Why Study Business?
At Trinity, business courses connect critical thinking and ethical reasoning to real-world decisions, all within a close-knit community where faculty mentors help you find your path.
Service-Learning
Business at Trinity connects classroom learning to real community impact. Students can build this experience through Trinity’s service-learning opportunities, which focus on education, volunteerism, and reflection.
Research
At Trinity, research is not just for graduate school—it is part of the undergraduate experience. Students work closely with faculty, ask meaningful questions, and explore ideas that connect classroom learning to real-world issues.
Study Abroad
Business students can expand their perspective through global learning experiences. Study abroad programs give students the chance to explore new cultures, gain international experience, and connect their academic interests to the wider world.
It’s a good fit for you if you:
- Are interested in how organizations operate, grow, and create value in a competitive marketplace
- Enjoy solving problems, making decisions, and working with teams to achieve goals
- Like analyzing data, trends, and financial information to guide business strategy
- Are curious about areas such as marketing, management, entrepreneurship, finance, or accounting
- Are considering careers in business leadership, consulting, finance, marketing, entrepreneurship, or other professional fields
Business pairs well with:
- Economic
- Communication
- Computer Science
- Psychology
- Mathematical Finance
The Business Major (B.A.)
The Business B.A. is built for students who want business to be one of two major areas of study. Students complete the core group of general business courses while also majoring in another field outside the Neidorff School of Business. The result is a flexible program for students who want to connect business with interests across the humanities, sciences, and social sciences.
In-Demand Skills
- Strategic and analytical thinking
- Communication and teamwork
- Quantitative and financial reasoning
- Ethical judgment and organizational responsibility
Interdisciplinary Curriculum
You’ll complete 37 credit hours in business and build practical skills in areas like management, finance, and decision-making. You’ll also connect what you learn in the classroom to real-world experience through an internship before graduation.
The Business Minor
27 Credit Hours | 1.5 to 2 semesters of coursework
The Business minor is designed for students who want to pair their primary field with business study. It offers focused exposure to foundational concepts and frameworks while preserving flexibility within another major. For students interested in adding business fluency to work they are already doing elsewhere, the minor provides an applied and complementary path.
Students do not need a business major to pursue this minor.
Recent Graduate Careers
Whether you major or minor in Business at Trinity, you’ll gain skills to succeed across industries. The program prepares students to solve problems, lead teams, and make decisions in business, nonprofit, and public settings.
Business Leadership & Management
Students build the skills to lead teams, manage operations, and guide organizations. With strengths in communication, teamwork, and organizational behavior, graduates pursue roles in corporate leadership, management, and operations across industries.
Entrepreneurship & Social Impact
Business at Trinity emphasizes innovation and real-world impact. Students are prepared to launch ventures, work in startups, or lead initiatives in nonprofit and mission-driven organizations, applying business knowledge to create meaningful change.
Consulting, Analytics & Strategy
Coursework in business analytics and problem-solving prepares students to analyze data, evaluate challenges, and recommend strategic solutions. Graduates move into consulting, business analytics, and strategy roles where critical thinking and decision-making are essential.
Global & Interdisciplinary Career Paths
Designed to pair with other fields of study, the Business program opens pathways across industries—from technology and media to public policy and education. Graduates also pursue advanced degrees such as MBAs or careers in areas like law, public policy, and international business.
Get Your Questions Answered
Students interested in the Business major or minor should:
Meet with an academic adviser to explore introductory courses in Business, review degree requirements in the course catalog, and contact the Department of Business Administration with any advising questions.