Undergraduate Programs
Undergraduate Degree Programs
Overview of the degree program
The department of Business Administration and Finance offers a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with an optional concentration in Economics and a B.S. degree in Finance. The Department's objectives are:
- To provide students with a basic knowledge and understanding of business.
- To prepare students to perform in various capacities in business organizations.
Total semester credit hours required: 120-125
The Department of Business Administration continues to provide students with several academic options to match students’ career goals. The staff works as a team to provide majors with quality service. The faculty is available to advise majors on a regular basis.
- Devoted faculty in classroom teaching
- Application of Blackboard and other technology to aid in teaching
- Active academic and applied research
- Being in the College of Business that is accredited by the AACSB-I
Preparing for a Job in Business Administration
Majors in Business Administration are expected to:
- Acquire communication skills in speech, writing, and interpersonal relationships.
- Develop analytical skills.
- Solve business problems based on knowledge in various disciplines.
- Maintain quantitative and computer skills that are needed in the real business world.
Careers in Business Administration
The Department of Business Administration and Finance prepares majors for potential jobs in the following areas:
- Banking
- Regulation and utilities
- Economic Development
- Labor market analysis
- Budget analysis
- Administrative Positions
- Other business-related fields
- Bank Loan officer
- Bank Manager
- Business Owner
- Business Manager
- Economic Development Economist
- Fiscal Analyst
- Labor Economist
- Labor Relations Manager
- Office Manager
- Staff Economist
- Trade Analyst