Program Details

Bachelor of Arts in Business

Bachelor of Arts

Randolph College

The business curriculum treats business and management as applied disciplines; it develops skills in solving practical problems. The business program prepares students for professional careers in for-profit, government, and nonprofit organizations. At the same time, it provides a solid background for advanced training in business or management. Coursework is offered in the core areas of accounting, finance, management, and marketing. Coursework is also offered in business analytics and other advanced topics. All business majors complete a one-session senior capstone project.

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Program Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree	The business curriculum treats business and management as applied disciplines; it develops skills in solving practical problems. The business program prepares students for professional careers in for-profit, government, and nonprofit organizations. At the same time, it provides a solid background for advanced training in business or management. Coursework is offered in the core areas of accounting, finance, management, and marketing. Coursework is also offered in business analytics and other advanced topics. All business majors complete a one-session senior capstone project.
Considerations When Selecting Courses	The core program must be completed prior to taking BUS 4495. ECON 2227 may NOT be used as a 2200-level elective in the major. Student may major in both Business and Economics or major in one field and minor in the other field; for double majors the only courses that can overlap are ECON 1101, 1102, 2227, and MATH 1149, and for a major and a minor ECON 1101 and 1102. Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year Connect with an advisor at your community college and Randolph College within your first year
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses	The core program must be completed prior to taking BUS 4495. ECON 2227 may NOT be used as a 2200-level elective in the major. Students who transfer into Randolph College with credit for a 2200-level, or higher, course in business or management, but not BUS 1151 (Introduction to Business), will substitute a BUS 2200-level or 3300-level elective for BUS 1151. Sixteen hours of the BUS courses, including BUS 4495, and twenty hours of the major must be completed in residence at Randolph College. Student may major in both Business and Economics or major in one field and minor in the other field; for double majors the only courses that can overlap are ECON 1101, 1102, 2227, and MATH 1149, and for a major and a minor ECON 1101 and 1102. Students reading for honors in business must declare their intention to the department (Chair and instructor of BUS 4495) on or before the last day of regular classes (prior to final exam week) of Session 4 the Spring before taking BUS 4495. In addition, both of the business electives must be passed with a letter grade before reading for honors.
Doing More With Your Degree	Business majors and minors planning to pursue an MBA should consider taking BUS 2256 and BUS 3368.
Program Successes & Highlights	The Department of Economics and Business provides a liberal arts education in the fields of economics and business. The Department offers the B.A. in Economics and the B.A. in Business, as well as minors in both disciplines. Courses of study emphasize critical thinking, quantitative skills, and the ability to write and speak with clarity.

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Applicable Admissions Agreements

The table below lists admissions agreements between Randolph College and partner institutions that may guarantee admission to this program if you meet the required criteria. Click on the title name of the agreement to view a summary of those criteria.

Institution Name	Type	Title
Blue Ridge Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Randolph College and The Virginia Community College System
Central Virginia Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Randolph College and The Virginia Community College System
Danville Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Randolph College and The Virginia Community College System
Mountain Gateway Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Randolph College and The Virginia Community College System
Eastern Shore Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Randolph College and The Virginia Community College System
Germanna Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Randolph College and The Virginia Community College System
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Randolph College and The Virginia Community College System
Brightpoint Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Randolph College and The Virginia Community College System
Laurel Ridge Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Randolph College and The Virginia Community College System
Mountain Empire Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Randolph College and The Virginia Community College System
New River Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Randolph College and The Virginia Community College System
Northern Virginia Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Randolph College and The Virginia Community College System
Paul D. Camp Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Randolph College and The Virginia Community College System
Patrick & Henry Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Randolph College and The Virginia Community College System
Piedmont Virginia Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Randolph College and The Virginia Community College System
Rappahannock Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Randolph College and The Virginia Community College System
Southside Virginia Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Randolph College and The Virginia Community College System
Southwest Virginia Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Randolph College and The Virginia Community College System
Tidewater Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Randolph College and The Virginia Community College System
Virginia Peninsula Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Randolph College and The Virginia Community College System
Virginia Highlands Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Randolph College and The Virginia Community College System
Virginia Western Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Randolph College and The Virginia Community College System
Wytheville Community College	GAA	Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission Between Randolph College and The Virginia Community College System

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What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion	Completion of the general education certificate or a transfer-oriented associate degree program will not guarantee completion of the general education component of the Randolph undergraduate curriculum. Courses will be evaluated individually upon transfer.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School	Completion of the general education certificate or a transfer-oriented associate degree program will not guarantee completion of the general education component of the Randolph undergraduate curriculum. Courses will be evaluated individually upon transfer.
Credit for Prior Learning	Not Available
Did You Know That...	Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree? Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Randolph College

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90% of transfers admitted, the average GPA is 3.12.

