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Butler is well known for igniting transformative business journeys. Ambitious students converge here to expand their horizons, while top companies seek our graduates to elevate their organizations.

Recognizing that success in business is as much about connections as it is about knowledge, Butler fosters a robust network. Through internships, hands-on learning experiences, and dynamic collaborations with industry leaders in Indianapolis, our students cultivate invaluable professional relationships.

Our network guides our curriculum as well, reinforcing our focus on knowledge and skills that are in high demand. From AI to cybersecurity to the latest in data analytics to gig economy platforms, today’s technology integration is impacting businesses and industries at every level.

We also know tomorrow’s business world will keep changing. Which is why we also maintain a strong foundation of core financial principles, critical thinking, and leadership skills that are second to none.

At Butler, the entrepreneurial spirit is ingrained in our DNA. We embrace innovation and challenge the status quo. Our state-of-the-art business building serves as a hub for fostering this innovative mindset. Featuring collaborative spaces, a real-money trading room, and tech-equipped classrooms, we provide our students with the tools they need to excel in their business careers.

Complementing these resources are pioneering courses like The Real Business Experience, where sophomore students conceptualize, fund, and operate their own business ventures. These unique opportunities set Lacy School of Business students apart, giving them a competitive edge in the ever-evolving world of business.

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Careers in Business

Our graduates find professional success in both startups and established companies, their own businesses, nonprofits, boardrooms, and beyond. These are just a few examples of the many jobs in business.

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You use your knowledge to invest in others.

Financial advisors know there’s more to money than making a profit—there are strategies behind saving, investing, and budgeting effectively. Financial advisors create personalized plans for individuals and families to achieve their financial goals, such as planning for college or retirement.

You’re making a calculated career decision.

Accountants do more than crunch numbers. They have their finger on the pulse of their corporations’ cash flow—and its well-being. They know that accurate financial reports, clean audits, and strategic spending solutions are essential to a thriving business.

You’re good at spreading the word.

Marketing coordinators use multimedia content creation to tell the story of their company’s services or products. Whether they’re developing ads, writing email campaigns, or maintaining a strong brand identity, they give an organization its voice and presence.

You’re a mathematician with business savvy.

Actuaries analyze business decisions for the likelihood of financial loss and risk, and develop methods to predict future outcomes. Actuaries interpret data, examine financial documents, and evaluate investments so insurance companies and other financial institutions can make confident decisions.

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Bring your ideas to life.

Butler’s Innovation Lab offers opportunities for students to run focus groups, build prototypes, pitch ideas, network with peers, and move their ideas forward in a tangible way.

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Invest in your future.

Butler is big on hands-on experience. For example, Finance students can work in teams with a professional advisor to manage $3 million of Butler’s actual endowment funds.

Where business dreams take flight.

“A student should choose a career in business because it offers many benefits like flexibility in job positions and industries, opportunities for personal and professional growth, and the tools and resources to create your own path. Butler University supports this career path by providing students with a career mentor from the start, requiring two internships before graduation, and offering numerous occasions for students to connect with business professionals and alumni.

Marleen McCormick
Associate Professor, International Business and Strategy

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