Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies with a major in Business Administration from DePaul University

DePaul’s faculty teaches you right here at Harper’s campus

As a partner of the Harper University Center, DePaul University offers the opportunity for you to complete a Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies with a major in Business Administration (B.A.P.S) program on site at Harper College. This degree is offered through DePaul University's School of Continuing and Professional Studies (S.C.P.S), a long-standing leader of providing educational opportunities for working adults.

Program highlights

Discounted tuition rate, 25% lower than DePaul's undergraduate tuition.
Courses are taught by DePaul faculty both on site at Harper’s campus and online.
Flexibility to complete your bachelor's degree on either a part-time or full-time schedule.
A cohort model for taking courses, allowing you to establish a network that you'll carry throughout your career.
Dedicated advising from DePaul to provide support as you balance work, home and school demands.
DePaul B.A.P.S program classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6–9:15 p.m. at Harper College.

In DePaul's B.A.P.S degree program, you will build knowledge for employment in corporate and nonprofit settings. You’ll also acquire a skill set in project management, human resources, risk management, leadership, workplace law, globalization, ethical conduct, data analytics and professional communication so you can succeed in your career.

Admission requirements

2.0 GPA or higher
Minimum 45 semester hours earned prior to admission.
Completion of Associate in Arts degree or an Associate in Applied Science in Business Administration degree is highly recommended.
- Students who complete an Associate in Arts degree should complete core business classes as part of their degree.
- View the Harper College catalog for Associate in Arts degree requirements.
- View the Harper College catalog for Associate in Applied Science in Business Administration requirements.

DePaul application process

Cohorts officially begin each fall quarter (September) and winter quarter (January) with early-start options available for interested students.
Submit an application at depaul.edu/apply, selecting "Harper University Center" when prompted on the Partnerships and Agreements page of the application.
Submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities where you have previously enrolled.
There is no application fee for this program.

Once your application is complete and you have been admitted, you will be contacted by the DePaul academic advisor for the Harper University Center to schedule your new student advising appointment.

View sample schedule and pathway toward DePaul’s Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies degree

DePaul University contact

Madeline Walsh

Transfer Admission Counselor, Transfer Recruitment & Admission
E-mail: mwalsh58@admission.depaul.edu
Phone: (312) 362-7065, Text: (312) 872-4626

Schedule an appointment to meet with a DePaul representative on Harper's campus

Take the first step

Take your first step toward earning a bachelor’s degree at the University Center by requesting information. A University Center representative will reach out to review your academic goals and create a customized University Center plan.