涩里番 the SBGE
Deeply grounded in Christian faith and values, we develop leaders who advance human flourishing through service in business, government, and civil society.
SBGE Distinctives
While the programs of the School of Business, Government, and Economics are appropriately similar to those offered by other universities in the coverage of the basic disciplinary knowledge and skills, at 涩里番 they reflect two mission-driven distinctives:
- Develop and promote a theologically based understanding of business, economics, and politics.
- Be a superior provider of applied learning.
Programs
Majors
Minors
*Geopolitics will soon be discontinued and applications to this minor are no longer being accepted.
Within the Business Administration, Economics, and Political Science majors, you have the opportunity to customize your major by selecting from a variety of concentrations and tracks. You are also welcome to complete a “general” track in any of the majors.
When you major in Business Administration, you may choose a general track or you can concentrate in one of the following areas:
- Economics
- Finance
- Information Systems
- International Business
- Management
- Marketing
- Social Enterprise
When you major in Economics, you may choose a general track or concentrate in one of the following areas:
- Development Economics
- Financial Economics
- Public Policy
When you major in Political Science, you may choose a general track or pursue one of the following tracks:
- Public Policy/Law
- International Affairs
Apply for a Major or Minor
Business, Accounting, and Economics Major Admission
Admission to these majors is selective and based upon your prior academic performance. Applications are available just one month annually, December 20鈥揓anuary 20. SBGE does not accept applications for these majors outside that window.
To be eligible to apply, you must:
- Have attained at least sophomore standing (45+ college credits).
- Complete at least 15 credits in BUS, ACCT, and ECN at SPU (10 credits for transfer juniors and seniors).
- Have either a 2.7 cumulative GPA and 2.7 SBGE GPA, OR, a 3.0 SBGE GPA. Attainment of the minimum GPA standards does not guarantee admission as the total number of students admitted is limited by capacity.
- Submit an application between December 20鈥揓anuary 20.
Global Development Studies Major Admission
Admission to the Global Development Studies (GDS) major is selective and based upon your prior academic performance. Applications are available just one month annually, December 20鈥揓anuary 20. SBGE does not accept applications for the Global Development major outside this window.
To be eligible to apply, you must:
- Complete at least 10 credits in the GDS major at SPU (5 credits for transfer juniors and seniors).
- Have a 2.5 cumulative GPA and 2.5 GPA in GDS major courses. Attainment of the minimum GPA standards does not guarantee admission as the total number of students admitted is limited by capacity.
- Submit an application December 20-January 20.
Political Science Major Admission
Unlike the other majors in SBGE, the Political Science major has rolling admission. SBGE accepts applications to the Political Science major year-round.
To be eligible to apply, you must:
- Complete at least 5 credits in Political Science.
- Have a 2.5 GPA in all Political Science courses.
鈥淒irect Admission鈥� to Business, Accounting, and Economics Majors
A select few academically qualified students are admitted directly into Business, Accounting, Economics, and Global Development, at the time they apply to the University.
- Incoming freshmen must indicate one of these majors on their common application to SPU to be automatically considered for direct admission.
- Transfer students who have completed at least 3 of the core courses within their intended BUS/ACCT/ECN major can request consideration for direct admission when they apply to the university.
Direct Admission is highly competitive. Only 10 percent of the SBGE student population will be admitted in this way. Students who are not directly admitted to their SBGE major at the time of admission to the University, are encouraged to apply through the traditional application process.
SBGE Minors
Applications for all SBGE minors are accepted year-round, though the admission criteria varies. Please follow the criteria appropriate for your chosen minor, and apply anytime online. Dr. Dick Sleight is the minor advisor for SBGE; general minor inquiries can be directed to him via email at sl8@spu.edu.
Business Administration, Economics, and Entrepreneurship Minors:
- Attain at least sophomore standing (45+ college credits).
- Be formally admitted to your primary major.
- Have a 2.9 cumulative GPA, or 3.0 GPA in 10 or more business minor credits
Political Science and Geopolitics Minors:
- Complete at least 5 credits in a Political Science or Geopolitics Minor.
- Have a 2.5 GPA in Political Science courses to date.