Sample Plans of Study
Business Administration
Major Admission Information
Middle 50% - What's this?
Fewer than 45 earned or in progress hours
Evaluated upon college coursework, GPA, and admissions criteria for incoming freshmen.
45 - 59 earned or in progress hours
Grades of “C” or better in the following courses or their equivalents:
- ACC 131
- ECO 105
- MAT 119 and 120 or 121 or 145.
60 or more earned or in progress hours
Grades of “C” or better in the following courses or their equivalents:
- ACC 131
- ACC 132
- ECO 105
- MQM 100 or ECO/GEO/POL/PSY 138
- MAT 121 or 145.
The College also requires students to complete in the first semester:
- BUS 100 with a grade of "C" or better
- Prove computer competency through completion of one of the following:
- ACC 167 and 168
- ACC 166
- ITK 150
- IAI BUS 902
- by passing competency exams
Business Administration
Middle 50% GPA: 2.69 - 3.32
Business Administration Multinational Business
Middle 50% GPA: 2.69 - 3.32
For more information
To learn more about Business Administration, visit the College of Business section of the Undergraduate Catalog and the College of Business Web site.
Business Administration
Individuals who work towards a degree in Business Administration learn to achieve the objectives of an organization by planning and directing the activities of others; which leads to administering businesses. Large corporations and even government agencies are in need of such individuals.
Related Skills
- Leadership
- Team and individual work skills
- Good problem solver
- Strong organizational skills
- Computer literacy and strong communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Mathematical skills
- Strong coordinating skills
- Flexibility in adapting to new environments
- Possesses knowledge of small business management
- Understanding of the global marketplace
- Understanding of organizational development, policy, strategy, and structure
- Learn to work well in a team and effectively with a wide variety of people.
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Strong communication skills, including public speaking, are important to achieving success in this field.
Being Successful in the Field
- Gain experience through internships.
- Consider earning an MBA after gaining work experience to reach the highest levels of business management.
- Develop and utilize a personal network of contacts. Once in a position, find a mentor.
Related Fields
Accounting
- Tax Planning and Compliance
- Auditing
- Information Systems
- Management Advising Services
- General Accounting
- Cost Accounting
- Public Accounting
- Corporate Accounting
Employers
- Public accounting firms
- Government agencies
- Banks and other financial institutions
- Nonprofit organizations
- Health care industry
- Service and manufacturing companies
- Consulting practices
- Private practice
Strategies
- Become familiar with specialized certification programs.
Economics
- Research and Forecasting
- Economic Advising
- Teaching
Employers
- Financial institutions
- Trade and labor organizations
- Government agencies
- Insurance companies
- Educational institutions
Strategies
- Earn a graduate degree for advanced positions.
Finance
- Corporate Financial Management
- Banking
- Personal Financial Planning
- Real Estate
- Insurance
- Money Management
- Investment Banking
Employers
- Banks and other financial institutions
- Financial planning agencies
- Insurance companies
- Real estate brokers or agencies
- Government agencies
- Corporations
Strategies
- Take additional courses in math, statistics, and accounting to develop strong quantitative skills.
Statistics
- Analysis/Research
- Quality Assurance
- Actuarial Science
Employers
- Government agencies
- Banks and other financial institutions
- Health care industry
- Manufacturers
- Nonprofit organizations
- Insurance companies
Strategies
- Take additional courses in accounting, marketing, economics, and finance.
Transportation and Logistics
- Scheduling
- Physical Distribution
- Planning and Regulation
- Transportation Carrier Management
- Materials Management
- Customer Service
- Purchasing
- Consulting
- Third Party Logistics
Employers
- Motor carrier, railroad, airline, pipeline and water transportation industries
- Manufacturing firms
- Distribution centers
- Warehousers
- Public transit systems
- Government agencies
- Armed forces
- Software and consulting firms
General Business
- Management
- Sales
- Marketing
- Insurance: Sales, Claims, and Underwriting
- Banking
- Human Resources
Employers
- Retail stores
- Hotels and restaurants
- Banks and other financial institutions
- Insurance companies
- Government agencies
- Nonprofit organizations
- Self-employment
Management
- General Management
- Human Resources
- Office Systems
- Operations
- Production Management
- Quality Control
Employers
- Retail and other service industries
- Manufacturing firms
- Government agencies
- Nonprofit organizations
- Banks and other financial institutions
- Hotels and restaurants
- Health care industry
Strategies
- Build competency in statistics and computer systems for operations management.
Marketing
- Sales
- Customer Relations
- Purchasing/Procurement
- Retail
- Banking
- Market Research
- Brand/Product Management
Employers
- Profit and nonprofit organizations
- Product and service organizations
- Manufacturers
- Financial companies
- Insurance companies
- Print and electronic media
- Retail industry
- Consulting firms
Strategies
- Obtain an MBA for most brand management, consulting, and research opportunities.
Other Professions
- Advertising Executive
- Account Executive
- Bank President/Manager
- Bank Officer
- Benefits Manager
- Business Credit/Loan Administrator
- Business Representative
- Chamber of Commerce President
- City Manager
- Compensation/Benefits Administrator
- Consultant
- Consumer Credit/Loan Officer
- Contract Administrator
- Corporate Trainer
- Credit Manager
- Database Administrator
- Department Store Manager
- Director, Career Services
- Director, Food Services
- Director Industrial Relations
- Director, Recreation
- Employment Agency Counselor
- Entrepreneur
- Facilities Manager
- Financial Aid Director
- Hospital/HMO Administrator
- Hotel/Motel Manager
- Human Resource Manager
- Insurance Agent/Broker
- IRS Investigator
- Job Analyst
- Management Accountant
- Manager, Administrative Services
- Management/Organizational
- Manager Trainee
- Market Research Analyst
- Nursing Home Administrator
- Organizational Development
- Office Manager
- Plant Manager
- Production Manager
- Production Planner
- Production Superintendent
- Property Manager
- Purchasing Agent
- Real Estate Agent
- Restaurant Manager
- Retail Manager
- Sales Representative
- Sports Agent
- Stadium Manager
- Training Director
- Traffic Manager
