General Requirements
There are several different requirements when you are admitted to the Kelley School of Business, depending on your admit term and when you take ICORE. Please see a Kelley Academic Advisor if you have questions about your specific degree plan.
General Requirements - Admitted to IU Indianapolis Fall 2021 and later (4218 Green):
To be awarded the Bachelor of Science in Business degree, students must meet the following requirements:
Complete a minimum of 120 credit hours of college-level work. Of this number, at least 48 credit hours must be in business and economics courses.
- Complete the specific degree requirements of the Kelley School of Business as listed below.
- Complete all 300 and 400-level classes at IU Indianapolis.
- Complete a minimum of 50 percent of the major requirements on the IU Indianapolis campus. This requirement applies to all courses listed for each curricular major.
- Maintain a level of scholarship necessary to meet graduation GPA requirements.
Students in the Kelley School of Business are responsible for understanding and meeting the degree requirements. Approval for any exceptions or modifications in the degree requirements must be requested in writing. It may be granted only by the Petitions Committee in consultation with the dean of the Kelley School of Business, the undergraduate program chairperson, the chairperson of the student's major, or the chairperson's administrative representative.
Students who would like assistance in planning an academic program or clarification of degree requirements may consult an academic advisor in the Kelley School of Business by calling (317) 274-2147 to schedule an appointment. Students are strongly urged to meet with a Kelley academic advisor at least once each semester.
The undergraduate curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Business degree consists essentially of three parts: (1) general-education courses, (2) basic business and economics courses, and (3) business major courses.
General Education Requirements
IU Indianapolis General Education Core
ICORE Prerequisites Core Communication (6 cr.)
- ENG-W 131 Reading, Writing, and Inquiry I (3 cr.)1
- COMM-R 110 Fundamentals of Speech Communication (3 cr.)1
1Must be completed with a minimum C grade before admission to the Integrative Core (BUS-F 371, BUS-M 371, BUS-P 371, and BUS-Z 371).
Analytical Reasoning (6 cr.)- MATH-M 118 Finite Math (3 cr.)1
- MATH-M 119 Brief Survey of Calculus (3 cr.)1
- ECON-E 201 Intro to Microeconomics (3 cr.)1
- ECON-E 202 Intro to Macroeconomics (3 cr.)1
- Arts & Humanities (Minimum of 3 credit hours; see list here)
- Cultural Understanding (Minimum of 3 credit hours; see list here)
- Life & Physical Sciences (Minimum of 6 credit hours; see list here)
Additional electives needed to reach 120 total credits:
Accounting: 0-9
Marketing: 0-13 credits
Finance: 0-10 credits
Management: 0-16 credits
Supply Chain Management: 0-13 credits
Human Resources: 0-16 credits
Note: The following courses do not count for credit toward any degree program in the Kelley School of Business: ENG-G 9, ENG-G 10, ENG-G 11, ENG-G 130, ENG-G 12, ENG-W 130 Principles of Composition, MATH M001 Introduction to Algebra, MATH 00100 Introduction to Algebra, MATH-I 110 Fundamentals of Algebra (formerly MATH 11000), and MATH-I 111 Algebra (formerly MATH 11000). Generally, preparatory courses do not count for credit toward any degree program at the Kelley School of Business. Consult an advisor for specific information.
Basic Business and Economics Requirements Freshman and Sophomore Years (Grade of "C" or higher required in each course):
- BUS-A 100 Basic Accounting Skills (1 cr.)
- BUS-A 201 Introduction to Financial Accounting (3 cr.)
- BUS-A 202 Introduction to Managerial Accounting (3 cr.)
- BUS-K 201 The Computer in Business (3 cr.)
- completed BUS K201 or its equivalent within 5 years of being admitted to Kelley.
- BUS-L 203 Commercial Law I (3 cr.)
- BUS-X 100 Business Administration: Introduction (3 cr.)
- BUS-X 103 Business Learning Community (1 cr.)
- BUS-X 220 Career Perspectives (2 cr.)
- BUS-J 211 Foundations of Integrated Business Decision Making (3 cr.)
- BUS-X 204 Business Communications (3 cr.)
- ECON-E 201 Introduction to Microeconomics (3 cr.)
- ECON-E 202 Introduction to Macroeconomics (3 cr.)
- ECON-E 270 Introduction to Statistical Theory in Economics (3 cr.)
- BUS-K 303 Technology and Business Analytics (3 cr)
Junior Year
Integrative Core (I-Core):
All Integrative Core courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher to count toward the degree.
- BUS-F 371 Finance: Integrated Experience (3 cr.)2
- BUS-M 371 Marketing: Integrated Experience (3 cr.)2
- BUS-P 371 Operations: Integrated Experience (3 cr.)2
- BUS-Z 371 Team Dynamics and Leadership Integrated Experience (3 cr.)2
Additional Junior Year courses:
- BUS-X 320 Business Career Planning and Placement (1 cr.)
