How HWS Does Business
Read more about our future-focused studies and experiences for business.
At HWS, it’s not business as usual.
You’ll design an academic experience that is entirely your own with the support of a caring, expert faculty. You’ll learn to consider problems from multiple lenses and build creative solutions to emerging challenges. You’ll expand your practical skill sets through experiential explorations in entrepreneurship, leadership, civic engagement and global citizenship. You’ll preview careers, participating in job shadows, a guaranteed internship or research opportunity and networking with those who’ve paved the path before you. You’ll create a springboard to your career in business and, like many of our alums, go on to lead in the industry of your choosing.
to a Career in Business
Hobart and William Smith students interested in business can major in any field of their choosing. Our alums are proof that no matter what academic discipline you select, you can be successful in the business world. Often, students will choose to major in economics or a related field, minor in data analytics, entrepreneurial studies or music administration and entrepreneurship and/or pursue the Master’s of Science in Management program.
Economics
A consistently popular major at HWS, the economics department’s forward-thinking approach encourages students to evaluate current policy by actively questioning mainstream thinking.
Data analyTICS
Combining quantitative knowledge with qualitative analysis, Data Analytics teaches students how to ethically substantiate facts and tell stories with data.
Entrepreneurial Studies
The most popular minor on campus, Entrepreneurial Studies challenges students to become well-rounded leaders and resourceful innovators who are globally aware and community-centric.
music administration and entrepreneurship
Get into the business of music through Music Administration and Entrepreneurship where students learn the histories and theories of music while developing practical business skills.
Master’s in Management
This one-year program builds on the value of your undergraduate liberal arts education, providing you with the additional skills, knowledge and insight necessary to build a rewarding career in the business or nonprofit sectors. The Master of Science in Management can be earned in an innovative 3+1 model (students complete a bachelor’s and master’s concurrently in four years) or the more traditional 4+1 (4-year undergrad program followed by a 1-year master’s).
Business Advising
Students interested in pursuing careers in business or business school should contact Professor of Economics, Chair of Entrepreneurial Studies and Director of the Management Program Tom Drennen. Prof. Drennen is eager to assist you in charting a course of study that leads to a successful career and a consequential life.
- ACLU
- Bank of America
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
- CBS Sports
- Charles Schwab
- Dell
- Department of the Treasury
- DFS Hong Kong
- Fidelity Investments
- IBM
- ING
- J.P. Morgan Chase
- Merrill Lynch
- MGM Studios, Inc.
- New York State Health Dept.
- New York Yankees
- U.S. Dept. of Commerce
- U.S. Dept. of State
- United States Embassy
- Wells Fargo
Liberal Arts Leads to Business
- Yes, Employers Do Value Liberal Arts Degrees
- Why Liberal Arts is Critical for Building a Successful Business Career
- If You Go To A Liberal Arts College, You’ll Make More Money
- Why America’s Business Majors are in Desperate Need of a Liberal Arts Education
- Business and the Liberal Arts
- How to Succeed in Business? Major in Liberal Arts
- Why Focusing Too Narrowly In College Could Backfire
- Why Liberal Arts Majors Thrive in Business