Self-Directed Concentration
The Self-Directed Concentration allows students to create their own interdisciplinary course of study. It combines four upper-division (i.e., 300-400-level) courses from two (or more) academic areas into a new area of study that does not already exist in the School of Business or UW Bothell. A Self-Directed Concentration may be a good choice for students creating their own career niche or wavering between two existing concentrations/options. The Self-Directed Concentration is NOT meant to allow students to pick and choose a handful of classes without developing a clear goal. Students interested in the Self-Directed Concentration should make an appointment with their Academic Advisor to find out about the declaration and approval process.
Curriculum for this Concentration
Course Type
Concentration Courses
Required 100- / 200-Level Courses
(prerequisites in parentheses)
B WRIT 135 – Advanced Composition
B BUS 210 – Financial Accounting
B BUS 211 – Managerial Accounting
B BUS 215/BIS 215 – Business Statistics
B BUS 220/B BIS 200 – Microeconomics
B BUS 221/BIS 221 – Macroeconomics
B BUS 230 – Business Law
STMATH 124 or MATH 124 or STMATH 114 or B MATH 144 or MATH 112 – Calculus 1
B BUS 300 – Organizational Behavior, Ethics and Inclusivity, Diversity Designated Course (B WRIT 135)
Core Courses
(prerequisites in parentheses)
B BUS 307 – Business Writing, Writing Designated Course (B WRIT 135)
B BUS 310 – Managerial Economics (B BUS 220/BIS 200, Calculus)
B BUS 320 – Marketing Management (B MATH 123 or MATH 120 or score of 400 on MTHDSP or score of 154-163 on MPT-AS)
B BUS 340 – Operations & Project Management (B BUS 220/BIS 200, B BUS 215)
B BUS 350 – Business Finance (B BUS 220/BIS 200, B BUS 215, B BUS 210)
Required Courses (prerequisites in parentheses)
20 credits of upper-division (300–400 level) courses from two or more academic areas.
General Electives
(any 300/400 level UW courses)
30 credits
Capstone Courses
Before you can register for the capstone courses, you must complete all core courses and meet with your advisor to file a graduation application.
B BUS 470 – Business Policy & Strategic Management (B BUS 211, B BUS 230, B BUS 300, B BUS 307, B BUS 310, B BUS 320, B BUS 340, B BUS 350)
B BUS 480 – Global Environment of Business (B BUS 211, B BUS 230, B BUS 300, B BUS 307, B BUS 310, B BUS 320, B BUS 340, B BUS 350)