Undergraduate Programs
The School of Business and Management encompasses three diverse programs: Business, Economics, and Ethnic Studies. Within these three programs are multiple options for both majors and minors. The Business program degrees include: Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Accounting, Economics, Finance, International Business, Marketing, and also a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Business Administration. Minors are available in: Business, Finance, and Marketing. The Economics program degrees include: Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Economics and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics with concentrations in Business and International Development. The Ethnic Studies Program provides a minor study program designed to complement all APU majors.
Programs Offered
Bachelor's Degrees
Accounting, B.S.
The Accounting major surveys the principles, theories, and concepts of the accounting profession while providing an intense review of the economic, quantitative, and managerial aspects of business.
Business Administration, B.A.
This degree develops competence in conceptual, human, and technical skills necessary to enter into both public- and private-sector organizations.
Business Economics, B.S.
The Business Economics major provides students analytical skills built on a strong general business foundation. This major focuses on business management responsibilities and the improvement in business decision making that comes from a deeper understanding of the economic environment of business including labor, environmental, and international issues.
Economics, B.A.
The Economics major prepares students to think critically and analytically and prepares them to address complex problems in a wide variety of settings.
Finance, B.S.
This program aims to equip students with the theoretical understanding and practical skills necessary to evaluate and direct decisions regarding the allocation of financial resources.
International Business, B.S.
International Business incorporates a liberal arts approach to the disciplines of politics and cultural interrelationships as the program surveys the dynamics of an interdependent global business environment.
Marketing, B.S.
The Marketing major provides students with a strong general business foundation, plus marketing courses that address the primary functional concerns of marketing in industry and commerce.
Minors
Ethnic Studies Program
The Ethnic Studies Program at APU enhances students’ understanding of the experiences of U.S. immigrant populations and communities of color, along with their sensitivity to issues of race, ethnicity, and social class.
