Business Information Systems

No! You can add a business minor onto any major from any other college at Oregon State University

"Our own Career Success Center focused on professional development, internship and job placement.  Focus on innovation and entrepreneurship.  
You are focused on getting to college; we are focused on how we can prepare you for your career upon graduation.  
Design thinking, or solution-focused thinking, is a formal method for practical creative resolution of problems and creation of solutions. The philosophy of design thinking is incorporated into several aspects of student life within the College of Business at Oregon State University. In the transfer transitions courses, students identify a problem and build a solution, company or social entrepreneurship venture to address the issue.   
Collaboration with industry and industry professionals. This includes career fairs, case studies from real companies, internships, and so on. "

The College of Business has about an 85% job placement rate for graduating seniors.

It’s okay if you haven’t decided on a major yet! There’s time for major exploration in the first year. In the College of Business, we host major exploration events for our first-year business and design students. This gives our students an opportunity to meet with faculty in our majors to learn more about each program and decide on a major.

All first-year business and design students participate in the BA 160 series, a year-long program designed to build community, develop essential skills, and introduce students to the entrepreneurial mindset. Known as the "Class of 36," students take these courses in dedicated classrooms within Weatherford and Poling Halls, where many also live, further strengthening the living-learning community. The series begins in the fall with BA 160: B-Engaged, which helps students acclimate to Oregon State University and the College of Business while introducing them to available resources, helping them explore their interests, set goals, and work collaboratively on a team challenge. In the winter, BA 161: Awareness to Action builds a foundation in business and entrepreneurship, with students gaining a competitive edge as they explore key disciplines such as accounting, entrepreneurship, finance, information systems, management, and marketing. During this term, students begin the design process for launching a microbusiness with their peers. The series concludes in the spring with BA 162: Ideas to Reality, where students remain in their same cohort and with the same instructor from BA 161 to implement the microbusinesses they developed. Teams of nine students run these ventures hands-on, with any funds raised going toward student success initiatives such as scholarships and experiential learning opportunities.

The College of Business is home to the only college-specific career center on campus, offering dedicated support to business students in their academic and professional journeys. Our team works closely with students through one-on-one appointments to provide personalized guidance on resumes, interview preparation, job and internship searches, and major or career exploration. To further support student success, the College hosts a variety of events each term—including career fairs, workshops, and professional meet-ups—that encourage engagement beyond the classroom. Each term features a College of Business Career Fair, held virtually and in person, where students connect with 45+ recruiters offering valuable opportunities for internships and full-time roles. These experiences help students build their professional networks, gain real-world experience while in school, and prepare for career success after graduation.

The College of Business has a dedicated team of academic advisors who support students throughout their time at Oregon State University, helping them navigate course selection, degree requirements, and pathways to their business and design majors. This personalized support ensures students stay on track academically and make informed decisions about their education and career goals.