Students acquire skills in market/industry research, analytical procedures and techniques, creativity, teamwork, computer applications, and other areas. These skills are applied to the planning, financing and management of large and small businesses.

Business majors at Western Oregon University take core courses in the disciplines of Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing, and Production/Operations Management.

In addition, each Business major, with the help of a faculty advisor, selects a set of career-directed “focus” courses in one or more of the core disciplines or International Business.