Business Administration
About the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
A business administration degree prepares you for a future of success in fields such as management, marketing, sales, finance, or administration. Through a series of courses spanning accounting, international business, and professional communications, the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration degree curates a unique framework for you to thrive in your studies.
The Bachelor’s in Business Administration degree requires students to specialize their studies with a concentration. You can choose from the five following concentrations to tailor your education to your academic and career interests:
What You’ll Study
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree requires a total of 121 credit hours. Your coursework is founded on business essentials that will help you acquire the knowledge, analytic capability, critical thinking, leadership skills, and ethical moorings essential to a successful and responsible business career in a rapidly changing and technologically driven global business environment.
Within your degree program, you must complete five required areas of coursework:
- General Education – 25 credits
- School of Business Support – 9 credits
- Business Administration Major – 51 credits
- Concentration – 15-16 credits
- Major-Specific Electives – 21 credits
As a Business Administration student, you’ll focus on a core set of courses that provide you with a solid foundation for success while still leaving room to take electives and deep dive into your chosen concentration.
View Business Administration Course RequirementsBusiness Administration Minor
Students seeking a minor in Business Administration must take a total of 21 credit hours.
These courses include typical requirements needed for students seeking admission into the MBA program within Christian Brothers University and outside of the University.
Learn more about the course requirements for the Business Administration minor.
Careers with a Business Administration Degree
Earning a business administration degree doesn’t just prepare you for leadership or management roles. Business administration often includes a broader breadth of duties, incorporating responsibilities such as overseeing business operations, handling finances, and ensuring that the business remains efficient and productive.
In contrast to a management degree, a business administration degree is concerned with preparing students for the delineation and allocation of resources within an organization. While business administrators may still take on the task of managing individuals, their concern primarily revolves around the organization as a whole, providing downward communication across channels rather than upward.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program hold job titles in the following:
- Human Resources Associate
- Business Consultant
- Director of Operations
- Financial Analyst
- Accountant
- Data Analyst
- Portfolio Analyst
- Risk Manager
- Project Manager
Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that employment within the business and financial occupations is projected to grow seven percent through 2031.
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