Business today is about leadership, collaboration, cultures, the environment, the economy, and the world. Our undergraduate business administration programs combine theory, industry best practices, and real-life experience for a practical education that will make students ready for the 21st-century workplace.

Students will transform into ethical business professionals as they learn how to cultivate critical thinking and interpersonal skills, gain hands-on experience, and discover the impact of cultural differences on business practices.

While studying foundational and advanced concepts in business, students will learn from dedicated faculty and have access to state-of-the-art facilities, career advising, and numerous professional development opportunities all designed to prepare them for a wide range of careers.

Degree Programs

The University of La Verne offers students a choice between a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration.

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program is offered at the La Verne Campus only and provides students with a comprehensive education in business. Core courses establish a foundation of business, accounting, finance, business law, marketing, management, leadership, and economics.

The Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration program is offered in a session-based format, allowing adult learners the flexibility to complete their degree at their own pace while managing personal and professional responsibilities. Classes are offered online, hybrid, and in-person at the La Verne Campus and several of our regional campuses. The degree can also be completed fully online. Students in the BA program have the option to pursue one of the concentrations listed above.

The college also offers business administration as a minor, as well as business management, economics, or marketing to allow students to customize their education to suit their interests.

At the University of La Verne, our academic programs are led by professors who are experts in their fields. Our small class sizes lead to a more engaging classroom experience and a low student-to-faculty ratio allows faculty more time to get to know students and advise them on educational and career goals.

Hands-On Learning Opportunities

Students in the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program get a chance to test their skills in the real world of business through the Integrated Business Curriculum. This unique program challenges students to start their businesses from scratch using real money loaned from a bank. While taking courses together in finance, management, and marketing, the student teams work the entire semester to sell as many products as they can. They develop business plans and tackle real business problems, like supply chain issues, advertising, and balancing budgets. At the end of the semester, all profits are donated to local charities.

Business students at University of La Verne have many opportunities to network and learn more outside the classroom. These opportunities include organizations like Enactus, which implements entrepreneurial projects that empower communities; Delta Sigma Pi, a national business fraternity; and student clubs and organizations focusing on accounting, economics, marketing, finance, management, and more.

Beyond La Verne

Career advising is available to students and recent graduates through the college’s O’Brien Career Center. The center offers guidance to Leopards in search of meaningful and rewarding careers with career preparation resources.

Students who earn a bachelor’s degree in business administration at the University of La Verne and are looking to continue their studies can apply to our Master of Business Administration (MBA) program or might consider a specialization through one of our other graduate degrees in business.

Our graduates have launched careers in management, marketing, finance, operations management, supply chain, human resources, and sales. They work at various companies such as:

• Bank of America
• Amazon
• Northrop Grumman
• ADP
• Southern California Edison
• AEG
• Kaiser