Business Administration Major

The Honors Tutorial College program in business offers exceptional students the opportunity to study the many aspects of business in one-on-one tutorials, small seminars, and conventional class relationships with business faculty. The program develops students’ research, writing, and presentation skills and provides excellent preparation for the job market or for graduate study. Graduates receive a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. 

HTC students take a mix of conventional classes and tutorials. The mix tightly integrates students into both the College of Business and the Honors Tutorial College, rather than existing in an honors silo. To promote flexibility, students are exempt from many of the distribution requirements required of other business students. They are also exempt from course prerequisites and are given preferential scheduling.

Recent topics that students have investigated include sustainable business practices, socially responsible investing, the slow food movement, budgeting in varsity athletics, and female entrepreneurs. Students will receive a degree of Bachelor of Business Administration from the Honors Tutorial College.

Curriculum

Students are required to complete seven tutorials within the College of Business, including two devoted to the thesis. The first several tutorials are organized as small seminars. This develops a strong team dynamic among the students. The first seminar introduces students to a variety of important business concepts and functions. The next seminar teaches students about entrepreneurship and developing new business ideas. A student will normally select other tutorials from their major area of interest.

View Full Curriculum in the Academic Catalog

Admissions Requirements

This is a selective admission program. Students must demonstrate:

• Exceptional academic performance
• Evidence of community service (preferred)
• Strong potential for independent study and research
• Submission of additional essays and high school teacher recommendations
• An interview with the director of studies

First-year, transfer, and external applicants are held to the same high standards. More details can be found on the HTC Application Page.

Career Opportunities

Most students graduating from the program go directly into business careers in their chosen field. Many students subsequently pursue an M.B.A. or other master’s degree. We have also had students pursue law degrees, medical degrees, or doctorates.