Mercy College

What you'll study

The Business Administration BS provides a core grounding in the functional areas of business alongside quantitative skills and professional development. Core modules typically cover introductory and intermediate accounting, principles of finance, micro- and macroeconomics, organisational behaviour, marketing, business law and ethics, statistics for business, and operations management. Students also study information systems for business, strategic management and a senior-level capstone course that integrates theory with applied projects.

Beyond core requirements, the programme offers concentrations and elective options such as finance, marketing, management, international business, human resource management and supply chain/operations. Practical elements include team-based case projects, simulations, presentations and an internship or practicum to gain workplace experience. Students pursuing the accelerated BS/MBA pathway may begin graduate-level courses during their senior year, reducing the overall time to a master’s degree while completing undergraduate requirements.

Typical structure

• Foundations and general education in the first year (quantitative reasoning, writing, and introductory business courses)
• Intermediate discipline courses in years two and three, including analytics and elective concentrations
• Capstone projects, internships and optional graduate-level courses in the final year for accelerated pathway students

Entry requirements

Applicants are expected to hold a recognised high-school diploma or equivalent. Typical admission materials include official secondary school transcripts, a personal statement, and one or more academic or character references. Standardised test requirements (SAT/ACT) may be optional or considered where submitted. Mature applicants with prior college study, professional experience, or relevant qualifications are considered on an individual basis.

International applicants must provide certified academic records and demonstrate English proficiency through recognised tests or institutional pathways if English is not their first language. Transfer applicants should supply college transcripts and course descriptions for evaluation; transfer credit is awarded according to programme policies.

Career prospects

Graduates of the Business Administration programme move into a wide range of entry-level and early-career roles across sectors. Common job titles include business analyst, marketing coordinator, junior financial analyst, sales representative, human resources assistant, operations coordinator and management trainee. The programme’s applied elements and internship placements support transitions into roles with small and medium enterprises, corporate organisations, nonprofits and public-sector bodies.

Many students also progress to specialised graduate study (for example an MBA or MSc in finance, marketing or management). Those on the BS/MBA accelerated pathway are well placed to move into managerial roles more quickly thanks to reduced time to a master’s degree and prior exposure to graduate-level coursework.

Why study at Mercy College

• Practical, career-focused curriculum emphasising experiential learning, internships and applied projects in collaboration with local employers.
• Smaller class sizes that support personalised instruction and mentorship from faculty who combine academic and professional experience.
• Flexible study options, including concentrations and an accelerated BS/MBA pathway that allows motivated students to begin graduate study during their undergraduate degree.
• Strong career services and employer networks in the regional business community to help with internship placements, job search and professional development.
• Opportunities to engage in student-run enterprises, case competitions and professional clubs that build leadership and industry-specific skills.