Business Studies Major
Are you interested in more than one area of business? With the Business Studies program at PSU, gain knowledge and skills in a wide variety of business disciplines to thrive in small or large company environments or to start your own business.Become a small-business employer or entrepreneur.
If a straightforward corporate career is failing to get you excited, then a business program can also give you the skills to create your own business. Through the Business Studies program at Pittsburg State gain a broad set of skills to build something of your own!
Integrate two minors in your curriculum.
Students seeking the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with a major in Business Studies will select a combination of at least two disciplinary minors and/or certificate course sequences offered by the Kelce College of Business.
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Business Economics
- Computing
- Finance
- Fraud Examination
- Internal Auditing
- International Business
- Management
- Marketing
Academic Components of the major include the following five (5) areas:
- Pitt State Pathway Requirements
- Kelce Core Requirements
- Kelce Core Prerequisites
- Business Studies Courses
- Open Electives
A Business Studies degree can be beneficial in nearly every industry and open the door to several career paths upon graduation.
Curriculum Integration
Take courses from a combination of at least two disciplinary minors and/or certificate course sequences offered by the Kelce College of Business.
FBLA Collegiate
Get involved with the national award-winning Future Business Leaders of America student organization. Connect with other business majors and attend competitions and conferences.
Real Clients
Put your knowledge into practice and work with local businesses to create strategies and solutions for increased customer and brand engagement.
only 6%
of schools in the world are accredited by the AACSB
8%
projected growth in business positions
$50 M
Gorilla Rising initiative planned for downtown
9
student-led business organizations
Business Studies Careers
Business Studies is a versatile degree that fosters critical thinking, leadership, and communication skills to thrive in any type of business setting. Graduates are prepared to hold positions such as:
- Business Owner
- Entrepreneur
- Management Analyst
- Sales Manager
- Supply Chain Manager
- Fundraiser
Earning your Business Studies degree from PSU can provide more career opportunities because many companies are looking for employees with knowledge and skills in multiple areas of business.
Additional information
Business Studies Degree Map download
Catalog – see catalog for the College of Business