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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 IUPUI Fall 2013 and later (General Education Core; Purple):

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, and a minimum of 52 credit hours (43 for accounting majors) must be in courses other than business and economics. A maximum of 9 credit hours of economics (ECON-E201, E202, E270) will be counted as general-education credits in meeting this requirement. (For special requirements for accounting majors, see "Departments and Majors" later in this bulletin.)

  1. Complete the specific degree requirements of the Kelley School of Business as listed below.
  2. Complete the last 30 credit hours of the degree program at IUPUI.
  3. Complete a minimum of 50 percent of the major requirements on the IUPUI campus. This requirement applies to all courses listed for each curricular major.
  4. Maintain a level of scholarship necessary to meet graduation GPA requirements.

Students in the Kelley School of Business are responsible for understanding and for meeting the degree requirements. Approval for any exceptions or modifications in the degree requirements must be requested in writing and 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 year.

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 majors courses.

General Education Requirements (Minimum of 52 cr.)

IUPUI General Education Core (http://go.iupui.edu/gened)

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 grade of C 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
Social Science (6 cr.)
  • ECON-E 201 Intro to Microeconomics (3 cr.)1
  • ECON-E 202 Intro to Macroeonomics (3 cr.)1
Additional IUPUI General Education Core Requirements (not prerequisites to I-Core)
  • Arts & Humanities (Minimum of 3 credit hours; see list at http://go.iupui.edu/gened)
  • Cultural Understanding (Minimum of 3 credit hours; see list at http://go.iupui.edu/gened)
  • Life & Physical Sciences  (Minimum of 6 credit hours; see list at http://go.iupui.edu/gened)
  • Kelley General Education Requirement  9 credit hours at 200 level or higher. Choose from any of the subjects approved for Analytical Reasoning, Social Science, Arts & Humanities, Cultural Understanding and Life & Physical Sciences.
General Education Electives

General education courses are chosen from departments and schools throughout the university, excluding courses from the Kelley School of Business and the Department of Economics. General Education Elective credits may be needed to reach 52 total general education credits (43 total gen ed credits for Accounting Majors).

Accounting Majors: 1 credit. All Other Majors: 10 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-G12, ENG-W130  Principles of Composition, MATH M001 Introduction to Algebra, MATH 00100 Introduction to Algebra, MATH 11000 Fundamentals of Algebra, and MATH 11100 Algebra. As a general rule, preparatory courses do not count for credit toward any degree program in 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 (1 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.)

Junior Year

Beginning Fall 2015 All Integrative Core courses must be completed with a grade of "C" 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
  • BUS-X 320 Business Career Planning and Placement (1 cr.)
  • BUS-Z 340 Introduction to Human Resources (3 cr.)
Senior Year
  • BUS-J 401 Administrative Policy (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 list of approved international courses.
  • 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 focus: Several international courses are offered in various disciplines, such as geography, history, and political science. 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 list of approved international courses.

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 Students

A 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 Basic Accounting Skills (3 cr.)
  • BUS-X 103/203 Business Learning Community (1 cr.)
  • MATH-M 119 (3 cr.)
  • ENG-W 131 (3 cr.)
  • Arts & Humanities (3 cr.)
  • General Education Elective (1 cr.)

Semester II:

  • BUS-A 100 Basic Accounting Skills (1 cr.)
  • BUS-K 201  The Computer in Business (3 cr.)
  • MATH-M 118 (3 cr.)
  • COMM-R 110 (3 cr.)
  • Cultural Understanding (3 cr.)
  • General Education Elective (3 cr.)
Second Year (30 Total Credits)

 Semester I:

  • BUS-X 204  Business Communications (3 cr.)
  • BUS-A 201 Introduction to Financial Accounting (3 cr.)
  • BUS-L 203 Commercial Law I (3 cr.)
  • ECON-E 201 Introduction to Microeconomics (3 cr.)
  • ECON-E 270 Introduction to Statistical Theory in Economics (3 cr.)
Semester II:
  • BUS-A 202 Introduction to Managerial Accounting (3 cr.)
  • ECON-E 202 Introduction to Macroeconomics (3 cr.)
  • BUS-X 220  Career Perspectives (1 cr.)
  • Life/Physical Science (3 cr.)
  • Kelley General Education 200 Level (3 cr.)
  • General Education Elective (2 cr.)

Third Year (30 Total Credits)

Semester I:

All Integrative Core courses much be completed with a grade of "C" or higher to count toward degree.

  • 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-Z 340  Introduction to Human Resources (3 cr.)
Semester II:
  • BUS-X 320 Business Career Planning & Placement (1 cr.)
  • Major Courses (6 cr.)
  • Life/Physical Science (3 cr.)
  • Kelley General Education 200 Level (3 cr.)
  • General Education Elective (2 cr.)

Fourth Year (30 Total Credits)

Semester I:

  • BUS-J 401 Administrative Policy (3 cr.)
  • Major Courses (6 cr.)
  • International Dimension (3 cr.)
  • Kelley General Education 200 Level (3 cr.)
Semester II:
  • BUS-J 411 Analysis of Business Decisions (3 cr.)
  • Major Courses* (6 cr.)
  • General Education Elective (2 cr.)
  • International Dimension (3 cr.)
  • Free Elective (1 cr.)

*The number of credit hours required of 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 3/23/2016