You have what it takes to make your mark on the world of business. We will provide you with a world-class education, hands-on training and professional connections so you can have a successful and rewarding career.
Develop your skills to become a successful business leader focused on delivering intellectual and professional contributions and meaningful service to the world.
Employers seek out versatile candidates with strong communication skills, real-world experience and foundational knowledge who are ready to take on the complex challenges they may face in the ever-changing business world. The USD Beacom School of Business will prepare you for those challenges through your experiences in and out of the classroom. We are committed to delivering a high-quality education so you and employers throughout South Dakota and the region will have a successful future.
Princeton Review
The butterfly effect is the idea that a small action can lead to a large and unpredictable change in the future. As a talent acquisition coordinator for the City of Sioux Falls, Ethan Beck '19, '21 finds pride in knowing he plays a small part in the onset of that ripple effect.
More than 2,400 students at the University of South Dakota are being honored for their high achievement during the spring 2025 semester with the release of the Dean’s List and Academic Honors.
Twenty-three students from the Financial Management Association (FMA) student chapter and President's Senior Leadership Institute at the University of South Dakota traveled to New York City to meet with top financial firms and distinguished alumni, gaining invaluable experience through real-world exposure to the financial industry, professional networking and firsthand insights into potential career paths.
University of South Dakota alumnus Trevor Sinclair ’24 gained invaluable experience through Coyote Business Consulting. Now, as associate financial advisor at Elgethun Capital Management, he’s helping the next generation of students access the same opportunities that helped shape his own career path.
South Dakota has been a focal point in my life, and my experiences at USD were sources of personal and professional growth that have served me in my education and career. I have become a better teammate, leader, collaborator, and communicator, and a more organized, thoughtful person because of it.
Matt Reesman
BBA Economics '19
Internal Economist, U.S. International Trade Commission
The USD Beacom School of Business has created several student-centered initiatives designed to help businesses stay competitive in the state of South Dakota and throughout the region. Coyote Business Consulting provides students with real-world work experiences and creates a pipeline of prepared professionals for the workplace.
The Global Immersion Program provides students with a transformational learning experience during their undergraduate and graduate studies. The trip is a major component of an international business course, and it gives students a first-hand look at global business concepts as they are being taught.
The Beacom School of Business at USD is developing business professionals and leaders. Your support enables us to provide students with the resources, facilities and experiences they need to focus on their education and pursue their passion for driving innovation and success in the business world.
Stay up to date on everything happening at the Beacom School of Business through our digital publication The South Dakotan Business. Learn more about the meaningful contributions that our students, faculty, staff and alumni and friends devote themselves to in their communities.
