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Undergraduate School of Business Programs at UCR

Programs at the School of Business at University of California, Riverside (UCR) are all about opportunity. Our two degree programs — the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and the Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science — are highly sought-after professional undergraduate business degrees that teach the skills you need for a successful career in business.

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UCR’s School of Business houses the largest undergraduate business administration program in the UC system and the only actuarial science program within a UC business school. At UCR Business, we educate you in the art and science of a variety of business functions. You'll receive a comprehensive, broad-based business education with plenty of opportunity for experiential learning.

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration is a professional undergraduate business degree that offers concentrations in accounting and auditing, business analytics, finance, information systems, marketing, management, and operations and supply chain management.

The Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science program allows you to earn an interdisciplinary degree within the School of Business focused on math, statistics, economics, and finance.

The School of Business additionally offers 9 minors in Business Administration for which you take courses in a variety of business areas including finance, business analytics, entrepreneurship, and human resources.

NEW: Business Analytics Major

The new Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics program equips students with data and analytics techniques to assess business performance and predict future trends helping businesses improve their decision-making processes and fuel growth.

Undergraduate Business Admissions Explained

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**The School of Business is the home to three bachelor of science programs: Business Administration, Actuarial Science, and Business Analytics.**

IMPORTANT: The admission requirements are different for the three programs.

Business Administration Major / Pre-Business

First-time freshman applicants

Apply to UCR as a Pre-Business major under the UCR College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (CHASS). Pre-Business majors are officially admitted to the Business Administration major in the School of Business once lower division admission criteria are met, generally between the second and third year.

Step 1: Apply to UCR through the University of California application

Step 2: In the application, locate Pre-Business under the UCR College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (CHASS). IMPORTANT: On the application, Pre-Business is not located under the UCR School of Business.

Step 3: Submit your application

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Transfer applicants

Apply to UCR as a Business Administration major under the UCR School of Business.

Step 1: Apply to UCR through the University of California application

Step 2: In the application, locate UCR Business Administration major under the UCR School of Business

Step 3: Submit your application

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Actuarial Science and Business Analytics

First-time freshman applicants

Apply to UCR as an Actuarial Science major or Business Analytics major under the UCR School of Business.

IMPORTANT: Actuarial Science major is not the same as the Business Administration/Pre-Business major (see left column).

Step 1: Apply to UCR through the University of California application

Step 2: In the application, locate Actuarial Science under the UCR School of Business

Step 3: Submit your application

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Transfer applicants (beginning 2025)

Apply to UCR as an Actuarial Science major under the UCR School of Business. Transfers will be admitted in Fall of each year, starting in 2025.

IMPORTANT: The Actuarial Science major is not the same as the Business Administration major. See left column for information on admissions to the Business Administration/Pre-Business major.

Step 1: Apply to UCR through the University of California application

Step 2: In the application, locate UCR Actuarial Science major under the UCR School of Business

Step 3: Submit your application

Start your UC application

UCR Undergraduate Admissions

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The UCR School of Business accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) was recently extended for another five years. The school has now maintained this accreditation for 20 years - a prestigious accreditation held by less than 6% of business schools worldwide.

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CFA Institute Affiliation University Program >>

CFA Institute Affiliation University Program

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in finance degree program was recently accepted into the CFA Institute’s Affiliated University program, signaling to students and employers that the UCR curriculum is closely tied to the practice of investment management and is helpful to students preparing for the CFA program’s exams. With this affiliation, finance students may apply for institute scholarships toward the cost of taking the institute’s Chartered Financial Analyst and Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement exams.

Undergraduate Business Degree Highlights

UCR’s School of Business is one of the top business schools in the nation. Our business degrees stand out to employers, many of whom seek out UCR business graduates.

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School of Business Undergraduate Program Admission

Business Administration Admission

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First-year students are admitted to the pre-business program under the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHASS) and can apply to the business administration program during their second year. Transfer students who meet the School of Business undergraduate admission requirements are admitted directly into the business administration program.

Actuarial Science Admission

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Both first-year and transfer students who meet our School of Business undergraduate admission requirements are admitted directly into the actuarial science program.

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U.S. News & World Report 2024 ranked UCR’s School of Business among the 70 top business schools nationwide and the campus ranked number two in the country for social mobility. We are also one of the “Most Transformative Colleges” in the United States according to Money Magazine, 2020.

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Business administration student Raylena Granados takes you on a tour of the new UCR School of Business building. Join us and explore the amazing features of this state-of-the-art facility, designed to inspire innovation and collaboration. Whether you're a current student, prospective student, or alumni, you'll love seeing how this building brings our community together in exciting new ways!