Business Administration Program
In the Business Administration (BUSA) major, students prepare for careers in management and administration positions in all types of organizations within the private, nonprofit, and public sectors.
Some common characteristics of BUSA majors are the desire to help the development of organizations, ability to work well with other people, and the flexibility to deal with new and changing situations.
A business administration major could be the right fit if you:
- Want to start your own business or organization someday
- Want a degree that is broadly applicable in many industries
- Are a good written and oral communicator
- Are looking for rapid advancement and income potential
- Are interested in entering an MBA program
Business Administration majors acquire skills on how to budget, organize, plan, hire, direct, control, and otherwise manage various organizations. Many students also add another major or minor to add to their areas of competencies and skills.
In addition, the BUSA major emphasizes both behavioral and technical approaches to managing in today’s fast-paced organizations. Students are exposed to information and technology that assists them in managing resources at individual, group, and organizational levels.
This program is designed to allow students to incorporate practical, hands-on training into their education. They may do this through internships, entrepreneurship, operations, or a combination of these areas.
Business Administration majors take required coursework in a variety of disciplines, such as accounting, business law, finance, marketing, economics, statistics, human resources, and decision-making.
- Prerequisite for College of Business majors and minors: Admission to the College of Business
- Prerequisite for non-College of Business majors and minors: Junior standing and instructor’s permission. Also, coursework prerequisites as noted.
- 4-Year Major Map (PDF)
- Transfer Pathway Major Map (PDF)
Future Careers
Students who graduate with a degree in business administration are prepared for many different careers in a wide variety of businesses and industries. Some of these include banking, finance, manufacturing, product development, human resources, IT management, business analysis, and more.
Employment possibilities are often enhanced by the selecting employment-related courses and by the enrollment in a second major or in a minor.
Some potential employment roles include:
- Financial Analyst
- General Manager
- Management Consultant
- Entrepreneur
- Human Resources Manager
- Marketing Consultant