Business administration students take core business administration classes and select an additional area of concentration. The core classes provide students with an understanding of the interrelationships of the functional areas in business, while the concentration allows the student to develop a deeper understanding of one specific area.
Concentration options:
- Finance concentration: This concentration is designed to provide students with a foundation in the fields of corporate finance (budgeting and controlling a firm’s assets), financial investments (stocks and bonds) and financial institutions (banks, savings and loans, credit unions). (Careers in finance)
- Human resources concentration: Human resource personnel manage people in the organization. They deal with the areas of recruitment, training, employee relations, compensation, health, safety and separation. Additionally, they deal with the impact of government regulations and the demands of society. (Careers in human resources)
- International business concentration: Students are exposed to issues and practices related to trade across international lines. Students who are interested in pursuing a career in international business are encouraged to consider adding a minor in international studies or adding a major or minor in Spanish.
- Management concentration: Learn to problem solving in a constantly changing business environment. The application of management theory to actual practice helps students grasp the fundamental body of knowledge that is vital to success in contemporary business operations. (Careers in management) Students interested in management are encouraged to also consider earning a certificate in mediation.
- Marketing concentration: Students will gain knowledge of marketing research, marketing strategies, target markets, pricing, distribution, new product development, promotion, advertising and consumer behavior. (Careers in marketing) Students interested in the field of marketing are encouraged to also consider earning a minor in graphic design.
- Nonprofit management concentration: Learn about the unique accounting and management issues that are found in state and local government agencies, as well as nonprofit organizations.
- Comprehensive business administration: This program is designed for students who prefer a broad business preparation for a variety of careers in business, government, public or social service organizations. For the program, a minimum of 9 hours is selected from department courses representing the various disciplines.
This major can be completed in three years if you are a dedicated and ambitious student.
Explore the courses required for a
- Major in business administration
- Minor in business administration
Declare a major or minor in business administration.
Are you interested in learning more about the business administration major? Please feel free to contact our admissions office for more information.
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