Undergraduate Degree Programs: Haub School of Business

Saint Joseph’s University’s accounting major is one of only three AACSB-accredited programs in Pennsylvania. The accounting major will prepare you for a successful career in accounting as an ethical leader in business, government or the not-for-profit sector.

The Actuarial Science program at Saint Joseph's University provides an analytical foundation in understanding how to assess, manage and analyze business risk. This interdisciplinary program will prepare you for the series of professional actuarial exams and prepare you for your career.

As an art student at Saint Joseph’s University, you will pursue your interests and passion through courses in art history, graphic design, photography and more. You’ll be challenged to express yourself in new media and respond to context.

As an art history major at Saint Joseph's University, you will dive into the history of art throughout the world as you develop your ability to view, assess and analyze various forms of art and visual culture. You will also have access to many exciting cultural opportunities in the Philadelphia region to gain experience in the field.

When you major or minor in artificial intelligence, you gain an understanding of the applied use of AI, machine learning (ML) and data mining in specific courses. You will also learn tactical skills, such as Python programming. The specialized knowledge and skills in advanced analytics you obtain at Saint Joseph’s University are highly sought after by organizations in the Philadelphia area and beyond.

With the 21st century predicted to be the “Asian Century,” the role of Asia on the world stage is becoming increasingly prominent. An Asian studies degree from Saint Joseph's University will help guide those who wish to assume roles of leadership in this new world.

Saint Joseph's University in Lancaster offers a four-year BSN program with guaranteed clinical placement—among the highest nursing programs in Pennsylvania, and a 100% online RN-to-BSN pathway program.

Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia offers a four-year BSN program with guaranteed clinical placement, among the highest of any nursing program in Pennsylvania.

As a biochemistry student, you’ll dive into an exciting interdisciplinary field that explores the chemicals and chemical reactions in living systems. You’ll learn to use powerful analytical tools — including nuclear magnetic resonance, mass spectrometry and fluorescence spectroscopy — to study the molecules that power life.

A biology degree from Saint Joseph’s University exposes you to all levels of biological organization, from the sub-cellular to the broad ecosystem. Our program is built with core courses covering the fundamentals of biology, a distribution of upper-level course across the major areas of biology and free electives.

As a biomedical sciences major at Saint Joseph’s University, you’ll have the opportunity to design a personalized degree in the health concentration of your choice. A rigorous and flexible curriculum covers every area of biomedical sciences and includes a variety of tracks including biotechnology, clinical science, neuroscience and physician assistant. 

Master the skills and expertise required to practice as an occupational therapist through Saint Joseph’s accelerated occupational therapy program. Enter the program as a first-year undergraduate student to earn a BS in health science (BSHS) and Doctor of Occupational Therapy (DrOT) in just six years.

Become a skilled physical therapy practitioner and earn a wealth of clinical experience while graduating in five and a half years through Saint Joseph’s direct entry physical therapy program. Enter as a first-year undergraduate or transfer student to earn a bachelor’s in exercise physiology or health science and continue on to your DPT without having to reapply.

Master the skills and expertise required to practice as an occupational therapist through Saint Joseph’s accelerated occupational therapy program. Enter the program as a first-year undergraduate student to earn a BS in health science (BSHS) and Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) in just 5.5 years.

Build practical business skills in leadership, strategy and decision-making and understand what it means to lead with confidence. This 100% online program allows you to finish your degree while balancing work, family and other responsibilities.

As a business administration student at Saint Joseph's University, you will study the theories, tools and practical knowledge needed to function in a business environment.

The business intelligence and analytics major at Saint Joseph's University will help you understand data. You'll learn to use the information to guide organizations in making strategic business decisions. Advances in technology have helped organizations collect a vast amount of data ranging from customer preferences to trends in sales.

The chemical biology major at Saint Joseph’s University, offered by the departments of biology and chemistry, will provide you with the tools needed to understand the chemical processes that occur at the molecular level.

