Students interested in careers in business should read the information here about the benefits of studying the arts and sciences. Students are also encouraged to take the Career Explorations in Arts and Sciences course in their sophomore year to help explore majors and careers and learn how to build a purpose-filled life and career from any School of Arts and Sciences major.
First Semester Planning
We recommend that students register for approximately 15 credits each semester and no more than 16 credits in their first semester. Your schedule should be well-balanced and include coursework from a variety of subjects. A diverse schedule will help you begin your studies in potential majors and minors; explore a breadth of new knowledge across departments at Rutgers to meet SAS Core Curriculum learning goals; and survey broader academic interests through elective courses as you work to attain the required 120 degree credits for graduation.
Your schedule will look something like this:
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College Writing or English course per placement results (3 credits) Major Exploration course (3-4 credits) Major or Minor Exploration course (3-4 credits) Course beyond main academic interest, such as SAS Core or elective course (3 credits) Course beyond main academic interest, such as SAS Core or elective course (3 credits) Byrne or First-Year Interest Group Seminar (FIGS) (1 credit) Total Credits: 15-16 |
Major Exploration Course(s) Recommended for Incoming First-Year Students
Introductory courses recommended by faculty. Include at least one of these in your schedule:
Students with a Calculus placement
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Course Title |
Course Number |
Credits |
| Intro to Microeconomics | 01:220:102 | 3 |
| Intro to Macroeconomics | 01:220:103 | 3 |
| Calculus I for Life and Social Sciences | 01:640:135 | 4 |
Students with an Algebra or Precalculus placement
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Course Title |
Course Number |
Credits |
| Calculus-Based Math | 01:640:XXX |
SAS Core, Signature courses, or general elective courses to consider
Students in the School of Arts and Sciences pursue a major as their primary area of interest, but an arts and sciences education also includes coursework well beyond major requirements. The SAS Core curriculum, a minor specialization, and general elective courses are all part of the 120 degree credits every student will need to graduate from Rutgers University.
Through these degree components, students will curate their own unique educational experience, but we understand that this level of flexibility and freedom can feel overwhelming for new students. Like a recommendation based on a book or TV show you enjoyed, the information below should help you identify related courses or departments based on this interest to consider in your first semester.
- An introductory course in a SAS major to explore a parallel plan
- General Psychology
- Language, Culture, and Society
- Students considering this discipline are strongly encouraged to also incorporate the study of a world language into their Rutgers degree. This can be starting a new language, or continuing a language per your World Language placement test results!
- Note: these are just recommendations of courses related to this department. Your course selections should reflect your interests and goals. If you need further guidance with course selection, contact an advisor.
There are 6 required eligibility courses for the Rutgers Business School. First-year students usually take the 2 of the starred ones in their first semester and then 2 more of the courses below in their second semester, depending on placement test results.
- Calculus (either 01:640:135 or 01:640:151)*
- Intro to Microeconomics (01:220:102)*
- Intro to Macroeconomics (01:220:103)*
- Computer Applications for Business (01:198:170)
- Statistics for Business (01:960:285)
- Intro to Financial Accounting (33:010:272) - not available for first-year students
