Academic Programs
Students in the Gary E. West College of Business earn the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) degree, the most widely accepted baccalaureate degree for students pursuing careers in business. Earning a B.S.B.A. indicates to potential employers that you have exposure to all the basic functional areas of business.
In addition to the Business Core courses required, students have a wide variety of options for pursuing their interests. Click on any of the programs of study listed at right for a description, course outlines, and advising suggestions.
The Gary E. West College of Business offers a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) with concentrations in Accounting, Management, and Healthcare Administration. The online format is 30-credit hours (10 courses) and each course is offered online in an accelerated format of seven-week classes. The in-seat format will be offered with a concentration in Management starting Fall 2020 at the Highlands Center Campus one night per week for 4 hours per 7-week term.
Accounting
To prepare students to enter the fields of public or private accounting with an adequate background to be effective practitioners.
Business Innovation
The Business Innovation major will prepare graduates to actively engage in organizations by contributing new and innovative ideas.
Computer Information Systems
Students graduating from CIS specialization are entering a job market offering numerous opportunities for employment such as Programmers , Application analyst, Data analyst and much more.
Cybersecurity
Students will obtain Personal Computer (PC) and Networking skills that are needed for the communication of loT devices. Overall, students will get practical hands-on industry-related experience.
Financial Planning
The curriculum presents a combination of theory and applications designed to provide the student with the needed expertise to be successful in today’s financial environment and pursue a career in Financial Planning.
General Business
Students with broad training in business subjects can expect to find employment in widely varied types of business activity.
Online General Business Program
Classes can be completed in half the time, in a more intense class format than the standard 16-week semester.
Management
Because managerial skills are universal in their application, career opportunities are varied. Supervisory and managerial positions can be found in all industries.
Marketing
Marketing skills are needed in almost all industries as businesses, profit or nonprofit must continually seek ways of satisfying their customers’ needs.
Sport Management
Students completing the sport management program earn a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Sport Management.
CompTIA Certification Prep Courses
Data Analytics Minor
The data analytics minor will prepare students to organize data from various sources through the use of different statistical programs. Students will create visually appealing figures that present solutions to business problems.
Human Resource Management Minor
Management majors are not eligible to declare the human resource management minor due to the large overlap of required courses.
MBA Courses
MBA
The MBA is academically robust, accessible, and focused on helping you achieve your career goals.
MBA Accounting Concentration
The MBA with a Concentration in Accounting equips professionals with advanced expertise in financial management, auditing, taxation, and regulatory compliance, grounded in a strong business foundation.
MBA Management Concentration
The benefits of an MBA in Management from WLU can be widespread, affecting both your personal and professional lives. You might learn new methods for conflict mediation, time and money management, and improved social skills.
MBA Marketing Concentration
The MBA in Marketing is a dynamic program that equips students with advanced knowledge, strategic thinking, and analytical skills to thrive in today’s fast-paced marketing landscape.
MBA Project Management Concentration
The MBA with a Concentration in Project Management prepares professionals to lead, plan, and execute projects effectively in diverse business environments.