Explore our Undergraduate Degrees
With a degree from the Gatton College of Business and Economics you'll be able to find creative solutions to today's business challenges, and earn the advantage you need to pursue the career opportunities you want.
Already a Gatton student?
Please visit the Current Students page for Undergraduate Resources and helpful information.
Academics & Advising
Majors
The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International accredits all Gatton College business degrees. The Gatton College of Business and Economics offers undergraduate degrees in six business major areas:
Accounting Economics Finance Management Marketing Online General Business
Minors
The Gatton College of Business and Economics offers the following minors:
Business Business Analytics Economics International Business
Advising
The Undergraduate Resource Center provides guidance in the areas of advising, career services, education abroad and student enrichment. We collaborate with students, encouraging active participation and positive learning experiences. Student success ultimately rests in students' hands in the planning and execution of their academic and career objectives.
Scholarships & Financial Aid
The Gatton College of Business and Economics offers a wide variety of scholarships that are based on academic performance, financial need, program of study, ethnicity, and residency. For consideration, incoming students must apply by February 1st in the year they apply.
Apply to Gatton
Students admitted as freshmen to the University of Kentucky will be admitted as pre-majors to the Gatton College of Business and Economics.
Visit Us
Come see for yourself what the Gatton College has to offer! We offer both group sessions and individual visits for prospective students and their families.
Gatton Undergraduate Resource Center
(859) 257-4627
The Gatton Undergraduate Resource Center is "virtually" open for our students. Your advisor and other URC staff are available by phone or email during our regularly scheduled office hours.
Hours
| Monday | 8am – 4:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8am – 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8am – 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 8am – 4:30pm |
| Friday | 8am – 4:30pm |
You can email your advisor or email gattonURC@uky.edu.
The URC will also be offering virtual on-call advising Monday through Thursday, 1:00 – 4:00pm through the Zoom web tool which allows a video or phone option. Please visit the STUDENT RESOURCE page for more information and Zoom links.
Business Enterprise Living Learning Program
The Business Enterprise community provides both first and second year students with the opportunity to explore the business field through connected coursework, regular interactions with faculty, staff, and peer mentors, as well as networking with business executives. Students will benefit from co-curricular programming focused on leadership, community engagement, and professional development. The community seeks to inspire the "entrepreneurial spirit" in Gatton students and provide additional academic support for a richer first and second year experience.
Honors Pathways
Gatton College is proud to offer three unique and specialized pathways through the highly selective UK Lewis Honors College. Layered on top of the undergraduate major of your choosing, these specialized pathways are open to exceptional incoming business students who wish to develop comprehensive skills in a particular field.
International Education
Whether you plan to work for a large international company or a bank in your hometown, studying abroad is crucial as you prepare for your career in the new global economy. Gatton College proudly partners with top business schools around the world in order to meet the international education needs of our students. We also welcome students from dozens of countries internationally to be a part of our on-campus Gatton community.
Gatton offers the opportunity to participate in one of our eight Gatton exchange programs, or in one of several excellent business programs offered by the UK Education Abroad Office.
Gatton International Where can I study? How to Get Started Scholarships & Financial Aid Contact Us
Graham Office of Career Management
Career Services
Gatton College is proud to offer exclusive career development services through the Graham Office of Career Management. Beginning in your first year on campus through graduation, our professional career counselors will assist you in making fulfilling and strategic career choices. Helping you achieve employment success is the primary mission of the Graham Office of Career Management.
Professional Development
Leadership Programs
What are you going to do while at Gatton to make sure that you stand out in a crowd? Sure, good grades are important to landing that great job, but so is a proven track record of leadership.
Gatton Ambassadors Graham Peer Advisors L.E.A.D. Program UK101 Peer Instructors Women Business Leaders
Student Organizations
Get involved in the College by joining and serving as a leader of one of our many student organizations. It's a great way to show employers that you have what it takes.
Ethics in Accounting Club Alpha Kappa Psi American Marketing Association Beta Alpha Psi Economics Society Entrepreneurship Club Global Business Network Financial Management Association Investors Club National Association of Black Accountants Phi Beta Lambda