The Business Administration major focuses students on how a business firm can achieve its objectives in a competitive local, regional, national, or global environment while maintaining ethical principles and practices. This major integrates a broad range of theories, concepts, methods, policies, and practices through the study of finance, economics, law, ethics, marketing, human resources, management, and organizational behavior. Students analyze and evaluate business systems in terms of their efficiency, productivity, profit, and service. They study the challenges and opportunities facing existing companies and new ventures.
As potential entrepreneurs, students synthesize their knowledge, analyze markets, and develop business plans. They learn to make convincing presentations to employees, customers, managers, board members, and investors. They appreciate how responsible business practices can improve economic standards, social stability, and international trade. Graduates are prepared for a range of career opportunities in both for-profit and nonprofit private entities as well as the public sector. Concentrations Human Resources | Leadership | Global Operations | Entrepreneurship The Curriculum
