Elon Martha and Spencer Love School of Business: Invest in Your Unlimited Future

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Accounting (B.S.)

Finance (B.S.B.A.)

Accounting gives you the education to succeed at just about anything in the business world. Whether you want to become a CPA, pursue a career in finance or corporate management, work in government or become an entrepreneur, accounting can take you there. Elon offers both the B.S. and M.S. in Accounting degrees. The B.S. degree provides students with a strong background in arts and sciences and seeks to develop competency in accounting for entry-level positions in business and industry. The M.S. degree is designed for students seeking to become CPAs and work in public accounting. Apply to Elon’s M.S. in Accounting program in your junior year and begin taking graduate coursework in your senior year.

Acquire a strong foundation in financial principles and practices, and develop analytical skills necessary to excel in a competitive marketplace. Learn how financial markets and institutions function in a global environment, and how finance functions in different types of organizations. Elon’s finance program is part of the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program (UAP), an international benchmark awarded to fewer than 150 schools worldwide.

Economic Consulting (B.S.B.A.) Develop strong skills in economics, business writing, big data analysis and visual analytics to help solve some of today’s most pressing business and social problems. Economic consulting majors will use this training in exciting and fast-paced settings like antitrust, finance, intellectual property, health, labor, energy, and environment and natural resource policy.

Economics (B.A.) Cultivate your critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills. Learn the skills needed to understand changing economic conditions, what drives institutional change and how consumer behavior may change over time. The curriculum allows you to pursue a broad set of interests ranging from international trade, public finance, environment, health, labor, monetary policy and development economics.

Entrepreneurship (B.S.B.A.) Success in a dynamic, global and technology-driven economy rests on your ability to innovate. Transform your creativity into problemsolving with training that spans from physics to finance, from design to psychology. Turn critical thinking skills into models for making money, saving time and improving lives. Don’t just ‘do business.’ Learn how to add value in any situation.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS > Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) > Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) ® > Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Associate > Bloomberg Market Concepts > Envestnet Institute on Campus > ARGUS Enterprise > Wall Street Prep

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International Business (B.S.B.A.) Join the international marketplace long before you graduate. Develop your cultural competencies by working on a global virtual team and spend a semester abroad. Acquire the skills needed to successfully engage in business across borders, in diverse cultures and distinct economies. Deepen your knowledge of the arts, histories and traditions of other countries, and become proficient in one or more world languages.

Management (B.S.B.A.) Explore the management of people, projects and analytical processes. Choose one of three career tracks and develop specialized knowledge, skills and experiences in business analytics, human resource management or project management. Deploy advanced information technologies to meet organizational goals, develop skills in managing human resources or learn ways to effectively manage project teams.

Marketing (B.S.B.A.) Cultivate and hone your marketing skills by choosing a focus in either professional sales, supply chain management or digital marketing. Develop core skills in selling and sales management, gain knowledge of marketing channels and supply chain methodologies, or gather and analyze customer intelligence through market research and consumer analytics.

BUSINESS DUAL-DEGREE PROGRAM Earn a degree from Elon and a second degree from a European partner university. Students spend their first two years studying at Elon and their last two years studying and working abroad while developing advanced foreign language competency. elon.edu/dualbusiness

GRADUATE PROGRAMS Accounting (M.S.) (4 + 1) Business Administration (MBA) Management (M.S.) (4 + 1)

About Elon Core Values: Elon University has built a national reputation as the premier student-centered environment for engaged learning. Elon is a leader in global engagement and experiential education, with an emphasis on strong personal relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors. Elon’s more than 7,000 students prepare to become the resilient, ambitious and ethical leaders the world needs, putting their knowledge into action on campus, in the community and around the globe. Elon is known for academic excellence across the curriculum, and for experiential learning programs in study abroad, undergraduate research, internships, leadership and service learning. Elon is ranked as a top-100 National University in the annual U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” guide. Elon is #84 among the nation’s most prestigious comprehensive universities, with a #2 ranking for excellence in undergraduate teaching and #11 most innovative national university. Elon is the only university recognized for excellence in all eight academic programs that “Focus on Student Success,” ranking #1 in study abroad and learning communities and #2 in first-year experiences and service learning.

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Academic Programs: Elon’s rigorous curriculum is grounded in the arts and sciences and complemented by nationally accredited professional and graduate programs. More than 440 full-time faculty members teach in 60-plus undergraduate majors, along with master’s programs in accounting, business administration, management, education, higher education, interactive media and physician assistant studies; and doctoral programs in physical therapy and law. Elon’s four-year graduation rate of 79 percent ranks in the top 8 percent of U.S. private universities. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12-1 and the average class size is 20. Schedule A Visit: Visit Elon, tour the campus and attend a class or talk with a professor. Schedule a campus experience at elon.edu/visitelon. Office hours are Monday to Friday from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Contact the Office of Admissions if you have questions.

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MAJORS

Office of Admissions and Financial Aid

Accounting (B.S.)

