Inside Business Administration and Management

Business Administration Track
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Track
International Management Track

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Business Administration Track

Description of the Field

The major in Business Administration and Management consists of three tracks that allow students to pursue general study in business and management or to specialize in selected areas of management. The three tracks are: Business Administration, Entrepreneurship and Small Business, and International Management. The track in Business Administration provides a broad study of management and other business disciplines. Business Administration involves setting organizational goals and developing procedures to achieve them. To carry out their administrative roles, managers must prepare and administer budgets, monitor operations, supervise and motivate employees, and formulate policies and procedures.

General Skills

Through the courses in the business foundation program, taken in the freshman and sophomore year, students typically gain these skills:

Specific Skills

Some of the skills developed by students in this major include the following:

Academic Coursework

Representative coursework for students in the business administration major include the following:

Additional Experience

To make yourself more marketable:

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this track qualify for many different positions in the functional areas of businesses. Sample job titles might include the following:

Related Fields/Graduate Study

Graduate study is not a requirement for entry-level positions in businesses. However, many students pursue a Master of Business Administration or Master of Science degree with a concentration in an area such as finance, decision sciences, or human resource management/industrial relations.

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Entrepreneurship and Small Business Track

Description of the Field

The major in Business Administration and Management consists of four tracks that allow students to pursue general study in business and management or to specialize in selected areas of management. Four tracks of study are offered: Business Administration, Entrepreneurship and Small Business, International Management, and Operations Management. The track in Entrepreneurship and Small Business enables students to develop skills in working with small firms and eventually starting small firms of their own, as well as gaining a knowledge of entrepreneurial concepts useful for a variety of positions in organizations of any size. "Small businesses" - usually 500 or fewer employees - have been the source of the greatest increase in employment over the past several years. Small business owners need managers who are knowledgeable in all aspects of business management - from personnel to production to marketing. The entrepreneurship and small business track includes a strong management orientation. Students also receive a broad education related to the many functions of business.

General Skills

Through the courses in the business foundation program, taken in the freshman and sophomore years, students typically gain these skills:

Specific Skills

Some of the skills developed by students in this major include the following:

Academic Coursework

Representative coursework taken by students in this major includes:

Additional Experience

To make yourself more marketable:

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this track qualify for many different positions in the functional areas of small businesses. In addition, students are given the foundation to develop an enterprise of their own. Sample job titles in small business might include the following:

Related Fields/Graduate Study

Graduate study is not a requirement for entry-level positions in small businesses. However, many students pursue a Master of Business Administration or Master of Science degree with a concentration in an area such as finance or human resource management/industrial relations.

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International Management Track

Description of the Field

The major in Business Administration and Management consists of four tracks that allow students to pursue general study in business and management or to specialize in selected areas of management. Four tracks of study are offered: Business Administration, Entrepreneurship and Small Business, International Management, and Operations Management. The track in International Management allows students to pursue interests in the global nature of today's business world. Large multinational companies have operations and successfully compete in markets throughout the world. Many small companies are developing successful global strategies. Students in the international management track learn about the cultures, economies, and management practices in world markets.

General Skills

Through the courses in the business foundation program, taken in the freshman and sophomore years, students typically gain these skills:

effective written and oral communications skills, including public speaking;

familiarity with computer concepts and applications;

quantitative skills, including mathematics and accounting;

fundamental knowledge of economics and social sciences.

Specific Skills

Some of the skills developed by students in this major include the following:

Academic Coursework

Representative coursework taken by students in this major includes:

Additional Experience

To make yourself more marketable:

Enroll in the Cooperative Education program to gain valuable work experience. Participate in, and accept leadership roles in, organizations such as the Society for Advancement of Management.

Take electives in areas related to your career goals, such as foreign languages, economics, and international electives offered throughout the university.

Arrange for an internship or part-time job with an organization that has a global focus.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this track are qualified for many different positions in public and private organizations. Sample job titles might include the following:

Related Fields/Graduate Study

Graduate study is not a requirement for entry-level positions in international management. However, many students pursue a Master of International Business or a Master of Business Administration.

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