College of Business

General Business

Technology is shaping our lives faster than ever before. By offering nine accredited undergraduate degree options, Michigan Tech's College of Business provides real-world experiences steeped in science, technology, engineering, and math to prepare the future business leaders of tomorrow.

Not sure which one of our undergraduate majors is right for you? No pressure. Many college students would like more time to explore possible career paths before choosing a major. The general business option gives students up to three semesters to explore business majors before making a decision. Our core curriculum gives Huskies a taste of all business disciplines, so they can better determine and pursue their interests and passions. Enroll in our general business program without fear of falling behind or delaying graduation. Our undergraduate academic advisor will help you find the best major for your skills and interests.

Want to explore more? Our Business Major Finder may give you a good place to start. This quick assessment plays off your skills and strengths to find an area in business or economics that's in line with your passions and personality.

  • $6.15M
    total scholarships and grants awarded to undergraduate business students
  • 90%
    job placement rate in the College of Business
  • Top 3
    Michigan Tech business students place highly at CMU's New Venture Competition

"Resources and one-to-one attention make us small enough to care and large enough to lead."Jodie Filpus-Paakola, Coordinator of Academic Services

Ready to take the next step?

Learn more about starting with general business at Michigan's flagship technological university.

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"I've had only positive experience with the professors in the College of Business and the classes are just so much fun."Emma Melchiori, undergraduate, general business option

STEM-powered

Technology-fueled business careers start in Michigan Tech's College of Business, where we never stop advancing. We prepare our Huskies to analyze, operationalize, and lead the global business revolution.

Find Your Pack

With nine business majors to choose from, you're sure to find your academic home at a top-rated business school where you can geek out with other students who love the same things you do. Find what makes you tick. Build a future-forward career.

Dive into analytics and help define next-gen FinTech. Experience cutting-edge supply chain management, marketing, and project management by working with real clients as part of courses, internships, and travel abroad experiences. Participate in market research and sharpen your entrepreneurial skills in competitions or at the regional Small Business Development Center hosted on campus (they hire interns!). Present your work at regional and national conferences. Get an insider’s view of success in the world of business from faculty and alumni who are industry experts and can show you how it’s done. From Wall Street to the West Coast—in the College of Business, Huskies go places.

The accelerated master's degree program allows you to complete a master's degree in just two additional semesters beyond your bachelor's—including a Tech MBA®.

Undergraduate Majors

Not sure which major is the right fit?
Discover Your Major
Or, start with our General Business option and give yourself time to decide.

Dual Majors

Students in the Michigan Tech College of Business have the flexibility to expand their skills and career options by pursuing a dual major—with as few as 32 additional credits. Courses from one degree can double count in another. And when electives are chosen wisely, students can leverage a broader business background—making them even more employable. Combinations include:

  • Accounting and Finance
  • Accounting and Management Information Systems
  • Management Information Systems and Marketing
  • Marketing and Engineering Management
  • Management and Marketing

Minors

Learn the language of business at a flagship technological university by adding a business minor to your resume. A minor allows you to specialize in a discipline complementary to your major. We recommend that you begin your minor studies as early as possible in your academic career.

  • Business
  • Business IT Solutions
  • Construction Management
  • Economics
  • Entrepreneurship, Technology, and Innovation
  • FinTech
  • Global Business

Tomorrow Needs You

Supercharge your entrepreneurial spirit and meet the demands of a technology-driven society at a flagship public research university powered by science, technology, engineering, and math. Graduate with the theoretical knowledge and practical experience needed to succeed in tomorrow's high-tech business world.

Why Accreditation Matters

As an accredited business college, Michigan Tech assesses student learning to ensure quality for business education and to continuously improve curriculum and programs.

Student Learning Goals

Students in the College of Business can expect to achieve the following learning goals—which also align with University Undergraduate Student Learning Goals:

  1. Technical Competence—Ability to critically analyze and achieve proficiency of information technology
  2. Global Awareness—Skill in emerging trends and ability to see global perspective
  3. Professional Know-how—Mastery of ethics and effective communication through coursework and professional business experiences
  4. Disciplinary Knowledge—Discipline-specific expertise and cross-discipline strategy

AACSB Accredited

"There is nowhere else I would have rather gone to school. It’s such a unique experience to have such close relationships with professors, the dean, and staff. The College of Business at Tech really allows for a unique and individual experience, and I think that’s not something you can get at other business schools."Sydney Lurvey, ’25, Finance and Economics Major, FinTech Minor
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