Business
Undergraduate Major & Minor College of Professional Studies
Bachelor of Business Administration
Major Minute: PLU School of Business Transcription
[video: Professor Somaye Nargesi is sitting in a classroom at a desk in front of a clear Pacific Lutheran University emblem mounted on the wall]Professor Nargesi: Hi, I am Professor Somaye Nargesi. I teach at PLU Business Department
and this is my Major Minute.
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Professor Nargesi: At PLU, we believe business is a powerful foundation for change. Our program is more than just charts and numbers. It’s about fostering a new generation of visionary leaders who can be adaptable to thrive in the ever-changing global landscape. Through internships, business partnerships and study away programs, our students enrich their perspectives and problem solving abilities. Some of our graduates have gone to work at Boeing, Seattle Kraken, Tacoma Police Department and Sound Credit Union, from CEO of a major airline to impactful roles in non-profit companies such as United Way. They excel in diverse organizational levels and types of industries. PLU’s business major takes you on a transformative journey where the fusion of business education and experiential learning will shape you into a well-rounded forward-thinking leader.
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Professor Nargesi: Perfect.
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About:
At PLU’s top-ranked School of Business, you’ll build the knowledge, skills, and experiences to succeed as a leader and changemaker in today’s global economy. You’ll start with core classes like marketing, management, accounting, law, finance, strategy, supply chain operations, and information systems. As you move through the program, you can deepen your expertise in the areas that matter most to you by customizing your coursework to match your career goals.
A business education at PLU goes far beyond the classroom. You’ll work on real client projects, take part in executive-level simulations, and earn formal certificates that demonstrate what you’ve learned and help differentiate you from other candidates entering the workforce. You can also boost your resume with internships — locally or abroad — and get involved in business clubs like DECA Collegiate and the Student Investment Fund.
The PLU School of Business offers direct admission. Unlike many other universities, which require a separate application to their business school, your application to PLU is also your application for direct admission to business.
Direct admission means you’ll be guaranteed a spot in the PLU School of Business, and you can immediately take the classes that you’ll need to successfully complete the business program.
Skills you'll gain from this program:
- Strategic and Critical Thinking — Learn to analyze information, interpret data, and develop creative solutions to complex business challenges.
- Financial and Business Competence — Gain practical fluency across core disciplines — management, marketing, accounting, and finance — while applying quantitative tools to real-world decision-making.
- Ethical and Responsible Leadership — Build a strong moral framework for decision-making by evaluating ethical dilemmas, understanding stakeholder impact, and leading with integrity.
- Professional Communication — Master the art of clear, persuasive writing and confident, informative presentations for diverse audiences in professional settings.
- Global and Technological Awareness — Develop a global mindset and learn to navigate the economic, cultural, and technological forces shaping today’s interconnected business environment.
Business Degree Program Concentrations:
- Concentrations:
- Accounting
- Finance
- Individualized
- Management
- Marketing
- Certifications:
- Accounting
Graduates from the last 5 years: Their jobs
- Accountant, Weyerhaeuser
- International Business Development Assistant, Global Affairs Canada
- Founder, Kaur Media
- Business Education Teacher, Puyallup School District
- Marketing Specialist, Charge EPC
- Financial Representative, Fidelity Investments
- Scouting Assistant, Cleveland Browns NFL Team
- Data Analyst, Cisco Systems Inc.
Graduates from the last last 5 years: Their graduate programs
- Master of Business Administration, Pacific Lutheran University
- Master of Professional Accounting, University of Washington
- Law School, Hofstra University
- Master of Science in Cybersecurity, St Bonaventure University
- Master of Science in Human Resource Management, Western Governors University
- Master of Science in Business Analytics, University of Washington
- Master of Arts in Communication & Leadership Studies, Gonzaga University
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Accredited
The PLU Bachelor of Business Administration degree program is accredited by AACSB International, the premier global accrediting body for schools of business. Only 5% of business schools in the world have this accreditation, and it’s the same accreditation held by Harvard, Howard, and Stanford.
Get Involved
The School of Business holds national affiliations with a variety of student clubs, such as DECA Collegiate, the American Marketing Association, Society for Human Resource Management, Beta Gamma Sigma (the international business honor society), and Beta Alpha Psi (the financial and accounting honor society).
Thinking about an MBA?
PLU offers guaranteed admission to our Master’s in Business Administration for PLU graduates, an automatic $5,000 PLU Alumni scholarship, and you can get your MBA in as few as 9 months, essentially taking a 4+1 track to your MBA!