The chemistry major at Saint Joseph’s introduces students to all of the major sub-disciplines in chemistry: analytical, biochemical, inorganic, organic and physical. Emphasis is placed on chemistry as a laboratory science.

The role of parents, educators, doctors and others in the development of children is crucial to their success. Saint Joseph's University's Child and Family Studies major is designed for students looking to specialize in the care and development of young children and youth. Through your coursework and field experience as a childhood studies major, you will learn how to better serve your community, starting with our youngest generation.

Saint Joseph’s communication sciences and disorders major provides students with the preparation necessary to apply to speech-language pathology grad programs.

As a communication studies major, you will gain knowledge and experience to pursue a career in media, journalism, public relations, marketing, advertising, law, film and more.

A computer science degree from Saint Joseph’s University will help you become part of an exciting and fast-paced industry, opening the door to a wide range of technical fields and opportunities.

Saint Joseph’s University's criminal justice degree program will help cultivate a sense of honesty, fairness and integrity and prepare you for a productive and rewarding career dedicated to helping others. As a criminal justice major at Saint Joseph's University, you will explore an interdisciplinary perspective on crime and justice.

The data science major and minor at Saint Joseph's University prepares students with the theory and skills necessary to analyze and derive insights from large data sets. Students in this program learn techniques from mathematics (particularly statistics) and computer science.

Economics majors at Saint Joseph’s University will study how economic reasoning is used to determine how society can effectively meet its human and material needs. By analyzing buyer and seller behavior in various markets, students will be able to think like an economist and how they view the world in terms of problem-solving and decision-making.

Saint Joseph's University's Elementary/Middle school (4-8) major is built upon a strong liberal arts curriculum, helping students integrate their understanding of interdisciplinary content with child and adolescent learning.

At Saint Joseph's University, education is approached as a vocation rather than a career. Aspiring teachers learn how to manage a classroom and effectively teach, as well as how their role as educators make a difference in their communities.

Through the dual Education PK-4 and Special Education program, you will learn how to manage a classroom and effectively teach while learning how your role as an educator can make a difference in the community.

Students at Saint Joseph’s University who major in English, mathematics, Spanish, Italian, French, classical studies, chemistry, biology, physics or history may add a double major in secondary education. The combination of these programs provides you with the background required to apply for certification as a high school or middle school teacher in your specialty area.

Learn how to manage a classroom and gain experience through student teaching as you prepare to inspire the next generation of learners. This 100% online program allows you to finish your degree while balancing work, family and other responsibilities.

Saint Joseph’s engineering physics major prepares students to apply physics to modern engineering, science and technology.

An English degree from Saint Joseph’s University offers excellent training for a broad range of careers, from public relations to teaching to journalism and beyond. Employers continue to seek talented and articulate individuals who can analyze complex situations, and a degree in English will teach you how to write both creatively and persuasively.

Entertainment can be viewed as both a product and as a promotional tool. Saint Joseph’s University's marketing department offers a one-of-a-kind major for the student who wants to work behind the scenes in show business. With a degree in entertainment marketing, you can develop a blockbuster campaign, promote a studio’s latest film or market a concert, event or theater production.

Saint Joseph’s University’s environmental science major offers a strong foundation in the natural sciences. You will develop skills in experimental design, surveying scientific literature, data collection, data reduction and the presentation of scientific conclusions to a range of audiences.

The rigorous major and minor in exercise physiology from Saint Joseph’s University focuses on courses that cover physiology, fitness, health and management while acquiring and applying communication, leadership, planning and organizational skills.

Finance is a broad discipline covering topics that affect individuals, organizations and society. At Saint Joseph's, you'll gain exposure to all of these aspect of finance and prepare for careers in the financial realm. These careers require strong mathematical, computer and communication skills.

