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Discover the Barney School of Business before selecting a specific major. Foundational business courses will guide you in transforming your interests into a professional path. If you're drawn to business but undecided on a specialization, begin with our general business curriculum at Barney. The interconnected global economy and fast-evolving business landscape demand the well-rounded perspective that a liberal arts education provides.
Alongside core business principles, Barney students complete essential coursework in accounting, economics, information technology, insurance, finance, management, marketing, and quantitative analysis before focusing on a specialized major.
Once you've experienced our exceptional faculty and dynamic course offerings, you can determine your ideal major. Barney provides introductory courses that showcase the unique aspects of each program. Whatever undergraduate major or minor you select at Barney, your business education will help clarify your professional aspirations and equip you to achieve them - what we term Career Ready. We prepare students to launch or advance their careers successfully. Our career-focused program ensures you'll graduate with competence, confidence, and valuable connections, regardless of your chosen field.
The Risk Management and Insurance program equips students for careers involving the assessment, control, and financial management of risks affecting both organizations and individuals. Our comprehensive curriculum delivers industry-specific knowledge, practical skills, and professional growth opportunities to cultivate future business leaders. Collaborate with insurance and risk management firms on hands-on projects to gain practical experience. As with all Barney undergraduate programs, you'll complete an internship prior to graduation.