College Fit Guidance	What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?	Randolph College's total undergraduate enrollment is around 780, with 95% being full-time students. Generally, 54% percent are women and 46% are men, mirroring the national average. Randolph College enrolls graduate students in several programs including a Master of Arts in Teaching, M.F.A. in Creative Writing or Theatre, and a Master of Arts in Coaching and Sport Leadership. Randolph's students come from many states and countries and about 75% are Virginia residents. The student body includes around 41% domestic non-white students. Members of Randolph's first-year class are high achievers, with GPAs averaging about 3.51. A remarkable 97% of Randolph's 66 full-time faculty members hold the highest possible degree in their fields. Randolph offers a rigorous liberal arts curriculum in small classes taught by engaged, caring professors, never graduate students. The average class size is 13, and the student: faculty ratio is 9:1. Around 36 majors and over 52 minors, as well the option of an independently designed major tailored to your interests. Co-curricular experiences bring real world focus to every major and require significant independent research. Five pre-professional programs, including law, medicine, veterinary medicine, teacher licensure, engineering, and other health-related studies. A cooperative, dual degree career program in engineering allows students to earn a degree at Randolph and a second degree from another institution (Washington University in St. Louis or the University of Virginia) in a compressed time frame. Unique opportunities like the American Culture Program, the Symposium of Artists & Scholars, the Randolph Innovative Student Experience (RISE) grant program, and the Summer Research Program.
Transfer Student Catalog Year	Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
First Year Student Catalog Year	Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions	See the transfer application process;https://www.randolphcollege.edu/admission/apply/transfer-student/

Where Can This Degree Transfer

This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution	Title	Degree	Award Name	Award Level	Delivery Mode
Northern Virginia Community College	Horticulture Technology: Landscape Design Specialization, A.A.S.	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community College	Respiratory Therapy, A.A.S.	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Business Administration	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Sweet Briar College	Bachelor of Arts in Business	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Hollins University	BA in Business	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Richard Bland College	Associate of Science-Business Administration	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	Online, In-Person
George Mason University	Business, BS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	Hybrid, In-Person, Online
Norfolk State University	Bachelor of Science in Business - Entrepreneurship Concentration	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Norfolk State University	Bachelor of Science in Business - Management Concentration	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Norfolk State University	Bachelor of Science in Business - Marketing Concentration	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Business with concentration in Human Resource Management, Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Business with concentration in Management/Business Administration, Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Business with concentration in Management/Entreprenuership, Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Business with concentration in Management/International Management, Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Business with concentration in Supply Chain Management and Analytics, Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Randolph-Macon College	Business - Finance (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Randolph-Macon College	Business - Management (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Randolph-Macon College	Accounting (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Randolph-Macon College	Business - Marketing (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person

Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code	Name	Description	Parent
11-3012.00	Administrative Services Managers	Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, and other office support services.	Management Occupations
13-2022.00	Appraisers of Personal and Business Property	Appraise and estimate the fair value of tangible personal or business property, such as jewelry, art, antiques, collectibles, and equipment. May also appraise land.	Business and Financial Operations Occupations
11-3051.03	Biofuels Production Managers	Manage biofuels production and plant operations. Collect and process information on plant production and performance, diagnose problems, and design corrective procedures.	Management Occupations
11-3051.04	Biomass Power Plant Managers	Manage operations at biomass power generation facilities. Direct work activities at plant, including supervision of operations and maintenance staff.	Management Occupations
11-9199.11	Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	Plan and direct cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated properties for reuse. Does not include properties sufficiently contaminated to qualify as Superfund sites.	Management Occupations
25-1011.00	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
11-1011.00	Chief Executives	Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.	Management Occupations
11-1011.03	Chief Sustainability Officers	Communicate and coordinate with management, shareholders, customers, and employees to address sustainability issues. Enact or oversee a corporate sustainability strategy.	Management Occupations
11-9199.02	Compliance Managers	Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards.	Management Occupations
11-9021.00	Construction Managers	Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. Includes managers in specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing.	Management Occupations
13-1051.00	Cost Estimators	Prepare cost estimates for product manufacturing, construction projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or determining price of product or service. May specialize according to particular service performed or type of product manufactured.	Business and Financial Operations Occupations
11-9072.00	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	Plan, direct, or coordinate entertainment and recreational activities and operations of a recreational facility, including cruise ships and parks.	Management Occupations
11-3013.00	Facilities Managers	Plan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings. May include surrounding grounds or multiple facilities of an organization's campus.	Management Occupations
11-9179.01	Fitness and Wellness Coordinators	Manage or coordinate fitness and wellness programs and services. Manage and train staff of wellness specialists, health educators, or fitness instructors.	Management Occupations
11-1021.00	General and Operations Managers	Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors.	Management Occupations
11-3051.02	Geothermal Production Managers	Manage operations at geothermal power generation facilities. Maintain and monitor geothermal plant equipment for efficient and safe plant operations.	Management Occupations
11-3051.06	Hydroelectric Production Managers	Manage operations at hydroelectric power generation facilities. Maintain and monitor hydroelectric plant equipment for efficient and safe plant operations.	Management Occupations
11-3051.00	Industrial Production Managers	Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.	Management Occupations
11-9199.08	Loss Prevention Managers	Plan and direct policies, procedures, or systems to prevent the loss of assets. Determine risk exposure or potential liability, and develop risk control measures.	Management Occupations
13-1111.00	Management Analysts	Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively. Includes program analysts and management consultants.	Business and Financial Operations Occupations
11-9199.00	Managers, All Other	All managers not listed separately.	Management Occupations
11-9179.00	Personal Service Managers, All Other	All personal service managers not listed separately.	Management Occupations
13-1082.00	Project Management Specialists	Analyze and coordinate the schedule, timeline, procurement, staffing, and budget of a product or service on a per project basis. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. May serve as a point of contact for the client or customer.	Business and Financial Operations Occupations
11-3051.01	Quality Control Systems Managers	Plan, direct, or coordinate quality assurance programs. Formulate quality control policies and control quality of laboratory and production efforts.	Management Occupations
11-9199.01	Regulatory Affairs Managers	Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.	Management Occupations
11-2022.00	Sales Managers	Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.	Management Occupations
11-3013.01	Security Managers	Direct an organization's security functions, including physical security and safety of employees and facilities.	Management Occupations
11-9151.00	Social and Community Service Managers	Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.	Management Occupations
11-9179.02	Spa Managers	Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of a spa facility. Coordinate programs, schedule and direct staff, and oversee financial activities.	Management Occupations
11-3071.04	Supply Chain Managers	Direct or coordinate production, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, or financial forecasting services or activities to limit costs and improve accuracy, customer service, or safety. Examine existing procedures or opportunities for streamlining activities to meet product distribution needs. Direct the movement, storage, or processing of inventory.	Management Occupations
11-3071.00	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	Plan, direct, or coordinate transportation, storage, or distribution activities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable government laws or regulations. Includes logistics managers.	Management Occupations
11-9199.10	Wind Energy Development Managers	Lead or manage the development and evaluation of potential wind energy business opportunities, including environmental studies, permitting, and proposals. May also manage construction of projects.	Management Occupations
11-9199.09	Wind Energy Operations Managers	Manage wind field operations, including personnel, maintenance activities, financial activities, and planning.	Management Occupations

