University of Arizona

What you'll study

This BBA combines core business foundations with specialised study in operations, supply chain and organisational management. You will complete university general education requirements alongside business core courses and a sequence of management-and-operations modules designed to build both conceptual understanding and practical skills.

• Business core: financial and managerial accounting, corporate finance, marketing fundamentals, business law, and ethics.
• Quantitative and analytical skills: statistics for business, operations research, data analysis for managers and decision modelling.
• Management and organisational studies: organisational behaviour, leadership, human resource management and strategic management.
• Operations and supply chain: operations management, supply chain management, logistics, process improvement, quality management and project management.
• Applied experiences: capstone projects, team-based case studies, simulation exercises and opportunities for internships with corporate partners.
• Electives and special topics: lean/six-sigma methods, service operations, procurement, business analytics, and industry-specific operations topics (manufacturing, healthcare, retail).

The programme emphasises experiential learning: students frequently work on real-world problems with companies, engage in internships, and have access to career development services. Options for study abroad and undergraduate research are also typically available to complement classroom learning.

Entry requirements

Admissions to the BBA typically require a completed secondary school credential comparable to a U.S. high school diploma. Applicants are expected to demonstrate strong academic performance across a broad set of subjects, with particular preparation in mathematics and English.

• For domestic applicants: high-school completion with college-preparatory coursework and competitive grades; successful applicants often present strong results in quantitative subjects.
• For international applicants: completion of an internationally recognised secondary qualification (for example, A‑levels or the International Baccalaureate) with competitive scores; proof of English language proficiency if English is not the applicant's first language.
• Transfer applicants: college or university coursework with a solid academic record; many transfers bring credit for introductory business courses and general education requirements.
• Additional factors: personal statements, letters of recommendation and extracurricular experience (including leadership or work experience) are considered in holistic admissions decisions.

Applicants should consult the University of Arizona admissions pages for details about required documents and any programme-specific prerequisites. Some courses may require placement testing or pre-requisite completion in mathematics or economics.

Career prospects

Graduates with a BBA in Management and Operations are prepared for roles that combine leadership with process and systems thinking. Common career paths include:

• Operations manager or operations analyst
• Supply chain planner, logistics coordinator or procurement analyst
• Process improvement specialist, quality manager or continuous improvement consultant
• Project manager in manufacturing, services, healthcare or technology
• Management consultant or business analyst
• Entrepreneurship and small business management

Graduates often move into industry positions with manufacturing firms, retailers, healthcare organisations, technology companies and consulting firms, or continue their studies in specialised master’s programmes such as an MBA or MSc in supply chain/operations management.

Why study at University of Arizona

The programme is housed within the University of Arizona’s established business school, which offers AACSB-accredited programmes and a wide network of industry partners. Students benefit from career services, employer recruiting events and student organisations focused on operations, supply chain and entrepreneurship.

• Practical, applied learning through internships, corporate projects and simulation labs.
• Access to specialised resources such as career counselling, mentoring programmes and student-led consulting or logistics clubs.
• Opportunities to take elective courses in analytics, information systems and entrepreneurship to broaden career options.
• Location advantages for internships and regional industry engagement, with connections across Arizona’s urban and industrial centres.

Together these features make the University of Arizona a strong choice for students seeking a hands-on business education with a focus on management and operations.