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The baccalaureate degree in Business Administration includes study in the areas of accounting, finance, management, marketing, economics, business law, international business, and management information systems. Students will use demonstrated oral and written communication skills, along with computational and analytical decision-making abilities to compete in today’s competitive business environment.
Available Majors, Minors, and Concentrations
Based on the principles of teamwork, ethics and leadership, the baccalaureate degree in Business Administration includes study in the areas of accounting, finance, management, marketing, economics, business law, international business and management information systems. Students will demonstrate oral and written communication skills, as well as analytical decision-making abilities, with an emphasis on creativity and innovation within existing frameworks. Furthermore, reality-based learning opportunities — service learning projects and internships — equip students to be competitive contributors in the local, regional, and global economy.
Oversight for the Business Administration program is provided by the Business Administration Advisory Committee, which consists of practicing CPAs and other professionals in the business community. The Department also sponsors one of the country's longest-running chapters of Phi Beta Lambda, the student business club.
Majors
Business Administration
Minors
Business Administration
Management Information Systems
Concentrations
Business Management & Leadership
Finance & Accounting
Entrepreneurship
Esport Management & Gaming
Supply Chain Management
Requirements
The major in Business Administration includes
- 30 hours: Business administration fundamentals
- 6 hours: Accounting
- 6 hours: Management information systems
- 6 hours: Economics
- 3 hours: Statistics
- 3 hours: Department electives
The minor in Business Administration includes
- 6 hours: Accounting fundamentals
- 9 hours: Business administration fundamentals
- 6 hours: Economic fundamentals
Career Possibilities
- Advertising Agent
- Fund-Raising Specialist
- Marketing Manager
- Bank Manager
- Health Care Administrator
- Office Manager
- Business Consultant
- Hospitality Manager
- Organizational Administrator
- Credit and Collections Manager
- Human Resources Manager
- Production Supervisor
- Digital Marketing Specialist
- Insurance Underwriter
- Project Manager
- Digital Media Specialist
- Investment Broker
- Small Business Owner
Faculty
Gerald Seals
Associate Professor of Business and Ethics
Paul D. Smith
Assistant Professor of Business Administration
