Business Program Information
The Business program is designed to develop business professionals by combining a strong business core with hands-on projects.
The Business Management program is designed to develop well-rounded, adaptable professionals by combining a strong academic foundation with hands-on, applied learning experiences. Students build technology-infused business skills and competencies that prepare them to succeed in today’s ever-changing, fast-paced, data-driven, and globally connected marketplace, while also strengthening their analytical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills. Emphasizing real-world application, the program integrates experiential learning opportunities that enable students to apply classroom knowledge to practical business challenges and environments.
A defining feature of the program is its flexibility, which allows students to tailor their academic experience to their individual career goals and interests. The Business Management degree offers a range of customizable and adaptable tracks designed to help students develop a personalized portfolio of business tools and competencies. Students may choose to pursue focus areas such as Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Business Analytics, Management & Leadership, Global Business, or work closely with their advisor to design a custom track that reflects their unique aspirations.
This individualized approach, combined with a comprehensive and integrative capstone experience, ensures that students graduate with both depth and breadth of knowledge. By aligning their coursework with professional goals and engaging in a culminating applied project, students are well-positioned to transition confidently into the workforce or pursue advanced opportunities or graduate programs across an array of industries.
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Specialized Business Degree Coursework
Coursework in the Business programs builds upon a robust fundamental core of courses including management, marketing, accounting, finance, information technology, economics, ethics, globalization, business law, and business presentations.
Hands-On Projects
Faculty work with industry partners to develop a wide variety of hands-on projects so students can apply their business knowledge to solve real world business problems. Students complete projects with local businesses and clients.
Internships
Students are encouraged to apply their business education through an internship experience during their junior year. Internship placement is supported by Career Development, faculty, and industry partners.
Senior Project Experience
The senior project provides business students with the opportunity to design their own “capstone experience”, integrating their educational experience by developing a solution for a “real world” business problem in their area of interest. This culminating year-long experience includes project management, research approaches, analysis, and a final presentation at the annual Oregon Tech Project Symposium.
Business Tracks
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Track
The Innovation & Entrepreneurship Track prepares students to develop and launch new ventures by combining innovation strategy, AI prototyping, and user-centered design. Students build skills in identifying opportunities, validating ideas, and bringing products to market, while marketing and communication courses enhance their ability to promote and present innovative solutions effectively. Students often go on to compete in Oregon Tech's Catalyze Klamath Inventor Contest and join the Business & Innovation Club.
Business Analytics Track
The Business Analytics Track develops students’ ability to analyze data and improve organizational performance through evidence-based decision-making. Coursework emphasizes database management, systems analysis, and advanced analytical methods such as modeling, optimization, and simulation. Students also gain experience with process improvement frameworks like Lean and Six Sigma, preparing them to identify inefficiencies, generate insights, and implement data-driven solutions across business functions. Students have the opportunity to earn a Six Sigma Green Belt.
Management & Leadership Track
The Management & Leadership Track prepares students to lead individuals and teams effectively in complex organizational settings. Through coursework in human resources, advanced leadership, and contemporary management issues, students develop skills in decision-making, ethical leadership, and organizational strategy. Communication-focused courses in public relations and negotiation further strengthen students’ ability to manage conflict, influence stakeholders, and foster collaborative, high-performing work environments.
Global Business Track
The Global Business Track prepares students to operate effectively in diverse international environments by developing cultural awareness and global business insight. Through coursework in cultural anthropology, intercultural communication, and global marketing, students learn to understand cross-cultural dynamics and adapt strategies for international markets. The study abroad experience further enhances their ability to apply global business concepts in real-world settings, preparing graduates to navigate and lead in an increasingly interconnected economy.
The departmental faculty advise students. View the list of academic advisors.
If a student is unsure who their assigned academic advisor is, please contact the department chairperson or the Academic Advising office below.
Oregon Institute of Technology has received specialized accreditation for its business programs from the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), located at 11374 Strang Line Road, Lenexa, Kansas, USA. See additional information regarding the accreditation and public disclosures.
Jobs and Careers in Business
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Oregon Workforce, business professionals and analysts are expected to experience continued growth over the short- and long-term.
Career Paths
- Business Manager
- Business Analyst
- Marketing Research Analyst
- Public Relations
- Marketing and Business Development
- Account Executive
- Human Resource Manager
Recent business graduates have been employed by:
JELD-WEN
Columbia Forest Products
IBM
Intel
The Boeing Company
Uber
Google
Universal Studios
Costs
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