Our Jesuit approach to education focuses on the care and development of the whole person or"cura personalis."
The Marquette business degree is professional education for a life time of leadership in business and society. Ethics are a key component to the curriculum. Students are required to take two ethics courses and each business course includes some ethical dimension. The Liberal Arts focus allows students to take almost half of their coursework from arts and sciences, including English, history, mathematics, philosophy, theology, languages, and electives. The entire educational experience emphasizes writing and speaking skills. Small class size allows for case discussions, papers, and presentations. The average business class is approximately 30 students. Course availability is a high priority in the College. Courses are available for students to graduate in four years.
Marquette has been nationally recognized for its outstanding graduation rate. Personal attention is at the heart of Jesuit education. Marquette business students have one on one faculty advising sessions at least twice a year. All business faculty are required to have at least six hours of office hours weekly available for students to discuss coursework, advising, career development," employment opportunities, and other needs of the student. Individual attention is given to each applicant at applicant at the time of admissions and we admit students directly into the College of Business Administration as freshman.
Marquette University is in an ideal location for our focus on real world integration into the classroom. This 80 acre campus encompasses a great deal of green space to enjoy while being just minutes from the heart of downtown Milwaukee urban center. Real world focus results from our easy access to the business community. Guest speakers, class projects, and corporate tours are easily integrated into our business courses. Community service is an important dimension of a Jesuit business education. The urban environment provides opportunities for practical application of service to the community. Access to major business generates many internship and part-time employment opportunities for our students.Cultural and recreational events for all tastes are available and easily accessible to students. Professional organizations promote learning and leadership. The College has 12 professional student organizations with active involvement of major corporations.
Nationally recognized for the quality of teaching and research, the College of Business Administration graduates and students benefit from a long tradition of excellence and success in the business world. Focus on undergraduate education is exemplified by the fact that 100% of faculty teach undergraduate courses. Courses emphasize professional student development by focusing on written and oral communication skills, analytical and problem solving skills, technological literacy, and ethics. Excellent job opportunities exist for our graduates. The College enjoys a 98% placement rate of students within six months of graduation; 81% in their first choice position. Marquette has a top 10 International Business program with a comprehensive curriculum and over 15 Marquette University sponsored study abroad opportunities. Cutting edge faculty research and research centers serve students and the business community. Technology and computer use is integrated throughout the business curriculum.
College of Business Administration,
Straz Hall
Marquette University
P.O. Box 1881
Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881
Phone: 414-288-7141
Fax: 414-288 1660
