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Students presenting at the 2020 Winterim pitch competition.
Business Pathways Whether you’re already an entrepreneur, want to learn the skill set to make social and systemic changes, or plan to run a Fortune 500 company one day, Lewis & Clark College can help prepare you for any career where collaboration, numbers, and execution matter. Through classes on campus and partnerships for advanced degrees, you will be ready for whatever step comes next. Majors Art (Studio) Art History Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Biology Chemistry Classics Computer Science Computer Science and Mathematics Data Science Economics English Environmental Studies French Studies German Studies Hispanic Studies History International Affairs Mathematics Music Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Religious Studies Rhetoric and Media Studies Sociology and Anthropology Student-Designed Major Theatre World Languages Minors Art and Art History Artificial Intelligence Asian Studies Chemistry Chinese Classics Computer Science Cybersecurity Dance Data Science Earth System Science Economics Education English Entrepreneurial Leadership and Innovation Environmental Studies Ethnic Studies French Studies Gender Studies German Studies Health Studies Hispanic Studies History Japanese Latin American and Latino Studies Law and Policy Mathematics Middle East and North African Studies Music Neuroscience Philosophy Physics Political Economy Political Science Religious Studies Rhetoric and Media Studies Russian Theatre Why Choose Lewis & Clark for Business? Learning about business is about asking the right questions, crafting persuasive narratives, and making decisions that matter. While Lewis & Clark does not offer a business major, our entrepreneurship minor and advanced business degree pathway programs will give you the tools, mindset, and network needed to build a meaningful career. Whether you’re launching your own venture, joining a growing organization, or pursuing a graduate business degree, you will be prepared to tackle the business challenges of today and tomorrow. Apply Visit Connect With Lewis & Clark! After you hit submit, we will follow up with information about L&C, and you will have the opportunity to share a bit more about yourself. Loading... What You’ll Study Lewis & Clark offers courses in entrepreneurship, finance, leadership, and marketing across academic programs so you’ll develop technical knowledge in addition to the interdisciplinary skills you’ll receive from your liberal arts education. Our Bates Center for Entrepreneurship and Leadership houses our entrepreneurship minor and a wide range of courses so you can develop the skills necessary to start/market a business or create change at any level. In addition to foundational courses, we offer Investing and Influence, Real Estate and Society, and Sales and Negotiations (taught by the head of sales strategy at Spotify!). Throughout your time at Lewis & Clark, you will be able to collaborate with staff, alumni, and professional mentors to brainstorm, collaborate, design, pitch, and market your ideas. Additionally, many alumni on the Bates Center’s Advisory Board have master’s of business administration (MBA) degrees and would be happy to talk with you. Complement Your Education With One of These Programs The most popular majors and minors for our business-minded students are economics , entrepreneurship , and international affairs . Learning Outside the Classroom Career Accelerator Our Career Accelerator ensures that every student, regardless of major, graduates with the confidence, adaptability, and professional experience needed to thrive in a complex, changing world. You will have access to the opportunities that will prepare you for a meaningful career, whether through on-campus jobs, career-related skills classes, structured internships, or experiences in your classrooms, labs, and performance spaces. Winterim Our Winterim program is a fast-paced immersive week designed to develop entrepreneurial and leadership skills in a supportive and fun environment. You are assigned into groups of three or four to create, research, develop, and pitch an idea. You will learn entrepreneurial and life skills while learning from inspirational speakers, mentors, and leaders in the for-profit and nonprofit professional community. Find Your People Our students interested in business school participate in a wide variety of cocurricular programs at Lewis & Clark, including our nationally ranked speech and debate team , annual symposia on ethnic studies , gender studies , and international affairs , and the Student Senate . Business School Pathways Thinking ahead to an MBA, or wondering how to make your undergraduate degree work harder? Our curated pathways have you covered. MBA Pathway Program: Lewis & Clark + Babson College Lewis & Clark has a partnership with Babson College, home to the No. 1 entrepreneurship program in the country, per U.S. News, and the No. 2 Best College in America, per Wall Street Journal . L&C students—along with alumni, faculty, and staff—can participate in a number of 4+1 programs to earn one-year master’s degrees in the fields of management, finance, and business administration. They can also bypass Babson’s