business

The business major is one of the most versatile options for careers after graduation. The program will teach you business basics such as accounting, organizational management, marketing and communications, plus you can choose to take the writing-intensive version of the curriculum. The skills acquired in business courses will be applicable to a huge array of professions, making you a valuable resource for employers.

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Four-year degree plan

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credits required for the Business major

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of students are assigned multiple advisers devoted to guiding them through their four years at WOU

Sample four-year degree plan

Learning outcomes

Analysis and evaluation: Critically analyze and interpret information to solve problems and make decisions
Communication: Effectively communicate in written documents, oral presentations and interpersonal interactions
Ethics: Recognize and evaluate ethical issues at the individual, organizational and societal levels of analysis

Career opportunities

Business operations manager
Systems analyst/IT consultant
Commodity broker
Logistics manager
Market research analyst

Business minor

Students who minor in business get training in a broad range of business skills such as accounting, marketing, financial management, organizational behavior and more. If you dream of starting your own company some day, consider pairing a business minor with a complementary major.