Birmingham-Southern College

Business at BSC blends the study of business administration with the in-depth learning of a liberal arts education.

As a student, you will learn to think critically, write effectively, and give a persuasive presentation—all tools you'll need to start your own business or climb the corporate ladder.

Our courses explore ethical decision-making and emphasize international business to prepare you for an ever-changing global marketplace. Alongside business coursework, the department also offers opportunities and resources to meet business leaders, find internships, and launch your own business ideas.

Business administration majors can choose to pursue tracks in finance, marketing, and/or management. Other business department majors include accounting and international business.

Why study Business at BSC?

Hands-on experience: To truly prepare for a career in business, students will apply concepts and models to the real economy. During the Bruno Entrepreneurship Challenge, the business senior capstone course, student teams receive $500 to fund a start-up business for three weeks. BSC also participates in outside competitions like the United Way of Central Alabama’s Social Media Challenge.

Study abroad: Students have the chance to travel with their professors and expand their business knowledge on a global scale. International E-Term projects allow students to visit renowned businesses and meet entrepreneurs from around the world, from Germany to South Africa to New Zealand.

Connections: The department brings business professionals to campus throughout the year for panels, lectures, and networking events that connect students to the Birmingham business world. Quite a few BSC alumni who are movers and shakers in our city often come to campus to connect with students.

Internships: Business majors can connect academic learning to real-world experience through internships. Employers with which BSC students have held recent internships include: SociallyIn, Red Mountain Entertainment, Scout Branding, IMG Sports Marketing, BTS Technologies, The Orthopedic Group, Highland Associates, Knight Eady, and Viperline Solutions.