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BUSINESS IS GREAT AT BLACK HILLS STATE

You'll find that the Business programs at Black Hills State University are dedicated to delivering quality business classes and preparation to students. Through innovative instruction, mentoring, research, internships, and service, you'll be prepared to work effectively in a dynamic global environment. The Black Hills State University AACSB-accredited School of Business produces graduates that are highly skilled and have the edge with employers. Learn more.

ACCOUNTING

Specialize in Accounting, and join an in-demand field with excellent starting wages. You'll be prepared to analyze and evaluate all aspects of business operations.

MAJOR

ECONOMICS & FINANCE

Specialize in Economics and Finance and be prepared to face the economic challenges in the world today. Gain the tools necessary for solving problems associated with asset valuation and investment decisions.

MAJOR MINOR

ENTREPRENEURIAL STUDIES

Specialize in Entrepreneurial Studies, and learn about financial accounting, taxation, budgeting, human resource management, marketing, production, ethics, and legal and regulatory issues. You'll develop expertise in the company of other aspiring entrepreneurs.

MAJOR MINOR CERTIFICATE

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Specialize in Human Resource Management and you'll be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed for professional employment within many organizations both public and private.

MAJOR

MANAGEMENT

Specialize in Management and learn to manage people and company resources. By acquiring analytical problem-solving skills, leadership techniques, resource management skills and personnel development expertise, you will put yourself in a position to succeed in professional employment in management.

MAJOR MINOR CERTIFICATE

MARKETING

Specialize in Marketing, a dynamic field with many dimensions, including product selection and planning, product distribution, pricing, and promotion. This field poses many challenges and yields generous rewards for those meeting these challenges.

MAJOR MINOR

TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

Specialize in Tourism & Hospitality Management and benefit from the opportunity to learn in the heart of one of the premier tourist destinations in the world—the beautiful Black Hills, visited by millions of tourists annually.

MAJOR

PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANCY

You'll prepare you for a successful career in professional accountancy. The Professional Accountancy program also prepares you for passage of the general Uniform Certified Public Accounting (CPA) Examinations, as well as other specialized professional accountancy examinations.

MAJOR

BUSINESS EDUCATION

Do you want to earn a teaching degree, but also have the opportunity to study business? The business education program at BHSU creates that opportunity. Earn a degree that will allow you to teach secondary business classes and develop your knowledge and interest in business.

MINOR

MILITARY SCIENCE

Through the Military Science program, you will learn to become a leader—not just a person who gives orders, but a person who leads by example. You'll be driven! You will learn specific skills such as leadership development, military skills, and adventure training.

MINOR

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Earn your certificate in Management Information Systems (MIS) from Black Hills State University. The MIS program combines business theory and technology instruction to prepare students for careers using computer systems to solve business problems. A certificate can help open the door to advance your career.

CERTIFICATE

MBA IN APPLIED MANAGEMENT

The MBA in Applied Management at BHSU provides graduates with a strong foundation, practical administrative skills and responsive management insights to meet today’s global issues and the foresight required to anticipate obstacles and opportunities in the future of economic development.

MASTER'S PROGRAM

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