Accelerated Bachelor of Science in BusinessHenry Predolin School of Nursing, Business, Education, and Health Sciences
Accelerate your business career with flexible learning.
Do you envision being the leader of a large corporation, or perhaps an entrepreneur and starting your own business? As a business major at Edgewood College, you can learn from professors with a deep understanding of the business world. They bring first-hand experience gained from highly successful entities such as American Family Insurance, Federal Reserve, McConkey-Johnston International, Published Authors, Robert Half International, and independent consultants that serve on boards for both national companies and nonprofit organizations. They will pass on their knowledge, and prepare you with problem-solving skills, effective communication tactics, and outside-the-box thinking that will position you to succeed in a competitive field.
Edgewood College uses a unique accelerated program through our curriculum to incorporate a broad range of subject matters. In a semester you can expect to take business, communications, and marketing classes simultaneously. This enables students to acquire a multifaceted understanding of business while applying their knowledge across multiple areas, rather than focusing on one subject at a time.
The Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Business program combines flexibility and convenience, with courses starting every eight weeks. Classes meet one evening a week, making the program versatile and allowing students to balance academic, personal, and professional demands. Most courses are available in an online format. Your advisor will assist in identifying which requirements you have fulfilled and how to best meet the remainder of the requirements with a personalized degree plan. Earn your college degree and increase your marketability and earning potential in today’s highly competitive job market.
Careers within Business
$95,290
A bachelor’s degree in business prepares you for a variety of career paths. Those marked with an asterisk (*) require a graduate level degree.
- Advertising Representative
- Budget Analyst
- Coach/Sports Analyst
- Entrepreneur
- Financial Analyst*
- Human Resource Specialist
- Market Research Analyst
- Project Management Specialist*
Accreditation
Edgewood College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The Bachelor of Science in Business program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Edgewood College Business and Accounting Student Achievement Information
Fall-to-Fall Retention and Graduation Rates of undergraduate Business and Accounting Majors (Fall 2019-21 to 2020-22)
| # of Business majors enrolled | # in prior column who either graduated or enrolled in the next fall semester | Retention/Graduation Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2019 | 62 | 53 | 85.5% |
| Fall 2020 | 93 | 75 | 80.6% |
| Fall 2021 | 71 | 63 | 88.7% |
| # of Accounting majors enrolled | # in prior column who either graduated or enrolled in the next fall semester | Retention/Graduation Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2019 | 10 | 8 | 80% |
| Fall 2020 | 10 | 8 | 80% |
| Fall 2021 | 5 | 5 | 100% |
One-Year Career Placement Rate
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94.4%
Graduate School Placement Rate, 2010-2019 Business and Accounting Graduates as of 2022
24% of graduating students from prior 10 years have enrolled in graduate/professional school.
Includes students who graduated with a MBA/MS degree from:
Pepperdine University, University of Iowa, Ohio State University, Viterbo University, and multiple degrees from Edgewood College MBA and MSA programs.
Business Faculty Spotlights
VPalmisano@edgewood.edu
KKavajecz@edgewood.edu
AMondry@edgewood.edu
Calbert@edgewood.edu
JGill@edgewood.edu
RaKamal@edgewood.edu
Navigating the journey to your future career.
We understand that building your career motivates you in your pursuit of higher education learning. That’s why Edgewood College has an on-campus Career Development team investing in helping you create an individualized road map that guides you in achieving your professional goals. Faculty in our Business program collaborate with this dynamic team to ensure the student journey prepares you for your future career.
- Attend a resume workshop.
- Be informed of internship opportunities and how to connect with them.
- Develop your job search skills.
- Network.
- Participate in a mock interview.
- Receive academic assistance and advising support.
The action plan is a road map to help you achieve your career goals. Use this tool as a guide to achieve your career goals. The key is to set up smaller goals to propel you along your path. Individualize your journey while utilizing ideas here to keep you on track for your future
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