The food marketing department at Saint Joseph's University is led by faculty experts who have worked full-time in the food industry and have practical, first-hand experience. Saint Joseph’s University’s unique food marketing program is one of the first of its kind.

Saint Joseph’s University’s Francophone studies program offers students the opportunity to hone their language skills while gaining a multidisciplinary perspective on the French-speaking world.

With French spoken by more than 276 million people in 29 countries on five continents, having the ability to speak, read and write in French has countless personal and professional benefits.

Saint Joseph’s Graphic Design program prepares students with hands-on experience to develop skills in design, digital media and interactive media.

Saint Joseph’s health administration program exposes students to the social justice and equity challenges posed by healthcare and to develop solutions.

The health sciences major and minor at Saint Joseph’s University provides a comprehensive foundation in natural sciences, public health, the healthcare system and social sciences. You will be introduced to a broad range of health issues and concepts, including healthcare management, legal and ethical concerns and environmental influences on health, nutrition, life cycle health, alternative medicine, diseases and complementary medicine.

The Bachelor of Science in Health Science, Clinical Leadership is designed for healthcare professionals seeking to advance their careers. The program is offered 100% online and offers courses focused on key concepts within healthcare leadership.

At Saint Joseph’s University, history majors uncover the mysteries, tragedies and triumphs of the past. You will investigate how previous societies have dealt with common human concerns and evaluate the outcomes. 

Saint Joseph's University's minor in human resources and people management prepares you for a career in the HR field by developing the functional knowledge and strategic skills necessary for navigating people management in contemporary business organizations.

The demand for students with an information technology degree has been increasing in recent years due to the changes in cloud computing, big data and information security.

The international business major at Saint Joseph's University prepares you for a successful career with the tools, theories and practical knowledge to work in an international business environment.

As an international relations major, you will acquire valuable skills in communication and analysis, independent judgment, appreciation of different societies and cultures and knowledge of world affairs and trends. You will learn how various regional civilizations have evolved and how those characteristics continue to affect the world today.

The Italian studies major provides students the opportunity to become proficient in the Italian language through courses in Italian culture and history.

Saint Joseph's University's major in leadership, ethics and organizational sustainability (LEO) encourages undergraduate students to re-examine business practices in light of social, environmental, political and economic shifts. In this program, you'll learn to be a strong, effective and ethical leader.

As a linguistics major or minor at Saint Joseph’s University, you will study how languages work, where they come from, how they are used in society, how they are learned and how they change over time. You have the option to follow a general linguistics track or select a concentration in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).

A marketing degree from Saint Joseph’s University provides you with the knowledge, skills and experience needed to stand out from the crowd in today’s ever-changing digital marketplace. This program is offered on campus, giving you hands-on experiences and networking opportunities with renowned marketing experts.

As a mathematics major or minor at Saint Joseph's University, you will study abstract algebra, real analysis, statistics and more. The program provides the experience necessary to help you become an analytical thinker with a commitment to problem-solving, a highly-regarded skill in any career path. You will also have the opportunity to take independent study courses or write an honors thesis, offering further preparation for your future career.

Saint Joseph’s biology department offers a one-of-a-kind medical laboratory science program that puts the focus on the science behind the medicine. With a versatile curriculum and a year-long internship in a medical or clinical lab, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge to investigate and solve the mysteries of health.

The music major or minor at Saint Joseph’s University provides a comprehensive curriculum that deepens musical understanding and awareness, fosters creative expression and encourages critical analysis and inquiry. It combines coursework in music theory, composition, history and performance. Students in the music major can also choose a concentration in Music Therapy or an advisory track in Music Technology and Production.

Saint Joseph’s University’s neuroscience major and minor features interdisciplinary training that few colleges can match. Our program faculty are experts in a wide range of neuroscience specialties, allowing you to examine the nervous system across a variety of theoretical and clinical contexts.

