College of Letters and Sciences

INTEGRATED SCIENCE AND BUSINESS

Bachelor's Degree Programs

Merge two passions into one career.

Do you have an interest in both business and science? Would you like to establish a strong foundation in the sciences with a basic background in business to jump-start your career? If so, the Integrated Science and Business major might be for you.

The Integrated Science and Business major is designed to equip students to compete and prosper in the new technology-intensive, global marketplace. The focus of this interdisciplinary program is to develop integrated thinking from the initial stages of education and produce skilled graduates who are highly effective in entry-level positions requiring skills in both science and business. Many graduates pursue positions in technology-oriented industries that require the integration and understanding of relevant scientific principles with basic management skills.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the top 10 occupations for workers with an interdisciplinary studies degree are all projected to grow between 2022 and 2032. These include computer science, law, nutrition, education, management, and healthcare.

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Why study Integrated Science and Business at UW-Whitewater?

The best of two colleges
The Integrated Science and Business major includes classes and programming within both the College of Letters and Science and the College of Business and Economics.

The College of Letters and Sciences is a leader in UW-Whitewater’s nationally respected Undergraduate Research Program, where students work alongside faculty mentors in a research setting. Wisconsin’s largest business school, the UW-Whitewater business school, is among less than two percent of business schools in the world to achieve dual accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business in both business and accounting.

Business classes in accounting, business education/office systems, economics, finance and business law, management and marketing will provide you with the basic business background you’ll need.

Focus on a global topic
Students completing the Integrated Science and Business major have the option to add a Water emphasis. Water scarcity, pollution, climate change, and other problematic global water trends pose major challenges to businesses now and will continue to do so in the years ahead. Wisconsin is known for its water-related manufacturing and research. What better place to access regional opportunities in business and science?

The water emphasis will prepare you for a variety of careers, including those in:

  • Environmental science
  • Compliance
  • Water research (in science, economics, public policy and other areas)
  • Business operations
  • Water technology
  • Sustainability

What our Integrated Science and Business students do

Icon of a briefcase in a magnifying glass. Build a strong knowledge base in business and the sciences
Icon of a white nametag on a green background. Secure internships at national and international organizations
Icon of books. Complete three capstone courses at the end of the program to prepare for employment

Hands-on learning experiences

Internships
The College of Letters and Sciences’ internship program has been growing rapidly, and the College of Business and Economics’ program is well established and successful both domestically and internationally. Integrated Science and Business students recently completed internships at the following companies and organizations:

  • Jones Dairy Farm (biology, marketing)
  • Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (biology, physics, marketing)
  • PanVera Corporation (chemistry, biology, marketing)
  • Noviko (chemistry, marketing)

Campus and community involvement

A student presents their business plan.

 

UW-Whitewater has numerous student organizations that Integrated Science and Business majors are involved with here on campus. These organizations provide professional development opportunities, including networking and guest speakers, competitions against other students from around the nation, and other hands-on exercises.

 

Space and places: On and off campus

Students work in the chemistry lab.

 

Upham Hall
Continue your learning in the sciences in one of UW-Whitewater’s premier learning facilities. The building includes well-equipped multimedia classrooms, modern research laboratories, chemistry labs with new fume hoods and demonstration benches, and myriad instrumentation to support a hands-on learning environment.

Hyland Hall
Home of UW-Whitewater’s College of Business and Economics, Hyland Hall includes an innovation and business development outreach center, an applied investment center that allows real and simulated stock training, a 400-seat auditorium, and an executive boardroom. The building is located in the heart of campus near the James R. Connor University Center (student union).

What our graduates do

Icon of a beaker, calculator and pencil. Electronic technology, technical and pharmaceutical sales
Icon of a magnifying glass on a piece of paper. Research and development
Icon of a person next to a beaker. Laboratory supervision (technical and human resources)

Careers: What can you do with an Integrated Science and Business degree?

Graduates of the Integrated Science and Business program are in high demand around the region. Here are some examples of companies where our graduates have been employed:

  • Abbott Laboratories
  • Kerry Savory
  • Covance
  • Kunkel & Associates, Inc.
  • Henry Schein
  • UW Credit Union
  • Global Treks and Adventures
  • Northwestern Mutual
  • Sherwin-Williams
  • Epic Resins
  • GOEX Corporation
  • Hengli America
  • United Hospital System
  • Wisconsin DNR

Sample job titles of program graduates include:

  • Financial analyst
  • Market manager
  • Paralegal assistant
  • Process manager
  • Product manager
  • Project manager
  • Research and development manager
  • Program director at private research institutes or federally funded agencies
  • Technology transfer manager
  • Venture capital specialist
  • Account manager
  • Agricultural specialist
  • Business analyst
  • Medical staff specialist

Our faculty

Integrated Science and Business majors have the unique opportunity to work with faculty from both the College of Business and Economics and the College of Letters and Sciences. They are dedicated to your development in your chosen area of science and business.

 

Business and Economics staff and faculty »

Letters and Sciences staff and faculty

Want to learn more about earning a Integrated Science and Business degree?
262-472-1083 | ejnikj@uww.edu

UW-Whitewater offers the following Integrated Science and Business undergraduate options:

In addition to UW-Whitewater’s general education requirements, as an Integrated Science and Business major, you’ll take a variety of core and elective classes that will vary based on your chosen emphasis. Here’s an example of classes most Integrated Science and Business majors will take:

  • Intro to Integrated Science and Business
  • Strategic Management
  • Integrated Science and Business Senior Project
  • Science-Business Internship
  • Applied Calculus Survey for Business and Social Sciences
  • Calculus and Analytic Geometry I

To apply, you’ll complete the UW-Whitewater standard application for admission and indicate your interest in earning a degree in Integrated Science and Business.

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