Business major

program Type	Department	School
Undergraduate Major, Undergraduate Minor	Business	School of Business

Want to be prepared for your dream career? Study a mix of business and the liberal arts through our Business Concentration Major. Here, you can get the skills you need — creativity, strategic thinking, and problem solving — to become a student who stands out!

Why Choose Siena’s BUSINESS PROGRAM?

True Customization: We offer 23 different concentrations and the opportunity to choose two, even three! Siena's business program connects what you learn in the classroom with practical application to set you up for success. You'll not only be able to customize your major to fit your goals, you'll be more marketable when it comes to finding a job.
Hands-on Experience: Located in a thriving business region with strong connections across the world, Siena offers numerous internship opportunities with leading companies, financial institutions, and startups. You'll gain valuable, real-world experience through internships, study abroad programs, and partnerships with local businesses.
Effective Faculty Mentorship: From our passionate faculty and academic advisors to our career counselors and dedicated internship office, you'll have an army of supporters focused on your growth from day one.

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Stack Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Siena's Stack Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship empowers students to bring their business ideas to life. Through the biannual Spark Tank pitch competition, students present innovative concepts to a panel of judges, competing for seed funding. This hands-on experience fosters creativity, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving, preparing Siena business students for success in an evolving business landscape.

Strategic Plan Proposal

All students enrolled in the business concentration major will complete the capstone course, Organizational Strategy, where they apply their knowledge to real-world scenarios. In Spring 2024, senior Eliana Orlic and her team developed a strategic business plan proposal for McDonald's Corporation which they presented to local business leaders and CEOs.

Project Management Case Study

The Siena campus has provided several project case studies for The Project Management class. In the Spring of 2024, students utilized the construction of Nobel Hall to examine the process involved in managing a wide variety of projects, the skills associated with completing them, and the stakeholders involved.