Program Overview

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Discover Business Program

The University of Dayton's Discover Business program is designed to help students explore various academic options in the School of Business before finalizing a major. This program allows students to stay on track to graduate in four years while discovering their vocational fit.

Program Overview

Students in the Discover Business program work toward a degree and attend courses like BIZ 101 and BIZ 103 during their first year. These courses cover the curriculum and careers of each program, as well as ways students can achieve other academic goals. Holistic Academic Advisors teach these courses to provide additional support outside of the classroom and can make referrals to faculty micro-mentors for added academic and industry insights.

Program Outcomes

• Students will articulate the idea of vocation and demonstrate progress in the vocational discernment process.
• Students will make successful and timely progress toward a degree.
• Students will feel a sense of belonging at the University.

Sample Plan of Study

This is a sample plan of study for students starting at UD in the academic year. The plan includes:

Semester 1

• BIZ 101 Launching Your Business Career: Foundations for Student Success
• ECO 203 Principles of Microeconomics
• HUM 101 Chaminade Seminar: Reading and Responding to the Signs of the Times
• MGT 101 Entrepreneurial, Innovative and Creative Mindsets
• MGT 201 Legal and Ethical Environment of Business
• CAP Natural Science and Lab Total Credit Hours: 17

Semester 2

• BIZ 103 Develop Your Vocation and Career Flight Plan
• BIZ 201 Business Cases and Communications
• ECO 204 Principles of Macroeconomics
• HUM 102 Marie Th廨鋊e Seminar: Human Dignity and the Common Good
• MTH 129 Calculus for Business
• CAP Arts Study Total Credit Hours: 16

Semester 1-2 Required and Recommended Milestones

• Develop your plan of study
• Complete MTH 129 and 17 hours of business courses
• Plan your BWISE and UD EL, including considering developing intercultural competencies through study away
• Discover student organizations across campus (BIZ 101)
• Attend the Career Fair to learn (BIZ 103)
• Explore campus employment opportunities

Semester 3

• ACC 201 Accounting Information for Business Decisions I
• BAN 210 Statistics for Business Analytics I
• BIZ 202 Career Flight Takeoff
• MIS 301 Information Systems in Organizations
• ENG 200 Writing Seminar II
• CAP Diversity and Social Justice Total Credit Hours: 16

Semester 4

• ACC 202 Accounting Information for Business Decisions II
• BAN 211 Statistics for Business Analytics II
• MKT 301 Principles of Marketing
• OPS 301 Survey of Operations and Supply Management
• CAP Faith Traditions Total Credit Hours: 15

Semester 3-4 Required and Recommended Milestones

• Determine your major(s) and any minors
• Complete BAN 210/211, ACC 201/202, BIZ 202
• Get involved in student organizations (BIZ 202)
• Serve your community (BWISE) in BIZ 202
• Attend the Career Fair/interview for internships (BWISE)
• Revisit your plan of study
• Connect with a faculty micro-mentor to discuss career paths and internships

Why Enroll in the Discover Business Program

The Discover Business program is a great way to move toward a four-year degree, even if you are undecided, deciding between multiple majors, or not quite meeting the benchmarks for the major you applied to. In this program, you'll be able to explore all business academic options at UD.

Curriculum

• AACSB Accredited: Our accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB-International) represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide.
• Top 30 Business School: 2025 Poets &Quants ranked UD's School of Business Administration among the Top 30 in the nation for academic experience and Top 50 overall.

Faculty and Staff Support

• 100% of Business Classes Taught by Faculty: All business courses are taught by facultynever by graduate assistants or teaching assistants.
• Micro-Mentors: Connect with business micro-mentors for personalized guidance on careers, grad school, electives, and aligning your studies with your goals.
• Holistic Academic Advising: Build a lasting connection with your dedicated holistic academic advisor who supports you through your entire UD journey.

Career Development

• Required Career Flight Plan Curriculum: All business students complete four courses (50+ hours) of professional development through the Career Flight Plan covering everything from CliftonStrengths and AI specializations to business etiquette, mock interviews, negotiation, and more.

Experiential Learning

• Real-World Results Start Here: 100% of UD students complete a high-impact experiential learning opportunity part of our University-wide commitment to hands-on, real-world education.
• BWISE (Business Wisdom through International, Service, and Experiential Education) Requirement: Gets students out of the classroom and into companies, communities, and the world to lead, learn, and gain real experience.
• Get Involved Beyond the Classroom: Join 25+ business-related student organizations to explore interests, build connections, and gain hands-on experience.

Related Degrees and Programs

• Accounting (B.S.B.A.)
• Business Analytics (B.S.B.A.)
• Business Economics (B.S.B.A.)
• Entrepreneurship (B.S.B.A.)
• Finance (B.S.B.A.)
• Management (B.S.B.A.)
• Management Information Systems (B.S.B.A.)
• Marketing (B.S.B.A.)
• Operations and Supply Chain Management (B.S.B.A.)

Tuition and Financial Aid

The University of Dayton is dedicated to being transparent and ensuring student success. A variety of scholarships, grants, loans, and part-time work-study are available to help cover costs.

Success After Graduation

At the School of Business Administration, you will have the opportunity to combine the classroom and business world together in a way that allows you to further sharpen your skills. This is a key reason why employers love hiring our students they can hit the ground running.

• $66,715 average starting salary for School of Business Administration majors
• 99% success rate after graduation for School of Business majors

Design Your Academic Path

Holistic Academic Advising

Advisors in the Mittelstaedt Center for Academic Advising and Business Student Success will help you successfully navigate through the business school and plan for your future success.

BWISE

To really excel as a business professional, you'll need to gain additional business wisdom outside the classroom. That's where BWISE (Business Wisdom through International, Service, and Experiential education) comes in.

Bachelor's Plus Master's Program

With UD's Bachelor's Plus Master's (BPM) program, you can earn your bachelor's degree and a master's degree at an accelerated pace often completing your master's degree within just one year of earning your bachelor's degree.

Vocation at UD

We integrate vocational exploration into the curriculum through the first-year experience seminar, experiential learning, and co-curricular opportunities within our centers and programs.