Axe ’Em, Jacks!
The Rusche College of Business tools for success
Your degree from SFA's Rusche College of Business will give you the tools you need for a successful career. Our business degree programs combine foundational business classes, specific knowledge for majors and experiential learning to prepare our students for graduation and beyond.
Schools and departments
Rusche College of Business is divided into four schools and departments:
- Gerald W. Schlief School of Accountancy
- Department of Business Communication and Legal Studies
- Department of Economics and Finance
- Department of Management and Marketing
Majors and Minors offered
Rusche College of Business awards four degrees and offers more than 20 areas of study.
Graduate degrees
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Arts
Minors
Student activities & programs
At the Rusche College of Business, learning outside the classroom is a valuable part of your education. Gain course credits — and real-life experience — through a wide variety of program offerings.
All students in the Rusche College of Business should consider searching for an internship position during their junior and senior years. Not only will you receive invaluable professional experience, but you can also earn course credit. Learn more about internships.
The Rusche College of Business has exchange agreements with two excellent institutions, which offer business courses in English: La Rochelle Business School in France and MCI Management Center Innsbruck in Austria. Learn more about study-abroad opportunities.
The Career Success Passport program offers students professional development opportunities outside the classroom. Students also can earn scholarships through the program by completing relevant activities. Points are assigned to each activity based on its relevance, time commitment and importance for career readiness.
Joining an organization is a great way to meet people and make connections in the business world. There are several student and professional business organizations, as well as honor societies, in which Rusche College of Business students can participate. Learn more about our organizations.
Undergraduate core curriculum
Students within the Rusche College of Business must complete the university core curriculum, B.B.A. track with specific courses for business students. B.B.A students must complete foundational courses in addition to courses in their major. Students earning the B.A. in economics are not required to complete the B.B.A. foundational courses, however they must complete the university core curriculum, B.A. track.
You can learn more about core curriculum requirements in the Undergraduate Bulletin.
Applying to the Rusche College of Business
The Rusche College of Business has the same admissions requirements as SFA, and business-minded students can apply using the same method as all other incoming students. Students wishing to change majors to the Rusche College of Business must have at least a 2.0 GPA.
Get started on your application now, or contact a Rusche College of Business advisor.
