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Program director: Sonja Pippin | sonjap@unr.edu
Application deadlines: July 27 (Fall) | Dec 15 (Spring) | April 6 (Summer)
Program info: Online MAcc website | Accounting department

Additional program-specific admission requirements:

1. Baccalaureate degree with minimum 2.75 GPA
2. Curriculum Vitae/Resume
3. Statement of Purpose
4. Two Letters of Recommendation

If you graduate with a bachelor's degree with a major in accounting and have taken the appropriate electives, you are qualified to sit for the CPA exam in the State of Nevada. Please note that additional education is required beyond a bachelor's degree with a major in accounting to become a licensed CPA. Contact the Nevada State Board of Accountancy for more details on the CPA exam, and the additional requirements to become a licensed CPA in Nevada. For specific requirements in any other state or jurisdiction, refer to the appropriate regulatory body’s website.

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree information
• Major/minor requirement checklist

The combined major of accounting and information systems gives students a hybrid education that affords great career flexibility. Students use this major most frequently to pursue employment with consulting organizations that market, implement and maintain business information systems. With a foundational knowledge of accounting and applications of information technology in business, a student with a degree from this program has a greater suite of skills that will make them attractive to future employers.

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Information Systems degree information
• Major/minor requirement checklist

A minor in Accounting complements a College of Business bachelor's degree program with financial knowledge critical to industry. It can also support a bachelor's degree program outside of the College of Business with a knowledge base of financial statement preparation and interpretation for public and private organizations as well as not-for-profits and governments. The Accounting minor can also be a great first step in exploring if the Accounting major may be right for you. 

• Requires 21 credits
• Accounting Minor information
• Major/minor requirement checklist

Program director: Sonja Pippen | sonjap@unr.edu
Application deadlines: Aug. 1 (Fall) | Dec. 15 (Spring)
Program info: College of Business programs

Additional program-specific admission requirements:

1. Baccalaureate degree with minimum 2.75 GPA

Program Director: Jim McClenahan | jmcclenahan@unr.edu
Program Info: Business Administration

This Graduate Minor program is for non-Business Administration graduate students who want a background in general business to complement their own graduate discipline.

1. Requires 9-12 credits
2. Business Administration Graduate Minor Information
3. Major/minor requirement checklist

Program Director: Jim McClenahan | jmcclenahan@unr.edu
Application Deadlines: March 15 (Fall) | November 21 (Spring)
Program Info:  | MBA website | MBA faculty | Business Administration

Additional program-specific admission requirements:

1. Baccalaureate degree with minimum GPA 2.75
2. Curriculum Vitae/Resume
3. Statement of purpose
4. Two letters of recommendation

Program Director: Jim McClenahan | jmcclenahan@unr.edu
Application Deadline: June 1 (Fall)
Program Info:  | EMBA website | EMBA faculty | Business Administration

Additional program-specific admission requirements

1. Baccalaureate degree with minimum 2.75 GPA
2. 5+ years of professional work experience
3. Curriculum Vitae/Resume
4. Statement of purpose
5. Two letters of recommendation

Program Director: Joseph Halford | jhalford@unr.edu
Application Deadlines: February 28 (Fall)
Program Info: Business Admin (Finance) Ph.D. website | Business Admin Handbook | Business Admin faculty | Admissions Criteria

Additional program-specific admission requirements:

1. Baccalaureate degree with minimum 3.00 GPA
2. GRE or GMAT scores
3. Curriculum Vitae/Resume
4. Statement of Purpose
5. Two letters of recommendation
6. Official transcripts from all post-secondary educational institutions at time of application

Program director: Arash Barfar | abarfar@unr.edu
Application deadlines: Feb 15 (Priority Fall) | March 15 (Fall)
Program info: Business Admin (Information Systems) faculty | Business Admin faculty | Admissions criteria

Additional program-specific admission requirements:

1. Baccalaureate degree with minimum 3.00 GPA
2. Curriculum Vitae/Resume
3. Statement of Purpose
4. Two letters of recommendation (Three preferred)
5. Published and/or working research papers (Recommended)
6. Official transcripts from all post-secondary educational institutions at time of application

Please note: Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed

Program Director: Dan Jones | djones2@unr.edu
Application Deadlines: February 1 (Fall)
Program Info:  Business Admin (Management) website | Business Admin Handbook | Business Admin faculty | Admissions criteria

Additional program-specific admission requirements:

1. Baccalaureate degree with minimum 3.00 GPA
2. GRE or GMAT scores
3. Curriculum Vitae/Resume
4. Writing sample (recommended)
5. Three letters of recommendation

This minor program is for non-College of Business Administration students only who desire a background in general business to complement their own major program.

