The Business Studies Track requires 37-50 s.h. of work for the major. It provides a preapproved plan of study that combines a generalized business background with a choice of four emphasis areas: organizational practice and perspectives, values and ethics, arts management, and technology and inquiry. 

Degree Requirements
TitleHours
Foundation courses11-15
Business Electives10-12
Emphasis Area15-20
Career Preparation Component1-3
Total Hours37-50

Important Notes for Business Studies Track students

  • Maximum two class overlap if applying courses to a double major. The exception to this rule is that there is no limit on the number of GE CLAS Core courses that can overlap between two majors.
  • No major coursework can be counted toward a minor. The exception to this rule is that there is no limit on the number of GE CLAS Core courses that can overlap between a minor and the interdepartmental studies major.
  • A student earning an Interdepartmental Studies major must earn a minimum of 30 semester hours of credit from courses offered by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, thus satisfying the CLAS Residence requirement.
  • Business Studies Track students are prohibited from earning a Business major.
  • Business Studies Track students are prohibited from earning a Business Administration minor.

Requirements and Plan of Study

Due to the potential for course and curriculum changes, it is recommended that students consult the UI General Catalog links below for the latest information on this track.