Majors & Minors
Business Has a Place for You
Choosing a major is a big decision — and at Pamplin, you don’t have to make it alone. With one of the broadest collections of business majors and minors in the country, Pamplin gives every student a place to explore their interests, discover strengths, and shape a future that fits.
More than 25% of our students start as Business–Undecided, giving them time to try foundational business courses, talk with faculty, connect with career advisors, and learn what truly motivates them. By the time they declare a major, most students have a clear sense of direction and the confidence to move forward.
Your Options, Your Advantage
Majors
A major is your primary field of study — the academic area that shapes most of your upper-level coursework and often aligns with the type of career you pursue after graduation. Pamplin offers a diverse range of majors, from finance and marketing to cybersecurity, hospitality, analytics, entrepreneurship, real estate, and more.
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General ItemAccounting & Business Analysis (ABA)
The Accounting & Business Analysis (ABA) major prepares graduates for a range of careers in public accounting (CPA) firms, large and small corporations, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations.
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General ItemAccounting and Information Systems (ACIS)
The Accounting & Information Systems (ACIS) major is designed to provide students with flexibility to combine a core accounting education with a leading-edge specialty in accounting, business analytics, or another discipline.
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General ItemBusiness Information Technology (BIT)
The Business Information Technology (BIT) major educates students on how organizations create value through efficient, data-driven operations in manufacturing, healthcare, finance, or government.
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General ItemCybersecurity Management and Analytics (CMA)
The Cybersecurity Management & Analytics (CMA) major educates students at the intersection of cybersecurity, data analytics, and business management.
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General ItemEntrepreneurship, Innovation & Technology Management (EIT)
The Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Technology Management (EIT) major helps students develop an entrepreneurial mindset and the skills needed to identify opportunities, mobilize resources, and lead innovation in both startups and established organizations.
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General ItemEvent & Experience Management (EEMG)
The Event and Experience Management (EEMG) major focuses on the planning, design, and management of events and experiences across various sectors including conferences, weddings, sporting and entertainment events, and corporate experiences.
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General ItemFinTech and Big Data Analytics (FBDA)
The FinTech and Big Data Analytics (FBDA) major prepares students to apply finance, data analytics, computer science, and statistics to solve complex quantitative problems, enhance efficiency, and modernize financial systems.
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General ItemFinance (FIN)
The Finance (FIN) major prepares students to support core areas of finance with theories and applications of financial models and decision-making.
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General ItemFinancial Planning and Wealth Management (CFPF)
The Financial Planning and Wealth Management (CFPF) major is designed for students who want to pursue a career as a financial planning professional, working with individuals, families, foundations, and trusts.
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General ItemHospitality and Tourism Management (HTM)
The Hospitality & Tourism Management (HTM) major prepares students for a broad range of leadership and management roles in the global hospitality, tourism, and service industries.
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General ItemHuman Resource Management (MHR)
The Human Resource Management (MHR) major prepares students to manage people and human capital systems that drive organizational performance.
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General ItemManagement (MGT)
The Management (MGT) major prepares students to lead organizations by integrating business fundamentals with leadership, strategy, and operational decision-making skills.
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General ItemManagement Consulting and Analytics (MCA)
The Management Consulting and Analytics (MCA) major prepares students to solve complex business problems using structured thinking, data analysis, and real-world consulting methodologies.
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General ItemMarketing Management (MKTG)
The Marketing Management (MKTG) major helps students develop expertise in consumer insights, analytics, branding, digital engagement, strategy, and research to design and communicate effective marketing solutions across various channels.
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General ItemProfessional Sales in Marketing (PSLM)
The Professional Sales in Marketing (PSLM) major is designed to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills for a successful career in professional sales.
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General ItemReal Estate (RLST)
The Real Estate (RLST) major offers comprehensive and interdisciplinary training designed to prepare students for a variety of careers in the real estate industry.
Find Your Fit Before You Commit
Not everyone arrives knowing exactly which business path they want to pursue — and at Pamplin, that’s expected. More than 25% of our students start as Business–Undecided, using their first semesters to explore interests, build confidence, and discover what motivates them.
Choosing Business–Undecided gives you a smart, flexible start:
Begin with the business essentials.
You’ll take Pamplin’s foundational business courses right away, building skills that apply to every major.Explore majors with purpose.
Sample different fields, talk with faculty, and learn how each major connects to careers and industries.Get guided support.
Academic advisors, faculty mentors, and career coaches help you make informed choices and stay on track.Work on real business problems early.
Hands-on coursework and applied assignments let you experience the kind of work business students do every day.Move into any Pamplin major when you’re ready.
Once you find your direction, shifting into your chosen major is simple and supported.
Many of our most successful students began their journey this way — exploring widely, discovering what fits, and choosing a major with confidence and clarity.
Minors
A minor allows you to add depth or breadth to your degree. Minors are typically a smaller set of courses that complement your major or help you build business fluency in an additional area — such as digital marketing, entrepreneurship, real estate, sales, or business sustainability.
Many students combine a major with one or more minors to strengthen their skill set or stand out in the job market.