With a business minor, students can major in their principal academic interest but also gain real business knowledge that makes them attractive to employers. A student with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering who also earns a minor in Business Administration has the skill set necessary to not only succeed in designing electrical infrastructure, but also manage the company.

• Requires 24 credits
• Business Administration Minor Information
• Major/minor requirement checklist

Program Director: Alan Yang | alany@unr.edu
Application deadlines: July 27 (Fall) | December 15 (Spring) | April 6 (Summer)
Program Info: Business Analytics | IS faculty

Additional program-specific admission requirements:

1. Baccalaureate degree with minimum undergraduate 2.75 GPA
2. Curriculum Vitae/Resume
3. Statement of Purpose describing career goals
4. Two letters of recommendation
5. Please see Program Website for prerequisite course requirements

The Business Analytics minor is designed to prepare students for desirable and lucrative jobs in one of the fastest-growing areas in today’s global economy. Students will learn core concepts in descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics. This will provide them with essential analytical and computational skills required to gain a competitive advantage in the job market. The minor is open to all undergraduate students at the university.

Program director: Michael Taylor | taylor@unr.edu
Application deadlines: April 15 (Fall) | October 15 (Spring)
Program info: Economics MS handbook | Economics MS Website | Economics faculty

Additional program-specific admission requirements:

1. Baccalaureate degree with minimum 3.00 GPA
2. Curriculum Vitae/Resume
3. Statement of purpose
4. Two letters of recommendation
5. Academic Writing Sample - recommended, not required
6. Please see Program Website for prerequisite course requirements

Program director: Michael Taylor | taylor@unr.edu
Application deadlines: February 1 (Fall) | October 15 (Spring)
Program info: Economics Ph.D. handbook | Economics Ph.D. Website | Economics faculty

Additional program-specific admission requirements:

1. Baccalaureate degree with minimum 3.00 GPA
2. GRE or GMAT scores
3. Curriculum Vitae/Resume
4. Statement of Purpose
5. Two letters of recommendation (three recommended)
6. Academic writing sample (recommended, not required)
7. Please see Program website for prerequisite course requirements

The Economics department offers both a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science, each with different admission requirements and graduation requirements. Review each major's course requirements to discover which is best for you based upon your interests.

The Bachelor of Science in Economics is designed to prepare students for positions as economic and statistical analysts in business, government and nonprofit organizations, and for the teaching profession. In addition, it provides a strong foundation for graduate study and research in the fields of economics, business, public policy and law.

• Bachelor of Science in Economics degree information
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The Economics department offers both a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science, each with different admission requirements and graduation requirements. Review each major's course requirements to discover which is best for you based upon your interests.

The Bachelor of Arts in Economics is designed to prepare students for positions as economic and statistical analysts in business, government and nonprofit organizations, and for the teaching profession. In addition, it provides a strong foundation for graduate study and research in the fields of economics, business, public policy and law.

• Bachelor of Arts in Economics degree information
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The economics major is designed to prepare students for positions as economic and statistical analysts in business, government and nonprofit organizations, and for the teaching profession. In addition, it provides a strong foundation for graduate study and research in the fields of economics, business, public policy and law.

The accelerated B.A./M.S. and B.S./M.S. programs encourages outstanding students in the Economics, B.A. or B.S. program at the Â鶹´«Ã½AV to obtain an M.S. degree in a shorter amount of time. Students in the accelerated program can obtain either a Plan A (thesis) or Plan B (non-thesis) Economics M.S. degree at the end of the fifth year of study.

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The minor in Economic Policy is designed to prepare students for positions as economic and statistical analysts in policy and government organizations. A student who earns a Minor in Economics Policy not only has real knowledge about government policy and policy best practices but also has the skills necessary to make well-reasoned and informed monetary policy decisions.

• Requires 18 credits
• Economic Policy Minor Information
• Major/minor checklist

The Economics minor is designed to prepare students for positions as economic and statistical analysts in business, government and nonprofit organizations, and for the teaching profession. More students are realizing that with the option of an economics minor, they can major in their principal academic interest, but also import real business knowledge that makes them attractive to employers. 

