Bachelors of Business Administration

Program Overview

Hult International Business School's Boston campus offers a distinctive Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program, designed to cultivate globally-minded leaders and "doers" ready for the complexities of the modern business world. This undergraduate program champions an immersive, challenge-based learning approach, moving beyond traditional rote memorization to focus on practical skill development and real-world application. Students engage with multidisciplinary modules centered around hands-on business challenges, allowing them to apply concepts from various business disciplines like marketing, finance, and ethics to solve actual problems. 

AACSB Accredited: Hult International Business School is fully accredited by AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. This accreditation is a global benchmark of quality for business education, signifying that Hult's programs, including the Bachelor of Business Administration, meet rigorous international standards for academic excellence, faculty qualifications, curriculum relevance, and a strong commitment to continuous improvement and societal impact. This accreditation applies to all of Hult's programs worldwide, reinforcing its commitment to delivering education at the highest possible global academic standards.

AMBA Accredited: Further solidifying its global recognition, Hult International Business School also holds accreditation from the Association of MBAs (AMBA). While AMBA primarily focuses on postgraduate business education (MBA, DBA, MBM programs), Hult's inclusion in this prestigious group for its overall business school offerings speaks to the institution's commitment to high-quality, relevant business education across all levels. This accreditation, alongside others, affirms Hult's dedication to maintaining global standards in teaching, curriculum design, and student outcomes.

EQUIS Accredited: Hult International Business School completes its esteemed "triple crown" accreditation by being accredited by EQUIS (EFMD Quality Improvement System). Hult is among the very small percentage of business schools globally (less than 1%) to achieve all three major international accreditations (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS). EQUIS accreditation particularly emphasizes overall institutional quality, a strong international dimension, and deep corporate connections, affirming Hult's global relevance and its strong ties to the international business community, which directly benefits its undergraduate programs.

Curriculum: The BBA curriculum at Hult is designed to be highly experiential and skills-focused. Instead of traditional subject silos, core modules are built around integrated challenges such such as a "Startup Challenge," "Social Impact Challenge," and "Future-Proofing Challenge." These challenges require students to apply knowledge from economics, marketing, management, finance, computer science, and ethics. This approach develops not only business knowledge but also crucial "core skills" like communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity, and "core mindsets" including global, growth, self-aware, entrepreneurial, and ethical mindsets. Students are assessed continuously through practical applications like reports, presentations, business plans, and pitches, rather than relying solely on large exams. Specialization modules allow students to gain a major or minor in areas like Marketing, Finance, Business Analytics, Management, and Entrepreneurship.

Research Focus: Hult International Business School maintains a strong applied and impact-driven research focus, which extends to its Bachelor of Business Administration program. The institution's research strategy emphasizes "Impact Research," where faculty (often a blend of academics and industry veterans) generate new knowledge and practical solutions that address real-world challenges facing organizations and leaders. While not primarily a theoretical research degree, the BBA curriculum integrates the latest industry insights and analytical approaches, encouraging students to engage in problem-solving through hands-on projects and business challenges. This focus ensures that the learning is relevant, current, and prepares students to utilize research-backed strategies in their future careers.

Industry Engagement: Industry engagement is a cornerstone of Hult International Business School's BBA program. The curriculum is continuously informed by feedback from employers and industry leaders, ensuring that the skills and knowledge taught are those most in-demand globally. Students regularly participate in "Business Challenges" and "Impact Challenges" where they work on real problems briefed by actual companies, NGOs, or startups. This direct exposure to the business world provides invaluable practical experience and networking opportunities. Hult's career services team also plays a crucial role in connecting students with top global employers through recruitment fairs, networking events, and personalized career advising, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for the workplace.

Global Perspective: The Hult BBA program is inherently global, designed to prepare students for careers in an interconnected world. With a truly diverse student body representing over 150 nationalities, students are immersed in a rich multicultural learning environment that fosters cross-cultural understanding and global networking. A key feature is the "Global Campus Rotation," allowing students to experience studying at Hult's campuses in major business hubs like Boston, London, San Francisco, Dubai, and Shanghai. This unique opportunity broadens their perspective on global business practices, diverse market dynamics, and international collaboration, ensuring they graduate with a truly global mindset and the adaptability required to thrive in international business environments.