Business Administration, BBA, Business Management Concentration

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Business management is broad for a reason. You dabble in marketing, human resources management, information technology, organizational behavior and more. You get to become someone who is good at a wide range of aspects that companies will be looking for, and if you really enjoy one of these classes that you are required to take, go more in-depth the next semester and learn more about the topic to really give yourself a career focus.
Aaron Cox '26
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Ask our faculty

Have questions? Our faculty are here to share their expertise and help you learn more about this program.

Ask Craig

chinnenkamp@whitworth.edu

Professor Craig Hinnenkamp specializes in management, organizational behavior and business ethics.

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Ask Dawn

dkeig@whitworth.edu

Associate Professor Dawn Keig specializes in strategic management and project management.

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Ask Todd

tfriends@whitworth.edu

Associate Professor Todd Friends teaches classes in international business and management.

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Ask Zach

zsun@whitworth.edu

Associate Professor Zach Sun specializes in inter-organizational information systems, health information technology, IT-enabled innovation and the multilevel research method.

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Our business management grads make a difference (and get jobs)

Business management graduates are prepared for positions across the business sector, as well as in entrepreneurial settings and nonprofits.

Recent job placements include:

  • Emma Van Eaton, marketing & proposal coordinator, Ameresco, Seattle
  • Ryan Hildahl, senior ABX manager, Ignitium, Spokane
  • Cooper Strout, business intelligence specialist, Itron, Spokane
  • Kyle McEachran, travel sales development manager, Google, Seattle
  • Monika Cetnarowski, project coordinator, ENGIE Impact, Spokane
  • Julianne King, marketing specialist III, ExtraHop, Seattle
  • Peter Adams, product manager II, Enersys, Spokane/Coeur d'Alene

Opportunities outside the classroom

  • Network with the business community through job fairs and mock interviews.
  • Study abroad with Whitworth business faculty leaders.
  • Gain experience and build your portfolio through internships and service-learning projects.

Step up with the Whitworth MBA

Whitworth offers an accelerated master of business administration option to undergraduates through our Step Up program. This program allows you to begin working on your Whitworth MBA as an undergrad and complete the program in one to two years after earning your undergraduate degree. If you are interested in learning more, please contact our MBA director. We also offer minors in accounting, general business and leadership.

What related degrees and programs can I explore?

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