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“Brock School of Business equipped me to succeed in any future career because of the care and investment the professors made in my life. As a finance and marketing double major, I had the opportunity to explore industries and various interests I wouldn’t have been exposed to otherwise.”
“Brock School of Business gave me so much more than a degree—it gave me mentors who believed in me, hands-on experiences that challenged me and the confidence to step into my career ready to contribute from day one.”
“I have never felt more supported and believed in to lead and be successful on my career than I did during my time in Brock School of Business. Being a management major not only gave me opportunities to grow in my leadership skills, but the program prepared me to go into any industry and approach a variety of management opportunities with confidence.”
Samford’s Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) offers seven dynamic majors, empowering students to tailor their degree to their passions and career goals.
At Samford, you will receive an exceptionally high-quality accounting education. With a degree in accounting, future employers include the “Big Four” accounting firms, Fortune 500 companies, nonprofit organizations, a mid-sized company in your dream city or self-employment. As the language of business, accounting fits into every industry and every region of the United States.
Samford economics majors receive a diverse range of perspectives on economic issues. You will learn how to analyze how firms produce, how households consume and how governments tax, spend and regulate. You will develop tools, skills and habits that will help you make better choices in the workplace, grocery store and voting booth.
Entrepreneurship involves identifying, evaluating and pursuing opportunities that create economic and social value. In Brock School of Business, we embrace a broad definition of entrepreneurship, recognizing the role of innovation and entrepreneurial thinking across any organization or industry.
Samford’s finance major provides quality, broad-based instruction in three primary areas: investments, financial markets and institutions, and corporate/managerial finance.
Samford’s management major emphasizes the foundational business skills needed to lead a team of any size, in any industry. The program teaches students to be flexible and to identify and analyze strategic problems of any level while also taking a holistic approach toward solving complex, ever-changing business problems. Learning ethical, Christ-centered leadership and decision-making skills are a hallmark of the program.
Marketing is the process of creating and communicating the value of a product or service and selling the item to consumers. Brock School of Business prepares majors to pursue marketing careers in a wide variety of industries.
Structured for early immersion—starting as Pre-business freshmen, students select their major in spring of sophomore year and begin specialized courses by junior year. Each major balances strong academic foundations with hands-on experiences like internships, real-world projects and networking events, preparing graduates to enter the workforce with confidence and clarity.
Samford’s Master of Business Administration (MBA), available on campus or online, equips professionals with essential leadership, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. With 36 credit hours and flexible start dates (January, May, August), the program includes core business courses and offers specialized concentrations in Data Analytics, Finance and Sports Business—allowing students to tailor their MBA to their passions and career goals.
Samford’s Master of Accountancy (MAcc) program is ranked among the top 6% nationally, placing No. 31 overall and No. 10 among medium-sized programs on Accounting Today’s CPA Success Index. Designed for aspiring CPAs and finance professionals, our program deepens core accounting expertise, aligns with career goals and delivers strong placement outcomes—all within Samford’s supportive, Christian academic environment.
In an economics career path, businesses are hiring research associates to analyze data. Entrepreneurs use data to help with their start-ups. Accountants need to compile data for clients. In management, data helps make hiring and recruitment decisions. Marketing professionals use data to help guide their campaigns. And, financial analysts use this knowledge to analyze data. Whichever major you go into, data analytics will be critically important in your career advancement.
Entrepreneurship involves identifying, evaluating and pursuing opportunities that create economic and social value. In Brock School of Business, we embrace a broad definition of entrepreneurship, recognizing the role of innovation and entrepreneurial thinking across any organization or industry.
Our professional sales concentration helps business majors develop the essential sales skills that employers are looking for, while at the same time, exposing them to the tools and technologies that are critical to being successful in today’s business world.
This concentration provides a solid foundation for students to become future leaders of the real estate industry. Through specialized course work and professional internships, students will gain knowledge that is critical to their future careers.
The demand for talented professionals in the risk management and insurance industry is high and offers numerous, great paying jobs. Samford graduates will stand out as they learn how to develop solutions for a wide array of ever-increasing risks including: cyber, pandemics, natural disasters/catastrophes, supply chain disruption, geopolitical risks and more.
When interviewing for a job in the sports industry it’s crucial that candidates have a broad understanding of business. The sports marketing concentration, which can be added onto one of six business majors (accounting, finance, economics, marketing, management or entrepreneurship) allows students to develop sports industry specific skills that differentiate them in the eyes of executives.
Brock School of Business offers seven minors designed to complement any major across campus. Open to all undergraduate students, these minors provide foundational business knowledge and practical skills that enhance career preparation—no matter your field of study. Unlike concentrations, which are reserved for business majors, these flexible academic additions can open doors to internships, graduate programs and broader career opportunities.
Brock School of Business Executive Education provides practical, customizable training designed to strengthen leadership, communication, project management and more. Whether through open-enrollment workshops or tailored programs for organizations, our expert-led sessions—delivered on campus or on-site—equip professionals with the tools to lead effectively and make an immediate impact. Trusted by top regional employers, we’re committed to helping individuals and teams grow with purpose.
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Samford's social entrepreneurship and nonprofit management program seeks to develop the next generation of business leaders who desire to pursue redemptive entrepreneurship across the globe. Grounded in the irrepressible hope of Jesus Christ, we value restoration of culture through sacrifice, other-centeredness, and love. Students will take classes in the core business disciplines of economics, finance, accounting, management and marketing while matching a student's goal of pursuing opportunities in the business and nonprofit world dedicated to helping solving society's social problems.
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