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Business degrees and programs

The W. A. Franke College of Business offers undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees, and non-degree business programs to help you pursue your goals. All our programs build on the robust professional networks, high-quality curricula, and expert faculty members of our college. Whatever your interest, we offer a program tailored to your needs and career goals.

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Business degrees and focus areas

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Accounting degree and programs

Franke’s accounting programs—including a BS in Accountancy and an emphasis as part of our Master of Business Administration—are designed to help you meet the demand for accounting graduates and certified professional accountant candidates. We also offer accelerated programs, including the Professional Program in Accounting, to help you earn both undergraduate and graduate degrees while studying to earn recognized accountant credentials.
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Economics degree

The W. A. Franke College of Business offers a Business Economics Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA), preparing you for a career in fast-paced corporate, political, and social economic systems. Combining our world-class faculty with passionate students and organizations, you’ll earn the skills and expertise to enter the economics field or pursue continuing education.
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Finance degree

Our BSBA in Finance combines theoretical knowledge with the hands-on quantitative expertise and tools to perform in the finance industry. As a graduate from this program, you’ll go on to pursue an exciting career—in financial analysis, banking, actuarial work, and beyond.
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Hotel and Restaurant Management

Our School of Hotel and Restaurant Management offers degrees and certifications in the exciting hospitality industry. Housed inside The W. A. Franke College of Business, we offer expansive resources and hands-on learning experiences to help you rise to the challenge, think on your feet to solve problems, and shape your career around your passions.
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Information Systems degree

Earning a degree in Information Systems, you’ll learn to apply new techniques and utilize industry-leading technologies to overcome 21^st^ century programs. Exploring communication, business systems, commerce, mathematics, and more, you’ll build on a wide range of disciplines to prepare for the workforce. With this broad background, you’ll be adaptive to both professional and personal opportunities.
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Management degree

Prepare as a business leader in any industry. Whatever your passions, the Franke BSBA in Management will give you the skills and expertise to pursue your goals. With leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills adaptable to every management field, you’ll hone in on analysis, strategic planning, accounting, budgeting, and other skills to shape your career.
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Marketing degree

Develop the strategy, insight, and experience to begin your career as a marketing professional. As you earn your Marketing BSBA, you’ll develop the skills to analyze customer decision-making, execute complex brand initiatives, implement digital strategy and public relations efforts, and much more. Through our high-quality curriculum and networking opportunities, you’ll prepare to take the next steps after graduation.
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Business certificates

The W. A. Franke College of Business offers several business certificates to further your education in a specific area—helping expand your expertise through focused courses in addition to your major or minor.

Explore our business certificates.
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Graduate business programs

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Master of Business Administration degree

Whether you choose an Accounting or Applied Management emphasis, your MBA program will help you hone the next-level skills to advance your business career. In this 10-month program, you’ll enjoy a small cohort, exciting opportunities at career fairs and networking events, international trips, and emphasis options that match your career goals.