College of Business Administration

From the Dean

College of Business Administration website

Welcome to the College of Business Administration. 

At Marquette Business, our purpose is clear: we form leaders who make a difference. Guided by our Catholic, Jesuit mission, we challenge students to lead with purpose — combining business expertise with a deep sense of ethics and service. Our graduates don’t just enter the workforce ready to succeed — they enter prepared to serve. 

The business world never stands still, and neither do we. Our innovative curriculum evolves right alongside the industry, informed by expert faculty and engaged company partners who bring real-world insight into the classroom. From foundational business principles to frontier topics like artificial intelligence, our students learn to think critically, act ethically and adapt to change with confidence. 

Learning at Marquette extends far beyond textbooks and lectures. Whether traveling abroad, serving the community, tackling case competitions or collaborating with mentors, our students grow through experiences that shape both skill and character. Beyond smart problem-solvers, we seek to develop thoughtful leaders who recognize their impact on others and the world around them. 

At the heart of a Jesuit business education is character — honesty, courage and integrity in all that we do. We believe business should be a force for good. Our graduates make decisions that are not only financially sound but socially just, building organizations that value people as much as profit. 

I’m honored to welcome you to our community. I invite you to view your time here as more than an education — it’s a journey of transformation, both professionally and personally. I look forward to seeing where that journey takes you. 

Andrew J. DeGuire 

James H. Keyes Dean of the College of Business Administration 

Undergraduate Program Description

Undergraduate business education at Marquette University develops students with world-class business expertise, provides them with a variety of personal and professional experiences to raise self-awareness, and encourages the development of the highest degree of character and integrity. Those who combine these attributes are more insightful and able to solve the complex and challenging problems in today's world. We develop individuals who are purposeful leaders in their organizations and communities.

The College of Business Administration emphasizes all three of the aspects of fostering leaders: character, self-awareness and knowledge. This focus on character, perspective and self-awareness is grounded in the Catholic, Jesuit traditions of Marquette University. Our college core curriculum augments the university core curriculum, built on the premise that an effective business leader must have a deep understanding of the religious, cultural, social, political, economic, global, scientific and technical environments in which individuals and organizations exist. This foundation helps our students in two important ways: by developing a sense of character based on their own internal value system and by enabling them to place business decisions in a larger context. It is our firm belief that a well-rounded liberal arts education is a necessary part of professional education and our curriculum is structured on this premise.

Our curriculum provides each student with an introduction to business fundamentals such as accounting, finance, marketing, information systems and supply chain management. Students also gain a clear understanding of how a firm is impacted by the surrounding business environment, basic managerial and organizational concepts and relationships and organizational policymaking. As students complete this portion of the curriculum, they have the opportunity to develop specialized skills and knowledge in a variety of undergraduate majors and minors. This prepares graduates for entry-level positions where they can provide immediate impact to businesses and other organizations.

Finally, the College of Business Administration provides experiences to help students grow personally and professionally as they discover an awareness of self and others. The curriculum stresses teamwork, communication, collaboration and global and cultural awareness as part of personal and professional skill building. The International Business Program, the Business Career Center workshops and Mentor Program all help enhance the student experience as do various other student organization and networking events. This development helps graduates to be leaders, lifelong learners and agile in the face of a rapidly changing business and work environment.

Graduate Program Description

Marquette’s Graduate School of Management (GSM) is designed for students wanting to deepen their expertise and create a meaningful impact within organizations and the broader community. Rooted in the university’s Catholic, Jesuit tradition, our programs integrate advanced business knowledge with ethical decision-making and leadership development.

We provide a rigorous and flexible curriculum centered on strategic thinking, organizational leadership, and data-informed decision-making. Programs are designed with flexibility in mind with formats that may include evening, hybrid and online options. This structure allows students to immediately apply classroom learning to their professional roles, enhancing both individual performance and organizational impact.

Students choose from graduate programs in accounting, business administration, economics, finance, or management. Within programs, students customize their academic path through specialized electives and applied learning experiences such as industry projects, collaborative research, case studies, and capstones.

Marquette’s GSM produces leaders who are not only technically proficient but also guided by a strong sense of purpose, prepared to navigate change and lead with integrity in an evolving economy and society. Please see the individual program pages for detailed information about GSM degree offerings.