Business Administration - Major

The business administration program is part of the School of Management. The program offers a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration. Business students have the option to pursue a specialization in any of the following areas: accounting, entrepreneurship, economics, finance, human resource management, information systems, international business, marketing, and sport management.
The goal of the business administration major is to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to gain access to a variety of entry-level positions in business, government, and not-for-profit organizations. Students also develop an understanding of the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship.

Students pursuing the business major will:

•Be immersed in a business core curriculum that provides a thorough knowledge of accounting, economics, entrepreneurship, ethics, finance, global issues, management, marketing, and technology.
•Develop skill in the areas of communication, critical thinking, analysis, and teamwork.
•Study in a specific area of a specialization within business that meets their personal and professional interests.
•Better understand the role of general and business education in the development and pursuit of personal and professional interests.

Students will be encouraged to pursue an internship in a field consistent with their academic and career interests. An internship is a form of experiential learning that allows students to achieve academic credit while gaining valuable work experience with a local organization. A minimum average GPA of 2.0 is required for the business core.