A Comprehensive Foundation
The Business Administration Major provides a comprehensive foundation in business principles while maintaining the flexibility and breadth that are hallmarks of a liberal arts education. This major includes coursework in management, marketing, accounting, economics, finance, and organizational behavior and encourages you to connect business concepts with broader societal, ethical, and global contexts. This broad-based major will equip you to work in a variety of roles and industries, particularly in small- to mid-sized organizations where employees may wear multiple “hats” and need cross-functional skills. The business administration major also lays a strong foundation for graduate study in specialized areas (MBA, marketing, finance, etc.), and can meet the needs of students who aren’t yet sure which specific business discipline they want to pursue.
Learning Goals
Upon successful completion of the major, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate a level of professional proficiency necessary for success in 21st century commerce.
- Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to actual and hypothesized business scenarios.
- Utilize suitable and advanced communication skills to successfully interact with various business entities.
- Display an understanding of their ethical, legal, and social responsibilities as business professionals.
Required Coursework
The business administration major requires 49 credit hours. Refer to the current course catalog for the complete list of courses required for this major.
