PLU’s School of Business combines a challenging upper division business curriculum with a strong liberal arts foundation. Classes are taught by Ph.D.-qualified faculty who bring industry experience, current practice, and a dedication to teaching. Classes are small (average 22 students) to provide a personal learning environment. The School’s mission is to provide a supportive learning experience that challenges each student to:
We are especially committed to scholarship, innovation, and a global perspective.
The Bachelor of Business Administration degree program prepares you for a broad range of careers in industry, government and not-for-profit organizations. Undergraduate concentrations (accounting, finance, management & human resources, and marketing) offer specializations to complement the fundamental education required in an increasingly competitive business environment.
We want you to progress through our program at your own pace. Some of the required business courses are also taught during January Term and summer. Planning ahead gives you flexibility.
Both the Bachelor of Business Administration program and the MBA program are professionally accredited by AACSB International, the premier accrediting body for business programs worldwide.
AACSB International accreditation represents an institutional commitment to educational excellence and serves to attract quality faculty members and students. Accreditation means that a business school has met challenging standards in areas such as mission and objectives, faculty composition and development, degree content, instructional resources and admissions policy. For more information, please visit www.aacsb.edu.
The School of Business encourages active participation in university student organizations. You can learn about business careers and opportunities through several student groups that explore business through speakers, tours, career workshops and seminars. The School of Business sponsors groups or chapters of the following organizations:
The School of Business offers an exciting program focusing on relevance, integration and interaction. As a PLU business student you will benefit from:
If you are a transfer student, many of the course requirements listed may be met through your work at a prior school. Give us a call and we will evaluate your transfer work. If you are attending another school and plan to transfer to PLU, we will assist you in planning your program to ensure a seamless transition to PLU.
Also available is a flexible Business Administration minor which includes three required courses:
Each student pursuing the Business Administration minor works with a business advisor to select an elective course that complements their major and matches individual career plans.
Internships, taken for credit or not-for-credit, provide you with the opportunity to get valuable work experience in a wide variety of fields, ranging from private, family-owned businesses to international corporations. An internship will give you the advantage of getting hands-on experience at the same time you develop your network of contacts for the future. For many students, an internship is the experience they need to land their first job after college. The School of Business can assist you in locating an internship that will complement your formal business education.
To be admitted to the School of Business, a student must:
For a list of course offerings, view a PDF of the catalog »