Mission & Vision

Mission

We are an academic and scholarly community in a Jesuit Catholic University, inspiring intellectual curiosity, a concern for others and the common good. We prepare leaders to contribute to society through ethical, sustainable, and socially responsible conduct and to act effectively in complex organizational settings in a diverse global economy.

Vision

We are difference makers. We are a leading Jesuit institution of transformative learning that empowers students to discern their life’s purpose while preparing them to make an impact in the world through data-driven decision making, critical thinking and innovation. We develop ethical, responsible and forward-thinking leaders who value diversity, equity and inclusion to drive sustainable business growth and inspire positive change in organizations, communities and in society. As scholars and life-long learners, we foster a rigorous, experiential learning culture in the heart of Chicago and around the world to pursue knowledge in the service of others.

Undergraduate Programs

Quinlan School of Business Academic Policies

Learn more about the Quinlan School of Business policies regarding program details, transfer credits and more.

About the Quinlan School of Business

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program integrates a foundation of education through the University Core Curriculum that includes a total of 16 courses (48 credit hours of coursework), primarily in the arts and sciences, which develop important college-level skills and integrate an understanding of values through 10 required areas of knowledge as well as one course that satisfies Loyola's commitment to Engaged Learning. In addition, each student completes required courses in business that serve to develop individual intellect and character. Our goal is to prepare skilled business professionals who will develop into socially responsible, ethical leaders.

The Quinlan School of Business is fully accredited by AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. In addition, the accounting programs are separately accredited by AACSB International.

Contact Us

Water Tower Campus
Schreiber Center
16 E. Pearson St.
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 312.915.6113
Fax: 312.915.7207

Website: LUC.edu/quinlan

Email:  QuinlanUBUS@luc.edu

Office of the Dean
Dean: Michael Behnam, PhD
Associate Dean, Graduate Programs Operations: Pamela McCoy
Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs Operations: Susan Ries, PhD

Academic Advising

First-year and second-year students are advised through the office of First and Second Year Advising.

Academic advising for juniors, seniors, and transfer students is handled in the undergraduate Associate Dean's office of the Quinlan School of Business. The initiation of timely class withdrawals, changes in courses, and filing of degree applications are all matters specifically requiring the dean's approval.

The undergraduate office is the primary point of contact for all matters that relate to degree requirements in the Quinlan School of Business. Students with any questions or concerns regarding academics, such as courses, scheduling, majors or minors, etc., should consult with the Associate Dean's office.

Degree Program

All Quinlan School of Business undergraduate students complete a broad-based core of foundation courses, followed by advanced study in at least one area of concentration, leading to the Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA) degree in the following:

School Requirements

Writing and Writing-Intensive Courses

In order to graduate from the Quinlan School of Business, students ordinarily must complete three writing courses. These include: UCWR 110 Writing Responsibly, or the equivalent; and two writing-intensive courses. UCWR 110 Writing Responsibly must be taken in the freshman year and must be completed with a grade of "C-" or better before any writing-intensive course may be taken.

Designated sections of courses are taught with a special emphasis on writing (e.g. WI courses may not be contracted or be independent study courses). They are easily identified by a "W" in the section number. Students in these courses will have a variety of writing assignments that will be integrated closely with the learning objectives of the course. The purpose of the program is to assure that students continue to give attention to writing as an essential component of education throughout their years at Loyola.

In order to ensure that training in writing is spread throughout the undergraduate years, the program specifies that no more than one writing-intensive course per semester may be applied to this requirement. Students may register for only one writing intensive course per semester. Transfer students should consult with the dean's office about how the writing-intensive requirement applies to them. Each student must complete at least one of their writing intensive courses with a Quinlan School of Business course or ENGL 210 Business Writing. The other writing intensive course may come from any discipline.

Freshmen and transfer students with 59 or fewer transfer credit hours must take two writing-intensive courses during their undergraduate career at Loyola; transfer students with 60–89 transfer credit hours must take one writing-intensive course during their undergraduate career at Loyola; transfer students with 90 or more transfer credit hours are exempt from taking writing-intensive courses. For further information, transfer students should consult their academic advisor.

Math requirements: Students are also encouraged to satisfactorily complete the mathematics requirement of the program during the freshman year or as early in their education as possible. Student must complete MATH 131 Applied Calculus I or the equivalent with a grade of "C-" or better.

University Core Curriculum

For specific information, please refer to the University Core Curriculum section in Academic Rules and Regulations or visit the University Core Curriculum Website at www.luc.edu/core. Specific suggestions on how to fulfill the Core through the Quinlan School of Business are detailed below.

