Business

Our five interdisciplinary concentrations include

• Business analytics: Develop the quantitative skills you need to find, process and examine relevant data, using your insights to make profitable decisions.
• Leadership and management: Grow as a future business leader in a track emphasizing the importance of emotional intelligence and quantitative skills.
• Sports management: Build the skills to plan, organize, finance, market and lead sport-related businesses.
• Operations and supply chain management: Gain the skills needed to keep people, products, and markets moving efficiently.
• Environmental responsibility: Learn how — and why — the world’s largest companies are prioritizing environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria in their planning and decision-making.

Empowering future business leaders

Our Business Administration program develops your skills as a strategic thinker and leader. Through hands-on projects and real-world experience, you’ll gain the expertise to excel in your field, meet industry standards, and launch a successful career in business.

You’ll also develop valuable, transferable skills for a wide range of opportunities, including:

• Quantitative reasoning
• Analytical reasoning
• Communication
• Creative problem-solving

Discover what sets Alma College’s Business degree apart

Alma College’s Business program provides a dynamic and comprehensive approach to business education, ideal for students passionate about making a difference in the world of commerce and beyond. With a curriculum that combines fundamental business theory with real-world application, students are equipped with the skills to excel in various industries. 

• Guaranteed internships: With support from the Center for Student Opportunity, you’ll gain on-the-job experience in a business-related placement. 

• Plaid Returns Alumni Mentorship program: In your junior year as a business major, you can join the Plaid Returns Alumni Mentoring Program. We’ll pair you with an alum who graduated from Alma, has been successful in the business world – and has similar interests as you. Through monthly meetings, your alumni mentor will support you as you design your professional goals and consider your career path. Contact careers@alma.edu to learn more about the program and annual application deadlines.

• Graduate with a ready-made network: You’ll have a competitive resume, practical experience in business administration, and a built-in professional network gained through internships, placements, and mentorship programs. These real-world connections and hands-on experiences prepare you for success in your career from day one.

• Build a strong foundation in business analytics and data management: Through these core courses, you’ll gain proficiency in essential tools like Microsoft Excel and Power BI — software crucial for success in any business career.

• Expert faculty: Work closely with experienced faculty who bring real-world business knowledge and are committed to mentoring you. They’ll help you build both the skills and the compassion needed to thrive in today’s competitive business environment.
• Cutting-edge curriculum: In 2022, Alma College reimagined its business major, collaborating with high-level executives from its Board of Trustees. This innovative program integrates industry insights and real-world expertise, preparing students to excel in today’s competitive business landscape.

Learn from someone who’s been there

In your junior year as a business major, you can join the Plaid Returns Alumni Mentoring Program. We’ll pair you with an alum who graduated from Alma, has been successful in the business world – and has similar interests as you. Through monthly meetings, your alumni mentor will support you as you design your professional goals and consider your career path.

Contact careers@alma.edu to learn more about the program and annual application deadlines.