Finance (B.S.B.A.)

Accounting gives you the education to succeed at just about anything in the business world. Whether you want to become a CPA, pursue a career in finance or corporate management, work in government or become an entrepreneur, accounting can take you there. Elon offers both the B.S. and M.S. in Accounting degrees. The B.S. degree provides students with a strong background in arts and sciences and seeks to develop competency in accounting for entry-level positions in business and industry. The M.S. degree is designed for students seeking to become CPAs and work in public accounting. Apply to Elon’s M.S. in Accounting program in your junior year and begin taking graduate coursework in your senior year.

Acquire a strong foundation in financial principles and practices, and develop analytical skills necessary to excel in a competitive marketplace. Learn how financial markets and institutions function in a global environment, and how finance functions in different types of organizations. Elon’s finance program is part of the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program (UAP), an international benchmark awarded to fewer than 150 schools worldwide.

Economic Consulting (B.S.B.A.) Develop strong skills in economics, business writing, big data analysis and visual analytics to help solve some of today’s most pressing business and social problems. Economic consulting majors will use this training in exciting and fast-paced settings like antitrust, finance, intellectual property, health, labor, energy, and environment and natural resource policy.

Economics (B.A.) Cultivate your critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills. Learn the skills needed to understand changing economic conditions, what drives institutional change and how consumer behavior may change over time. The curriculum allows you to pursue a broad set of interests ranging from international trade, public finance, environment, health, labor, monetary policy and development economics.

Entrepreneurship (B.S.B.A.) Success in a dynamic, global and technology-driven economy rests on your ability to innovate. Transform your creativity into problemsolving with training that spans from physics to finance, from design to psychology. Turn critical thinking skills into models for making money, saving time and improving lives. Don’t just ‘do business.’ Learn how to add value in any situation.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS > Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) > Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) ® > Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Associate > Bloomberg Market Concepts > Envestnet Institute on Campus > ARGUS Enterprise > Wall Street Prep

Nonprofit Org US Postage PAID Elon, NC Permit No. 

International Business (B.S.B.A.) Join the international marketplace long before you graduate. Develop your cultural competencies by working on a global virtual team and spend a semester abroad. Acquire the skills needed to successfully engage in business across borders, in diverse cultures and distinct economies. Deepen your knowledge of the arts, histories and traditions of other countries, and become proficient in one or more world languages.

Management (B.S.B.A.) Explore the management of people, projects and analytical processes. Choose one of three career tracks and develop specialized knowledge, skills and experiences in business analytics, human resource management or project management. Deploy advanced information technologies to meet organizational goals, develop skills in managing human resources or learn ways to effectively manage project teams.

Marketing (B.S.B.A.) Cultivate and hone your marketing skills by choosing a focus in either professional sales, supply chain management or digital marketing. Develop core skills in selling and sales management, gain knowledge of marketing channels and supply chain methodologies, or gather and analyze customer intelligence through market research and consumer analytics.

BUSINESS DUAL-DEGREE PROGRAM Earn a degree from Elon and a second degree from a European partner university. Students spend their first two years studying at Elon and their last two years studying and working abroad while developing advanced foreign language competency. elon.edu/dualbusiness

GRADUATE PROGRAMS Accounting (M.S.) (4 + 1) Business Administration (MBA) Management (M.S.) (4 + 1)

About Elon Core Values: Elon University has built a national reputation as the premier student-centered environment for engaged learning. Elon is a leader in global engagement and experiential education, with an emphasis on strong personal relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors. Elon’s more than 7,000 students prepare to become the resilient, ambitious and ethical leaders the world needs, putting their knowledge into action on campus, in the community and around the globe. Elon is known for academic excellence across the curriculum, and for experiential learning programs in study abroad, undergraduate research, internships, leadership and service learning. Elon is ranked as a top-100 National University in the annual U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” guide. Elon is #84 among the nation’s most prestigious comprehensive universities, with a #2 ranking for excellence in undergraduate teaching and #11 most innovative national university. Elon is the only university recognized for excellence in all eight academic programs that “Focus on Student Success,” ranking #1 in study abroad and learning communities and #2 in first-year experiences and service learning.

336-278-3566 | admissions@elon.edu |

Academic Programs: Elon’s rigorous curriculum is grounded in the arts and sciences and complemented by nationally accredited professional and graduate programs. More than 440 full-time faculty members teach in 60-plus undergraduate majors, along with master’s programs in accounting, business administration, management, education, higher education, interactive media and physician assistant studies; and doctoral programs in physical therapy and law. Elon’s four-year graduation rate of 79 percent ranks in the top 8 percent of U.S. private universities. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12-1 and the average class size is 20. Schedule A Visit: Visit Elon, tour the campus and attend a class or talk with a professor. Schedule a campus experience at elon.edu/visitelon. Office hours are Monday to Friday from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Contact the Office of Admissions if you have questions.

