BBA Business Economics at University of Cincinnati

Programme overview

Economics is poised at the intersection between social science and business, and has great relevance for a wide range of public policy issues. The business economics program at the UC Carl H. Lindner College of Business combines the study of both economics and business, providing a strong theoretical and professional combination.

Faculty: Carl H. Lindner College of Business | Duration: 4 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cincinnati, OH, United States

What you will study

The degree of bachelor of business administration is granted to those who satisfactorily complete the required coursework for the specified degree, with university, major and minor grade point averages of 2.0 or better. This includes the university’s general education requirements.

Career pathways

Many students choose to further their studies in graduate school, especially in business and law schools. Career possibilities for students who graduate with a major in business economics include: Entry-level positions in line management Staff positions in fields such as operations research; labor and employment relations; sales and marketing;

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to this major follows the university/college admission requirements: First-year applicants are those who have not enrolled in college or university courses (other than Dual Enrollment or College Credit Plus courses) since graduating from high school. Bachelor of Business Administration Program (Traditional Studies) Freshman applicants to the BBA programs, please visit the Admission Requirements page for further information. Applicants are advised that Lindner requires four units* of college preparatory mathematics for admission to all bachelor degree programs. *Four units of college preparatory mathematics, to include at least algebra I and II, and two additional units such as calculus, pre-calculus, or finite mathematics.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer semesters for first-year and transfer students; the College-Conservatory of Music generally accepts transfer applications for fall only, except BA Music and Electronic Media.

First-year: Early Action deadline November 1 (fall only); fall application deadline March 1 (rolling admission), spring November 1, summer March 1. Confirmation deadlines: May 1 (fall), December 1 (spring), April 1 (summer). The BSN has a priority deadline of November 1 and CCM applicants are encouraged to submit pre-screening materials by November 15.

Transfer: fall application deadline July 1, spring November 1, summer March 1. CCM programmes: December 1 application deadline for fall; DAAP programmes: March 1 application deadline for fall.

First-year applicants apply through the Common Application; ACT/SAT scores are optional for fall 2025 and fall 2026 entry.

Graduate applications: programmes set their own deadlines and decision schedules. Most programmes use the UC Graduate Admissions Application; Nursing uses NursingCAS, Occupational Therapy OTCAS, Physical Therapy PTCAS, Athletic Training ATCAS, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology CSDCAS, and Public Health SOPHAS.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.uc.edu/apply.html

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