Business and Law, BABA, Four-Year Plan
Four-Year Plan for the Bachelor of Business Administration in Business and Law
Sample Plan for New Students
The sample shows a typical plan to complete the degree based on current degree requirements and course offerings, and is not the only possible plan. The number of credits for each course is in parentheses. Some classes have prerequisites, and the order of courses in the sample plan accounts for these. Each new student, in consultation with their advisor, will complete a personal academic plan tailored to their specific goals and interests.
- Semester Degree Plan (for students who enroll in Summer 2027 or beyond)
- Quarter Degree Plan (for student who enroll prior to Summer 2027)
For more information about Seattle University's transition to the semester calendar, visit SU Moves to Semesters.
Degree Requirements
- Minimum Credits to Graduate: 90 semester credits OR 137 quarter credits
- Credits in Major: 52 semester credits OR 82 quarter credits
- Semester Credits at Law School: 30
- Minimum Major GPA: 3.5
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 3.5
Semester-Based Degree Plan
Four-Year Plan For New Students
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Year 1 Steps for Success
- Meet with your Academic Advisor
- Create plan in Student Planning
- Meet with your New Student Mentor
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Year 2 Steps for Success
- Meet with a Faculty Mentor
- Plan for Study Abroad
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Year 3 Steps for Success
- Meet with Albers Placement Center
- Meet with Faculty Mentor
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Year 4 L1 Steps for Success
- Meet with Advisor for Senior Graduation Check
- Apply for Graduation
- Participate in Albers Mentor Program
University Core Requirements
Prospective students can preview the semester-based University Core by reviewing the University Core Stages Visual Plan (PDF) or explore the current University Core curriculum at seattleu.edu/core.
Curriculum Notes
Curriculum Notes specific to this sample degree plan will be updated throughout 2026.
Plan your courses and work closely with your academic advisor on your educational plan. You are responsible for tracking changes and ensuring you meet all degree requirements.
Visit the Seattle U Advising Services page for support or reach out to the Advising Center. Email Albers Advising at Albers_UG-advising@seattleu.edu.
Resources for Success
Soar during your time here:
- Find support for academic success, inclusion, and professional formation from the Student Success division.
- Receive equal access to courses, programs, and activities with Disability Services.
- Find the perfect spot to study at the Student Resource Network.
Excel in every class:
- Sign up for academic support with Learning Assistance Programs.
- Strengthen your writer’s voice at the Writing Center.
- Level up your skills at the Math Lab.
Source the best research:
- Connect with your librarians for support on research and assignments.
- Search the expansive network of books, eBooks, databases, journals and more.
Graduate on time:
- Map out your degree plan with academic advising.
- Keep your momentum going with Summer Programs.
Build your future career:
- Meet with a Career Advisor from the Albers Career Center.
- Explore career options at the “What Can I Do With This Major” page.
Expand your horizons:
- Apply for Undergraduate Research Funding Opportunity.
- Create something at the Media Production Center or Billodue Makerspace.
Quarter-Based Degree Plan
Four-Year Plan For New Students
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | †MATH 1130 – Business Calc (5) OR †MATH 1334 – Calc. I (5) | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | †BCOM 2800 – Business Communications (5) |
| Course 2 | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | †ECON 2110 – Microeconomics (5) |
| Course 3 | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) |
| Course 4 | BUAD 1000 – Albers Business Integration (2) |
†Courses are offered every Fall, Winter and Spring quarter. Some courses are offered in the Summer.
Year 1 Steps for Success
- Meet with your Academic Advisor
- Create plan in Student Planning
- Meet with your New Student Mentor
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | †ACCT 2300 – Principles of Accounting (5) | †ACCT 2310 – Principles of Acct. II (5) | †ECON 2100 – Business Stats (5 |
| Course 2 | †ECON 2130 – Macroeconomics (5) | †BUAN 3150 – Info. Systems & Analytics (5) EXCEL Certification Exam (Part of BUAN 3150) |
†BLAW 3700 – Business & Int’l Law (5) |
| Course 3 | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 2910 – Business Ethics (5) | †MKTG 3500 – Intro. to Marketing (5) |
†Courses are offered every Fall, Winter and Spring quarter. Some courses are offered in the Summer.
