Business
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liberal arts.

Business and Management at Wheaton

From Wall Street to Main Street, business underpins nearly every aspect of society. At Wheaton, preparation for a successful business career goes hand-in-hand with pursuing your passions. Our highly flexible curriculum allows you to take courses across disciplines, tailoring your education to your specific interests.

Wheaton's focus on the liberal arts means you will graduate with essential business and technical knowledge and the critical thinking and analytical skills necessary to thrive in any field—from international finance to nonprofit management. With numerous majors, minors and concentrations to choose from, your path is yours to create at Wheaton.

Wheaton students build experience and grow their networks with jobs and internships at leading organizations like Google, Ernst and Young, and the American Red Cross. You’ll have guaranteed access to funding for experiential learning including internships and research projects and opportunities to gain global perspective through our Study Abroad program.

Wheaton is anything but business as usual.

Our Majors and Minors

Wheaton offers a wide range of majors and minors to prepare you for a successful career in business. Can't choose just one? More than 20% of Wheaton students double-major and many design their own unique courses of study. Business and management-related programs include:

  • Business and Management

    Wheaton's business and management program combines essential knowledge with opportunities to build hands-on skills that will launch your business career. Focus your major with concentrations including analytics, arts management, diversity and inclusion in organizations, finance, health care management, international business, marketing and social entrepreneurship. Learn More

  • Computer Science

    The computer science major and minor give you a solid foundation in computing theory and analytical and programming skills, preparing you to take on challenging and in-demand careers in information security, software development and more. Learn More

  • Economics

    The economics major and minor combine business with the social sciences, exploring how current events shape financial markets and society. As an economics student, you will develop a strong understanding of global markets and affairs as well as essential data analytics skills. Learn More

  • Econometrics and Quantitative Economics

    A major or minor in econometrics and quantitative economics gives you fundamental analytical and computational skills that can be applied to many different careers. You may pursue finance, data science, market research and more, in addition to graduate studies. Learn More

  • Finance

    Wheaton’s Finance Major and Minor offer a comprehensive curriculum that integrates finance with business, economics, math, and computer science, enriched by liberal arts education. You’ll learn practical skills such as managing investment portfolios and data analysis, and gain hands-on experience through internships. Learn More

  • Marketing

    Wheaton College’s marketing major prepares you to enter a dynamic field with ample career possibilities for those who thrive on creativity, data, and innovation. Through real-world consulting projects, immersive learning experiences and your required internship, you'll expand your marketing understanding beyond the classroom. Learn More

Unmatched Opportunities

Wheaton students enjoy a highly personalized education and abundant opportunities to engage with and shape the campus community.
  • $1.2 million in internship funding
  • 96% of students live on campus
  • 100+ student clubs and organizations
  • 11:1 student/faculty ratio
  • 99% of students receive financial aid
  • 97% success rate for new graduates

The Wheaton Experience

As a student at Wheaton, you'll enjoy the full breadth and depth of the New England liberal arts college experience while preparing for your business career. Pairing a close-knit residential campus with proximity to Boston's wide array of cultural offerings, Wheaton offers the best of both worlds.

Whether you're interested in pursuing athletics, engaging in student government or participating in clubs like the Student Business Association and the Social Impact and Innovation Club, there's an opportunity for you. 

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