Saint Louis University

What you'll study

The programme delivers a core foundation in business principles before allowing specialisation in areas such as accounting, finance, marketing, management, international business and supply chain. Typical first-year modules cover microeconomics, macroeconomics, business statistics, financial accounting and business communication to ensure a solid grounding in quantitative and verbal skills.

In later years students take intermediate and advanced modules tailored to their chosen pathway, for example:

• Accounting: managerial accounting, auditing and taxation fundamentals.
• Finance: corporate finance, investments and financial markets.
• Marketing: consumer behaviour, digital marketing and brand management.
• Management: organisational behaviour, strategic management and human resources.
• Operations and supply chain: operations management and logistics.
• International business: cross-cultural management and global trade.

Most students complete a capstone business strategy course or consultancy project that integrates functional knowledge, and there are opportunities for internships, practicum placements and study abroad exchanges. Electives and minors allow interdisciplinary study, and courses emphasise ethical decision-making, leadership and communication skills.

Entry requirements

Applicants are normally expected to hold a recognised secondary school qualification with strong performance in quantitative subjects; typical offers reference a solid overall grade profile and evidence of achievement in mathematics or a related subject. Saint Louis University routinely considers the whole application, so admissions may also take account of personal statements, references and extracurricular experience such as business clubs or work experience.

Standardised test requirements (SAT/ACT) and specific grade thresholds vary by applicant type and campus; international applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency through an accepted test or approved pathway if English is not their first language. Mature or non-traditional applicants are considered on an individual basis, often with additional evidence of academic readiness or relevant professional experience.

Career prospects

Graduates with a Bachelor's in Business (Commerce) from Saint Louis University enter a wide range of careers across the private, public and non-profit sectors. Common entry-level roles include business analyst, financial analyst, marketing coordinator, accounting associate, supply chain coordinator and sales management trainee. The degree also prepares students for entrepreneurship or family business leadership and provides a pathway to professional accounting qualifications or postgraduate study such as an MBA.

The programme’s emphasis on internships, project work and employer engagement helps students build practical experience and professional networks. Career services at the university support CV development, interview preparation and employer connections across industries including finance, consulting, healthcare administration, consumer goods and technology.

Why study at Saint Louis University

Saint Louis University combines a Jesuit educational tradition with a focus on preparing students for socially responsible leadership in business. The university is located in a city with a diverse economic base, giving students access to internship and employment opportunities with regional and national employers.

Students benefit from small-class teaching in many core modules, experiential learning through consulting projects and centres that support entrepreneurship and business development, and an active alumni network that provides mentoring and recruitment pathways. The university’s career services and employer engagement initiatives help translate academic learning into practical, career-ready skills.