Study of the liberal arts and performance in the corporate world both depend on the ability to communicate in person and on paper, to analyze and solve problems, and to share ideas with colleagues. BALA makes explicit those capacities long associated implicitly with a liberal arts education. Consistent with the tradition of the liberal arts, BALA marries the study of the arts and sciences with carefully selected exposure to basic business disciplines. See the box below for specific requirements for the minor. Eligibility Requirements Only a limited number of students can be admitted to the program each semester, since we must work within existing faculty resources while maintaining our commitment to small class size.
Entrance is competitive and selective.
Students will be selected for the program based on grade-point average, an essay, and an interview with the Director. In conjunction with the Faculty Advisory Committee, the Director shall make the decision on whether a student is admitted. Introductory Seminar in Business and Liberal Arts . Topics will vary from seminar to seminar according to the interests of the instructor. Assignments will include short papers and oral presentations related to the seminar topic.