Required Quinlan Business Courses

Each Quinlan School of Business student must complete the following required business administration courses plus the required courses for one area of concentration. A student may choose to complete the courses for additional areas of concentration or for a minor.

Note: Area of concentration and major are used interchangeably in the Quinlan School of Business.

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Accounting majors with prior credit for COMM 101 Public Speaking & Critical Thinking must take ENGL 210 Business Writing to complete this requirement. 

Accounting and Analytics majors with prior credit for COMM 101 Public Speaking & Critical Thinking who wish to take the CPA exam should take ENGL 210 Business Writing for Business Communication credit.

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Students majoring in Finance are strongly encouraged to take MATH 161 Calculus I instead of MATH 131 Applied Calculus I.

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A study abroad experience will also satisfy this requirement.

Students planning to study abroad are encouraged to meet with a Quinlan academic advisor early in the planning stage in order to select a location that has courses that will be counted for university core, business core, as well as a major or a minor. A student will be permitted to take up to two advanced courses while studying abroad that will be courses counted toward a Quinlan major or minor (this includes students pursuing the BA in Economics). All courses must be approved by a Quinlan Advisor or the Undergraduate Dean.

Majors and Program Details

School/Program Website

Minors

The Quinlan School of Business offers a variety of minors for both business students and non-business students. Choosing a minor offers students a chance to gain working knowledge in an area in addition to their major field of concentration. All students may declare their minor. A maximum of one transfer course taken prior to matriculating at Loyola University Chicago may be allowed for non-Quinlan school students at the discretion of the Assistant Dean of the Quinlan School of Business. For non-Quinlan students double minoring in any two (or more) concentrations, only two applicable courses may be applied to both concentrations.  For Quinlan School of Business students double minoring in any two (or more) concentrations, only one applicable course may be applied to both concentrations.

Grade Requirements

All, business core, business school requirements, writing intensive courses, major and minor courses must be successfully completed with a grade of C- or better. In addition, the overall GPA and any major or minor GPA must be greater than or equal to a 2.0. All grades from courses attempted in a major or minor are calculated into the major or minor GPA. University core classes may be completed with a grade of D or better.

Required Courses for Each Major

Accounting

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Only one ACCT 399 Special Topics in Accounting class is allowed to count for this major.

A student who is an accounting major may be administratively removed as an accounting major if the student earns a grade below "C-" in two or more upper level accounting classes (ACCT 303 Intermediate Accounting I and beyond).

accounting and analytics

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Graduate business course taken senior year where 2 Quinlan graduate courses are permitted.

Economics

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Only one ECON 399 Special Topics in Economics class is allowed to count for this major.

Entrepreneurship

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Only one ENTR 399 Selected Topics in Entrepreneurship class is allowed to count for this major.

Finance

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Only one FINC 399 Special Topics in Finance class is allowed to count for this major.

Human Resource Management

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Only one HRER 399 Special Topics in HRER class is allowed to count for this major.

Information Systems and analytics

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Only one INFS 399 Special Topics in Information Systems class is allowed to count for this major.

International Business

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Students may choose one non-Quinlan course from this list for the INTL Business major. Students may only take up to two courses in the same subject area for this major.

Marketing

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Only one MARK 399 Special Topics in Marketing class is allowed to count for this major.

Management

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Only one MGMT 399 Special Topics in Management class is allowed to count for this major.

Supply Chain Management

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Only one SCMG 399 Special Topics in Operations Management​ class is allowed to count for this major.

Sport Management

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Only one SPRT 399 Special Topics in SPRT class is allowed to count for this major.

U.S./Europe Double Degree

For students double majoring or minoring in any two (or more) concentrations, only one applicable course may be applied to both concentrations. Only one XXXX 399: Selected Topics course can be applied to any Quinlan School of Business major.

Students are expected to adhere to all course prerequisites for any course as listed in the online schedule of classes each term. Specific information can be found in LOCUS.

Curricula for transfer students: Students seeking admission to Loyola University’s Quinlan School of Business as a transfer student may have their transcripts from prior institutions reviewed by the undergraduate Dean’s Advising Office. Coursework taken elsewhere that was taken more than eight years prior to enrolling at Loyola University’s Quinlan School of Business will not be considered for transfer credit.  Coursework taken within the previous eight years will be considered for transfer credit.

All transfer students must complete a minimum of 50% of all business courses at Loyola University Chicago. Additionally, 80% of a major or minor must be completed at Loyola University Chicago. This typically translates into the possibility of one course permitted for a major or minor at the discretion of the Quinlan School of Business. Please consult with the Assistant Dean of the Quinlan School of Business with any questions.

