Business
Major (BA, BS) | Minor
Business at North Park
Our business program is renowned for blending faith and ethics into advanced business studies. This broad discipline covers economics, accounting, finance, marketing, leadership, and ethics, preparing you for careers in the public, private, or government sectors or further specialization through advanced education.
Degree options
Bachelor of arts (BA) students gain a strong business foundation for diverse careers, while bachelor of science (BS) students, with a required 150-hour internship and area of concentration, focus on specialized disciplines through targeted coursework and internships.
BA and BS students can also pursue an actuarial science certificate alongside their major to set themselves up for success in the field.
BS concentrations
Accounting: Master the language of business and gain the expertise to navigate financial regulations, opening pathways to careers in public, private, and nonprofit sectors.
Finance: Learn to evaluate financial decisions and maximize value, preparing for fast-paced careers in corporate, nonprofit, or government finance.
Management: Gain the skills to lead teams and improve operations, readying you for leadership roles or the challenge of running your own business.
Marketing: Develop insight into consumer behavior and strategy to drive product promotion and thrive in diverse industries.
Sport Management: Combine business skills with industry knowledge to pursue exciting opportunities in athletics, recreation, media, and sport-focused organizations.
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Featured course
PHIL 2530 – Business and Professional Ethics
An introduction to the theory and practice of public speaking. Topics include types of speeches, types and uses of source material, organization, performance, and speech criticism.
Accreditation
North Park University and all programs in the School of Business and Nonprofit Management (SBNM) are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, the regional accrediting body in the Midwest.
SBNM has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. For a list of accredited programs, please review our IACBE member status page.
Faculty spotlight
Dr. Ann Ownby Hicks
Ownby Hicks, School of Business and Nonprofit Management dean and accounting professor, helps students simplify complex financial concepts. With nearly 20 years of senior-level experience in accounting and finance across real estate and education, she brings real-world expertise into the classroom.
Contact
School of Business and Nonprofit Management
5043 N. Spaulding Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 244-6270
sbnm@northpark.edu