Why Choose Business Management?

There are many reasons to study in the Business Management and Administration Department at Bradley University:

  1. Our programs prepare students for successful careers in management in the ever-increasing global economy.
    • Bradley’s management programs prepare students for careers – not just entry-level positions – in the competitive world of management.
    • Recent graduates have entered management or consulting positions and have demonstrated excellent preparation and advancement. National employers such as Accenture, Hewitt Associates, Caterpillar Inc., AT&T, Motorola, and Boeing have hired our recent graduates.
  2. In addition to gaining professional management knowledge, you will develop strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and leadership skills for success in today's environment.
  3. Accredited by AACSB.
  4. Top-ranked entrepreneurship program.
    • Bradley’s entrepreneurship program was ranked 24th in the nation by Forbes.com and Peterson’s Guide.
    • Entrepreneur.com also rated us among the top 10 entrepreneurship programs.
  5. Outstanding job placement rates and internship opportunities.
    • Internship opportunities with companies such as Caterpillar Inc., Accenture, and Hewitt Associates add valuable learning experiences and increase your competitiveness in the job market.
  6. Our faculty are experts.
    • Professors in the department possess a wide array of expertise and teach management courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels as well as executive and professional development programs.
  7. Our student organizations provide connections to management professionals and real-world management experiences.
    • Bring professional speakers on campus to give advice.
    • Provide networking opportunities with professionals.
    • Coordinate company and site visits.
  8. You can declare any of our majors at any time—even as a freshman.
  9. Faculty advise all majors.