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The Williamson College of Business Administration boasts several features that set YSU apart from other institutions. For one, Williamson Hall is YSU’s newest and most technologically advanced academic building. Students pursuing any one of the various degrees offered by this department will likely spend much of their time here! On top of our state of the art facilities, there is also an extensive internship program, plenty of student leadership opportunities, and individualized academic advising available to students.
When it comes to degree options, here is a quick overview of which studies are offered to students, based on degree type:
Students can earn a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Communication Studies (Interpersonal/Organizational, Media, Persuasion, or Social Media), Journalism (Broadcast and Digital Media, Sports Information and Media Arts), or Telecommunication Studies (Media Arts, Sports Broadcasting).
Students may earn a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in any of the following areas: Accounting, Business Administration, Business Economics Finance (Certified Financial Planner, Financial Management), Human Resource Management, International Business, Management (Leadership, Supply Chain), and Marketing (Advertising, Professional Selling). Students may also earn an Associate of Arts in Business Administration.
Minors in WCBA include Accounting, Business (Non-business majors), Communication Studies, Communicating in Diverse Organizations, Economics, Economics with Statistics (Non-business majors), Entrepreneurship, Finance, International Business, Interpersonal, Communication, Journalism Studies, Magazine and Specialty Reporting, Management Information Systems (Non-business majors), Marketing, Nonprofit Leadership, Professional Selling, Social Media Campaigns, Sports Information, and Telecommunication Studies.
Certificates offered by the Williamson College of Business Administration include Enterprise Resource Planning, Leadership, and Nonprofit Leadership.
Interested in learning more about any of these areas of study? Just check out YSU’s full undergraduate program listing!
Nearly 11,000 students
Over $8 Million in Scholarships Given Annually
21 Average Class Size
5 University Residence Halls with plenty of nearby apartments
14:1 Student-to-Faculty Ratio
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Tuition and fees may vary by major, college, area of study or based on your location. The university reserves the right to assess fees for special services and programs applicable to students. First-time International undergraduate students’ tuition rate is established based on first enrollment and remains unchanged for four consecutive years. Graduate students should plan for a yearly tuition increase of approximately 5%.
For a complete list of additional fees and detailed tuition information please visit the University Bursar website here.
Cost of the most popular room and meal plan combination; Your cost will depend on the plans you select. Costs in the box cover the most popular room and meal plan combination (on-campus); If you choose to live off-campus, the estimated cost of room and meals will be around $12,000 based on 12 months.
Based on average books & supply costs
Health insurance is required for international students.
Applicants must have graduated from high school or have successfully completed the General Education Development (GED) test to be considered for admission. Freshman applicants applying for admission to Youngstown State University must submit a high school transcript or GED transcript. Submission of American College Test (ACT) or Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) scores is optional. Please note: some majors require test scores to be admitted into the program.
Applicants must have a cumulative weighted high school grade point average of 2.00 (on a 4.00 scale) or higher, a core unweighted grade point average* of 2.00 (on a 4.00 scale) or higher and have an ACT composite score of 17 or higher or a SAT composite score of 920 or higher (evidence-based writing and reading and math) to be admitted unconditionally. (*Core gpa is calculated based on grades earned in the following courses – English, mathematics, science, social science and foreign language, if applicable, from 9th through 12th grade).
Fall 2024
application deadline is
August 1, 2024
