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. In 2013, the average score of seven Beacom students, who took the Bloomberg Assessment Test, exceeded the global average by dozens of percentage points. More>
• 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 a 92 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>