Transfer students should note that accepting courses for credit from other institutions is done at the discretion of the Quinlan School of Business. Curricular changes do occur within the Quinlan School of Business. However, transfer credit is articulated at the time of a student's matriculation to Loyola University Chicago with what curricular policies were in place at that time. The Quinlan School of Business reserves the right to not re-articulate transfer credit once a student has matriculated.

Taking Courses Elsewhere

The Quinlan School of Business adheres to the university policy regarding taking courses elsewhere. In conjunction with the university policy, the Quinlan School of Business will not approve any courses from the Quinlan School of Business curriculum to be taken elsewhere during any semester or summer session.

Readmission to the Quinlan School of Business

A student that leaves Loyola University Chicago’s Quinlan School of Business without completing their degree requirements may reapply for admission through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions for a period of 8 years from the date of separation.  If the application for readmission is for a term that is within the 8 year period, the student will be able to have their transcript reviewed by the Assistant Dean.  Those courses previously taken at Loyola University Chicago and at other accredited institutions, which received passing grades based on the grading policies in place at the time of readmission, may be counted toward current degree requirements.

A student that leaves Loyola University Chicago’s School of Business Administration without completing their degree requirements and is separated from the university for greater than 8 years will need to reapply for admission and will not be able to count past coursework toward current degree requirements.

Honors and Awards

Dean's List

Each Fall and Spring Semester, the Quinlan School of Business acknowledges those full-time (12 or more hours) students who obtain at least a 3.5 grade point average for the term. Students on the dean's list receive personal acknowledgement from the dean.

Dean's Key

Ordinarily given to the business administration senior or seniors who, in the estimation of the dean, have made the most outstanding contributions in both leadership and scholarship to the reputation of the school. It is awarded to whomever may be expected in the years after graduation to exemplify, both as citizens and as successful business professionals, the highest ideals of the university.

Departmental Keys

Each academic major in the Quinlan School of Business ordinarily awards one silver honor key annually to the graduating senior who has demonstrated outstanding academic ability in that major field of concentration. Those considered for this award usually will have earned the highest academic average for all coursework in their particular field of concentration. Other factors such as, but not limited to, leadership achievement, cumulative grade point average, and graduation honors may, at the full discretion of the faculty, be recognized in the selection process.

Leadership Awards

Certificates of merit may be awarded to those full time Quinlan School of Business students who have distinguished themselves by active and meritorious participation in various extracurricular activities within the university.

Alpha Kappa Psi Scholarship Key

A key which is merited by the senior student in the fraternity who has demonstrated outstanding academic excellence in all undergraduate courses taken at Loyola. Ordinarily this means the highest cumulative grade point average achieved for all courses attempted at Loyola.

Delta Sigma Pi Scholarship Key

A key which is merited by the senior student in the Quinlan School of Business who has demonstrated outstanding academic excellence in all courses taken at Loyola. Ordinarily, this means the highest cumulative grade point average achieved in all courses attempted at Loyola.

Departmental Honors

The Quinlan School of Business offers departmental honors in the following departments with the requirements for each as listed. Departmental honors are available to students with majors in the Quinlan School of Business. Students must apply to a department for honors consideration. Contact the chairperson of the specific department for more information.

Honor Societies and Fraternities

The university honorary societies and professional fraternities for which business administration students may qualify are:

• Alpha Kappa Psi: A national professional fraternity founded with the purpose of stimulating and developing scientific research in the field of commerce and business administration.
• Beta Alpha Psi: A national honorary accounting fraternity with membership limited to juniors and seniors in the full- and part-time business administration programs. Students must be majoring in accounting, finance or information systems, and display high scholastic and personal character requirements.
• Beta Gamma Sigma: A national scholastic honor society for business administration students. Membership in the Loyola chapter is available to qualified junior and senior Quinlan School of Business students.
• Delta Sigma Pi: A national professional business fraternity, organized to promote closer affiliation of Quinlan students to the business community.

Undergraduate Policies and Procedures

Please see Undergraduate Policies and Procedures for academic policies that supersede those of academic units within the University.

University Policies

Please see University Policies for academic policies that supersede those of academic units within the University

Accounting (ACCT)

Business Honors (BHNR)

Business Administration (BSAD)

Economics (ECON)

Entrepreneurship (ENTR)

Executive Education (EXED)

Finance (FINC)

Human Resources & Employment Relations (HRER)

International Business (IBUS)

Information Systems (INFS)

Information Systems and Supply Chain Management (ISSCM)

Legal Environment of Business (LREB)

Marketing (MARK)

Management (MGMT)

Supply Chain Management (SCMG)