The pharmaceutical & healthcare business major at Saint Joseph’s University will teach you how to oversee efficient clinical research and manage complex healthcare costs that are currently challenging the industry. The rapidly changing healthcare industry is in need of individuals with the necessary background knowledge in business, science and technology – and this degree program can provide that required skill set. You will have the option to add a co-op or engage in faculty-mentored research.

Find your calling in developing, manufacturing and evaluating medications as a pharmaceutical sciences and drug development major. Saint Joseph’s is one of the few universities in the U.S. that offers a BS in pharmaceutical sciences and drug development.

The pharmacology and toxicology program at Saint Joseph’s is one of the few undergraduate programs of its kind in the country. Examine the effectiveness and toxicity of chemicals and medications as a pharmacology and toxicology major through a hands-on, career-focused curriculum.

Become a practice-ready pharmacist in a range of areas through Saint Joseph’s direct entry pharmacy program. Enter the program as a first-year undergraduate student or transfer student to earn a bachelor’s in pharmaceutical and healthcare studies and Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) in six years. If you already have the prerequisites completed or have a baccalaureate degree, you can enter directly into the professional phase of the program.

The philosophy major and minor at Saint Joseph’s University will foster your ability to think logically, evaluate arguments, communicate effectively, examine assumptions and live an intellectually rich and ethically engaged life.

Get a complete, real-world understanding of what it means to be a physician assistant at Saint Joseph’s University. Our pre-professional physician assistant program gives you a foundation that prepares you for graduate studies and a rewarding career.  

Choose from an accelerated, three-year track or a traditional, four-year undergraduate track to earn a health science degree. If you meet all progression requirements, you’ll be granted an interview for admission to our graduate physician assistant program, known for its renowned faculty and innovative anatomy instruction.

As a physics major at Saint Joseph’s University, you will use systemic reasoning and call on your imagination to understand the laws of nature, the structure of matter, and the behavior of physical processes — the keys to many of the universe’s secrets.

The political science major and minor at Saint Joseph’s University offers the opportunity to examine politics, government and the political process. This program is ideal for those interested in the study of power, behavior, compromise and relationships between political figures in a variety of different contexts.

The Department of Psychology at Saint Joseph's University provides students with an understanding and appreciation of behavior and mental processes.  Our major prepares students to continue toward a career in mental healthcare, become a psychological researcher, and to work in industry in a variety of jobs that require the skills we teach.

Saint Joseph’s quantitative economics major prepares students to use analyzed data, programming skills and quantitative modeling to solve economic problems.

Religion is a fundamental dimension of the human experience in today’s world. Religious Studies majors at Saint Joseph's University acquire and hone tools for the critical analysis of the major religious traditions found throughout the world.

Offered as both a major and minor, the Risk Management and Insurance program at Saint Joseph’s University provides students with a strong foundation in insurance operations, risk assessment and mitigation, and risk financing strategies. Students explore key areas such as underwriting, pricing, and investment policies while developing skills to measure and manage risks for individuals and businesses. With coursework integrated with data analytics, graduates are well-prepared for careers in insurance, financial services or corporate risk management. In most years, students who graduate from this program enjoy a placement rate approaching 100%.

The Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice at Saint Joseph’s University provides students with opportunities to analyze and assess human behavior and its impact on society. The sociology department is comprised of expert teachers and active researchers working to understand society and make positive, practical applications of their findings. Sociology majors go on to work in government, law, public service, criminology, research and nonprofit organizations.

With more than 580 million Spanish speakers located around the world, having the ability to read, write and converse in Spanish has countless benefits, both personally and professionally.

As a sports marketing major, you will take a variety of courses in marketing, business, economics and law to develop your skills and knowledge for a career in the field.

This unique multidisciplinary degree prepares students with foundational skills and knowledge in social science, communication, and quantitative reasoning needed in a wide range of careers. This 100% online program allows you to finish your degree while balancing work, family and other responsibilities.