Cost To Complete

This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 124 credits remaining to be completed

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Estimated Cost for the Bachelor of Arts in Business at Randolph College These costs are based on an estimated 8 semesters or 4 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category	Cost	Basis	Cost (To You)	Estimated Benefits	Net Cost	Notes
Tuition	$15,335	Per Semester	$122,680	$0	$122,680	Randolph College bills a per semester flat tuition for undergraduates. For part-time, degree, nonresident students, as well as fifth year undergraduate students and nontraditional undergraduate students (age 24 and over) a fee of $1094.00 per credit hour will be billed.
Fees
Housing and Food (formerly known as Room & Board)	$6,495	Per Semester	$51,960	0	$51,960	Per Semester Room & Board
Enrollment Deposit	$300	Per Semester	$2,400	0	$2,400	Required only of NEW students and due May 1
Study Abroad Fee	$1,500	Per Semester	$12,000	0	$12,000	Affiliated Programs per semester. Fees for these programs vary. Students interested in off-campus programs, either study abroad or domestic, should consult with the Associate Provost regarding applicable fees for each program. Please note that fees can range from $250.00 to $2500.00.

*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.

Tuition & Fee Notes:

Audit Fee Per Credit
- $175 with prior permission of instructor, a special, part-time, non-degree, non-resident student may audit courses, with the exception of courses in art studio, music performance lessons, physical education activity courses, and science courses with required laboratory.
Summer Online Undergraduate Course Fee
- Tuition for most undergraduate courses is $1,500. Lab science courses are $1,125 for the course and $750 for the lab component.
Summer Independent Study Per Credit Fee
- $150
Experiental Learning Per Credit Fee
- $150
Orientation Fee
- $200, One time only.
Student Government (Activity) Fee
- $350, One time only.
Technology Fee
- $520 Annual fee for residential, commuter and online students. One time only.
Graduation Fee
- All graduates (both bachelors and masters) are charged a graduation fee of $200 in the term in which they are scheduled to graduate. The fee is used to partially offset costs associated with Commencement, including the graduation robe, cap, and tassel, printing of diplomas and programs, speaker travel and accommodations, etc. One time only.
Student Accident Insurance
- All full-time Randolph College students are covered by an Individual Student Accident Policy. This policy assures that if a student is injured during the academic year, there is up to a $5,000 accidental medical benefit in place. The mandatory plan is a nominal charge of $61 per semester charged to the student's tuition account. Since unforeseen illnesses and accidents do happen, Randolph College is working to facilitate a student's academic success by not having to worry about unforeseen medical bills due to lack of coverage.
Student Medical Costs
- The services of the College nurse practitioner, nurses, and counselors, and the use of the Health and Counseling Center are provided to residential students without additional cost. Non-residential, full-time students are charged a mandatory, nonrefundable fee of $50 per semester for Health Center and Counseling Center services. Patients are expected to pay for medications, laboratory work and, if additional medical attention is desired, for such fees as those of the hospitals, urgent care centers, surgeons, special nurses, and/or consulting physicians.

Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:

You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.