BS Business and English

Caldwell University now offers a unique double major in Business and English that prepares you for a broad range of professional opportunities. With a blend of business courses and English curriculum, you gain valuable knowledge from experts in both fields, while developing a distinctive skill set that will serve you throughout your career. Upon double majoring in Business and English, you will be eligible to apply for the Caldwell University School of Business and Computer Science and English Department Goldman Sachs Scholarship. 

Students in our program can expect small class sizes with faculty who bring real-world knowledge and expertise to the classroom. Caldwell University has a close-knit academic community, where students can build relationships with peers, faculty, and alumni. Our connections with local businesses, organizations, and media outlets also provide valuable networking and internship opportunities for students in one of the world’s most influential business and marketing centers.  

Graduates of Caldwell University’s double major in Business and English are uniquely positioned for a wide range of careers that combine analytical expertise and business acumen with exceptional communication skills. Career opportunities include corporate communications, business journalism, social media management, investor relations, marketing, and nonprofit communications. These roles leverage the ability to analyze data, craft compelling narratives, and effectively manage relationships. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, corporate communications specialists, who develop internal and external messaging strategies, earn a median annual salary of $67,440, while marketing managers, who oversee promotional strategies and brand growth, have a median annual salary of $166,410. In addition, this combination of business acumen and literary proficiency also opens doors for graduates to specialized fields such as technical writing, which has a median annual salary of $81,470, and investor relations, a role critical to maintaining strong ties with financial stakeholders, offering competitive earnings.