Business Administration
People with business knowledge and experience are the mainstays of organizations. They help assure that clients get the products and services they seek and that the organization makes enough profit to stay in existence. One of the exciting aspects of a business career is constant change in the marketplace. A major in Business Administration, Finance, Management, or Marketing will help prepare you for this exciting world.
Department of Management and Marketing
124 South Hall
(715) 425-3335
Undergraduate Catalog
Program
Business Administration students have a choice of the major plus a minor in another field or the broad area major with an emphasis in finance, management, or marketing. Business Administration is one of the largest majors at UW-River Falls.
Faculty
Business faculty members have appropriate graduate degrees and experience in the
business world. They are active in research in human resources, product pricing models,
advertising, securities valuation, and international competition. Faculty advise students in the
selection of appropriate courses, career considerations, finding an internship, learning about
overseas study programs, and conducting independent research projects.
Why Major in Business?
Business graduates will experience many career opportunities
throughout their working years. Every organization has a business component. This includes
for-profit organizations such as technology, healthcare, agribusiness, and manufacturing, as
well as charities, units of government, and other not-for-profit organizations. Moreover, there
are opportunities in all parts of the world if one is seeking international business experience.
Students who major in finance secure jobs in banking, insurance, real estate, the investment
industry, financial planning, and risk management. Management graduates work in general
management, human resources, and training and development. Marketing graduates work in product design, logistics, pricing, and promotion.
Strengths of the Program
The College of Business and Economics (CBE) is accredited by AACSB International, the Association for the Advancement of Collegiate Schools of Business.
Teamwork is integrated into the curriculum. Upper level classes are small and often include team projects. Students are exposed to global issues and encouraged to participate in international travel opportunities available to them through the university and CBE.
Academic advising is another strength of the college. A professional adviser in the College of Business and Economics advises freshman and sophomore students. After students have selected a field of emphasis and are formally admitted to the college, they are assigned a faculty adviser in that area.
Our student organizations, the Accounting and Finance Society, the Business Association, and the Society for Human Resource Management, are active and generate student/faculty professional and social interaction. There are opportunities for student-faculty research and mentoring.
While not required, students are encouraged to complete an internship. Three internship credits can apply toward the business major.
The location of UWRF in the major metropolitan Minneapolis-St. Paul area provides a wide choice of internship, career, and leisure time opportunities for students. |