regular application process with a waived application fee, attend special information sessions, and receive at least a $10,000 scholarship upon acceptance, among other benefits. Accelerated MSF Pathway Program: Lewis & Clark + Portland State University Students majoring in economics can take advantage of our partnership with Portland State University , which offers an accelerated track to earn a master of science in finance (MSF). This program allows students to begin the application process in their junior year, and provides waivers for both the application fee and the GMAT/GRE requirement. The program includes robust job placement services. Many of Portland State’s MSF students go on to work at globally focused organizations, presenting an excellent opportunity for graduates to apply the critical-thinking skills and global literacy they develop at Lewis & Clark to their careers. MBA Program: Simon Graduate School of Business at the University of Rochester Through an agreement with the Simon School of Business at the University of Rochester, Lewis & Clark students, regardless of major, receive priority consideration for admission to the full-time MBA program . As a Lewis & Clark nominee of the Early Leaders Award, your application fees to the MBA program are waived, and, if accepted, you receive a minimum $10,000/year merit-based scholarship. Students are encouraged to apply by the end of their junior year, in part so that pre-MBA internships for accepted students can be provided. For more information contact Chrys Hutchings , director of the John E. and Susan S. Bates Center for Entrepreneurship and Leadership. After Lewis & Clark Our alumni have pursued myriad paths, including: Joining the innovation team at Nike Running an expedition company with an environmental focus Starting sustainable businesses, such as a refill technology startup to reduce plastic consumption and a circular sanitation company that raised $5M of investor funding this past year Working for KPMG, adidas, Adobe, and Intel Starting a business in Uganda exporting cassava and dried fruit Developing and eco and novel public restroom business Starting a vegan mousse business Starting an eco-friendly, refillable personal care product business Project Management Journalism graduate school Starting a platform for elevating and celebrating voices of female-identifying people of color Securing positions in financial and insurance industry Securing positions in sustainability and renewable energy fields Working for political campaigns Working in user experience Dedicated Faculty Our expert professors are your expert mentors. You will learn directly from faculty (no graduate assistants here!) that are nationally recognized in their fields of study and who love to work with and learn from their students. Your professors will inspire you to be a thoughtful and passionate participant in a diverse world. Your small classes will support you as you explore new ideas, find your voice, and speak your truth. 96% Within six months of graduation, 96% of the Lewis & Clark Class of 2024 was already changing the world through employment (71%), continuing studies (22%), and service work (3%), like the Peace Corps. 100% All entering first-year students in 2025 received aid through scholarships. 4-5-6 Lewis & Clark’s 4-5-6 Commitment can help you make the most of your future. Invest in Yourself A private liberal arts education is often more affordable than you think. Last year, Lewis & Clark distributed over $74 million in assistance from institutional, federal, state, and private sources. Additionally, we’re so confident that our first-year students will graduate with their bachelor of arts degree in four years that if you don’t, we’ll cover the extra semester of tuition. The psychology of entrepreneurial leadership is the psychology of getting things done, of understanding yourself, and of working with a team. It provides the practical, job-focused skills that you need to learn before graduating. Blaise Harrison BA ’25 History | Entrepreneurial Leadership and Innovation | Oakland, California More about Blaise The Bates Center sustainability internship helped me by giving me a bunch of really cool internship options, giving me interview and resume advice, and then getting to talk to my professors about priorities and going over what would be best for me. Elijah Black BA ’23 Economics | Entrepreneurial Leadership and Innovation | San Francisco and Pacifica, California More about Elijah Studying the liberal arts is an opportunity to break from the traditional mold of education. I like the fact that I will be able to do multiple things with my degree. DJ Smith BA ’23 Rhetoric and Media Studies | Entrepreneurial Leadership and Innovation | Las Vegas, Nevada More about DJ Lewis & Clark Business Pathways FAQ Students develop analytical, leadership, and communication skills, supported by internships, mentoring, and connections with regional and national businesses. Yes. Students often intern with local companies, nonprofits, and startups, gaining hands-on experience in finance, marketing, management, and entrepreneurship. No, but we do offer several curated MBA/MSF pathway programs for those who are ready to take the next step in their education. 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