Year 2 Steps for Success
- Meet with a Faculty Mentor
- Plan for Study Abroad
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | †FINC 3400 - Business Finance (5) | Albers Upper-Division Elective (5) | UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) |
| Course 2 | †MGMT 3000 – Principles of Management (5) |
†OPER 3600 – Ops./Supply Chain Mgmt. (5) | UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) |
| Course 3 | †ECON 3100 – Quant. Methods & Apps. (5) | UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) | †MGMT 4890 – Strategic Management (5) |
†Courses are offered every Fall, Winter and Spring quarter. Some courses are offered in the Summer.
Year 3 Steps for Success
- Meet with Albers Placement Center
- Meet with Faculty Mentor
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | CIVL 100 – Civil Procedure (4) | PROP 100 – Property (4) | WRIT 200 – Legal Writing (2) |
| Course 2 | CONT 100 – Contracts I (3) | CONT 105 – Contracts II (3) | Elective (3) |
| Course 3 | TORT 100 – Torts I (2) | TORT 105 – Torts II (3) | |
| Course 4 | CRIM 100 – Criminal Law (4) | ||
| Course 5 | WRIT 100 – Legal Writing (2) |
Year 4 L1 Steps for Success
- Meet with Advisor for Senior Graduation Check
- Apply for Graduation
- Participate in Albers Mentor Program
University Core Requirements
UCOR classes are listed in the sample plan as Module I, II, and III. See below for UCOR course titles listed by Module. See my.seattleu.edu for prerequisites and www.seattleu.edu/core for course descriptions. Honors and Matteo Ricci students have different Core requirements.
Module I
- UCOR 1100 Academic Writing Seminar
- Satisfied in Major: UCOR 1200 Quantitative Thinking
- UCOR 1300 Creative Expression & Interpretation
- UCOR 1400 Inquiry Seminar in the Humanities
- UCOR 1600 Inquiry Seminar in the Social Sciences
- UCOR 1800 Inquiry Seminar in the Natural Sciences
Module II
- UCOR 2100 Theological Explorations
- UCOR 2500 Philosophy of the Human Person
- UCOR 2910 Business Ethics
Module III
- UCOR 3100 Religion in a Global Context
- UCOR 3400 Humanities and Global Challenges
- Satisfied in Major: UCOR 3600 Social Sciences and Global Challenges
- UCOR 3800 Natural Sciences and Global Challenges
Curriculum Notes
- All Albers courses require a C- or better including Math 1130 or 1334. Transfer credit for Albers courses requires a C or better.
- Students that do not place into Math 1130 or 1334 will need to complete the prerequisites: MATH 1023 & 1024 or MATH 1026.
- Students must complete all business foundation courses, except for BLAW 3700 and OPER 3600, before taking MGMT 4890. BLAW 3700 and OPER 3600 can be taken in the same quarter as MGMT 4890.
- Excel Level I Certification must be completed before graduation.
- Business & Law major program does not have business major electives.
- Senior Year to be completed at SU School of Law.
- To be admitted to Seattle University School of Law, students must submit an application and meet the median LSAT score and GPA of the previous entering class.
- BABA major in Business and Law degree is conferred upon successful completion of the first year of study at SU School of Law.
- For complete information on course, prerequisites, etc., please consult the Explore & Compare Programs page.
Use MySeattleU Student Planning to plan your courses and work closely with your academic advisor on your educational plan. You are responsible for tracking changes and ensuring you meet all degree requirements.
Visit the Seattle U Advising Services page for support or reach out to the Advising Center. Email Albers Advising at Albers_UG-advising@seattleu.edu.
Resources for Success
Soar during your time here:
- Find support for academic success, inclusion, and professional formation from the Student Success division.
- Receive equal access to courses, programs, and activities with Disability Services.
- Find the perfect spot to study at the Student Resource Network.
Excel in every class:
- Sign up for academic support with Learning Assistance Programs.
- Strengthen your writer’s voice at the Writing Center.
- Level up your skills at the Math Lab.
Source the best research:
- Connect with your librarians for support on research and assignments.
- Search the expansive network of books, eBooks, databases, journals and more.
Graduate on time:
- Map out your degree plan with academic advising.
- Keep your momentum going with Summer Programs.
Build your future career:
- Meet with a Career Advisor from the Albers Career Center.
- Explore career options at the “What Can I Do With This Major” page.
Expand your horizons:
- Apply for Undergraduate Research Funding Opportunity.
- Create something at the Media Production Center or Billodue Makerspace.