• Requires 18 credits
• Economics Minor Information
• Major/minor checklist

The entrepreneurship minor is open to all students at the University, purposefully designed without prerequisites so any student can complement their major with entrepreneurial training. The program seeks to provide the student with fundamental entrepreneurial skills, enhancing the student's ability to one day open and operate a successful business.

• Requires 18 credits
• Entrepreneurship Minor Information
• Major/minor requirement checklist

The Esports Certificate program equips students with the skills and knowledge to succeed in the dynamic and rapidly expanding Esports industry. The curriculum explores the Esports ecosystem, revenue strategies, and audience engagement, with a focus on practical applications such as tournament design and implementation. Graduates will be prepared for careers in event management, marketing, content creation, team operations, and more, gaining hands-on experience in this innovative field.

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Program Director: Hongchao Zeng | hzeng@unr.edu
Application Deadlines: March 15 (Fall) | October 15 (Spring)
Program Info: Finance handbook | Finance MS | Finance faculty | Finance department

This program is eligible for the (WRGP), a tuition-savings program that makes out-of-state graduate studies more affordable for students.

Additional program-specific admission requirements:

1. Baccalaureate degree with minimum 3.00 GPA
2. Curriculum Vitae/Resume
3. Statement of Purpose
4. Three letters of recommendation
5. Please see Program Website for prerequisite course requirements

A finance degree can be an excellent start for anyone seeking a career in financial management, banking, investments or insurance. Successful financiers not only grasp the many complex forces at work in finance, they also analyze how these forces interact, allowing them to point investors and companies toward sensible, comprehensive financial strategies.

The College of Business and the Department of Finance offer outstanding undergraduate students in the Finance B.S. program an accelerated path to completion of an M.S. degree.

• BS/MS requirement checklist

The Bachelor of Science in Finance provides students with knowledge essential for careers in financial management, banking, investments, and insurance. Students coming from the finance program have the skills necessary to credibly weigh in on fiscal matters associated with business investment and stock and mutual fund research and analysis. Moreover, the finance major is a good stepping-stone for students interested in earning an MBA or other postgraduate degree.

• Bachelor of Science in Finance degree information
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The general business major expands on the strong business foundation developed in the pre-business and upper-division business coursework. The purpose of the major is to provide an option for students who are limited by work or other obligations in scheduling coursework by allowing students to complete major-related coursework during more flexibly-scheduled evening classes.

• Bachelor of Science in General Business degree information
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The general business major expands on the strong business foundation developed in the pre-business and upper-division business coursework. The purpose of the major is to provide an option for students who are limited by work or other obligations by allowing them to complete all major-related coursework fully online.

• Bachelor of Science in General Business degree information
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The Human Resources Minor is designed to train students to be effective managers of human capital through the use of training, internal procedures, compensation, staffing, etc. As workplaces and society evolve and change, human resources management is becoming an increasingly complex field that is in demand for employers. 

• Requires 18 credits
• Major/minor checklist

Program director: Dana Edberg | dte@unr.edu
Application deadlines: May 1 (Fall) | October 1 (Spring)
Program info: IS handbook | IS website | IS faculty

This program is eligible for the (WRGP), a tuition-savings program that makes out-of-state graduate studies more affordable for students.

Additional program-specific admission requirements

1. Baccalaureate degree with minimum 3.00 GPA
2. Curriculum Vitae/Resume
3. Statement of Purpose describing career goals
4. Two letters of recommendation
5. Please see Program Website for prerequisite course requirements

The Bachelor of Science in Information Systems is designed for those students interested in business-oriented, computer technology-based information resource systems. Students learn about both business processes and the computer technology used to support and enhance those processes.

The major integrates general business and management knowledge with expertise in computer technology (including programming, database, web, and networking) to produce the knowledge and skills necessary to obtain employment in a competitive job market, start a business, or pursue further education in graduate and professional degree programs.

• Bachelor of Science in Information Systems degree information
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The College of Business and the Information Systems Department offers an accelerated program to earn both B.S. and M.S. degrees. The accelerated B.S./M.S. program encourages outstanding students in the Information Systems BS program at the Â鶹´«Ã½AV to obtain an MS degree in a shorter amount of time. Students will enhance their business data analytics knowledge and skills with this program.

This program gives graduates the ability to understand and manage current and emerging information systems and confers excellent technical management and communications skills. A background in information systems allows for higher-level understanding of how computer systems interface with each other – and thus facilitate and foster the spread of knowledge and ideas.

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The Information Systems minor is designed for those students interested in business-oriented, computer technology-based information resource systems. Students learn about both business processes and the computer technology used to support and enhance those processes.

