Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

What is business administration?

Start with core business courses in accounting, finance, management, marketing, economics, and business law. Then, tailor your studies through business electives that align with your interests and goals.

Why study business administration at CUW?

In CUW's Batterman School of Business, professional preparation and personal conviction go hand-in-hand. Develop practical business knowledge while learning to be a responsible leader.

• Faith-informed leadership: Approach difficult questions with a Christian perspective grounded in wisdom, integrity, and a sense of responsibility. Learn to evaluate what works, what is right, and how to serve others.
• Economics grounded in free enterprise: Understand the ideals behind competitive markets and entrepreneurship while examining economic questions and challenging assumptions.
• Experience beyond the classroom: Apply what you learn to tangible projects, internship opportunities, entrepreneurial initiatives, and emerging technology resources.
• Faculty and professional mentorship: Build relationships with faculty and connect with industry professionals to better understand career possibilities and prepare for post-grad life.

Looking to study online? Explore the Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration.

Accelerate your path to a graduate degree

Know a master's degree is your goal? The Batterman School of Business offers accelerated pathways to pursue graduate-level education.

Business Scholars Program: Earn a bachelor's degree and Master of Business Administration in four years.
MBA Fast-Track: Earn a bachelor's degree in any field and an MBA in five years. 

What you'll learn at CUW

• Business fundamentals: Understand how organizations operate, manage resources, and pursue growth.
• Financial and economic analysis: Use data and economic principles to evaluate opportunities and make informed decisions.
• Marketing and communication: Understand customers, communicate ideas, and support business objectives.
• Management and leadership: Learn to guide people, manage change, and work toward organizational goals.
• Ethics and decision-making: Apply critical thinking and a Christian worldview to complex business challenges.

Put your ideas into action

• Explore entrepreneurship: Through initiatives such as CU Ventures and Red Elephant Chocolate, discover how business ideas become products, services, and operating ventures.
• Explore emerging technology: Study marketing analytics and learn about the role of artificial intelligence and quantum innovation through CUW's AI & Quantum Innovation Lab.
• Connect with employers: Complete a business internship and explore professional opportunities across southeastern Wisconsin and beyond.
• Broaden your perspective: Explore faculty-led international travel and other global learning opportunities to deepen your understanding of business across cultures and markets.

Engage with today's leading thinkers

Join us for one of our Philosophy, Politics, and Economics on the Bluff events hosted by the Concordia Free Enterprise Center. This series hosts nationally known thought leaders that attract large audiences of students, faculty, staff, and community members. Past speakers include John Sossel, Karl Rove, Art Laffer, Molly Hemmingway, and former Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker.

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