Business Administration

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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

Business Administration Major (54 hours)

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

Business Administration Minor (21 hours)

The minor in Business Administration includes

6 hours: Accounting fundamentals
9 hours: Business administration fundamentals
6 hours: Economic fundamentals

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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

Sarah Bryant

Professor of Business and Finance

Leslie Parks

Assistant Professor of Business Administration

Gerald Seals

Associate Professor of Business and Ethics

Paul D. Smith

Assistant Professor of Business Administration