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Business Administration, B.S.

The School of Business promotes an inclusive and rigorous educational environment. We focus on ethics, active learning, entrepreneurial thinking, and strategic sustainability. Our core curriculum provides a strong foundation of business principles. Our concentrations of Accounting, Finance, Economics, Marketing, and New Venture Management enable you to specialize in the area of your interest.

Employers today need people who are able to communicate effectively and solve problems. Our programs emphasize critical thinking, communication, and a breadth of knowledge—the building blocks for lifelong learning.

Why this program

We provide you with hands-on learning experiences. Opportunities include place based learning communities, student led clubs, business competition, and others.

Our competitive internship program provides experiential learning opportunities in local business community settings.

Our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) internship program provides students with tax preparation experience in assisting community members file tax returns.

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Concentrations

Accounting is the common language of business. Accounting graduates work for various organizations, including for-profit firms, government, and the non-profit sector.

Accounting Requirements

Provides theoretical foundations of business’s role in an economy. The subject explains the role that economics plays in society.

Economics Requirements

A finance degree can prepare you for careers in businesses and government offices. Students learn how organizations can create value, and solve social and environmental problems. It prepares students to make sound financial decisions.

Finance Requirements

Marketing graduates are valuable additions to any organization offering products, services, programs, initiatives, and ideas. The marketing major is also a great place to start when thinking about running your own business.

Marketing Requirements

For students who want to explore their potential and create original business opportunities, as well as for those who want to develop hands-on skills that will be valuable to employers.

Management and Entrepreneurship Requirements

Did you know?

  • Our program prioritizes strategic sustainability for competitive advantage.
  • Small classroom sizes enable deeper connection with instructors and your peers.
  • We provide competitive paid internships ($1,250 to $2,500) for gaining practical experience.
  • Various scholarships are available to qualified business students.
  • We strive for environmental and social justice to go hand in hand with business goals.
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Careers

Businesses need people who are thinkers and communicators. Our program provides an educational approach emphasizing important business skills that prepares students for success in their chosen career.

  • Accountant
  • Auditor
  • Budget Analyst
  • Business Manager
  • Credit Analyst
  • E-Commerce Coordinator
  • Social Media Coordinator
  • Financial Planner
  • Entrepreneur
  • Marketing Coordinator
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Ready to find what
your future holds?