Undergraduate Programs

Undergraduate

Undergraduate Business Degrees & Programs

Undergraduate business degrees and programs offered within the UCCS College of Business are designed with entrepreneurship, ethics, and innovation in mind.

Business, BI

Type: Bachelor of Innovation (BI)

This unique program focuses on bringing together students with complementary skills and interests to work on projects for real companies or for their own entrepreneurial pursuits.

Business, BS

Type: Bachelor of Science (BS)

This program provides students with comprehensive business knowledge along with real-world applications. Students can choose from 13 different concentrations.

Business, BS - Online

Type: Bachelor of Science (BS)

This program is designed for students who want the flexibility to take courses or complete their degree online.

Undergraduate Areas of Emphasis

Accounting

Prepare for a challenging and rewarding career in financial accounting, managerial accounting, accounting systems, taxation, and auditing in corporate, not-for-profit, and government organizations.

Program Type: Area of Emphasis for Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Innovation or Minor


Business Analytics

Data skills are becoming a requirement across all business functions.

The business analytics courses are hands-on, project-based classes that utilize state-of-art software to manage and analyze real data for businesses.

Program Type: Minor


Cybersecurity Management

In a rapidly evolving online world, technology security is a top priority for large and small businesses, as well as for the common household. Learn the skills to prevent cyber attacks, online hacking and gain knowledge on how to protect businesses and individuals from online threats.

Program Type: Area of Emphasis for Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Innovation or Certificate 


Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship will prepare you to live your life on the economic frontier, give full expression to your personality, and the ability to build wealth for yourself. 

Program Type: Minor


Finance

Learn both the science and the art of managing money while preparing for a career in helping people and organizations achieve their financial goals. 

Program Type: Area of Emphasis for Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Innovation or Minor

 


Human Resources Management

Gain the skills required to find and recruit employees, train staff, create an inclusive and diverse workplace, negotiate salaries and compensation, and work with labor leaders and unions.

Program Type: Area of Emphasis for Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Innovation or Minor


Information Systems

Prepare to help companies choose and manage the right technologies and to get the most value from their tech investments. 

Program Type: Area of Emphasis for Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Innovation or Minor


International Business

In an interconnected world, most industries are global. Having a 360-degree understanding of international issues, competition, and business practices is a prerequisite in the 21st century.

Program Type: Area of Emphasis for Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Innovation or Minor


Management

Train to become a skilled manager who knows how to lead and motivate people, build high-performance teams, and develop world-class organizations. The management emphasis is a great opportunity to gain critical leadership skills.

Program Type: Area of Emphasis for Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Innovation or Minor


Marketing

Marketing is a critical aspect of any business that allows you to tap into your creative side and express yourself through the business world. Blend the art and science of business communication to create and deliver value to consumers with a rewarding and fun career as a marketing professional.

Program Type: Area of Emphasis for Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Innovation or Minor


PGA Golf Management

The only program in Colorado that prepares you for membership in the PGA of America and a professional career in the golf industry.

The PGA Golf Management Program at UCCS combines a PGA-accredited golf management education with an AACSB-accredited business degree.


Service Management

Virtually every organization has a large service component and a significant need for skilled professionals. Learn how to provide world-class service management in any industry.

Program Type: Area of Emphasis for Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Innovation or Minor


Sport Management

The UCCS Sport Management program is a specialty emphasis area that allows you to pursue a business focus within the sport industry. With 59 sport organizations based in Colorado Springs, students have access to excellent career opportunities upon graduation.

Program Type: Area of Emphasis for Bachelor of Science Degree

AACSB Accredited

All UCCS College of Business degree programs are accredited by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

This represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide; only 5% of business schools globally and 30% of business schools nationally have earned this distinction.

Student Experiences

Lee Haider
Bachelor of Innovation, Class of 2018
"The Bachelors of Innovation program through the UCCS College of Business creates an amazing ecosystem to help students succeed. The program helps students learn how to take their passion and make it a reality. All the professors really want to see students succeed and help push them to reach their full potential."
Holly Lind
Holly Lind, Sport Management, Class of 2018
"UCCS opened doors to the Olympic Movement. I was able to make connections with multiple National Governing Bodies, build my resume and form some great relationships. I was able to cultivate my own path by working up the ladder to unique opportunities at the Olympic Training Center. My connections even led me to the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Brazil!"

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