Business Administration

Business & EconomicsBachelor's4 Years

Management, strategy, operations, marketing, and organizational leadership.

Who It's For

Good Fit

You are interested in how organizations work and want to lead, manage, or start a business. If you enjoy working with people, thinking strategically, and are comfortable with a broad education that covers marketing, finance, management, and operations, business administration gives you a versatile foundation. Students who are practical, sociable, and motivated by results do well.

×Consider Alternatives

If you want deep technical expertise in a specific area, business administration's breadth can feel shallow. Students who dislike group projects, presentations, and case-study discussions may find the teaching style frustrating, as business programs rely heavily on these methods.

How Your High School Classes Connect

How much each subject matters in this degree

Math
Helpful
English
Helpful
History
Minor
Computer Science
Minor

Common Coursework

Management Information Systems
ModerateReq

Study how businesses use technology and data systems to improve decision-making and operations.

Corporate Finance
DemandingReq

Learn how companies raise capital, evaluate investments, and manage financial risk.

Microeconomics
ModerateReq

Analyze how individuals and firms make decisions about prices, production, and resource allocation.

Macroeconomics
ModerateReq

Study economy-wide forces — GDP growth, inflation, unemployment, and government monetary policy.

Business Statistics
ModerateReq

Use probability, regression, and hypothesis testing to make data-driven business decisions.

Financial Accounting
ModerateReq

Record business transactions and prepare income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.

Principles of Management
ModerateReq

Learn how organizations plan, organize, lead, and control resources to achieve their goals.

Managerial Accounting
ModerateReq

Analyze costs, budgets, and financial data to help managers make internal business decisions.

Marketing Fundamentals
IntroReq

Study how companies identify customer needs and promote products through pricing and distribution.

Organizational Behavior
ModerateReq

Study how individuals and teams behave in workplaces and how to improve performance.

Business Law
ModerateReq

Learn contract law, liability, intellectual property, and regulations that govern business operations.

Operations Management
ModerateReq

Optimize production processes, inventory, and supply chains to deliver products efficiently.

Business Strategy
ModerateReq

Analyze competitive advantages and develop long-term plans for companies using real case studies.

Business Communication
IntroReq

Practice writing memos, reports, and presentations that persuade professional audiences effectively.

Common Next Steps

MBAMaster's in ManagementLaw School

Brightest = most common path

Job Market Outlook

10/13related careers have positive growth outlook
Moderate Growth×7Strong Growth×3Uncertain×2Stable×1

Is Business Administration right for you?

Take our free 20-minute assessment to find out if business administration matches your personality, interests, and strengths.

Take the Free Assessment