Be a Leader in Business

There are endless facets of the business industry with a multitude of niches. From selling equine products or leading a research and development team to creating educational policies or managing the finances of a Fortune 500, whether you plan to launch your own business or get involved with an established company, your path to being a leader in business begins at DelVal. 

Careers for Leaders in Business
  • Entrepreneur
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Operations Manager
  • Sports Information Director
  • Director of Finance
  • Global Inventory Manager
  • Athletic Director
  • Technical Writer
  • Strategic Account Manager
  • Digital Marketing Strategist
  • Sports and Recreation Manager
  • User Experience Writer
  • Team Manager
  • Stable Manager
  • VP of Production
  • Grant Writer
  • Grounds Superintendent
  • Lead Benefit Verification Specialist
  • Cohort Advisor
  • Risk Data Analyst
  • National Account Manager
  • Medical Device Salesperson
  • Human Resources
  • Product Analyst
  • Financial Support Analyst
  • Distribution Manager
  • Marketing Director

Majors for Leaders in Business

There are many ways to become a leader in business and each of these majors can get you there. Find the one that best fits your interests and career goals.

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Business Administration
ACBSP Accredited
For those interested in economics, management concepts, marketing strategies and general business practices, a major or minor in business administration prepares you for career as a leader in any business.
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Educational Psychology
Combine an understanding of human behavior with learning skills to help you lead, motivate and develop others. Whether you’re leading a team or developing a corporate training curriculum, turn your love for learning into a career in business.
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Media and Communication
From public relations and marketing to website management and media production, every business needs professionals who know how to get their business in front of consumers and stakeholders.
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English
Build the writing and critical-thinking skills needed to succeed in business as an English major. Work in fields such as copywriting, grant writing, technical writing and user experience writing, where strong communicators are essential to the growth and operation of businesses.
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Food Science and Technology
Careers in food science can lead to positions leading development teams, marketing to other businesses and consumers, and even to executive-level roles. For those actively pursuing business-related positions, add a business administration minor to build a stronger business foundation.
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Equine Management
Working with horses doesn’t always mean riding or caring for them. Prepare for a career in equine product sales, stable management, equine marketing, social media management and other equine-industry business positions with a major in equine management.
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Landscape Architecture
LAAB Accredited
A career in landscape architecture often includes sales and professionally communicating with teams, stakeholders and consumers. Many landscape architecture graduates even go on to start their own business.
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Landscape Design/Build
A career in landscape designing and building often includes leading teams, managing projects and selling products or services to consumers. Many graduates even go on to start their own business in the landscape industry.
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Turf Management
Whether you’re working for an established company or starting your own, a career in turf management involves project management, recruiting team members, and managing budgets. Prepare for every aspect of your career with a major in turf management.
DelVal Experience360
What is E360?

Our award-winning Experience360 program is the cornerstone of a DelVal education. In addition to researching job titles, career outlooks and salary projections, 100% of our students graduate with hands-on experience in their field of interest through internships, career explorations, research, community service and leadership opportunities.

Learn more about our E360 program

Previous Internship and Employment Opportunities

ACME Markets

ADP Canada

Aronimink Golf Club

Boston Red Sox – Fenway Park

Caliber Thoroughbred Sporthorses

Caroline M. Pamukcu Eventing

DSW Shoe Warehouse

The Cambell’s Company

EA Global Properties (Student Founded)

Freedom Play

Geico Insurance

GNC

Gridiron Heroics

HighPoint Law Office, P.C.

Hunterdon County Health Department

Lloyd’s of London

Longwood Gardens

National Park Service

Oakmont Country Club

Pepsi

Philadelphia Phillies

Premier Product Resourcing

Sesame Place

Sheena Bediako Law Office

Stone and Key Cellars

T.D. Bank N.A.

Terrain/URBN

University of Saint Joseph

US Bank

Walt Disney World

XI Sports World

Recent graduates have matriculated to programs at:

Chestnut Hill College

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Immaculata University

Millersville University

Oxford Brookes University

Salisbury University

Temple University

Western Governors University

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