By majoring in supply chain management at Saint Joseph’s University, you will gain marketable skills and a unique perspective that will distinguish you from other graduates in the job market. The program provides a strong understanding of the supply chain, which is beneficial when developing modeling and forecasting skills critical to every part of the business process. This degree program will help you understand logistics, distribution, planning and procurement while developing the necessary problem-solving skills to succeed in your role. You will also develop skills that are highly attractive in industries such as manufacturing, construction, online retail sales, consumer goods and government agencies.

The theatre and film major at Saint Joseph's University nurtures creative expression and technical proficiency while fostering intellectual curiosity and cultural awareness. Students declare a concentration in film/TV, musical theatre or theatre.

Theology majors at Saint Joseph's University acquire and hone tools for critical analysis of many different components of theology and religious traditions. Students also explore a deeper understanding of how the Roman Catholic tradition has interacted throughout history with Judaism, Islam and other Christian and non-Christian traditions. Majors encounter different strategies and approaches for welcoming the stranger and serving the common good.

Saint Joseph’s University is the perfect place to begin your studies if you're undecided about your major. Our undergraduate curriculum includes a comprehensive General Education Program (GEP) which is designed to keep you on track for graduation while exploring entry-level courses in a number of disciplines.

The Autism Behavioral Studies minor at Saint Joseph’s University prepares students to support, understand and empower individuals on the autism spectrum. Through interdisciplinary coursework and hands-on learning opportunities, you’ll gain foundational skills in applied behavior analysis (ABA), developmental psychology and evidence-based practices used to improve the lives of individuals with diverse learning needs and their families.

The Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Certificate prepares students for a career analyzing and interpreting data to create visualizations of society's biggest problems. The certificate curriculum teaches you the technical skills to build GIS models while understanding the context surrounding the field. This certificate is currently only available to current undergraduate students at Saint Joseph's University.

Saint Joseph’s University’s sales certificate will teach you how to develop results-driven strategies using the latest sales analytics and relationship-building techniques.

The Advertising and Promotions Minor at Saint Joseph’s University will help you learn how to create effective ad messaging and successfully promote a company or product.

The American studies minor at Saint Joseph’s University allows students from any major to focus their electives on the study of American history, literature, art, music, politics, ideas and institutions.

At Saint Joseph's University, Classical Studies majors have the opportunity to choose between two concentrations: classical languages and literatures or ancient cultures. Ancient cultures is an interdisciplinary program that allows students to specialize in an area of their own interest.

The Animal Studies minor is an interdisciplinary field that invites students to not only learn more about animals, but to also investigate the relationship between human and non-human animals.

In the art therapy program at Saint Joseph's University, you will learn the theories and concepts in psychology and art to deliver transformational and whole-person-focused care.

The business administration minor, designed for non-business majors at Saint Joseph’s University, equips students with a general understanding of the critical foundations of business. Classes include accounting, information systems, business law, economics, marketing and management.

The classical studies minor offers courses in Latin and ancient Greek, ranging from elementary to advanced levels. Advanced courses cover the works of major authors and all literary genres, featuring a comprehensive exploration of both language and culture.

The commercial photography minor at Saint Joseph’s University will help you develop the technical skills needed to produce commercial work within the food, entertainment, advertising and digital marketing industries. The minor also includes coursework focused on the necessary business acumen needed to work in these fields including job estimates, pitching clients and working in creative teams.

Saint Joseph's University offers an interdisciplinary study across the departments of computer science, physics, and mathematics for students interested in minoring in computational engineering & applied physics. This interdisciplinary minor gives you a broad understanding of all the elements of computational science and engineering to ensure that you leave the program with the knowledge you need to be competitive in your field.

The creative writing minor at Saint Joseph’s University prepares students to tell stories that matter. The minor will build your writing skills in multiple genres including fiction, poetry, screenwriting, magazine writing, food writing and personal memoir.

