Business Undecided
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's pre-business curriculum is designed for those who are interested in a business-related career but may not be ready to declare a specific major. Our business undecided route allows you to stay on track to graduate in four years by taking the core business classes required for all business majors. After declaring your major — and completing your business generals — you'll transition into the curriculum specific to your chosen degree.
Find Your Path in Business
While discovering your place in the business world, you'll find unparalleled support from College of Business (COB) staff, faculty, and advisors. Your professors will know you by name and will go out of their way to help you uncover your interests, strengths, and talents.
Core courses within the COB will help you to learn critical business practices necessary for any business career. You'll learn how to adapt messages to existing and emerging technologies, how our legal environment affects decision-making and the basic principles of marketing a product or service. Coursework will empower you to take on the challenges of the business world with confidence and prepare you well for future leadership and management roles.
Many students also choose to take advantage of the many experiential learning opportunities available to them at UWEC. You may choose to take your education to the next level by studying abroad, competing in a national competition, conducting undergraduate research, volunteering in your community, completing a service-learning project, or participating in the National Student Exchange. These opportunities open doors to new experiences and ways of thinking, helping you to step outside your comfort zone and grow.
Program Details
Accreditation Information
Our business programs are among the best. We are accredited by AACSB International, a mark of excellence achieved by less than 5% of all business schools worldwide.
It takes about two years for most students to complete the core College of Business course requirements, giving you ample time to find a major you love. Beginning courses often include topics in accounting, finance, information systems, management, and marketing, providing you with an incredible overview of all the different business areas.
All COB undergraduate students are encouraged to participate in an internship during their course of studies. Internships are excellent ways to explore the many different career paths, fields and organizations available to you. Many internships are paid and can be taken for college credit. Previous students have interned at places like 3M, Marshfield Clinic, Baker Tilly, Kraft Foods, State Farm Insurance, Target, U.S. Bank, and United Health Group.
UW-Eau Claire's College of Business offers more than 20 student organizations, providing you with countless outside-the-classroom learning opportunities. You may learn from industry experts, network with professionals, go on field trips to local businesse, and attend regional and national conferences. These valuable connections allow you to learn from some of the best and can give you a leg up when applying for an internship or future job.
Coursework within the College of Business will help you to develop important communication skills, such as the ability to network effectively, present an idea clearly and concisely, and work effectively in a team. You'll also learn to think critically, solve creatively, and manage resourcefully. Faculty will provide you with the latest trends, practices, and techniques in the industry, allowing you to hit the ground running in your chosen field.
Blugold Stories
Most students who major in business don't always know exactly what program to pursue during their first year as a Blugold. Here, you'll have a chance to pursue a variety of internships, study abroad, participate in regional and international competitions and understand what it takes to start your own business.
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Where can a business program lead me after graduation?
Graduates from our College of Business go on to pursue rewarding, successful careers all over the world. From Google to Shutterfly to Amazon, our alumni go on to work for major corporations — and many eventually open their own business. For those involved with sports or who are interested in working in the sports world, a degree in business can provide valuable insight and lead to exciting career opportunities.
Recent Graduates
Vice President of Operations
Nestle Health Science
Minnesota
Vice President of Events
ESPN
North Carolina
Financial Analyst
Ecolab
Minnesota
Recruiting Coordinator
Anheuser-Busch
Texas
Contract Specialist
Gunderson Lutheran
Wisconsin
Foodservice Sales Rep
Hormel Foods Corp
Massachusetts
Senior Internet Marketing Specialist
Mason Companies
Wisconsin
Purchasing Consultant
Gartner
Florida
Certified Public Accountant
Wipfli LLP
Wisconsin
The curriculum within the College of Business is rooted in experiential, real-world learning. Coursework will encourage you to take what you've learned and put it into practice, gaining professional experience along the way. A required professional development program will prepare you well for life after graduation. In addition to helping you with career planning and building a professional image, the program also shares best practices in interviewing, job etiquette and networking.
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