Business
Major in Business
A degree in business can help prepare you for a variety of careers in fields such as accounting, management, marketing, and finance. Essential to a career in business is the ability to work effectively in teams, using leadership and communication skills. Students in the business major will learn to critically analyze situations and make decisions using problem-solving and creative thinking techniques. UWFox can provide you with a foundation of skills and knowledge to help you succeed in business program at a baccalaureate degree granting institution.
Get Involved!
Business clubs, organizations, & other opportunities on campus:
- Business Club
- Student Association
- PHI THETA KAPPA
- BUS 297: Basic Tax Concepts & Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
Helpful courses for business majors
Major
- BUS 201 - Introductory Accounting
- BUS 204 - Managerial Accounting
- BUS 210 - Business Communications
- BUS 220 - Introduction to E-Commerce
- BUS 230 - Introduction to MIS
- ECO 203 - Macro Economics
- ECO 204 - Micro Economics
- ECO 243 - Economics & Business Stats
- MAT 210 - Topics in Finite Math
- MAT 211 - Business Calculus
Note: These courses are commonly required of Business majors. Be sure to check with your advisor for specific requirements.
Associate Degree
- ENG 101 - Composition I
- ENG 102 - Composition II
- MAT 110 - College Algebra
- Humanities/Fine Arts
- Lab Science
- Social Science
- Ethnic Studies
- Interdisciplinary Studies
Note: These requirements are necessary to complete the Associate Degree at UWFox. See your advisor for details.
Other
- BUS 101 - Intro to Business
- BUS 202 - Intermediate Accounting
- BUS 242 - Business Ethics
- COM 103 - Intro to Public Speaking
- PED 127 - Fitness for Life
- Foreign Language
- World Cultures
- Computer Science
Note: These courses are required by some UW campuses. Be sure to check with your advisor for specific
Looking for more information? Check out these resources.
- WISCareers – “Wisconsin’s career exploration and planning website.” Contact Student Affairs for access to this website.
- Transfer Information System (TIS) – Access a transfer planning guide for specific majors and UW institutions.
- Course Schedule – Search for courses available at UWFox
- Business advisors – An excellent resource for all your academic and career questions.
- Andrew Burg, Assistant Professor
- Diana Henke, Professor
- Abbas A. Taheri, Professor
