BA US Culture and Business Practices at University of Kentucky

Programme overview

A US Culture and Business Practices degree is an interdisciplinary program of study that combines robust training in the history, politics, arts, and culture of the United States with a more traditional Business and Finance education. The degree requires coursework in the Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Gatton College of Business and Economics, and includes an array of high-impact learning experiences.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Duration: 120 credit hours | Study mode: full-time; online option available | Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer | Location: Lexington, KY, United States

What you will study

The Bachelor of Arts in U.S. Culture and Business Practices program offers an interdisciplinary exploration of American cultural systems, business environments, and social institutions. Students study topics such as U.S.

Career pathways

Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts in U.S. Culture and Business Practices program develop a unique blend of cultural insight, communication skills, and foundational business knowledge—making them well-suited for globally oriented roles that require a deep understanding of American systems and workplace expectations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University/college-level requirements (not programme-specific): official high school transcript with pre-college curriculum; ACT or SAT optional (test-optional admission). Applies to admission to College of Arts and Sciences.

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.

First-year entry term: Fall 2027 (applications open August 1). Transfer entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer.

UK is test-optional for admission and scholarships through the 2028-29 academic year; most freshman applicants may apply without an ACT or SAT score.

First-year applicants for Fall 2027: Early Action deadline December 1 (recommended for Lewis Honors College and competitive and academic scholarships); Regular Decision deadline February 15. Application fee is $50 for domestic and $60 for international applicants. Apply with the UK application or the Common App.

Transfer applicants: application deadlines are August 1 for Fall (scholarship deadline June 15), November 15 for Spring and April 15 for Summer. The application fee is $50, waived for applications fully submitted on listed Transfer Tuesday dates.

Graduate applicants apply online through The Graduate School application system; deadlines and supplemental materials are set by each programme page. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75, minimum graduate GPA 3.0, and 2.5 for graduate certificate applicants (programmes may require more).

Apply through the official page: https://academics.uky.edu/apply

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