Undergraduate Curriculum
“The greatest impact in business comes from those who can seamlessly blend strategy with morality, ambition with empathy, and success with responsibility. Whether working with communities, corporations, or the environment, leadership is about ensuring that every transaction contributes to a more just, sustainable, and thriving world.”
— Mark Metryoos (BBA ’25)
Flexible and Customizable
45%
of Mendoza sophomores declare a double major
46%
of Mendoza students have one or more minors
50%
of Mendoza’s coursework is in non-business classes
An Integrated Business Education
Mendoza's innovative undergraduate curriculum is designed to support your particular academic interests and career aspirations.
Business Disciplines
Our Undergraduate Core Curriculum is integrated across disciplines so you gain a solid understanding of business fundamentals. You will have opportunities to specialize in a secondary discipline, both within business and with other colleges and schools at Notre Dame, while maintaining a balance between liberal arts and business coursework.
Integrated Analytics
Analytics is woven throughout the undergraduate curriculum. Starting with the foundational Coding Fundamentals with Python course, all business majors gain essential coding skills by their sophomore year. Mendoza students have the opportunity to become well-versed in analytics theory and adept at applying these skills to real-life business issues.
Perspective of the Human Person
Our program is rooted in respect for the human dignity of all individuals and the belief that spiritual and moral development is an essential part of a business education. Business can be a powerful force for good, contributing to a more just and humane society that serves all, including the most vulnerable.
Business Core
The heart of Mendoza’s undergraduate program is the Undergraduate Business Core, a revitalized curriculum that includes the business courses that all BBA degree students must take regardless of their major. The Business Core consists of:
Business Fundamentals
25.5 credit hours of required courses in business fundamentals, designed to build a foundational understanding from essential business disciplines.
- Principles of Microeconomics (3 credits)
- Calculus (3 credits)
- Foundations of Accountancy (3 credits)
- Foundations of Finance (3 credits)
- Foundations of Statistics (3 credits)
- Foundations of Coding (3 credits)
- Foundations of Marketing (3 credits)
- Foundations of Leadership (1.5 credits)
- Foundations of Strategy (1.5 credits)
- Foundations of Ethical Behavior (1.5 credits)
Broadening Electives
9 credit hours of business broadening electives, designed to expand your understanding with courses taken in at least two different departments outside your major department. These courses allow you to build on your understanding of business essentials while providing an opportunity to hone a personalized skill set.
Non-Business Courses
24 credit hours of non-business courses taken outside the Mendoza College of Business. Students often fulfill requirements for a second major or minor in other non-business disciplines with these credits.
Majors & Minors
Personalize your business education with a robust suite of business majors and minors.
Select up to two majors within the college or pair a business major with one from another college or school at the University of Notre Dame.
The College of Business offers minors for both business students and Notre Dame students of any discipline.
Notre Dame colleges and schools span disciplines and perspectives, but share a unifying purpose: to do superb research and to educate students of intellect, integrity, and compassion.
Experiential Learning
Experiential learning is a core experience of your Mendoza journey. Build sustainable solutions with corporate partners, engage in meaningful research, or join the 50% of students who embrace global perspectives through study abroad.
Explore the Undergraduate Business Program
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