Business Administration BA

A Business Administration degree from AU's Dunham School of Business and Public Policy will prepare you for a meaningful and fulfilling career in business, whether you choose to work at a for-profit, nonprofit, entrepreneurial, family, public, or global organization.

The Business Administration program at AU incorporates a blend of academics and real-world experiences, preparing you for professional success upon graduation. The program is also flexible, so you can take courses that are interesting to you.

When you come to AUs Dunham School of Business and Public Policy you will find:

• A diverse faculty of teachers, active scholars, and practitioners with meaningful career backgrounds and business relationships
• Participation in team projects and case studies that bring the working world into the classroom
• Our partnerships with businesses in the Fox River Valley and Chicagoland areas that offer opportunities for dynamic learning experiences
• A wide variety of internships and job opportunities in small, medium, and large business organizations, as well as graduate-level programs in Business and Digital Marketing and Design.

At AU, you can expand your career opportunities by double-majoring in Marketing, Finance, Communication, or Graphic Design. And even with a second major, you'll still be able to graduate in four years.

The Business Administration major also meets the requirements to allow you to continue into AUs accelerated MBA Plus One Program.

We consider students for regular freshman admission who have graduated from an accredited high school (in a college preparatory curriculum) or have earned a GED credential. We review students' completed admission files on an individual basis.

Students who apply to Aurora University benefit from a rolling admissions policy. AU reviews applications as they are completed and students are notified about admissions decisions throughout the admission cycle. Undergraduate students who have a strong desire to attend Aurora University are encouraged to apply early in their senior year.

• Business consultant
• Customer service representative
• Financial analyst
• Fundraising coordinator
• Human resource specialist
• Logistics specialist
• Management analyst
• Marketing coordinator
• Operations specialist
• Product coordinator
• Purchasing coordinator
• Sales manager
• Training and development specialist

1. Apply online here.
2. Official transcripts from schools attended in the United States must be sent directly to the Office of Admission as part of the admission process. Undergraduate applicants must request official transcripts from all secondary and/or post-secondary schools. Graduate applicants must request official transcripts from all post-secondary schools.
3. Certified copies of all official transcripts from international schools attended must be sent directly to the Office of Admission as part of the admission process.
4. Official certified evaluations of all non-English academic transcripts from international schools attended must be evaluated by one of the following companies: Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ECE); World Education Service (WES); Center for Educational Documentation (CED). Evaluations must be sent directly to the Office of Admission.
5. English competency test OR standardized test
   1. Official English competency test results (for non-English speaking countries and all graduate applicants) Official scores must be sent directly to the Office of Admission. Below are the minimum scores required for admission from one of the following:
      • TOEFL paper-based: 550 or higher
      • TOEFL computer-based: 213 or higher
      • TOEFL Internet-based: 79 or higher
      • IELTS: 6.5 or higher
   2. Official standardized test results (for English-speaking countries only) Official scores must be sent directly to the Office of Admission. Below are the minimum scores required for admission from one of the following:
      • American College Test (ACT) – minimum composite score of 19 (online college code = 0950)
      • Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) – minimum score (Math and Critical Reading) of at least 910, for tests taken prior to March 1, 2016 (online college code = 1027)
      • Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) – minimum score (Math and Critical Reading) of at least 980, for tests taken after March 1, 2016 (online college code = 1027)
6. References must be academic or professional based (All items are required).
   
   • 1 Letter of Recommendation
   • 1 Personal Statement
   • 2 References providing contact information (email preferred)
7. Statement of Financial Resources International students applying for an I-20 Student Visa must submit the Statement of Financial Resources form as required by Aurora University and the guidelines from the Student and Exchange Visitor Program. This form must be signed and notarized and be accompanied by an original letter from a bank official certifying the availability of funds for study at Aurora University.
8. Copy of current passport.
9. Copy of I-94 may be obtained online here.
10. Copy of Visa only if applicants are currently in the U.S. or holding a valid U.S. Visa.
11. Additional Documentation for graduate applicants may be required. Please contact the Center for Graduate Studies at 630-947-8955 for more information.