Bachelor of Arts

Business

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A business major that travels with you

Build a credential that opens doors here, back home, and anywhere your plans take you next.

Every business major shares a foundation of accounting, consumer behavior, analytics, ethics, information systems, economics, and strategy. From there you choose one of four concentrations to specialize and focus your learning. Together, along with your other Goshen College classes, you will have the language and judgment to succeed in a complex, multi-disciplinary business environment. A Goshen College business degree prepares students to move from the role of analyst to strategic leader and our students graduate with the skills to support organizations, systems, people and the processes that power them. 

  • 4
    concentrations to focus your degree
  • 60
    credits to start taking MBA classes as an undergraduate student
  • 90%
    students in the major & minor participate in college co-curricular activities

    Why study business at Goshen College

    Business majors here don’t just get a business degree, they make an intentional choice to focus in People and Culture Management, Data and Systems Management, Operations Management, or Healthcare Management. This specific, named expertise is something employers often look for when they’re hiring and sets our graduates apart.

    You can get a head start on graduate school as well. With a 3.00 GPA and 60 undergraduate credit hours completed, you’re eligible to begin MBA coursework before you’ve even finished your bachelor’s degree.

    Program Requirements

    Rooted in ethics

    Every business major also takes a philosophy course in living ethically, right alongside their analytics and operations coursework. Ethics is embedded as part of learning business, not something off to the side of it. It’s also a course rooted in the faith traditions of Goshen College and taught by professors whose academic expertise is in philosophy, ethics, justice and peace-making. The course asks you to identify the basis for your own convictions, not just apply someone else’s framework. That priority carries through the whole degree: the first of seven learning outcomes for every business graduate is articulating how personal values and ethical considerations shape business decisions.

    Choose your concentration

    • Data and Systems Management

      Bridge business strategy with technology. A fit for business intelligence, systems analysis, IT project management, or data-driven decision-making.

    • Healthcare Management

      For careers in hospital administration, healthcare consulting, public health organizations, or health insurance, where business meets healthcare delivery.

    • Operations Management

      For careers in supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, process improvement, or sustainability-focused operations across industries.

    • People & Culture Management

      For human resources, organizational development, talent management, and leadership focused on workplace culture and employee engagement.

      • The connections I’ve made with classmates, professors, and peers have created a sense of belonging and encouraged me to step outside my comfort zone. The business department has provided me with valuable knowledge, hands-on learning opportunities, and mentorship that have strengthened my professional skills and confidence.

        Arturo Hernandez-Barrera '26

        Genesis Products Intern

      Experiential learning is real work

      Every business major is required to complete at least three credits of experiential learning from one of these four opportunities. Students work closely with their advisor to determine which course is right for them and fits with their plan of study. Opportunities include:

      • A paid internship with a business or organization. 
      • Managing Java Junction, the student-run coffee bar on campus 
      • Engaging in job-connected applied learning which can include either an on-campus position or an on-campus role.
      • Taking the business process innovation course and seeing how companies apply best practices to improve the bottom line.

      What it costs, and the aid behind it

      Scholarships make up a large portion of Goshen financial aid packages, which average almost $26,000 per student, not counting work-study or loans. As students in a business program, accounting majors may also qualify for endowed awards including the Sauder Scholarship and the Gorsline Scholarship. Run the net price calculator to see your own number, then talk it through with the financial aid office when you are ready to take the next step.

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