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Majors

Find your niche in business and select majors that align with your ideas, talents, and goals.


12 Business Majors

1 individualized journey for your business career

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Customize Your Studies

Options for multiple majors

Unlike other universities, you can double major at Wisconsin and still graduate in four years. Our team of academic advisors will help you pursue your passions and map out your courses.

UW certificates

From foreign language to sustainability to LGBTQ+ studies, UW–Madison offers over 70 certificates to add to your business degree to show your specializations and areas of interest. Popular certificates include Spanish for Business Students, Chinese Professional Communication, Digital Studies, and Sports Communication.

Business certificates

Consider one of our eight business certificates to get a competitive advantage in the job market and add business experience to your résumé. These are certificates for business and nonbusiness majors. Certificates include Consulting, Entrepreneurship, Business Fundamentals, and more.

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Business badges

Earn one of our three business badges and gain the skills and knowledge employers seek. Display the digital badge on your LinkedIn profile and résumé. These are badges for business and nonbusiness majors. Badges include Marketing Analytics and Insights, Supply Chain Management Exploration, and Sales and Business Management.

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Popular double major options

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Finance, Investment, and Banking + Real Estate and Urban Land Economics

Gain a holistic understanding of investing and the ever-changing financial landscape.

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Operations and Technology Management + Supply Chain Management

Lead the technology and systems that keep businesses going. Learn how organizations run and products are delivered.

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Supply Chain Management + Marketing

Look at product development and delivery from every angle. Make an impact with your creative thinking.

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Actuarial Science + Risk Management and Insurance

Turn data into business decisions. Learn the ins and outs of the insurance field and its many roles.

Questions?

Our team of academic advisors is here for you every step of the way. We’ll help you make the most of your Wisconsin experience.