Business Administration and Criminal Justice
Gain deep insight into the justice system while preparing to lead in fields where law, policy, and business intersect.
Program Details
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Commitment
Full-time, 4 years
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Entry Terms
Fall
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Visa Compliant
Yes
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STEM-designated
No
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Program Options
Yes
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Locations
Boston
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Why study business administration and criminal justice at D'Amore-McKim?
- Build in-demand skills: With a strong foundation in business and criminal justice, you'll be prepared for careers spanning corporate security, compliance, public policy, and more.
- Gain real-world perspective: Through signature experiences, like our nationally recognized co-op program, you'll apply your learning in paid work placements that build valuable skills and connections.
- Prepare for leadership roles: This innovative combined major will give you a competitive edge to lead in settings where law, policy, and business intersect.
- Customize your education: Tailor your studies to your ambitions—whether that's corporate risk management, public service, or graduate school—through concentrations, minors, opportunities abroad, or our global campus network.
Program options
The combined major in business administration and criminal justice integrates the study of business with relevant topics from criminal justice. Students complete core courses in business administration and criminal justice as well as electives related to current topics, institutions, crime, and systemic issues. This combined major highlights the intersection between business practices and criminal justice issues.
The combined major also allows students to explore areas where criminal justice issues impact business practices and operations. Some potential areas that are relevant to business include the structure of the criminal justice system, corruption, crime, corporate security, global criminal issues, and corporate and white-collar crime. These areas may be particularly appealing to students in accounting, finance, international business, management information systems, and supply chain.
BSBA majors are required to choose one of the following concentrations. Work with your academic advisor to declare up to three concentrations.
Deepen your business studies with an optional minor in one of the following academic areas. Work with your academic advisor to decide if a minor will fit into your plans.
Explore all D'Amore-McKim minors—including those open to non-business majors—on our full list of minors.
Accelerate your future and reduce tuition costs by combining this major with one of the following “PlusOne” master's degrees.
Experience-powered learning is at the heart of a Northeastern education. Here are just a few of the opportunities open to you.
Experiential opportunities
Experiential learning is central to every D'Amore-McKim student's education, providing you with the opportunity to apply classroom learning and gain transformative experiences in a real-world professional context. To fulfill your business experiential learning requirements, you can pursue co-op or other approved options—such as vetted internships (including summer analyst roles), part-time co-ops, and Professional Practicum programs in London or Oakland. In addition, D'Amore-McKim offers students additional layered opportunities such as real-world project-based classes, involvement in academic research projects, student leadership and mentorship programs, and participation in Northeastern's innovation ecosystem.
Co-op roles are competitive and employer-selected. Students participate first-hand in the job search process with the support of a co-op advisor, which helps prepare them for their full-time job search upon graduation. While placement is not guaranteed, nearly all students earn and complete at least one co-op before they graduate.
Dive Deeper
Faculty & teaching
Our world-class faculty offer years of experience, forward-thinking leadership, global perspectives, and a commitment to preparing students for success in a rapidly changing business world.
Learning objectives
We developed our learning objectives to ensure that we're preparing you to reach your goals and thrive in a complex global environment.
Co-op & plans of study
Explore different options for your academic plan, depending on your program, co-ops, and the amount of time you're planning to take to earn your degree.
Admissions information
Northeastern's admissions staff are organized by student location. Please feel free to email [email protected] with any questions.
Change your major
If you're a Northeastern undergraduate interested in transferring into this major, start by assessing whether it's the right fit for your goals and timeline. Once you're ready, you'll submit the necessary form and work with a D'Amore-McKim advisor to plan your next steps.