Departments and Programs
There are 5 departments in the G.R. Herberger College of Business, each one dedicated to mentoring students through the educational process.
- Accounting
- Business Computer Information Systems
- Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate
- Management
- Marketing and Business Law
- International Business Program
If you have questions, these offices are available to help.
Accounting
With an Accounting (ACCT) major, students will be able to analyze, synthesize and understand data and communicate findings to business and governmental decision-makers.
A degree in Accounting gives students tools to pursue careers in business and accounting, including:
- auditing
- consulting
- public accounting
- budgeting
- forecasting
Find out more about the Department of Accounting.
Business Computer Information Systems
Our Business and Computer Information Systems (BCIS) major is the most extensive and comprehensive undergraduate computer information systems program in the state of Minnesota. It emphasizes conceptual, analytical, technical and interpersonal skills and prepares students to analyze business problems and develop information technology solutions to those problems.
Find out more about the Department of Business Computer Information Systems.
Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate
The Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate (FIRE) major provides students with a foundation in economic theory and practice, global market forces and financial management skills and experiences. The degree prepares students for many careers such as:
- banking
- investing
- security analysis
- insurance
- government
- real estate
- financial management in private, governmental or non-profit organizations
Find out more about the Department of Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate.
Management
A Management (MGMT) major helps students learn how to plan, direct and control resources.
The HCOB Management degree prepares students for a variety of management positions in business, non-profit organizations and government.
Find out more about the Department of Management.
Marketing and Business Law
The Marketing (MKTG) and Business Law (BLAW) major gives students skills and insights related to strategies and activities in dynamic business areas. The HCOB Marketing degree prepares students for careers in:
- product planning and management
- public relations
- advertising & sales promotion
- marketing research
- sales
- global marketing
- many more
Find out more about the Department of Marketing and Business Law.
International Program
Living and studying in other countries can change your life.
Students who study abroad return with greater self-awareness and self-confidence.
They handle unfamiliar situations better and are more sensitive to the world
around them.
Consider studying at the Fachhochshule in Ingolstadt, Germany - the University of Applied Science. Their course credits apply to any major or minor program in the business or engineering curriculum at SCSU.


