Business Studies at Aquinas College

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Business ClassOur world is changing, and the way we do business is changing too. The programs in Aquinas College’s Business Studies provide the theory and application for graduates to tackle 21st-century jobs in the public and private sectors, ranging from accounting to information technology.

Our programs provide a value and mission-based foundation in the liberal arts, combined with quantitative analysis for preparation in a variety of careers. Our first-of-its-kind Sustainable Business degree provides a globally-oriented approach focused on the triple bottom line of social, environmental and financial perspective.

Aquinas College Business students also gain experience outside the classroom through internships and other program opportunities. During the fall semester, students at Aquinas get to meet with executives and other business leaders in the Grand Rapids community at their places of business while participating in hands-on marketing projects. 

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Accounting students participate in the annual Debits vs. Credits game

Accounting

 

Accounting students will be equipped with the technical skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving job market.Accounting
Business Administration students win MWest Challenge

Business Administration

 

Dreaming of starting your own company? Aquinas College will put your knowledge into action through case studies, internships, and real-world projects to help you succeed in the rapidly growing business world. Business Administration
Aquinas students studying Computer Information Systems

Computer Information Systems 

 

At Aquinas College, students will gain hands-on experience with database management and data analysis tools, preparing them for a brighter future. Computer Information Systems
Aquinas students engaged in business presentation

Economics 

 

Students pursuing an economics minor at Aquinas College will learn the fundamentals of decision-making through real-life examples and identify opportunities to build the future they deserve. Economics

 

 

Majors & Minors

Accounting
  • Accounting (major and minor)
  • Professional Accountancy (major)

Business Administration
  • Business Administration and Communication Dual (major)
  • Business Administration and Sport Management Dual (major)
  • Concentrations in International Business, Marketing, and Management

Computer Information Systems
  • Computer Information Systems (major)
  • Management Information Systems (major and minor)
  • CIS Web Design (minor)
  • CIS Networking (minor)
  • CIS Analyst (minor)

Economics
  • Economics (minor)

 

Insignis Honors Program

The Insignis Honors Program at Aquinas College offers high-achieving students a rigorous interdisciplinary curriculum, exclusive research opportunities, and a vibrant community that fosters intellectual growth and professional success.

Insignis Honors Program

 

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Virtual Tour

Want to get a better glimpse of Aquinas College? Visit our on-campus virtual tour to discover 10 different spots Aquinas has to offer. From scenic outdoor areas to classrooms and the Moose Café, imagine yourself at AQ as you explore from anywhere!

Study Abroad

Discover global opportunities with the ability to study abroad at Aquinas College. Offering immersive semester, summer, and short-term programs designed to broaden your perspective and enhance your academic journey

Clubs

At Aquinas, enhance your degree and build professional connections by joining student-led business clubs and organizations offering hands-on networking and leadership experience in the Grand Rapids community.

 

 

Business Studies News

Hugh Ingalls

Aquinas College Catches up with Hugh Ingalls ’14 in Alumni Fireside Chat Series

April 29, 2025

On Thursday, April 3, Aquinas welcomed back alumnus Hugh Ingalls ’14 for our annual Fireside Chat Series.

Mel Trotter

Aquinas Students Turn Business Lessons into Fundraising Success for Mel Trotter Ministries

December 16, 2024

For the past four years, Aquinas Professor Mark O’Toole has assigned a special project to his fall classes: students break into groups of four to five to design a marketing plan and collect at least $10,000 in donations to Mel Trotter Ministries.

Aquinas Students Shine in the MCA-CLC Program

Aquinas Students Shine in the MCA-CLC Program

July 16, 2024

This summer and fall, three Aquinas College students – Cameron Moore, Kaitlyn Yonker and Carlota Arzabe Mecchia – are gaining invaluable experiences through the 2024 MCA-CLC Professional Development Program.

Several students stand with piles of garbage bags full of donations for Mel Trotter and a Mel Trotter Truck

Aquinas Students Gather Truckloads of Donations for Mel Trotter Ministries

December 8, 2023

For the past three years, Aquinas Professor Mark O’Toole has assigned a special project to his fall classes. As they learn about the fundamentals of business, they also put those lessons into practice for a good cause: gathering donations for Mel Trotter Ministries, a nonprofit organization at the...

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Aquinas Students are Taking College One Class at a Time, Literally

October 24, 2023

Citing increased focus, reduced stress, flexibility, friendships and memorable experiences, students are thriving in the Block Model pilot program, also known as one-class-at-a-time scheduling.