Business Degree Program

You have plenty of room in terms of course credit so you can concentrate on specialization areas like:

• Finance
• Human resources
• Marketing

With majors that are modest in size, we help you consider your calling and guide you to the coursework that’s most appropriate. We don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, you will have time for genuine exploration and discernment — without the pressure to specialize too early.

Concentrations are available, but not required, for all business majors.

Student Learning Outcomes

Hope College students completing a Business degree will have:

• Critical Thinking: Enhanced ability to integrate (a) applied and theoretical experiences, and (b) a deep understanding of the content in economics and business, in analytical, problem-solving and creative activities.
• Vocational Discernment: Enhanced ability to make decisions around how to live a life of service through awareness of oneself, the needs of the world and how they intersect.
• Christian Worldview: Enhanced understanding of how a Christian worldview has been, and can be, applied in economics and business.
• Business-focused Critical Thinking: Enhanced ability to integrate (a) applied and theoretical business experiences, and (b) a deep understanding of business content through analytical, problem-solving and creative activities.
• Engagement: Deep involvement in business classes and experiences as well as professional development and relationship building. Involvement = ability + motivation + opportunity