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. In Alma College’s Business Analytics concentration, you’ll refine your ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and drive strategic decision-making. This Michigan-based program equips you with statistical, programming, and analytical tools essential for success in today’s data-driven economy.
• Leadership and management: Grow as a future business leader in a track emphasizing the importance of emotional intelligence and quantitative skills. With a strong foundation in leadership theory and quantitative analysis, this degree prepares you for impactful roles in business and beyond.
• Sports management: Turn your passion for sports into a career with Alma College’s Sports Management concentration. This hands-on program covers everything from event planning to sponsorship, giving you the expertise to thrive in Michigan’s growing sports industry or the global market. Build the skills to plan, organize, finance, market and lead sport-related businesses.
• Operations and supply chain management: In the Operations and Supply Chain Management concentration at Alma College, you’ll master logistics, procurement, and process optimization. This degree provides real-world insights into managing global supply chains, helping businesses stay competitive and efficient in the industry. 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. This program explores corporate social responsibility, sustainable operations, and ethical decision-making, equipping you to lead in businesses toward a greener future.

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.