Prepare for success in business, government, or not-for-profit management. Solve complex problems with our business administration degree.
Undergraduate Bachelor of Science
Major
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4 Years
Salem Campus
Whether they're starting businesses, leading board rooms, or creating campaigns, our alumni are changing the business world. Learn how our alumni are using their business major to pave new paths in a variety of industries.
Alum succeeds by thinking beyond now to 'what is possible’
Nathan Love ’05 MBA’06, who advanced from roles at Lionsgate and TiVo to leading business development at T-Mobile, attributes his success to the networking and education at Willamette University, emphasizing the importance of thinking beyond the present to what is possible.
Finding strength in numbers
Paimon Jaberi ’17 MBA’18, a former linebacker for the Bearcats, now works as a business intelligence analyst for the Seattle Seahawks, utilizing data to enhance team operations and fan experiences, crediting Willamette's 3-2 business program for propelling his career.
Our professors teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels. From management and marketing to finance, they have expertise in several areas of business. They're also active in the business world, providing unique insights for students eager to start their careers.
Dr. Seongkyu (Gilbert) Park is an expert in financial economics with a rich academic background, and a track record of award-winning research. His students engage in cutting-edge financial studies and benefit from his dedication to academic and professional excellence.
Dr. Tim Johnson is a dedicated scholar, researching methods like AI, mathematical modeling, and big-data analysis. As an award-winning professor, his approach offers students cutting-edge insights, preparing them for impactful careers.
Dr. Debra J. Ringold has been a faculty member since 1994, serving also as a professor and dean. Known for her award-winning teaching and research, she instructs courses in marketing across public, private, and nonprofit sectors, emphasizing the importance of integrating customer needs into organizational strategy.
Combine hands-on learning with skills in analytics, decision making, problem solving, communication, and teamwork. Our program focuses on sustainable and socially responsible solutions, emphasizing a global mindset through courses and study abroad options. Take advantage of networking events and guest speakers to build your network and learn from experts.
Learn how marketing can shape entire organizations by building strong, lasting relationships with customers. Create and assess effective marketing strategies that deliver real value.
Effective leadership requires emotional intelligence, strong relationships, and diverse styles. This course builds these skills, covering leadership theories, influencing strategies, and career preparation, including resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and interview techniques.
Our Business major requires 48 semester hours of core courses to complete the degree. In addition, students complete 12 semester hours of prerequisite courses, 4 semester hours for the Major Internship, and 3-4 semester hours in an experiential elective course.
Students pursuing a Business minor will complete five business courses totaling 20 semester hours. These courses involve the fundamentals of management and managerial disciplines — leadership, accounting, organizations, finance, and marketing.
Our Business program is open to first-year students, transfer students and international students. Learn more about Willamette’s undergraduate admissions process to get started.
Willamette University is dedicated to supporting Business majors with generous merit scholarships and financial aid. No additional application is required for consideration. All admitted undergraduate applicants are automatically evaluated for merit-based scholarships, starting at $26,000 per year. These scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence, considering cumulative GPA and SAT or ACT scores, if available.
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