Business (Spanish Language and Culture), BA
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Additional facts
STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
International students (F1), this program is not eligible for the STEM-OPT extension.
Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
ASU is no longer accepting new students to this program. Students interested in pursing a Spanish language track should apply to the language and culture concentration of the BA in business.
Degree description
The BA in business with a concentration in Spanish language and culture is an innovative, transdisciplinary program that prepares students for positions in a variety of professions in which business and communication play an important role in ensuring success.
The program mission is to create global business professionals who can function well culturally and linguistically in the business environment in both Latin America and the domestic market. Students complete rigorous courses in the Spanish language in addition to the skill and core courses required of all W. P. Carey School of Business majors.
Courses
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All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
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First-year admission requirements for this program are the same as the university's first-year admission requirements. Readmission requirements: Students must have a transfer GPA of 3.00 (if applicable) and a cumulative ASU GPA of 3.00.
Transfer admission requirements:
Transfer applicants must have a GPA of 3.00 for all transfer work and meet university transfer admission requirements. Transfer students should select an additional major, which must be outside W. P. Carey School of Business, when applying for admission. Students with fewer than 45 transfer hours who are not admissible to a W. P. Carey School of Business major and who did not select a second major or are not admissible to their second major choice are placed in the exploratory social and behavioral sciences program in University College. Students with more than 45 transfer hours who are not admissible to a W. P. Carey School of Business major and who did not select a second major or are not admissible to their second major choice are prompted in My ASU to select a new major.
Explore expanded study opportunities
When you pursue concurrent degrees (also known as a “double major”), you earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with your academic advisor, you can create your own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.
With over 300 programs in more than 65 countries (programs vary in length, from one week to one year), study abroad is possible for all ASU students who wish to acquire global skills and knowledge in preparation for a future-focused career. Students earn ASU credit for completed courses, while staying on track for graduation, and they may apply financial aid and scholarships toward program costs.
The W. P. Carey School of Business recommends these study abroad programs for students majoring in business with a concentration in Spanish language and culture.
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students recieve financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
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Graduates are equipped to play a key role in companies and organizations seeking new markets or dealing with international interests in the U.S. and are suited to the demands of small-business enterprises as well as multinational companies.
Currently, there is a demand for Spanish-speaking business professionals in the hotel and tourism industry and in consulting, banking and finance, international trade, sports management and media. Additionally, businesses of all types, especially locally, are actively recruiting bilingual applicants.
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
Dean, W.P. Carey School of Business
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BA 160
wpcareyug@asu.edu
480-965-4227
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