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 and compare Majors
Side-by-side comparisons of different majors in the Business & Policy Meta-Major
Majors are not listed in any particular order.
- What are the prerequisites? refers to courses students must complete to be admitted into the major.
- Where can I learn more? provides a link to the major’s program page on our website.
- Please contact your current advisor with questions and for more details on admission requirements for that major.
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 | Degree Map (PDF) | Co-curricular Maps (see Options & concentrations below)
- Law, Economics & Public Policy | Degree Map (PDF) | Career Preparation Map
- Mathematical Thinking & Visualization | Degree Map (PDF) | Career Preparation Map
- Global Studies | Degree Map (PDF) | Career Preparation Map
- Environmental Studies | Degree Map (PDF) | Career Preparation Map
Business Administration (BA), Bothell campus – Options & concentrations
- 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 – Options & concentrations
Careers related to this meta-major pathway
To learn more about careers related to Business & Policy, watch this video.
Below are examples 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.
Examples gathered by Career Services of recent UW Bothell graduates.
- Management
- Federal Government
- Education
- International Relations
- Planning and Conservation
- Environmental Remediation & Compliance
- Marketing/ Finance
- Policy Analysis
- Teaching
- Foreign Affairs
- Risk Management
- Natural Resource Management
- Tesla
- Expedia
- City of Seattle
- Washington State Department of Transportation
- Department of Public Health
- Environmental Protection Agency
- 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 at https://uw.joinhandshake.com/. You can look for jobs and internships and learn more about career events.
Review 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.
Examples of internships
- Accounting Intern
- Marketing Intern
- Legal Intern
- Data Analysis Specialist
- International Relations Specialist
- Restoration Intern
Get involved
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.
Explore community engaged learning & research
Many UWB Programs offer opportunities for community engaged learning and undergraduate research. The Office of Community-Based Learning and Research (CBLR) has many student-specific resources available, from FAQs about CBLR 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 Business & Policy 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.