Business Management Major
The fast-paced world of business is full of interesting people, emerging global markets, and a myriad of opportunities for success. You will gain experience far beyond what you learn in the classroom by working with businesses and nonprofits on projects and these companies will benefits from your assistance.
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Business Management Major
Parkside is strategically located in the Chicago-Milwaukee corridor, which is great for connecting you with meaningful internships and employment opportunities. Combine this with our accreditation and affordability and you will see that choosing UW-Parkside’s Business Management program is a sound, logical decision.
- Tackle real-world business challenges through the Ralph Jaeschke Solutions for Economic Growth Center
- Have your eyes opened to the global aspect of business, visit another country, and learn to do business in another part of the world through the Global Education Center
- Work on real projects for start-ups and small businesses through the Small Business Development Center
All Business Management majors select from one of four concentrations:
Business students are in high demand for professional internships with major corporations and businesses of all sizes. You can also participate in faculty-led study abroad experiences to see business in action across the world.
Not only do business students learn from top faculty, you also benefit from visiting scholars and guest speakers in the classroom and during special events by the department, college, and student organizations.
Gain real-world experience through the Ralph Jaeschke Solutions for Economic Growth Center (SEG), a campus partnership with area businesses and nonprofit organizations. Under the direction of faculty, students help solve business challenges, allowing them to expand upon what they learn in the classroom. The work provides a cost-effective solution for medium and small-sized organizations.
Within SEG are specialty centers:
- Information Technology Practice Center
- Operations Management Specialty Center
- and Accounting and Finance Specialty Center
It’s difficult to learn from a textbook how business is conducted outside of the U.S. The Global Education Center (GEC) evolved as a means to:
- provide students with first-hand experience through international study
- bring international experts and scholars to campus
- provide faculty members with opportunities to study abroad
- and recruit international students to Parkside.
Our Business Department is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB). We offer a high-quality, highly relevant educational experience taught by professors who regularly interact with the business community and who are up to date with the rapid changes in the global business environment.
Only 5% of business schools worldwide have earned this “gold standard” program accreditation.
Business management graduates hold exceptional jobs in:
- Sales
- Marketing
- Computer networks and systems
- Corporate finance
- Investment
- Government and nonprofit management
- Entrepreneurship
- Production and inventory management
- Logistics
- Supply Chain Operations
Our graduates work with prominent small, medium, and large organizations helping them succeed in our global economy.
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