School of Business

Professors T. Betts, B. Cawley, D. Snyder, P. Snyder, J. Stansbury (James & Judith Chambery Fellow for the Study of Ethics in Business), M. Stansbury

Associate Professors R. Hammond (cochair), D. Pruis, J. Risner, S. Rush (cochair), R. Winowiecki

Assistant Professors B. Hargous, P. Johnson, S. Sharma, D. Song

Lecturer A. VanPutten (visiting)

Business education at Calvin is about so much more than the bottom line—it’s about a Christian calling to participate in a vital part of society.

The Calvin University School of Business programs will give you the courses, real-world learning, and leadership development opportunities to empower you to help create a better world. Your course of study will be customized to meet your interests and prepare you for your career. You will get foundational understanding of business plus in-depth knowledge in one of eight majors—accounting, business analytics, entrepreneurship, finance, financial planning, human resource management, marketing, or operations and supply chain management. Some of these business majors have also been sized to allow plenty of room to double major or minor in another area of interest. (Note that students are allowed to obtain no more than two majors and/or two minors from the School of Business.) Students can add a global business certificate to prepare for a globally and culturally diverse career by adding four courses, including an off-campus course experience.

The School of Business combines courses taught by experienced business professionals with real-world learning opportunities to provide excellent preparation for your career. Calvin’s business programs equip you for the workplace by tackling actual business problems in courses, internships, networking events, and more.

Collaboration in Courses. Business courses include projects to help real organizations and corporations identify and solve business challenges. You will collaborate with other business students in group activities and team projects to help you develop skills in teamwork, market research, leadership, and public speaking.
Internships. Gain valuable experience by using your developing skills in the workplace.
Off-Campus Programs. Study business in global markets like Britain, Hungary, Kenya, and Mexico through semester-long study or short-term trips. Participation in these programs fulfills a requirement for obtaining a global business certificate
Business Activities and Organizations. Student organizations and School of Business initiatives can help you find your passion and serve God with your business skills. Join groups such as Calvin Startup Garage , HR Club, Knight Investment Management, Marketing Club, Calvin Nexus Peer Financial Coaching, Supply Chain Management Association, and Women’s Business Network..
Networking. Regular events with members of the thriving West Michigan business community can help you make contacts, develop skills, and discover where God is calling you.

Additionally, the School of Business collaborates with other programs to offer the following majors:

Programs

Major

Minor

Certificate: Undergraduate

Global Business, Certificate

Master’s

Courses

Accounting (Undergraduate)

Accounting (Graduate)

Business (Undergraduate)

Business Analytics (Undergraduate)

Business Analytics (Graduate)

Entrepreneurship (Undergraduate)

Finance (Undergraduate)

Finance (Graduate)

Human Resource Management (Undergraduate)

Management (Graduate)

Marketing (Undergraduate)

Supply Chain Management (Undergraduate)