Polishing Performance in the College of Business

Our experiential learning opportunities help you become a well-rounded business leader.
Professional Development and Engagement
You’ll have many opportunities to apply the concepts you’re learning in the classroom to real-world scenarios. Our Office of Professional Development and Engagement offers a wide range of activities that promote interdisciplinary learning, career exploration, leadership, cultural awareness, professional etiquette and networking skills. You’ll build your business acumen through collaboration with employers, alumni and community partners outside of the traditional academic setting.
Internships and Externships
Get a taste of what it’s like working in your dream job with our internships and externships. Whether you spend just a day or a full semester with a potential employer, you’ll gain practical experience while broadening your understanding of your chosen field. That insight will be vital in helping you make career decisions. You’ll gain confidence, possibly academic credit and a new perspective.
2021 Senior Class Outcomes
The Class of 2021 includes those graduating in May or August 2021. This report highlights the post-graduation pursuits for 62% of the CoB Class of 2021 bachelor's degree recipients.
Engagement
- 63% - completed at least one internship with 55% of those receiving a job offer from the internship
- 52% - participated in at least one student organization in the CoB with 43% of those holding a leadership position
- 39% - participated in at least one service-learning project
- 23% - studied abroad prior to graduation
Career Outcomes
- 46% - had full-time employment offers at time of graduation
- 42% - were seeking employment
- 9% - were continuing education
- 3% - other
- 40% - participated in 5 or more interviews
- 39% - received two job offers and another 8% received three or more offers
Compensation
Total compensation type:
40% Salary only
25% Base salary + bonus
19% Base salary + commission
16% Other
Major |
Average Starting Salary |
Accounting B.B.A | $60,716 |
Computer Information Systems B.B.A. | $67,019 |
Economics B.A. | $35,048 |
Economics B.B.A. | N/A |
Economics B.S. | $51,353 |
Finance B.B.A. | $60,202 |
Quantitative FInance B.S. | $74,153 |
International Business B.B.A. | $49,476 |
Business Management B.B.A. | $53,864 |
Marketing B.B.A | $51,798 |
Average across all majors | $58,600 |
Graduate Level Outcomes |
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M.S. in accounting | $62,403 |
Employers hiring the most Spring 2021 CoB grads
- 13% - Deloitte
- 11% - Accenture
- 3% - Alku
- 3% - CGI
- 3% - Grant Thornton
- 3% - IBM
- 3% - U.S. Military
- 3% - Teksystems