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School of Business Administration

In the Business of Building a Better World

Propel your future with a Top 50 Poets&Quants ranked, AACSB-accredited business education.

Guided by our expert faculty and dedicated holistic advisors, you'll sharpen your business acumen in a challenging yet personal classroom setting. Backed by our nationally recognized experiential learning and signature Career Flight Plan, we'll work together to build the confidence and resume-ready credentials you need to launch a meaningful and successful career.

This is where premier preparation meets an undeniable return on investment.

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Academics

Undergraduate Degrees and Programs

The UD School of Business Administration offers nine undergraduate degree programs and 12 minors to help prepare you for careers in accounting, business analytics, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, management information systems, management, marketing and operations and supply chain management.

Graduate Degrees and Programs

The UD School of Business Administration offers three graduate degree programs and a graduate certificate program, for those wishing to continue their education.

Discover Business Program

Not quite sure where your interests lie in the business world? Our Discover Business program offers a unique opportunity for you to explore the academic programs in the School of Business before finalizing a major — while staying on track to graduate in four years.

Experiential Learning

No matter which business major you pursue at UD, you'll have numerous opportunities to take your learning beyond the classroom through student clubs and organizations, study abroad and away opportunities, internships and more.

Business With Purpose

We don’t just teach business — we cultivate the leaders who will define its future. Whether you're looking to launch a startup or enhance your skills with an MBA, you'll graduate with more than just a degree; you'll possess the ethical foundation, the professional network and the proven track record to turn your ambition into a career of purpose and impact.

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UD Center for Leadership

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Attend professional development at the University of Dayton Center for Leadership. Built in partnership with the region's leading organizations, our practical executive workshops and cohort-based leadership certificate programs give you the tools to solve modern workplace challenges.
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Featured Programs and Initiatives

Flyer Enterprises

Become a CEO before you graduate! With more than 200 student employees and $2.1 million in annual revenue, Flyer Enterprises is one of the nation's largest student-run businesses.

Flyer Pitch Competition

Have a great idea? Pitch it during our annual Flyer Pitch Competition, which awards more than $150,000 in cash and prizes and has launched more than 80 new ventures.

Davis Center for Portfolio Management

Through the Davis Center for Portfolio Management, students manage the No. 1 largest student-managed investment fund in U.S., using the University's endowment while operating industry-leading financial analysis software.

Fiore Talarico Center for Professional Selling

A premium education yields premier results. At our state-of-the-art Fiore Talarico Center for Professional Selling, students master insight selling through hands-on practice and expert mentorship. This supportive launchpad empowers Flyers to succeed in their career on day one.

Flyer Consulting

From nonprofits in Ireland to microlending in Kenya, students in Flyer Consulting provide complimentary business consulting to nonprofit organizations while promoting economic growth locally and around the world.

Business Honors Cohort

The School of Business Administration honors program — Dayton Undergraduate Business Leadership Experience (DoUBLE) — is a premier pathway for high-achieving students. Gain exclusive access to honors-only business courses, elite guest speakers and a signature leadership class with the School's dean. Expand your global perspective through an optional London experience and graduate with the network, insight and confidence to lead at the highest level.
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Real Client Project: Using AI and Data to Solve a Business Problem link-arrow link-arrow

Discover how UD business junior Owen Felder partnered with a professor to leverage AI simulation tools, solving a real-world business challenge for a local company and proving that Dayton students don't just study theory — they apply it.
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6.24.2026
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From Playlists to Politics: How One UD Student Turned Music Into Economic Insight link-arrow link-arrow

By analyzing the Billboard Hot 100 against geopolitical risk indices, UD senior Maddie Rimbey proved that what we listen to says a lot about the world around us—and landed her dream marketing science job in the process.
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6.16.2026
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Flyer Business: Then & Now featuring Bryan Baker (‘25) link-arrow link-arrow

In this Q&A, the School of Business Administration catches up with alumnus Bryan Baker ('25) to learn how his time as a UD student prepared him for leadership and success as a multi-talented operations manager in Chicago.
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Dayton, Ohio 45469 - 2226
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AACSB Accredited

Our accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide.

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School of Business Faculty and Staff

Our faculty and staff are here to support you throughout your business journey at UD.

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