Business Academic Brochure 2025-2026

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The College of Business (COB) offers high-quality undergraduate and graduate business programs to prepare you for a rewarding career with sustained personal and professional growth. Our Lifetime Career Support Promise maximizes the return on your degree. The COB is dedicated to students who are builders, creators and doers—fueling your entrepreneurial spark to change the world.

$56,606 93%

AVERAGE EARLY-CAREER SALARY

OF COLLEGE OF BUSINESS GRADUATES ARE EMPLOYED WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF GRADUATION*

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS STUDENTS ACROSS ALL MAJORS MADE $10 - $33/HR DURING THEIR INTERNSHIPS** PAID INTERNSHIPS

*Based on information from LinkedIn and self-reported survey of 447 graduates from the class of 2023

** Based on data self-reported to the COB Ulmer Career Center in 2023

YOUR STORY, OUR STORY

Our College of Business (COB) undergraduate student success team is committed to engaging students in opportunities beyond the classroom by providing support, guidance and resources that equip students to pursue their academic, personal and career goals.

Reinhardt Academic Center

The Reinhardt Academic Center is the heart of undergraduate advising, mentoring, tutoring and other support resources in the COB. When admitted to the College of Business, you are assigned an academic counselor who provides information about major degree programs, appropriate course selection and interpretation of academic policies and procedures. You will also learn about the many university resources and opportunities for student involvement offered at UofL.

Visit business.louisville.edu/advising to learn more.

ULMER Career Management Center

Since 2006, the Ulmer Career Management Center has served thousands of business students and alumni. The career center is dedicated to helping you with employment opportunities through the Lifetime Career Support Promise which includes: career advice, career coaching, career assessments, resume development, interview preparation and more. Gain real-world experience and a head start on your career through internships and co-ops.

Visit business.louisville.edu/career-support to learn more.

Live and Learn

First-year students can live and study with other COB students in our College of Business Living-Learning Community (LLC).

You and other participants will live on the same floor, take classes together and receive specialized programming.

Benefits:

» Tailored programming in innovative thinking to identify your individual leadership style

» Engagement with community leaders and entrepreneurs

» Transition assistance from high school to college or between college grade levels

» Academic programs to assist with student success

Visit uofl.me/llc-options to learn more.

DEGREE PROGRAMS

Accountancy*

» Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Accounting)

» Accounting careers include auditing, forensic accounting, international accounting, corporate accounting, financial planning and tax planning

» Visit business.louisville.edu/accountancy to learn more.

Business Administration*

» Bachelor of Business Administration (Business Administration)

» Business administration careers include sales manager, business consultant, human resource specialist and market research analyst

» Visit business.louisville.edu/businessadministration to learn more.

Computer Information Systems (CIS)

» Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (CIS); concentrations available in business process management, cyber security, data analytics and web development

» CIS careers include project manager, systems analyst, web developer, database specialist and chief information officer

» Visit business.louisville.edu/CIS to learn more.

Economics

» Bachelor of Science in Business Economics or Bachelor of Arts in Economics

» Economic careers Include government and law, as well as specific areas in education, journalism, consulting, urban economics, health care analysis, public administration, economics, banking and politics

» Visit business.louisville.edu/economics to learn more.

Equine Business

» Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Equine Business)

» Equine careers include equine insurance adjustment, bloodstock agency, racetrack administration, farm management, equine product sales, marketing management and administration for breed and racing organizations

» Visit business.louisville.edu/equine to learn more.

Finance

» Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Finance)

» Finance careers include banking, insurance, real estate, financial planning, securities markets and brokerage firms

» Visit business.louisville.edu/finance to learn more.

Management

» Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Management)

» Management careers include project manager, production supervisor, retail manager, human resource specialist and personal business owner

» Visit business.louisville.edu/management to learn more.

Marketing

» Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Marketing)

» Marketing careers include marketing research and analysis, sales management, retail, advertising and promotion, product and brand management, marketing management and international marketing

» Visit business.louisville.edu/marketing to learn more.

Available tracks include Professional Sales and Digital Marketing

*Also offered completely online

BUSINESS MINORS AND CERTIFICATES

Minors

» Accounting

» Business Administration

» Business Communication

» Computer Information Systems (CIS)

» Data Analytics

» Economics

» Entrepreneurship (7 minors included)

» Equine Business

» Finance

» Hospitality Management

» Human Resources

» International Business

» Management

» Marketing

» Multicultural Marketing

» Political Marketing

» Real Estate

» Sales

uofl.me/undergrad_minors

Certificates

» Accounting*

» Equine Business

» Franchise Management

» Sales

uofl.me/undergrad_certs

Student Organizations

Student organizations are a great way to get involved in campus life, connect with other students, and develop leadership, collaboration, interpersonal and communication skills. Included in UofL’s more than 400 student groups are several active organizations of interest to business majors: Beta Alpha Psi, CAPS Ambassadors, College of Business Student Council, ENACTUS, Entrepreneurship Club, Equine Clubs, Minority Achievement Program, Financial Management Association at UofL, Investment Club and Student Marketing Association.

Cardinal Flight

Earn a digital badge for completing co-curricular activities outside of class. This program contributes to the three pillars of success: academic, personal and professional. Cardinal Flight will help you build skills and credentials prospective employers want to see.

Visit business.louisville.edu/cardinalflight to learn more.

Top Employers

APPLY

The application process is easy. No letters of recommendation or essays are required and ACT/SAT scores are optional.

Admission Guidelines: uofl.me/ftf-adm-guidelines

Transfer Admission Guidelines: uofl.me/trf-admissions

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