Explore ten academic options offered by Calvin's business department. Each program in business and accounting provides foundational courses, then allows you to customize your course of study based on your career interests.

Business major

The business major is a flexible program that allows you to gain a broad understanding of business and choose one of these concentrations depending on your career interests:

Entrepreneurship

Do you have entrepreneurial dreams and the desire to manage all aspects of business? The entrepreneurship concentration can prepare you to handle the ins and outs of marketing, human resources, finance and more through studies in small business management, business law, human resource management and operations management. Learn more.

Finance

Want to help companies obtain funds needed for growth and help people invest for the future? The finance concentration is designed for those with analytical minds who enjoy working with accounting and math. You'll study corporate finance, investments, mergers and acquisitions, derivatives and corporate social responsibility. Learn more.

Human Resources

Does managing all things regarding employees in a company—from hiring talent to ensuring compliance with governmental regulations—interest you? Do you enjoy working with people and helping them achieve their goals? The human resources concentration will grow these interests through studies in human resource management, organizational psychology, social psychology and labor economics. Learn more.

Marketing

Do you want to use your analytical and creative mind by implementing strategies to identify and satisfy the wants and needs of customers? The marketing concentration will harness your talents as you study consumer behavior, advertising, public relations, strategic marketing and marketing plans for businesses and non-profits. Learn more.

Operations

Does managing the processes that convert inputs into products and services for your customers sound interesting? If you like problem-solving and working with people, the operations concentration may be right for you. You'll study quantitative methods for management, production and operation management. Learn more.

Accounting programs

Calvin's business department offers two accounting programs:

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (BSA)

This four-year program prepares you for a career in banking, industry or non-profit management. Students desiring to pursue the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation may continue their studies at Calvin to complete the educational requirements of the CPA designation. The CPA-track program requires an additional 31 credit hours in the Business Department. Learn more.

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (BSA) with a Concentration in Global Management Accounting

A four-year program intended for students who want to prepare for a career in management accounting, particularly those seeking Chartered Global Management Accountant certification. Learn more.

Minors

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