The minor integrates general business and management knowledge with expertise in computer technology (including programming, database, web, and networking) to produce the knowledge and skills necessary to obtain employment in a competitive job market, start a business, or pursue further education in graduate and professional degree programs. 

• Requires 21 credits
• Information Systems Minor information
• Minor/major checklist

The objective of the international business major is to provide an interdisciplinary program of study that combines international studies and foreign language studies with a business degree. The major will benefit those students who seek to work in the international business world, as the program focuses on the principles and practices of businesses that cross national boundaries to operate in the global business environment. Each participant has the opportunity to specialize in a particular region — Asia and the Pacific, Europe or the Americas. 

• • Bachelor of Science in International Business degree information
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Traditionally, management includes the following activities: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. More specifically, management is responsible for the primary activities of the firm; those being inbound logistics, operations, outbound logistics, marketing and sales, and service.

Management is also responsible for the support activities of infrastructure (accounting, finance, strategic planning), human resource management (recruiting, training and development, compensation management), technology development (product and process improvement), and procurement (material acquisition). Management majors are prepared for careers in either general management (or in the specialization of human resource management) or entrepreneurship based on concentration choice in General Management or Human Resource Management.

• Bachelor of Science in Management degree information
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The Bachelor of Science in Marketing degree gives students strategic insight into one of the most vital components of modern business. Students will be able to help companies and organizations identify customers, develop advertising campaigns, conduct business development research, and explore new avenues of brand promotion. Marketing is both a social and managerial process. It is how individuals and groups obtain what they want through creating, offering, and exchanging products of value with others. By definition, "Marketing is the process of planning and executing the conception, pricing, promotion, and distribution of goods, services, and ideas to create exchanges with target groups that satisfy customer and organizational objectives."

• Bachelor of Science in Marketing degree information
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The Personal Financial Planning program has been approved by the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Board of Standards and fulfills the Education requirements for the CFP Certification Exam. Participants who complete the program will be eligible to take the CFP exam. The program offers six CFP certification courses (18 credit hours). All courses are 100% online and asynchronous. The course materials are available online for participants without scheduled meetings. 

Across the U.S. more than 10,000 firms employ CFP professionals. Obtaining a CFP certification will provide you with a wide range of career paths from which you will be able to choose the best fit for your future. For example, you can get a job in the financial sector (e.g., banking, wealth management), in the academia or start your own company. Some common job roles are financial analyst, investment manager, portfolio manager, associate advisor, personal financial planner, wealth management advisor and client services advisor. Personal financial advisors’ average annual pay was $174,596 in 2023 and the sector’s growth rate is estimated to be 17.1% for the next ten years.

• About the Personal Financial Planning Program

The Risk and Insurance Professional Studies program offers students a pathway to a rewarding career in risk management. Students will explore the functional risk areas—including corporate risk management, employee benefits, and insurance carrier, broker, and underwriter activities. Students will also learn about the industry’s Best Practices and acquire the technical skills required to succeed in various positions in the industry.

In addition, students will refine their skills in leadership, critical thinking, decision-making, risk forecasting, risk assessment, oral and written communication, problem-solving, attention to detail, interpersonal and cross-cultural relations, organizing and planning, and computer literacy.

Requires 18 credits.

• Risk Management and Insurance Minor program information

Program Director: Cary Groth | cgroth@unr.edu
Application deadlines: June 1 (Fall)
Program info: Sports Management Executive Certificate Website

Additional program-specific admission requirements:

1. Baccalaureate degree with minimum 2.75 GPA
2. Curriculum Vitae/Resume
3. Statement of Purpose
4. One letter of recommendation

The undergraduate Sports Management Minor in the College of Business provides an overview of the sports industry at all levels, from community sports commissions to major sports organizations, with a focus on the business side. The Sports Management minor is open to all students at the university.

• Requires 18 credits
• Sports Management Minor information

Supply chain management plays a vital role in our societies and economies as was amply demonstrated by the recent pandemic. This industry is experiencing rapid expansion and a lack of young talent. This Minor is offered to engage Marketing, Business Management, Finance, and Information Systems Majors in the world of Supply Chain and Transportation Management.

With this Minor, students can apply their principle academic interest while gaining experience with our Northern Nevada Business Community. Students can select from six SCM Courses and earn credit for paid internships and eventual permanent placement with globally recognized companies that seek supply chain and transportation talent from the Â鶹´«Ã½AV College of Business. 

Requires 18 credits.