Accountancy
The University of North Dakota offers the highest quality undergraduate Accountancy program in the region. Graduates from UND's Accountancy program are prepared for success in a variety of careers, on a worldwide basis. Because of the faculty's focus on QUALITY in the Accountancy program, several top international, national, and regional Certified Public Accountant (CPA) firms and businesses, recruit accounting majors on-campus.

   The program in Accountancy can be structured to prepare students for certification as a CPA, Certified Managerial Accountant (CMA), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA). As a side note, a large percentage of CPA's registered with the North Dakota State Board of Accountancy are graduates of UND's Accountancy program. In addition to classroom education, each year UND Accountancy faculty place over 40% of the majors in internships with public accounting firms, businesses, and government agencies around the region and elsewhere.

Aviation/Airport Management
The College of Business and Public Administration and the John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences (JDOSAS) jointly offer the Aviation Management and Airport Management programs. Always at the forefront of aerospace-related technology, JDOSAS has earned national acclaim for its achievements in collegiate aviation education and atmospheric research.

   Airport Management majors earn a private pilot's certificate (approximately 50 hours flying time). Aviation Management majors earn a commercial pilot's certificate (approximately 200 hours flying time). Students majoring in either field also earn a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration.

Banking
The faculty of Economics and Finance provide coursework for a major in Banking and Financial Economics. This degree program is designed to meet the needs of potential employees of commercial banks, financial institutions, finance departments of corporate firms, or government agencies.

Business Economics
Economics is the study of resources and how they may be used to achieve the economic goals of individuals, business, government and other organizations.

   Majors in Economics can expect a well-rounded program of study that emphasizes economic theory combined with several alternative areas of concentration. Graduates are prepared for employment by business firms, government and other organizations. A major or minor in Economics provides a good background for graduate study in business or law.

Entrepreneurship
The Entrepreneurship program at UND is designed to prepare students for careers that include developing new ventures, both for-profit and not-for-profit, and working for organizations that value new product and business development. The Entrepreneurship program emphasizes development of entrepreneurial skills and traditional business skills. A principle objective of the program is to prepare students for identifying market opportunities and providing experiences that allow for the realization of those opportunities.
   The Entrepreneurship program offers a variety of leaning experiences for students, including special internships with entrepreneurs, and creation of business plans for new ventures. The program offers abbreviated track options for business and non-business majors.

Finance
The Department of Finance offers a high-quality, comprehensive program fully integrated with Accounting, Marketing, and Management. The study of Finance prepares individuals for careers in corporate finance, investment analysis, financial planning, and other finance-related areas. Graduates in Finance have the potential to become Certified Financial Analysts (CFA), Certified Investment Analysts (CIA), Certified Financial Planners (CFP), and several other specialty designations. Financial Management majors are often provided with opportunities for internships, cooperative education and consulting with small businesses in the region.

Information Systems
The Information Systems program provides business students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in careers as network specialists, database developers, systems engineers, software engineers, consultants, and records and information managers. Information Systems, at its heart, is a business discipline. Computer Science is the mother discipline to Information Systems; therefore a solid foundation in Computer Science is also necessary. Students in the Information Systems program will be exposed to knowledge in both fields - business and computer science.
   There are ever-widening job opportunities for Information Systems students. Employers continue to stress the computer skills they need in the people they employ. In the "Career Outlook 2000 and Beyond" published by the ND State Occupational Information Coordinating Committee, three of the top five fastest growing occupations in ND between 1996 and 2006 are database administrators, system analysts, and computer support specialists all with 70+% growth rates.

Management
The UND Management program develops student's ability to analyze and solve problems confronting today's for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. The Management curriculum is broad enough to prepare students for a variety of career opportunities.
   Surveys of past graduates identify this breadth as a major strength of the program. The program provides a background of professional education for careers in retail management, manufacturing, human resource management, banking, aviation, health care, and other fields where sound management skills are important. Many Management students also pursue internship opportunities with local businesses.

Managerial Finance and Corporate Accounting
The MFCA major is a unique curriculum that is offered jointly by the Department of Finance and Department of Accountancy. The goal of the major is to prepare students for a variety of career opportunities in finance and accounting, with emphasis on strategic analysis and recommendations for all levels of corporate and business structures. THE MFCA is flexible allowing the student to emphasize additional accounting or finance topics through electives. By combining the core coursework of accounting and finance, students have the potential to become a Certified Financial Manager (CFM) and Certified Managerial Accountant (CMA), recognized widely in both professions.

Marketing
Graduates of the UND Marketing program are working in all 50 states, Canada, and a number of other countries. Typical employers include manufacturers, distributors, retailers, advertising agencies, and the media. Marketing graduates are also employed by governmental, professional service, and not-for-profit organizations.

   The Marketing program is flexible, allowing students to explore and prepare for countless career opportunities in the field of Marketing. Coursework and elective options encourage students to investigate the facets of marketing that best suit their talents and interests.

Political Science and Public Administration
Political Science is the study of politics at local, state, national, and international levels. Public Administration is the study of governmental decision making and policy implementation. In the College of Business and Public Administration, students may pursue a major or minor in Public Administration. Majors will receive the Bachelor of Science in Public Administration degree. The communication and analytical skills emphasized in both programs prepare students for employment in the public, not-for-profit, and private sector as well as graduate studies, la, and teaching.

Technology
The Department of Technology programs serve a variety of student interests in preparation for careers in graphic communications, electronics and computer hardware, manufacturing technology, occupational safety and environmental health, and secondary and post-secondary education.
   Job opportunities are generally managerial or technical in nature. Some entry-level job titles of Technology Department graduates include facilities manager, project manager, quality control manager, production manager, manufacturing consultant, and safety director.