Business Education major

The Business Education major at Illinois State University combines the solid foundation of a business degree with preparation of teachers in business, marketing and computers.
The Business Education graduate is prepared to teach the following subjects: basic business, accounting, record keeping, business law, information processing/keyboarding, computer applications, consumer economics, marketing, entrepreneurship, business communications, and subjects with similar titles.
Why Study Business Education?
The primary purpose of Business Education is to prepare professional teachers to teach business and marketing courses in the secondary schools. Although most graduates do become teachers professionally some may be employed and engaged in administration and personnel work in different business organizations.
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Applying to Illinois State
Illinois State's preferred filing period for freshman students for the fall semester is September 1-November 15. Applying early is encouraged, as the University must limit enrollment due to space at the University and in specific majors/programs. Visit the Office of Admissions to apply today!
Plans of Study and Progress Tracking
This information is based on requirements for the academic year(s) indicated. Students should consult the catalog year they were admitted under for their academic requirements.
Illinois State's preferred filing period for fall transfer students is September 1-January 15. For the spring semester, the preferred filing period is from April 1-August 1. You are encouraged to apply early in the preferred filing period for best consideration for admission into competitive majors. Visit the Office of Admissions to apply today!
Minimum GPA
2.5
Middle 50% GPA
2.81 - 3.40
Required Courses
Students with fewer than 45 hours are evaluated on collegiate coursework and grade point average.
Students with 45-59 hours earned must complete the following courses with a grade of C or better:
Students with 60 or more hours earned must complete those courses listed above, choosing the applied calculus (MAT 121) or calculus I (MAT 145) option, and complete the following additional courses with a grade of C or better:
Recommended Courses
Additional Information
Students are encouraged to get an AA or AS.
Application Period
September 1 through September 30 and February 1 through February 28.
Application Information
Current students can use the Apply to Your Program tool on My.IllinoisState.edu.
Fewer than 45 earned and in progress hours
Evaluated upon college coursework, GPA, and admissions criteria for incoming freshmen.
45 - 59 earned and in progress hours
Grades of “C” or better in the following courses or their equivalents:
60 or more earned and in progress hours
The College also requires students to complete in the first semester:
Source: illinoisstate.edu