Academic Programs

 

Undergraduate programs:

Our undergraduate programs are marked by a “hands-on” approach evident in everything from project-oriented assignments to our required internship program to yearly participation in our nationally acclaimed Assessment Center. At Valpo, our focus is to develop exceptional leaders through values-based education and real-life experience.

Valpo’s undergraduate business programs develop successful leaders with a three-pronged approach:

  • General education core: This University-wide core of liberal studies strengthens your business communication and critical thinking skills while introducing you to global cultures and traditions.
  • CBA block core: This block of critical core courses gives you an overview of important business principles and tools.
  • Major coursework: The major area you study will provide you with the specialized skills needed to successfully enter the business world.

Depending on the major that you choose, you can earn either a Bachelor of Science in Accounting or a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

Valpo offers all of the following programs:

Accounting -- Prepares students for careers in private or public accounting.
Finance -- Preparation for management positions involving financial decision-making and investment.
Information and Decision Sciences -- An interdisciplinary major that includes study in operations management, research, statistics, information systems and technology.
International Business -- Strengthening the program are foreign language courses and study abroad.
Management -- Developing leadership skills includes an emphasis on ethical and moral values.
Marketing -- Developing marketing skills to link products, promotions, pricing with customers.
International Business and Global Studies Minor -- A program particularly popular with students in other programs seeking to add a global perspective.
Interdisciplinary Minors -- Interdisciplinary minors in Applied Statistics and Manufacturing Management include courses offered by the College of Business Administration and provide additional breadth in business-related areas.
Business Administration Minor -- A comprehensive course of study in the College of Business Administration for non-business majors who feel they may eventually want to seek an MBA degree.

 

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