Crowell School of Business Admission Requirements

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE TUESDAY, MARCH 12. Download application for details. 

Admission into Biola University does not guarantee admission as a business administration major in the Crowell School of Business, nor permission to enroll in upper division business administration courses (Intermediate Accounting excepted). Students typically apply to CSB during their 4th semester. The following requirements must be observed:

1. Complete, with a minimum of a “C” (2.0) grade in each of the following courses or the equivalent:
   • BUSN 190 - Business Statistics
   • BUSN 201 - Principles of Macroeconomics
   • BUSN 202 - Principles of Microeconomics
   • BUSN 211 - Principles of Accounting I
   • BUSN 212 - Principles of Accounting II
   • BUSN 223 - Calculus for Management Sciences
   • ENGL 112 - Studies in Critical Thinking & Writing
   • ENGL 113 - Studies in Critical Thinking & Writing
2. A minimum requirement of 30 hours of General Education (which includes Bible) must be completed.
3. Accomplish an overall cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all college level course work completed at the time of formal application to the Crowell School of Business.
4. File an application with the Crowell School of Business for acceptance. Applications are accepted once during the fall and spring semesters.
5. Meet approval of the academic advisor of the Crowell School of Business. The process may require an interview.

Prior to formal admission, students shall continue to be advised as pre-business majors.