School of Business

Relevant and Relational

Our School of Business students engage in experiential learning across Milwaukee, including trips to local creative marketing agencies, like MKR (as shown in image).

The School of Business at Wisconsin Lutheran College attracts impressive students who sincerely want to make a meaningful difference and are willing to work hard to do it.

We enable you to activate your greatest potential as a Christian business leader.

A strong reputation of success

Every year multiple companies in the Milwaukee area come to us and ask, "Who else can you send to us?" Within our programs, you will have no trouble finding opportunities to interview for internships or future careers, as we have a strong reputation of producing ethical, hard-working graduates who excel at communication and desire to make an immediate impact.

Supportive faculty with vast, relevant experience

At WLC, your learning will extend far beyond the textbook. You'll learn from business leaders who have a combined 125 years of experience at some of the area's most recognizable names and the most prestigious companies on the Fortune 500 list. Their experiences allow for in-depth interaction, critical discussions, timely analysis of business trends, and stories and insights that place you at the center of challenging business decisions. More importantly, our business faculty are Christian business leaders who have learned how to excel in a wide range of business environments without compromising their faith or morals.

Relational Learning Experiences

You'll develop personal relationships not only with your classmates but also your professors and local business leaders. In addition to guest lectures, you'll experience trips to local businesses and marketing agencies, and as a senior you'll participate in a research seminar course that brings one or more sponsor companies together, allowing you an opportunity to help solve a critical business challenge for a local business.

Explore WLC School of business majors

Regardless of the major(s) you select from within our School of Business, you'll be prepared for success!

Accounting

Businesses need financial experts with excellent character, strong ethics and integrity, and superb accounting acumen. You'll graduate from our accounting program prepared to make an immediate contribution to an organization with a career in accountancy, successfully complete the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination (CPA Exam), or enroll in a graduate program.

Explore our Accounting Major

Business Administration

Craft a program plan that aligns with your career goals. Our business administration major provides the flexibility and broader overview of business topics that is ideal for future entrepreneurs, family business owners, or double-majors who desire an understanding of business fundamentals.

Explore our Business Administration Major

Business Analytics

By majoring in business analytics, you’re positioning yourself at the forefront of this exciting and flourishing field - ethically leveraging data analytics to influence the business decisions of the future.

Explore our Business Analytics Major

Digital Marketing

Digital marketing is not just a subset of marketing; it's a powerhouse in its own right, and our digital marketing major is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to thrive in this dynamic field. You'll discover how to harness the power of digital and social channels to promote brands, reach consumers, and revolutionize the way businesses connect with their target audience(s). You'll also achieve professional certifications that demonstrate your skills and that set you apart!

Explore our DIGITAL MARKETING Major

Student in front of sign outdoors at internship

Finance

Assist individuals with financial planning, or work with businesses to streamline operations through budgeting, investing, financial planning, and problem-solving. You'll explore mathematical and statistical principles alongside real-world case studies and faculty experts to analyze and present on complex financial issues.

Explore our Finance Major

Student presenting in business capstone course

Management

Understand what it takes to effectively lead people and business processes, craft policy, and direct resources within large and small organizations. Building a strong organizational community depends on the people within it trusting, respecting, and caring for each other in moment of agreement - and especially in moments of challenge. Our program instills in you the confidence to be a compassionate Christian business leader.

Explore our Management Major

Business graduates working together at Milwaukee agency

Marketing

Our marketing major prepares you with a robust, relevant background in economics, business ethics, marketing research, advertising, digital marketing, consumer behavior, public relations, management, accounting, and professional communication. You'll graduate as a confident marketer, prepared to influence nearly all aspects of business.

Explore our Marketing Major

Sport Management

Turn your passion for sports into a career you love. Our graduates are equipped to apply critical thinking practices to solve problems, build relationships with various facets within organizations, contemplate ethical principles and values to guide decision-making, express themselves professionally, and use analytical thinking to innovate and propel a sports organization to its next level.

EXPLORE OUR SPORT MANAGEMENT MAJOR

Discover Your Fit at Wisconsin Lutheran College

Choosing the right college or university to pursue your business degree is among the most important decisions you'll make in early adulthood. We encourage you to visit each campus under consideration and meet with the faculty.

Our professors would love to meet with you, share more about our School of Business programs, and discuss your aspirations!

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Take the next step

If you feel Wisconsin Lutheran College's School of Business is the right fit for you, we welcome first-time freshman student applications any time after you have completed six semesters of high school coursework (typically after your junior year). You are automatically considered for our merit-based scholarships upon submitting your application!

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We believe you'd thrive in our School of Business, graduating ready for a professional and meaningful career in nearly any business-related field. Your experiences on campus and the relationships you build with your classmates and faculty will be exciting, purposeful, and rewarding!