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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

 

Discover More At Aquinas

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


Paul Reiss and Mike Meadows at a table pitching their product

Former Aquinas Student Co-Founds Protein Ice Cream Company

August 17, 2023

You may have seen Protein Pints, a new protein-packed ice cream product, in the news recently. What you might not know is the product got its start here at Aquinas College.

Aidan Donnelly beside waste collection bins outside of Albertus Magnus Hall of Science

A Day In The Life of a Sustainability Intern at Frederik Meijer Gardens

August 8, 2023

We visited Aidan Donnelly at his sustainability internship with Frederik Meijer Gardens on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 to see how Aquinas students put what they learn in class into action.

Four students holding an oversized check for SustainTape

Business Pitches by Aquinas College Students Win Prize Money in MWest Challenge

May 16, 2023

Two Aquinas teams walked away with money to put towards bringing their business pitches to life.

Six sustainable business majors acted as consultants for Beacon Hill, a Grand Rapids senior living community.

AQ Students Research Sustainability with Residents of Beacon Hill at Eastgate Senior Living Community

April 21, 2023

Six sustainable business majors acted as consultants for Beacon Hill, a Grand Rapids senior living community.

Aquinas College students donate three truckloads of clothes and medical goods to Mel Trotter Ministries

Aquinas College students donate goods to Mel Trotter Ministries

November 8, 2022

The class objective was for each of the six groups in class to acquire $10,000 in donated goods for Mel Trotter, a Grand Rapids nonprofit that provides for the homeless and the hungry.