About the Business Administration Major
The business administration major prepares students to become successful employees of business organizations. Leadership and management classes are included in the curriculum, as well as classes that will help students learn more about human relations. They are immersed in settings that will train them how to think like a manager making key decisions for a company. Upon completion, students are awarded the Bachelor's in Business Administration degree (BBA).
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Courses
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Students take classes that include accounting, operations and business law, human resources and organizational behavior. Foundational classes may include statistics, finance and introduction to business management. They may also take classes that will allow them to utilize their learning in a hands-on environment. Some classes only admit students during their sophomore year, so many students take prerequisites during their first and second years in college, such as accounting, economics and legal classes.
Credits and Electives
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Business administration majors usually need to complete 25 to 36 credits of core classes. They may also take proficiency exams in the major to assess their knowledge and their mental aptitude. Electives include managerial classes, international trade and special topics in accounting or finance.
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Schools
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Top-ranking business administration schools include top-ranking MBA programs as well such as the University of Pennsylvania, University of Michigan and USC. The University of Virginia, Cornell and Notre Dame are also top undergraduate business schools. There are also schools that are known for having a strong business program, such as the University of Pittsburgh and Babson College.
Internships
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Business administration majors may also engage in internships that will help them acquire work experience needed for the job search upon graduation. Internships in management, consulting and marketing are popular routes for business administration majors. Business majors get internships through on-campus interviews and career fairs held at their universities.
Potential
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Business administration majors can work in a variety of settings. These include large corporations such as consulting firms and banking firms, as well as nonprofit organizations. The skills that business administration majors develop in school as well as the knowledge they gain can be transferred to work settings where they are involved in business operations, analytical thinking and establishing relationships.
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References
Resources
- Photo Credit Notebook; iprole; sxc.hu
