University of La Verne

What you'll study

Coursework typically covers a mix of core business disciplines and elective options. Core areas include:

• Management and organizational behavior: planning, leadership, team dynamics and strategy.
• Accounting and finance: financial reporting basics, budgeting and managerial finance concepts used to inform decisions.
• Marketing: market analysis, consumer behavior and basic promotional strategy.
• Operations and quantitative skills: process management, introductory statistics and decision tools.
• Business law and ethics: regulatory context, ethical frameworks and corporate social responsibility.

Electives and capstone experiences allow students to specialise or gain applied experience through projects, internships or research. Communication, critical thinking and information literacy are reinforced across courses.

Entry requirements

Admission is through the university's undergraduate application process. Typical incoming students present a high‑school diploma or equivalent with academic preparation in math and writing; transfer students may use college coursework to meet prerequisites. Applicants should review specific campus admissions pages for documentation, placement and transfer credit policies.

Career prospects

Graduates enter a wide range of roles such as junior managers, sales representatives, marketing coordinators, operations assistants and financial analysts in entry‑level positions. The degree also provides a foundation for entrepreneurship or professional graduate study (e.g., MBA or specialised master’s programs). Career trajectories depend on elective choices, internships, extracurricular involvement and networking.

Scholarships & funding angle

Many universities offer merit‑based and need‑based scholarships for undergraduate business students; additional funding may be available for transfer students, first‑generation attendees or those demonstrating leadership. Students should consult institutional scholarship offices, departmental awards and external foundations; internships and work‑study can also offset costs while building relevant experience.