ACADEMIC ADVISING

CONCENTRATIONS OVERVIEW

All students in the Wharton undergraduate program major in business, but each selects an area of concentration specific to their interests. The business concentration requirement is designed to provide an in-depth focus in one specialty area. The concentration consists of four courses above the introductory level.

Concentrations are often declared by the end of the sophomore year so that students can register for upper-level courses during Advance Registration, but the timeline to declare a concentration is flexible. Students usually begin their business concentration coursework in the junior year. Students can change their concentration at any time.

Students should use the Options & Requirements information on this site to research concentrations that interest them. Students should especially explore the Myths & Facts section to learn more about common concentration misconceptions.

To declare or change a concentration, students should speak to an academic advisor in the Undergraduate Division. Concentration rules and requirements are governed by individual academic departments. For more detailed information on specific requirements for each concentration, please see the Options & Requirements page, consult with an academic advisor, or speak with the concentration advisor.