THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
REDEFINING BUSINESS. TRANSFORMING LIVES.
BUILDING THE FUTURE
BUSINESS BEGINS HERE
Located in the heart of Portland’s dynamic downtown, The School of Business draws on the city’s thinkers, collaborators, entrepreneurs and philanthropists to teach the next generation how to address current issues and positively impact the world. Our students don’t just acquire knowledge, they go beyond the books to take on collaborative community projects and local internships that enhance their skills, and shape their future.
FUTURE OF BUSINESS UNDERGRADUATE
MAJORS
Accounting
Advertising
Management
Business Technology
& Analytics
Finance
Global Supply
Chain Management
Human Resource
Management
Management & Leadership
Marketing
THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AWARDS MORE THAN $500,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS EACH YEAR TO STUDENTS ACROSS ALL PROGRAMS.
SUPPORTING STUDENT SUCCESS
WITH ACCESS COMES ACHIEVEMENT
Student-led groups like the Multicultural Business Student Association , and schoolfunded programs like Maverix and Atmos create an equitable, inclusive community environment for underrepresented undergraduates in The School of Business. Members build connections and develop professional skills as they prepare for their future career.
A CAREER CENTER JUST FOR YOU
At The School of Business’ newly expanded Career Center, you’ll have access to professional interview clothing and a personal career coach who helps you explore career paths, revise your resume, expand your network and find jobs and internships in your field.
ACCOUNTING
With a reputation for educating strategic thinkers and well-rounded leaders, our accounting program stands out for its big-picture approach — and for offering specialized career services that prepare students for jobs in all sectors of a rapidly growing field.
PSU’s School of Business is one of fewer than 200 business schools worldwide that holds elite dual accreditation in business and accounting from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business .
ADVERTISING MANAGEMENT
As one of the few U.S. advertising programs housed within a business school, we offer you opportunities to intern at high-profile advertising firms and consult on projects for real clients — all so you can get noticed by top companies like Pivot, AKQA and Thesis Agency.
BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY AND ANALYTICS
“The program was driven by an unmet need from our industry partners. They are actively looking for graduates who can understand the business needs of an organization and be fluent in the data analysis that helps address those needs.”
Devdeep Aikath Faculty and Area Director of Business Technology and Analytics
Employers are excited to work with our business technology and analytics students, who enter the field with in-demand skills, handson experience and the ability to lead in a world that’s driven by data.
FINANCE
Our finance program goes beyond the numbers to equip students with professional and critical thinking skills so they can immediately contribute to an organization.
Our program has active partnerships in Portland’s financial community that span the corporate, government and nonprofit sectors, and help you get your foot in the door at established companies like Portland General Electric and JP Morgan Chase & Co.
GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Located in one of our nation’s most dynamic supply chain hubs, our flexible program gives students the opportunity to develop their technical skills and strategic savvy, and make connections at international corporations like Nike, adidas and Intel .
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
You’ll learn how to shape workplace culture, groom future leaders, improve employee productivity and support strategic objectives in a flexible program that unites practical skills with real-world experience.
“Being downtown is a huge advantage for business students, as guest speakers, internships, practicums and a vibrant business community make ideal conditions for success."
Talya Bauer
Human Resources Program
Area Director and Faculty
MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP
Our management and leadership program offers deep corporate connections and a unique curriculum that integrates practical know-how with forward-looking vision. In a world where the demand for leadership skills far exceeds the supply, our program prepares you to address concrete issues at all levels of the workplace, and fill gaps in the market at organizations like Enterprise, Schnitzer Properties and Kroger.
MARKETING
Our marketing program goes beyond the books to offer students specialized knowledge and skills they can apply to clients in the real world. You’ll grow personally and professionally as you learn from our internationally renowned faculty, and prepare to join the next generation of impact-driven marketers.
Our marketing program is plugged into the city’s world-class marketing and retail community, giving you the chance to intern at iconic corporations like Nike and Whole Foods and gain marketable experience working with industry professionals.
CUSTOMIZE YOUR DEGREE
Everyone can benefit from learning business principles. Our business minors and specialized certificate programs will help you develop skills that complement your major and help you stand out in a competitive job market.
“Getting introduced to business language and business technology gave me a lot more opportunities in my career and life.”
Hannah Oberlander Graphic Design Major, Business Minor
BUSINESS
MINORS
Accounting
Business
Advertising
Advertising for Communication Majors
Advertising for Graphic Design Majors
Real Estate Property Management
Social Innovation
UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATES
Accounting (Postbaccalaureate)
Athletic & Outdoor Industry
Consumer Retail
Entrepreneurship
Food, Beverage and Goods Leadership
Real Estate Property Management
Social Innovation & Entrepreneurship
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