

In Introduction to Business (MNGT 101), first-year students explore business majors, develop foundational problem-solving skills and participate in your first real-world business solution competition. Each student is supported by a student coach and a business professional guiding you through the team-based competition as your business coach. This hands-on, team-based approach builds your confidence as you learn to navigate the complexities of business communication, analysis and presentation.

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Capstone With Corporate Mentors

By the time you reach the capstone course (MNGT 475), you'll have the confidence and competence to excel on a semester-long corporate project, showcase your career readiness and demonstrate your ability to lead the future of business. You'll collaborate on your team project with a mentor from the business who has a real-world issue for Huskers to examine.

First-Year Cohort Curriculum

Fall Semester

FULL 16-WEEK SEMESTER

Introduction to Business

MNGT 101

LEARN ABOUT BUSINESS: Explore the different disciplines within business while learning about business majors available to you at Nebraska. Practice foundational problem-solving skills you’ll use in your business education and future career. Compete in your first business solution competition. You’ll be mentored by a student coach and a professional serving as a business coach.

Spring Semester

WEEKS 1-8

Investing in Strengths

BSAD 111

DISCOVER YOUR TOP TALENTS: Learn how to develop and apply your strengths for success in college and beyond. After identifying your top talents through the CliftonStrengths assessment, learn how to leverage your strengths for specific outcomes including academics, major and career awareness, and engagement and well-being in college. You’ll also receive one-on-one coaching sessions from a trained student strengths coach.

WEEKS 9-16

Career Development & Planning

BSAD 222

START PREPARING FOR YOUR CAREER: Develop your career goals and craft your résumé. In this course, you will dive into the career exploration and decision-making process to ensure your path in business aligns with your interests, skills and values. Be empowered to effectively articulate your experiences and skills after developing a professional résumé in a one-on-one coaching session with a peer career coach and participating in a practice networking event.

Explore the Areas of Study

We have 18 areas of study to choose from. There's no limit to what you can accomplish with our support systems in the college and the amount of opportunities available to you.

Accounting
Actuarial Science
Agribusiness
Business Administration
Business Analytics
Business and Law
Economics
Finance
- Banking and Risk Management
- Investments

International Business
Management
- Clifton Builders
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Human Resource Management
- Leadership in Organizations
Marketing
Supply Chain Management

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