A minor in educational studies at Saint Joseph’s University is designed for undergraduates who are interested in building a base in education without earning Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) certification. You will take classes in childhood and adolescent development, language, literacy, culture, assessment, evaluation and more.

A minor in environmental and sustainability studies at Saint Joseph’s University helps students understand how human activities impact the world.

The faith-justice studies minor at Saint Joseph’s University challenges students to consider existing social beliefs and priorities in light of Gospel values and faith-based social justice traditions.

The film and TV minor at Saint Joseph’s University is a great option for students fascinated by cinema and television who want to pair it with a major in another discipline.

Saint Joseph’s Food and Beverage Business Development Minor prepares students to develop new products, navigate industry trends and lead go-to-market strategies.

Saint Joseph’s Food Marketing Minor for Non-Business Majors is designed for students interested in growing as strategic leaders in the food marketing industry.

In the gender studies minor program at Saint Joseph’s University, you will explore how gender intersects with race, ethnicity, class, sexuality, gender identity and other factors to create system-wide structures and individual-level psychologies.

The health care ethics minor at Saint Joseph’s University focuses on the study and appreciation of philosophical and theological ethics.

Saint Joseph’s University’s minor in industrial and organizational psychology is an interdisciplinary major that combines coursework in psychology and management.

With its interdisciplinary focus on Irish literature, culture and politics, Saint Joseph’s University’s Irish Studies minor is an exceptional platform from which to investigate issues of diversity, globalization and social justice.

The Italian minor at Saint Joseph’s University will introduce you to Italian culture and language in a way that is both fun and gratifying.

The Journalism Minor at Saint Joseph’s University provides students with a wide array of news writing, reporting, editing and multimedia skills.

Saint Joseph’s University’s justice and ethics in the law (JEL) minor emphasizes the ethical, corporate, social and political structures that underlie the law.

At Saint Joseph’s University, the Latin American and Latinx studies minor offers interdisciplinary coursework in both the College of Arts and Sciences and the Haub School of Business. Students in this program participate in programs in countries such as Mexico, Chilé, El Salvador, Bolivia, Ecuador, Argentina, Uruguay and the Dominican Republic.

Offered at the undergraduate level, the managing neurodiversity in the workplace minor focuses on the challenges and opportunities of working with neurodiverse individuals with conditions such as ADHD and, primarily, autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

The medieval, renaissance and reformation studies minor at Saint Joseph’s University offers an interdisciplinary look at the development of Western civilization.

Saint Joseph’s museum studies minor prepares students for the history, theory and ethics of museums and its role in past, present and future generations.

The music industry minor at Saint Joseph’s University provides a strong foundation in the theoretical and creative aspects of music, along with practical training in business, music marketing and promotion.

As a pharmaceutical chemistry student, you’ll learn all aspects of drug development, from initial design to delivery. You’ll gain valuable, hands-on experience and use sophisticated equipment in laboratory courses such as Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry and Chemical Synthesis. You’ll also have the opportunity to intern and conduct research under the supervision of a faculty member and an industrial/governmental scientist.

The public policy minor at Saint Joseph's University prepares you for a future career helping populations that are often marginalized in the policymaking process. You will gain important critical-thinking skills through an inclusive and diverse community lens. The interdisciplinary coursework focuses on theory, analysis and application of policy to prepare you for a future career or graduate work.

A minor in special education studies is available for undergraduates who are interested in expanding their knowledge of the field of special education without earning certification.

Saint Joseph’s University's Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) minor is a six-course program that provides essential training for teaching the English language at home or abroad in private language schools, community centers, bilingual programs and other contexts that do not require state certification.

The theatre studies minor offers students who have chosen to major in another discipline the opportunity to explore their interest in theatre. With its unique focus on acting, directing and theatre history, the minor develops skills that are valuable in any endeavor.

The theology and religious studies minor at Saint Joseph’s University explores the sacred texts, material cultures and central teachings of both Christian and non-Christian traditions.