Business Studies at Aquinas College

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Our world is changing, and the way we do business is changing too. The programs at Aquinas College provide the theory and application graduates need to tackle 21st-century jobs in the public and private sectors. Our experiential learning approach means that, whether you’re testing a new product or balancing the books, you’re building up your confidence and your network. You’ll develop practical, marketable skills that translate directly into opportunities across industries. You’ll benefit from 1:1 help from dedicated professionals ready to coach you to excellence. And on graduation day, you’ll stand among your peers as a thoughtful, capable professional ready to make an impact. 

 

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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

Alumni Spotlight: Bridget Baehl

Alumni Spotlight: Bridget Baehl

February 2, 2026

For Bridget Baehl, finding her place at Aquinas College wasn't part of the original plan, but it became the defining chapter of her journey toward a career in higher education.

Alumni Spotlight: Aaron's Aquinas Journey

Alumni Spotlight: Aaron's Aquinas Journey

January 27, 2026

Connection is what defines the Aquinas experience, the kind that happens not by accident, but by intention. This is the thread that runs through Aaron Hendrick’s story—weaving through his college decision, his first day at Aquinas, and ultimately his career at Stryker.

Alumni Spotlight: Aijamal Kasymova’s Aquinas Journey

Alumni Spotlight: Aijamal Kasymova’s Aquinas Journey

December 9, 2025

For Aijamal, the Aquinas liberal arts education was alive—not just in her classroom discussions, but in the relationships she nurtured, the skills she forged, and the future she stepped into with both grace and confidence.

Aquinas internships

2025 Summer Internships

August 28, 2025

This summer, Aquinas Saints Madison Slezinski, Zackary Dingwell, and Aaron Moore completed internships and shared a few highlights from their experiences!

MWest Students

Aquinas Students Turn Setbacks into a Product and Win the MWest Challenge

May 21, 2025

This past spring semester, Aquinas students Austin Tucker, Wyatt Snitzer, Haruka Terakawa, and Claire Hines developed Stride Guard, a shoe insert that tracks impacts to help prevent injuries. Their idea won them the $3,000 top prize in the Final Pitch Competition of the MWest Challenge.