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Encouraging knowledge, moral judgment, skill and faith.

Academic Programs

  • Bachelor of Arts in Business with concentrations in Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Operations, or Small Business
  • Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (B.S.A.)
  • Bachelor of Science in Public Accountancy

Alumni Outcomes

90% of business graduates find employment within 6 months of graduation.

43% of Calvin accounting students passed all sections of the CPA exam the first time. (National average is 18%)

Meeting Business Alumni (MBA@Calvin) is a network specifically for young professionals.

You'll find business graduates working in careers such as:

  • Accounting
  • Advertising Managers
  • Benefit Analysts
  • Business Journalists
  • Buyers
  • Credit Analysts
  • Distribution Managers
  • Financial Advisors
  • Human Resources Managers
  • Import/Export Agents
  • Insurance Agents/Brokers
  • Inventory Managers
  • Market Research Analysts
  • Operations Managers
  • Brand Managers
  • Public Relations Consultants
  • Sales Managers
  • Small Business Owners

Student Organizations

The business department has a number of student run clubs and forums such as the Calvin Business Forum and the Global Business Brigade.

Scholarship Opportunities

The Business Department awards competitive scholarships each academic year to approximately 50 students. The amount of each award varies by scholarship and may vary slightly from year to year. To find out more information visit Calvin's scholarship search »

Getting Started at Calvin

Contact Us

Business Department
Calvin College
North Hall Room 167
1740 Knollcrest Circle SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

(616) 526-7192
(616) 526-8410 FAX

Dept. Chair: David Cook

News

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