Our Program

Employers appreciate that our graduates possess both strong analytical and communication skills. Our well-rounded graduates are in high demand within both the private and public sectors. HSU School of Business graduates work in companies such as Alaska Airlines, Boeing, Callaway Golf, Franchise Tax Board, KPMG International, Nikkei, Native American Organizations, Patagonia, Silicon Graphics, Sun Microsystems and Sysco.

'...the HSU School of Business provided just that - a solid understanding of business principles and strategies...' Amanda Tobin

Hands-On Learning Gives You the Edge

Students learn best by doing. That's why we provide you with hands-on learning experiences such as our Student Managed Investment Fund, which provides students with real asset management experience. Fieldwork provides you the chance to apply academic concepts in real-world settings, while honing your critical thinking and analytical skills.

A Solid Foundation

The School of Business offers a bachelor's degree in Business Administration (major and minor). For individuals who'd like to teach business at the junior high and high school levels, we also provide a bachelor's degree in Business Education. At the graduate level, a one year MBA program is available along with a certification program for community college teaching.

Our core curriculum provides a solid foundation. Our options of Accounting, Finance, International Business, Management, and Marketing enable you to focus and specialize in the area of business that interests you most.

Major Field Test Results

HSU Business consistently place in the top 20th percentile on the National Major Field Test in Business.  Over the past ten years we have had scores of 90 or above in five of the years and scores of 80 or above in seven of the years. 

ETS comparative data - July, 2009
 
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*Note:  Changes were introduced in 2003 and data prior to 2003 should not be compared with data in 2003 or after.


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Real-World Skills, Real-World Success

Businesses today need effective thinkers and communicators. Consequently, our program emphasizes problem solving, writing, speaking and quantitative analysis skills. We also use a case-study approach throughout the curriculum, which gives you the opportunity to perfect your skills in realistic settings.

Alumn Amanda Tobin

Amanda Tobin HSU MBA '01
Manager of Media Relations, Alaska Airlines
Hometown: San Diego, CA