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HANDSON LEARNING

MARTHA AND SPENCER LOVE

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

WORKING WORLDWIDE

Whether they’re interning in Shanghai, excelling in competitions, presenting the next “big idea” to entrepreneurs

Elon alumni work worldwide for employers such as:

or studying in Germany, business students are continually immersed in the learning process.

Learn from executives and CEOs who visit campus to meet with students, network and provide professional advice.

RECENT VISITORS INCLUDE

Accenture

Jeff Williams, chief operating officer, Apple

Amica Mutual Insurance

Kara Goldin, founder and CEO, Hint Inc.

Barclays

Donna DeMaio, former global chief operating officer, General Insurance, AIG

BlackRock

Bill Nahmias, managing vice president of sales productivity programs, Gartner

Bloomberg Booz Allen Hamilton

TRANSFORMING Students TRANSFORMING Business

Students in all eight majors participate in international competitions and present at national conferences.

Love School of Business students lead numerous student organizations including Beta Alpha Psi, American

Elon students have recently earned honors at the Collegiate Ethics Case Competition, Business Analytics Competition and McGill Management International Case Competition.

Marketing Association, Financial Management Association and Alpha Kappa Psi. elon.edu/businessorganizations

Capital One Credit Suisse

of 2018 Love School of Business graduates were employed or a ending graduate school 9 months following graduation.

Classroom lessons meet real world experiences by way of internships, global study, consulting for local companies and networking with visiting executives. Prepare for success as you learn to analyze and interpret data, and present strategic plans. Graduates have the knowledge and tools necessary to be the ambitious and ethical leaders the world needs, quickly becoming successful contributors and driven change makers at nationally recognized organizations throughout all industries.

Judah Brown ’19 Major: Economics | Internal Audit Analyst at AIG

The Love School of Business was my second home, and an important part of my undergraduate career. This feeling of home stems from the close-knit relationships I fostered with other business students, faculty and staff members. The friendly atmosphere allowed me to meet brilliant educators, talented mentors and my closest friends.” Tanisha Gupta ’19 Major: Finance | Investment Banking Analyst, Healthcare Group at Credit Suisse

PREPARE FOR WHAT’S NEXT Refine skills in your major and complement your business knowledge through Elon’s value-added business centers. Chandler Family Professional Sales Center Jump-start your sales career as you learn through role play simulations and participate in national competitions and workshops led by high-profile executives. The center’s curriculum and experiential learning component earned it the distinction as a “Top University Sales Program for 2019” by the Sales Education Foundation.

Be creative and innovative. Enhance your entrepreneurial mindset and design thinking capacity. Develop your ideas, learn to problem solve and identify opportunities, launch ventures, and engage with a community of creative thinkers. Acquiring innovation skills distinguishes you from the competition.

William Garrard Reed Finance Center Analyze companies and industries within the context of global market trends. Master research and analysis tools, such as Bloomberg terminals, FactSet and Wharton Research Data Services, which are used by investment bankers, financial planners, finance executives, securities analysts and finance researchers. The center simulates a stock trading room with plasma screens delivering an electronic stock crawl providing real-time data from global markets.

The Love School of Business is accredited by AACSB International— The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Fewer than 5 percent of business schools worldwide have AACSB accreditation.

EY

Gartner Goldman Sachs Google Grant Thornton JPMorgan Chase KPMG Kraft Heinz Morgan Stanley Nasdaq NetSuite-Oracle Northrop Grunman Oppenheimer & Co. Paycom PepsiCo PricewaterhouseCoopers Red Ventures RSM SAS S&P Global Staples State Street

Center for Organizational Analytics

Thomson Reuters

Solve organizational problems and learn best practices as you collaborate with faculty and industry leaders in the in-demand analytics field. Student projects, consulting and professional training demonstrate how analytics can provide solutions for common business challenges.

UBS

Porter Family Professional Development Center Poets & Quants ranks Elon’s undergraduate business program among the top 50 in the nation.

Duke Energy

Fidelity Investments

Doherty Center for Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship

The LSB provided me with practical hard and so skills that I can take with me in to the workforce. The Principles of Economics and Economic Consulting courses gave me a robust experience of working with Stata. The computerized Financial Accounting class gave me a working knowledge of Quickbooks. The Business Communication course helped me refine my professionalism.”

Deloitte

FactSet Research Systems, Inc.

Business Fellows Add an extra dimension to your studies through dedicated projects, specialized classes, a Winter Term study abroad experience in your first year and a senior seminar that includes investing part of Elon’s endowment or consulting for a company. Each year 30 business students are admitted to the program based on academic performance, leadership potential, business interest and experience, essays and interviews. All Business Fellows are awarded scholarships valued at $5,500, which are renewable annually as long as the student remains in good standing. All Business Fellows also receive a $1,000 Global Study grant. A separate application is required. elon.edu/fellows

Dell EMC

Define your career goals and turn them into reality by creating and executing an action plan. The center assists in your search for the perfect internship, job and graduate program.

TIAA Vanguard Wayfair Wells Fargo Willis Towers Watson