University of South Dakota

Points of Pride - Beacom School of Business:

• Has an enrollment (Fall 2012) of 1,186 students (938 undergraduate, 248 graduate).
• Is one of only 5 percent of business schools worldwide to achieve AACSB accreditation, the highest distinction that business schools can receive.
• Ranks exceptionally high in academic achievement. Recent graduates scored better than 97 percent of all students who took the national ETS exit exams.
• Maintains a low faculty-to-student ratio. Undergraduate business classes average 27 students.
• Provides excellent internship opportunities with more than half of undergraduate students completing at least one internship.
• Awards more than $400,000 in annual scholarships.
• Boasts an 87 percent placement rate.
• Provides hands-on financial management experience with opportunities to manage a $1 million investment fund.
• Strongly encourages participation in business-related student organizations - many of them national award winners.
• Regularly hosts national business leaders, government officials, successful alumni and other guest speakers to discuss current business issues and offer leadership perspectives.
• Offers state-of-the-art classrooms. Beacom School of Business building was completed in 2009.  

Learn More: 

	Dean Michael J. Keller Michael J. Keller, Dean, is a USD alumnus. More>		AACSB Accreditation The highest standard for business schools worldwide. More>
	Board of Governors Business leaders serve in an advisory capacity. More>		Mission We are a community of scholars. More>
	Business Connections Mailed to alumni and friends. More>		Code of Ethics We abide by ethical codes. More>
	Graduate Testimonials Read what our graduates say about their education. More>		Service Awards Annual awards honor leaders and students. More>
	State-of-the-Art Innovative building. More>		Scholarships More than $400,000 is available annually. More>
	Student Organizations A valuable complement to the academic curriculum. More>		Study Abroad Study business internationally. More>