Program Overview

Business Management, BBA

The Business Management program at Whitworth University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of business principles and practices. This concentration can open doors to a variety of careers, from human resources to operations, supply chains, and international relations.

Why Study Business Management at Whitworth?

• Work closely with faculty-mentors who bring varied and extensive industry experience.
• Gain valuable experience through competitive internships, consulting projects, and service-learning.
• Build valuable friendships through department gatherings outside of class.
• Enhance professional skills and connections by joining the Business Club.
• Participate in mock interviews with members of the local business community.
• Study abroad in Asia or Central America with Whitworth business professors.
• Take part in an exchange program with partner schools in Maastricht, Netherlands, or Hong Kong.
• Build a portfolio through coursework and team projects.
• Integrate faith or worldview into coursework through the emphasis on ethics.
• Prepare for jobs in the U.S. and abroad by learning international business concepts and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Connect with Whitworth alums and friends on organized business treks.

Faculty

• Professor Craig Hinnenkamp specializes in management, organizational behavior, and business ethics.
• Associate Professor Dawn Keig specializes in strategic management and project management.
• Associate Professor Todd Friends teaches classes in international business and management.
• Associate Professor Zach Sun specializes in inter-organizational information systems, health information technology, IT-enabled innovation, and the multilevel research method.

Career Opportunities

Business management graduates are prepared for positions across the business sector, as well as in entrepreneurial settings and nonprofits. Recent job placements include:

• Emma Van Eaton, Marketing & Proposal Coordinator, Ameresco, Seattle
• Ryan Hildahl, Senior ABX Manager, Ignitium, Spokane
• Cooper Strout, Business Intelligence Specialist, Itron, Spokane
• Kyle McEachran, Travel Sales Development Manager, Google, Seattle
• Monika Cetnarowski, Project Coordinator, ENGIE Impact, Spokane
• Julianne King, Marketing Specialist III, ExtraHop, Seattle
• Peter Adams, Product Manager II, Enersys, Spokane/Coeur d'Alene

Opportunities Outside the Classroom

• Network with the business community through job fairs and mock interviews.
• Study abroad with Whitworth business faculty leaders.
• Gain experience and build a portfolio through internships and service-learning projects.

Step Up with the Whitworth MBA

Whitworth offers an accelerated Master of Business Administration option to undergraduates through the Step Up program. This program allows students to begin working on their Whitworth MBA as an undergrad and complete the program in one to two years after earning their undergraduate degree.

Related Majors

• Computer Science
• Economics
• Marketing
• Sociology

Academic Information

For detailed academic information, including course requirements and scholarships, please refer to the official Whitworth University resources.