Business & Policy
Welcome to the Business & Policy community!
Majors represented in the Business & Policy area of study examine organizational and societal structures to improve processes or develop initiatives. Academic and other learning experiences related to this meta-major generally enhance students’ ability for project management, and increases their skills in data analysis, critical thinking, and communication.
Explore & compare majors
See below for side-by-side comparisons of different majors that have similar courses, qualities or career options. Majors are not listed in any particular order. Please contact your current advisor with questions and for more details on admission requirements for that major.
*Note: “What are the prerequisites?” refers to courses students must complete to be admitted into the major and “Where can I learn more?” provides a link to the major’s program page on our website.
Plan your courses with degree maps
The following majors are related to the Business & Policy Meta-Major Pathway; each can offer a unique lens. The first link will direct you to the degree web pages to learn more about the major and the second will download a PDF of the Degree Map for that major. Consult with academic advisors to learn more about each major and degree map.
- Business Administration website; BA Degree Map; Co-curricular Maps (see options & concentrations below)
- Law, Economics & Public Policy; LEPP Degree Map; LEPP Career Preparation Map
- Mathematical Thinking & Visualization; MTV Degree Map; MTV Career Preparation Map
- Global Studies; GS Degree Map; Career Preparation Map
- Environmental Studies; ES Career Preparation Map
Options & concentrations
Business Administration (BA), Bothell campus
- Accounting Career Preparation Map
- Finance Career Preparation Map
- Leadership & Strategic Innovation Option Career Preparation Map
- Management Career Preparation Map
- Management Information Systems Career Preparation Map
- Marketing Concentration Career Preparation Map
- Marketing Option Career Preparation Map
- Retail Management Career Preparation Map
- Supply Chain Management Career Preparation Map
- Technology & Innovation Management Co-curricular Map
Business Administration (BA), Bellevue campus
Business & Policy pathway-related careers
Below are examples (gathered by Career Services) of possible employment opportunities, related careers, and potential graduate programs for students interested in Business and Policy. Also listed are companies that have hired UW Bothell students. For more specific examples, please visit the individual degree co-curricular map.
Employment opportunities
- Management
- Federal Government
- Education
- International Relations
- Planning and Conservation
- Environmental Remediation & Compliance
Related careers
- Marketing/ Finance
- Policy Analysis
- Teaching
- Foreign Affairs
- Risk Management
- Natural Resource Management
Companies who have hired on Handshake
- Tesla
- Expedia
- City of Seattle
- Washington State Department of Transportation
- Department of Public Health
- Environmental Protection Agency
Graduate programs
- Master’s in International Relations
- Master’s of Environmental Policy
- Master’s in Business Administration
- Master’s of Supply Chain Management
- Master’s in Data Science
- Juris Doctor
Explore internships
Wondering if you should do an internship? Want to figure out where to search for or even create one?
- Create your profile on Handshake where you can look for jobs and internships and learn more about career events.
- Review the Career Services internship page for plenty of information and steps to take.
- Make an appointment with a Career Coach to explore internship opportunities and develop an internship search action plan.
Internship examples:
- Accounting Intern
- Marketing Intern
- Legal Intern
- Data Analysis Specialist
- International Relations Specialist
- Restoration Intern
Explore Community Engaged Learning & Research (CELR)
Many UW Bothell programs offer opportunities for CELR. The Office of Community Engaged Learning & Research has many student-specific resources available, from FAQs about CELR courses to volunteer, internship and scholarship information.
- Visit UW Bothell’s Community Engaged Learning page to learn more.
- Visit UW Bothell’s Undergraduate Research & Creative Practice page to learn more about current research opportunities.
Study abroad opportunities
Study abroad programs can deepen your understanding of how Arts & Media can impact the lives of people around the world. Visit UW Bothell’s study abroad page, managed by the Office of Global Initiatives, to learn more and start the planning process.
Join student organizations
Join student organizations related to your area of interest. You’ll make friends who have similar interests while building skills working on your passions! There are many ways to get involved on campus, such as connecting with campus organizations, student government, and co-curricular activities. To begin exploring, visit the Student Engagement & Activities website.