Marymount University

What you'll study

The programme combines a core sequence in business fundamentals with opportunities to specialise and to apply learning through projects and workplace experience. Core topics typically include financial and managerial accounting, micro- and macro-economics, corporate finance, principles of marketing, organisational behaviour, business law and ethics, operations and supply chain management, and quantitative methods for business including spreadsheets and introductory data analysis.

Students also take general education courses in communication, critical thinking and the social sciences, and choose electives or a concentration to deepen expertise in areas such as finance, marketing, management, entrepreneurship, international business or information systems. Many students undertake a capstone project or business strategy course that integrates theory and practice; the curriculum often includes applied learning components such as case studies, group consulting projects, simulations and internship credits.

Typical modules

• Principles of Accounting
• Microeconomics and Macroeconomics for Business
• Business Statistics and Data Analysis
• Corporate Finance
• Marketing Management
• Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management
• Business Law and Ethics
• Operations Management and Supply Chain
• Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation
• Capstone in Business Strategy or Applied Business Project

Entry requirements

Applicants are expected to have completed a recognised secondary school programme (for example, high school diploma, A-levels or equivalent). Admissions decisions are based on academic transcripts, the strength of the overall record, and for some applicants a personal statement or interview. Evidence of competency in mathematics is useful because the degree contains quantitative coursework.

International applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency through recognised tests or approved alternatives if their prior education was not delivered in English. Additional materials that may be requested include letters of recommendation, a résumé of extracurricular or work experience, and documentation of any prior college-level study.

Career prospects

Graduates enter a wide range of entry-level roles across sectors. Typical job titles include business analyst, marketing coordinator, financial analyst, sales representative, operations coordinator, human resources assistant, and account manager. The programme’s emphasis on applied projects and internships helps students build workplace skills and professional networks.

Alumni also use the degree as a foundation for professional qualifications or postgraduate study such as specialised master’s degrees in finance, marketing or analytics, or an MBA, and for launching small businesses. The proximity of Marymount to the Washington, D.C. metropolitan region provides access to internships and employers in government, consulting, finance, tech and nonprofit organisations.

Why study at Marymount University

Marymount offers a small-campus environment with relatively small class sizes, enabling regular interaction with faculty who bring academic and industry experience to the classroom. The university emphasises experiential learning—students have access to internship programmes, applied consulting projects and experiential labs that connect coursework with employer needs.

Located near the nation’s capital, Marymount provides strong regional connections to businesses, government agencies and nonprofit organisations, which supports internship and networking opportunities. The university also provides career services, advising and support for transfer and international students to help translate academic learning into career outcomes.