## Forming Virtuous Business Leaders Who Are a Force for Good in the World

At the Busch School of Business, we are wholly designed to form the next generation of virtuous business leaders — those both grounded in Catholic social teaching and prepared to change the world.



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### Premier Undergraduate Programs

Our Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) is ranked in the top 10% nationwide and offers specializations in finance, marketing, sales, and more. We also offer a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Accounting, a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Economics, and several double majors.

 

- [ Undergraduate Programs ](/programs-admission/undergraduate-programs)
 
 

 

 

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### Distinctive Graduate Programs

Our Master of Business Administration (MBA) is the *only* MBA granted by an institution with both Carnegie Research 1 status and AACSB accreditation, along with Cardinal Newman Society endorsement. Choose from two pathways: accelerated on-campus or flexible online.

 

- [ Graduate Programs ](/programs-admission/graduate-programs)
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

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### Ranked Top 10% in the Nation

The Busch School is recognized by *Poets and Quants* as a top-ranked undergraduate business program: #53 out of 550+ AACSB-accredited U.S. business schools, #14 for academic experience, and #31 in career outcomes. We are also ranked #11 nationwide by the *Wall Street Journal* for accounting salaries after graduation. We pride ourselves on developing exceptional and virtuous leaders in the business world — and launching their careers.

 

- [ More About Our Mission &amp; Vision ](/explore-our-school/mission-vision)
- [ Success Stats &amp; Stories ](/explore-our-school/student-success)
 
 

 

 

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### Busch School: Among the World's Top Business Schools

The Busch School is accredited by AACSB International, the world's top business accrediting organization. **Only 6% of business schools worldwide** are recognized with this distinction based on their teaching, research, and societal impact.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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## Hear from Our Students

 

 

### Combining Her Passions in Accounting

Pursuing a bachelor's degree in accounting and a certificate in intelligence studies, Lauren White found a way to chart her own path.



 

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  ### Everything She Was Looking for in a University

Marketing major Isabella DeAvalia wanted a small Catholic campus, city location, study abroad, and athletics — all in an academic home that also prepared her for the career ahead.



 

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  ### Life-Changing Launch into the Sales Industry

Not only did Justin McCarthy launch his career in the sales industry, he also found a University with the right fit and a campus community to embrace.



 

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## Accelerate Your Path Ahead &amp; Achieve Your Potential

You'll find a home and community of great minds and entrepreneurs here in the Busch School, dedicated to your accomplishments and the pursuit of business excellence.



 

- [ Discover Our Community ](/explore-our-school/our-community)
- [ Career Development ](/explore-our-school/career-development)
- [ Centers, Initiatives, &amp; Entrepreneurship ](/explore-our-school/centers-initiatives-entrepreneurship)
 
 

 

 

 

 

## Career Placement for Busch School Graduates

97% of graduates reported employment or graduate school admission within six months of graduation. Busch School employers include:



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