Business Administration

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  • Management strategies
  • Team collaboration
  • Ethical business practices
  • Global business contexts
  • Data-driven strategies
  • Audience communication tactics

From interpersonal skills to strategic problem solving and operational principles, your degree gives you the knowledge, skills and abilities you will need to succeed in a wide variety of fast paced business environments. Business administration majors generally consider jobs in the following functional areas. Each concentration provides the unique skills, principles and career-focused expertise that a given industry looks for in its potential employees.

Benefits of Selecting a Concentration (Optional)

Selecting a concentration in business administration can provide you with a more focused, tailored education that enhances your career prospects and allows you to pursue your interests within the field of business. A concentration in business administration can be advantageous for several reasons:

Specialized Knowledge: Concentrations allow you to delve deeper into a specific area of interest within business administration, such as marketing, finance, human resources, or operations management. This specialization provides a more focused education and expertise in a particular field.

Career Focus: Concentrations help you tailor your education to your career goals. By choosing a concentration aligned with your career aspirations, you can gain relevant skills and knowledge that make you more competitive in the job market.

Networking Opportunities: Concentrations often come with specialized courses, workshops, and networking events that connect you with professionals and peers in your chosen field. This networking can lead to internship opportunities, mentorship, and potential job offers.

Increased Marketability: Having a concentration on your resume demonstrates to employers that you have specialized knowledge and skills in a specific area of business. This can make you more attractive to employers seeking candidates with expertise in a particular domain.

Personal Interest: You may have a strong interest or passion for a specific area within business administration. Choosing a concentration allows you to explore that interest in-depth and pursue a career that aligns with your passions.

Click on each concentration to explore various concentrations:

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