- BUS-Z 340 Introduction to Human Resources (3 cr.)
- BUS-L 312 Business Ethics (3 cr.)
- BUS-J 401 Strategic Management (3 cr.)
- BUS-J 411 Analysis of Business Decisions (3 cr.)
For information about Kelley School of Business departments and areas of study, see "Departments and Majors" and "Course Descriptions."
International Dimension Requirements
The international dimension requirement can be fulfilled in any combination of the following four ways. The requirement is 6 credit hours.
- Language courses: These courses must be at the 200 level or above in a language other than English or American Sign Language.
- International business and economics courses: Students can choose from a list of approved internationally-focused business and economics courses. See the Kelley School of Business Program Office in BS 2010 or the Kelley Student or Pre Business Canvas site for a current approved international course list.
- Overseas study: Students can participate in approved overseas study programs. Participation in non-IU programs may be possible, but students must have prior approval from the Kelley School of Business.
- International General Education: Several international courses are offered in various disciplines, such as geography, history, political science, and more. These courses must be 200 level or higher and typically focus on cultural, historical, and/or political aspects of the world outside of the United States OR focus on the study of groups of people outside of the United States. See the Kelley School of Business Program Office in BS 2010 or the Kelley Student or Pre Business Canvas site for a current approved international course list.
Kelley School of Business students from other countries will generally be considered to have fulfilled this requirement. To apply for this waiver, contact the Office of Academic and Professional Development, BS 2010.
Typical Program for Full-Time StudentsA typical Kelley School of Business program for a full-time Indianapolis student (minimum total of 120 credit hours of college-level work) follows:
First Year (30 Total Credits)Semester I:
- BUS-X 100 Intro to Business Administration (3 cr.)
- BUS-X 103 Kelley First-Year Seminar (1 cr.) (Other FYS course may substitute)
- MATH-M 119 Brief Survey of Calculus (3 cr.)
- ENG-W 131 Reading, Writing, and Inquiry I (3 cr.)
- BUS-K 201 The Computer in Business (3 cr.)
- Elective (1 cr.)
Semester II:
- BUS-A 100 Basic Accounting Skills (1 cr.)
- BUS-X 220 Professional Perspectives (2 cr.)
- MATH-M 118 Finite Math (3 cr.)
- ECON-E 201 Intro to Microeconomics (3 cr.)
- COMM-R 110 Speech Communication (3 cr.)
- Cultural Understanding (3 cr.)
Semester I:
- BUS-A 201 Intro to Financial Accounting (3 cr.)
- BUS-X 204 Business Communications (3 cr.)
- ECON-E 270 Intro to Statistical Theory (3 cr.)
- ECON-E 202 Intro to Macroeconomics (3 cr.)
- Life/Physical Science (3 cr.)
- BUS-A 202 Intro to Managerial Accounting (3 cr.)
- BUS-L 203 Commercial Law I (3 cr.)
- BUS-J 211 Foundations of Integrated Business
Decision Making (3 cr.) - BUS-K 303 Technology & Business Analytics (3rd.)
- Arts & Humanities (3 cr.)
Third Year (30 Total Credits)
Semester I:
All Integrative Core courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher to count toward the degree.
- BUS-BE 499 (NCR.)
- BUS-F 371 Financial: Integrated Experience (3 cr.)
- BUS-M 371 Marketing: Integrated Experience (3 cr.)
- BUS-P 371 Operations and Supply Chain
Management: Integrated Experience (3 cr.) - BUS-Z 371 Team Dynamics and Leadership
Integrated Experience (3 cr.)
- BUS-X 320 Career Planning (1 cr.)
- BUS-Z 340 Intro to Human Resources (3 cr.)
- BUS-L 312 Business Ethics (3cr.)
- Major Courses (6 cr.)
- Life/Physical Science (3 cr.)
Fourth Year (30 Total Credits)
Semester I:
- BUS-J 401 Strategic Management (3 cr.)
- Major Courses (6 cr.)
- International Dimension (3 cr.)
- Electives (3 cr.)
- BUS-J 411 Analysis of Business Decisions (3 cr.)
- Major Courses** (6 cr.)
- International Dimension (3 cr.)
- Elective** (3 cr.)
*The number of credit hours required for each major varies. Students are encouraged to meet with a Kelley Academic Advisor to ensure timely academic progress and graduation.
**Students are required to complete a minimum of 120 credit hours. The number of electives and general education electives can vary by major.
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1 Must be completed with a minimum grade of C before admission to the Integrative Core (BUS-F 371, BUS-M 371, BUS-P 371, and BUS-Z 371).
2 BUS-F 371, BUS-M 371, BUS-P 371, and BUS-Z 371 must be taken together as the Integrative Core. Beginning Fall 2015 all Integrative Core courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher to count (for students admitted to Kelley in fall 2015 and after). All prerequisites must be completed before beginning the Integrative Core. See an advisor if you have questions.
Updated 02/24
