Bachelor of Science Business

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Edgewood College

Program Overview

The four-year Bachelor of Science in Business at Edgewood University offers students a broad understanding of business operations, leadership, finance, marketing, and organizational decision-making. Designed for students interested in building careers across industries or pursuing entrepreneurship, the program combines business knowledge with practical problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills.

Curriculum Structure

The program requires 120 credits and provides a broad business foundation, allowing students to explore different business functions and areas of interest. The university’s current program information highlights Business Communications and internship learning; the year-by-year outline below is a general progression rather than a confirmed semester-by-semester course sequence.

Year 1: Building Business Foundations

Students begin developing an understanding of business environments, organizational structures, and essential communication skills. They build a foundation for later study in areas such as management, finance, marketing, and business decision-making.

Year 2: Developing Core Business Knowledge

Students strengthen their understanding of how organizations manage resources, employees, customers, and financial activities. Business coursework helps them develop analytical thinking and communication skills that support effective decision-making in professional settings.

Year 3: Applying Business Concepts

Students explore business functions in greater depth and begin connecting classroom concepts with professional situations. Business 306, Business Communications, develops written and oral communication for business environments, while internship opportunities allow them to apply their knowledge in a professional organization.

Year 4: Professional Preparation and Specialization

In the final year, students consolidate their business knowledge and prepare for career opportunities or graduate study. Students can focus their learning through available business areas, including sports management, which covers the management, financing, marketing, ethical considerations, and organizational dynamics of the sports sector.

Focus Areas

Business Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Business Communications, Sports Management, Organizational Leadership, Business Operations

Learning Outcomes

Students develop business knowledge, problem-solving abilities, effective written and oral communication, analytical thinking, leadership skills, and the ability to apply business concepts in professional settings. The program also supports an understanding of ethical and organizational considerations in business decision-making.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

The Bachelor of Science in Business is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), while Edgewood University is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. This provides students with a business education reviewed against external quality standards.

Reputation (Employability and Recognition)

Edgewood University reports one-year post-graduation career placement figures of 88.5% for the 2024 graduating group, 93.4% for 2023, and 100% for both 2022 and 2021. These figures are university-reported outcomes and are not identified as specific to Business graduates. The university also reports that 22.9% of its 2024 graduating students enrolled in graduate or professional school.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

Edgewood University connects business education with professional experience through internship opportunities, applied learning, and career preparation. Students can learn from faculty with professional experience in organizations such as American Family Insurance, the Federal Reserve, and Robert Half International, while developing communication, problem-solving, and business decision-making skills.

Students can build practical experience through:

Business internship: Business 306 includes an internship opportunity in a professional organization, supervised by an internship director and supported by an organizational mentor.
Professional communication: Business 306, Business Communications, develops written and oral communication skills for business environments.
Career portal: Handshake provides access to job and internship listings, employer information, career events, and appointments with Career Development staff.
Career preparation: Students can attend résumé workshops, develop job-search skills, participate in mock interviews, and build professional networks.
Inclusive Internship Project: Eligible students undertaking otherwise unpaid internships with organizations such as local nonprofits, small or medium businesses, or government agencies may qualify for a stipend of up to $2,500.
Sports Management learning: Students choosing the sports management concentration study sports-sector management, financing, marketing, policy, ethics, and organizational dynamics.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Business can explore career opportunities in management, finance, marketing, human resources, entrepreneurship, and business operations. The program’s broad business foundation can also support students who wish to pursue postgraduate education or develop their own business ventures.

Potential career roles include Management Analyst, Budget Analyst, Human Resource Specialist, Market Research Analyst, Advertising Representative, Sports Analyst, Entrepreneur, and Project Management Specialist.

Students can prepare for their career progression through:

Career Development Services: Edgewood’s Career Development team offers résumé workshops, job-search guidance, mock interviews, career appointments, and networking opportunities.
Employment platform: Handshake allows students to explore job and internship opportunities, identify employers, register for career events, and schedule career advising appointments.
Internship opportunities: Students can gain professional experience through internships, with eligible students potentially receiving financial support through the Inclusive Internship Project.
Employment outcomes: Edgewood reports one-year post-graduation career placement of 88.5% for 2024 graduates, 93.4% for 2023, and 100% for 2022 and 2021. These are university-wide figures, not business-program-specific outcomes.
Graduate study outcomes: The university reports that 22.9% of its 2024 graduating students enrolled in graduate or professional school.
Accreditation value: ACBSP accreditation of the Business program provides external quality recognition for its business education, while institutional accreditation is provided by the Higher Learning Commission.

Further Academic Progression: After completing the B.S. in Business, graduates may pursue an MBA, Master of Science in Management, Master of Science in Finance, or other related postgraduate programs, depending on their academic interests and the admission requirements of the institution. Edgewood also offers graduate-level business study, including its MBA program.