Gain strong communication abilities, analytical and reasoning skills, and the knowledge to make ethical, values-based decisions. Focus on a wholistic view of business, not just on the what of business, but the why.
Our business administration major requires only forty-five total credits, allowing you the capacity and flexibility to pursue a second major (or minors) to complement your areas of interest.
Explore Internships & Careers
Loras provides an active business internship program, offering local, regional, national, and international opportunities. You can complete internships for academic credit or non-credit. Many students choose to complete both.
- AY McDonald Industries
- Cottingham and Butler
- Dupaco Credit Union
- Kunkel and Associates
- John Deer
- RSM
- Sedgwick
- State Farm
- Van Meter
A Loras business administration degree will prepare you for a variety of interesting career options:
- Purchasing Manager
- Insurance Underwriter
- Human Resource Manager
- Financial Analyst
- Sales Manager
- Investment Broker
- Market Researcher
Course Highlights
graduate degree Opportunities
Loras offers a variety of graduate, dual degree & accelerated pathways such as our master of science in applied analytics. This master of science degree is designed for high-achieving students to earn both their undergraduate and graduate degrees efficiently and economically.
Clubs & Organizations
We have a variety of opportunities for you to get involved from the moment you set foot on campus.
Phi Beta Lambda-Business Club
PR Club
Society of Human Resource Management
Finance Club
Straight Talk from a Duhawk
I am currently completing a master’s in business analytics. The data visualization class where we used Tableau has given me a head start in one of my classes. Also, Tools & Methods with Dr. Keller has extremely helpful teachings regarding Python and Power BI that have helped me at this next level.
— Shane (’23)
Meet Your Professors
Douglas Gambrall EdD
Associate Professor of Business Administration
Dawn Shearrow DBA, MBA, MAOL
Visiting Assistant Professor of Business Administration
Business Administration News
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Paramount Duhawk
Andy is a lifelong, active learner who continues to give back to not only Loras and the local Dubuque area but the EMS industry as a whole. All this and more makes him our November Duhawk Dozen. More
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Home Sweet Loras
Five years ago, Ali (Reeg) Burgmeier (’18) was just starting life after Loras and maneuvering through a new career. Pushing herself out of her comfort zone as a student helped lay the groundwork for success after graduation. Being uncomfortable in the workplace and her personal life doesn’t make her afraid, but rather, she sees it as a sign that she is growing and working towards her goals. Her dedication to making the communities she is a part of better than how she found them makes her our September 2023 Duhawk Dozen recipient. More
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Transferring to a New Community
“The different culture, people, and language took some time to get used to. The staff and faculty are welcoming and always checking in to make sure things are going okay. It’s those little things that make a difference.” More