School of Business

Here, you will develop deep and lifelong relationships with faculty, mentors and peers who will be integral to both your professional and personal success. You will be immersed in a community which encourages and supports students as they develop into trusted business leaders who bring value to communities both near and far.  

Our rigorous curriculum prepares students to navigate the rapid changes, exciting opportunities and complex challenges of the business world, ensuring you will be prepared to achieve your career goals and make an impact. We will stretch you in reaching your full potential as together we fill your toolkit with a robust set of skills.

The AU School of Business faculty is composed of highly qualified academics and experienced business professionals committed to excellence in teaching and student learning both in and beyond the classroom. We are highly invested in student success and serve as top-notch academic and career advisors. As a student, you will have the opportunity to explore your career interests, build your professional network and expand your career potential through internships, service-learning, mentor programs and business clubs.

AU business alumni leave to serve in diverse organizations around the country and across the globe, always with a passion for excellence, commitment to lifelong learning, appreciation for their education and pride in the degree they earned from AU.  

You will learn in the thriving city of Sioux Falls, South Dakota — nationally recognized year after year for business, careers and much more. Recent rankings include:

• The Best City for Young Professionals in 2021, according to SmartAsset.
• Identified by ZipRecruiter as having the 3rd Hottest Job Market in 2020, based on the growing number of job postings and average number of job openings per job seeker, as well as the median wage among other criteria.
• Named No. 1 on Forbes' 2019 list of Best Small Cities for Business and Careers. For 14 straight years, Sioux Falls has been identified within the top five in the nation, according to Forbes.com.

You will find unmatched opportunities for knowledge, experience and leadership development in the Augustana University School of Business. At AU, your bold future is our business!

Sincerely,

Marcia Seivert Entwistle, Ph.D.
Dean, School of Business | NCAA Faculty Athletic Representative

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