A liberal arts major offers a unique perspective in business, combining critical thinking, creativity, and insights into human behavior.
We prepare you to excel at analyzing market trends, crafting compelling marketing strategies, and promoting inclusive workplace cultures. This interdisciplinary approach fosters innovation and adaptability, equipping you to shape the future of business with key transferable skills like:
- Communication and Listening
- Decision Making and Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Computer and Technology Skills
- Interpersonal and Social Skills
Related Interests
Interested in learning more about what you can do with a liberal arts degree?
Majors
Explore our degrees designed for those passionate about finance, management, marketing, and more. Our programs will equip you with the skills to excel and turn your business interest into a rewarding career.
Provides a holistic understanding of human cultures and societies. Equips students to address cultural injustices, design equitable policies for diverse populations, and engage in community advocacy with a nuanced perspective.
Explores the justice system, criminal behavior, and societal impacts of crime. Equips students to reform criminal justice policies, advocate for fair treatment, and address systemic inequalities in the legal system.
Analyzes economic systems and their societal impacts. Prepares students to design equitable economic policies, address financial disparities, and advocate for systemic economic justice.
Studies global political systems and diplomacy. Equips students to navigate international justice efforts, advocate for human rights, and shape policies promoting equitable global governance.
Focuses on workplace equity and organizational behavior. Prepares students to advocate for fair labor practices, design inclusive workplace policies, and address systemic inequities in employment.
Analyzes political systems, governance, and public policies. Prepares students to develop equitable legislation, advocate for justice reforms, and contribute to systemic social change through political action.
Studies human behavior and mental processes. Equips students to address social injustices through behavioral insights, develop equitable mental health policies, and advocate for community well-being.
Examines social structures and systemic inequalities. Prepares students to design policies addressing injustice, advocate for marginalized communities, and promote equity in societal systems.
While this page shows many opportunities and examples of what our students and alumni have done related to this area of interest, this is not an exhaustive list of majors or experiences.
Out-of-Classroom Experiences
Internships
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Highmark Health
- Amazon
- Salesforce
- Volvo Group
- IBM
- Consulting firms like Deloitte, McKinsey & Company, and Bain & Company
Research Spotlights
Education Abroad Destinations
Greece
Sweden
Italy
Spain
United Kingdom
Australia
Post-Graduation Opportunities
- Law school
- MBA
- Graduate school to study clinical psychology, education theory, human resources, human rights, marketing communication research, public administration, and international affairs
- Entrepreneur/CEO
- Business Development Manager
- Human Resources Professional
- Market Research Analyst
- Innovation Consultant
- Corporate Strategist
- Career Counselor
- Brand Manager
- Management Consultant
- Financial Services
- Technology and Innovation
- Consumer Goods and Retail
- Health Care Administration
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Media and Entertainment
- Energy and Utilities
- Manufacturing and Industrial Design
- Real Estate Development
- E-commerce and Digital Marketing
- Deloitte
- UPMC
- Vanguard
- Amazon
- Merck
- Penn Medicine
- Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
- U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
- University of Pittsburgh
