Bachelor of Science
The Perfect Place to Start Your Business Career
The Rutgers School of Business–Camden prepares you to go out and make a name for yourself in the business world. Guided by our world-class Rutgers faculty—who incorporate their business experience into the curriculum—you’ll learn about business from the ones who know it best.
Students at Rutgers School of Business–Camden are the future leaders of the corporate world. Come and see what our Bachelor of Science program is all about.
Our Business Curriculum
The Rutgers School of Business–Camden Bachelor of Science curriculum is at the cutting-edge of 21st century business education. Use the Rutgers–Camden Catalog as your guide through the program. It’s the official source of degree information, including course descriptions, University policies, professors, internship programs, and more.
The Rutgers-Camden catalog should be your primary online tool throughout your studies. But it’s just one of many resources that you can leverage. It is encouraged that you regularly meet with the Academic Services staff so you can monitor your progress and develop an effective graduation plan.
The Rutgers School of Business–Camden, including all its undergraduate and graduate programs, is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Why is this important? Because it ensures that schools maintain rigorous quality standards, which are recognized by top employers worldwide.
Bachelor of Science Business Majors
The Rutgers School of Business–Camden offers five majors that lay the foundation for your career:
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About the Rutgers School of Business Accounting Major
The Accounting Major provides students with a comprehensive foundation in the theory of accounting, financial accounting and reporting, managerial and cost accounting, taxation, concepts of auditing, and business law. It is built on a broad background in humanities, liberal arts, economics, and business administration.
The Accounting Major gives students the foundation and skills to pursue careers with public accounting firms, corporations, government, and nonprofit organizations. It provides the background to sit for the following examinations:
- Certified Public Accountant (C.P.A.)
- Certified Management Accountant (C.M.A.)
- Certified Internal Auditor (C.I.A.)
Important Information for Accounting Majors
About the Rutgers School of Business Finance Major
The Finance Major provides students with both a solid theoretical, as well as a practical knowledge of domestic and international finance. Areas of focus include corporate finance, financial derivatives, investments, portfolio management, financial markets, and institutions.
Graduates with a Finance Major are prepared to enter positions in corporations, financial institutions, brokerage houses, and investment banks, as consultants and entrepreneurs they enter government work in positions, such as:
- Corporate Finance Officer
- Bank Officer
- Investment Analyst
- Credit Analyst
Important Information for Finance Majors
About the Rutgers School of Business Human Resource Management Major
Human Resource Management (HRM) is a business discipline that specializes in the strategic, effective, and efficient management of people to assist organizations gain a competitive advantage and mitigate risks. The Bureau of Labor Statistics and Market Demand analyses show that the career prospects for professionals in human resource management are steadily increasing. As a professional discipline, students can obtain additional human resource management credentials to signal their expertise in the field by passing human resource management certification exams such as those offered by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI).
The curriculum is SHRM-aligned, which means that courses will teach students the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and KnowledgeTM (SHRM BASK). This will ensure students learn behavioral and technical competencies in: Business, Leadership, People, Interpersonal, Workplace, and Organization. The required courses for the major include Fundamentals of Human Resource Management, Compensation and Benefits, Talent Management, and Strategic Human Resource Management Capstone. Elective courses offered include Career Planning and Career Management, Legal Issues in Human Resource Management, and Human Resource Management Analytics, among others. We encourage students majoring in Human Resource Management to take the Human Resource Management professional certification examinations for which they meet the eligibility criteria.
Graduates with a HRM Major are prepared to enter positions in corporations, financial institutions, brokerage houses, and investment banks, as consultants and entrepreneurs they enter government work in positions, such as:
- HR Generalist
- Human Resource Manager
- Labor Relations Coordinator
- Director of Organizational Development and Learning
Important Information for HRM Majors
About the Rutgers School of Business Management Major
The Management Major incorporates in-depth training in real-world business skills including how to analyze problems, make decisions, delegate assignments, train and supervise employees, plus budget planning, and coordination.
Your studies in Management encompass key areas of business, such as:
- Operations
- Entrepreneurship
- Management Information Systems
- Strategy
- International Business
Important Information for Management Majors
About the Rutgers School of Business Marketing Major
The Marketing Major equips students with the quantitative and qualitative skills necessary to investigate and analyze customer behavior, competitors, and external groups who may be affected by the marketing process. Specializations in marketing research is available.
Important Information for Marketing Majors
Business Minors
To complement their selected major, many business students elect to pursue a minor. A minor consists of twelve (12) additional credits in a different subject area than your major, and may be selected from the following subject areas.
For the list of courses needed for each major, please visit the Undergraduate Curriculum Worksheets page.
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Minors for On-Campus Business Students
- Accounting (010)
- Financial Accounting (012)
- Tax Accounting (015)
- Auditing (084)
- Corporate Accounting (011)
- Business Administration (135) *Only for Non-Business Students
- Finance (390)
- Corporate Finance (188)
- Financial Analysis (430)
- Human Resource Management (533)
- Leadership (609)
- Information Technology (544)
- Management (620)
- Business Analytics (141)
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation (368)
- International Business (552)
- Marketing (630)
- Digital Marketing (631)
Concentrations
Specialize Your Degree
The Rutgers School of Business–Camden BS Programs allow you to pick an optional concentration—an area of business specialization that matches your career goals and interests and complements your major. A concentration consists of twelve (12) credits within a student’s major. Choose one of from the following concentrations.
Accounting
- 52:010:305: Intermediate Accounting I
- 52:010:306: Intermediate Accounting II
- 52:010:370: Audit Theory & Practice
- 52:010:425: Auditing Analytics
- 52:010:304: Accounting Information Management
- 52:390:310: Corporate Finance
- 52:010:372: Accounting for Business Decisions
- 52:010:395: Accounting Analytics
- 52:010:305: Intermediate Accounting I
- 52:010:306: Intermediate Accounting II
- 52:010:401: Advanced Topics in Accounting
- 52:010:370 OR 304: Audit Theory OR Accounting Info MGT
- 52:010:305: Intermediate Accounting I
- 52:010:306: Intermediate Accounting II
- 52:010:383: Individual Taxation
- 52:010:384: Business Entity Taxation
Finance
Chooose 4 courses from the following list:
- 52:390:306: Business Valuation
- 52:390:325: Financial Markets & Institutions
- 52:390:330: Short-Term Financial Management
- 52:390:379: Financial Modeling
- 52:390:345: New Venture Finance
Select 4 courses from the following:
- 52:390:325: Financial Markets & Institutions
- 52:390:379: Financial Modeling
- 52:390:425: Fixed Income Securities
- 52:390:435: Derivative Securities
- 52:390:464: Equity Investments
Marketing
- 52:630:361: Digital Marketing Fundamentals
- 52:630:362: Principles of Digital Analytics
- 52:630:363: Social Media Marketing
- 52:630:364: Digital Content Creation
Courses are offered on a rotational basis. Alternative courses can be considered in certain circumstances. Please contact your academic advisor for more information.
Independent Study
Independent Study is a course proposed and designed by a student for in-depth study of a unique area or subject.
Honors Thesis
The Rutgers School of Business–Camden offers an Honors Thesis option for undergraduate students.
Showcase Your Skills on the Global Stage
Our world-renowned Study Abroad Programs give students a chance to study internationally via a one-week intensive study trip to nations, such as South Africa, Argentina, Brazil, and France. While there, you’ll visit global businesses and institutions, and immerse yourself in your host nation’s culture.
