Application: demonstrate how one can apply functional and foundational concepts to think critically and solve business problems. Functional knowledge: subject matter knowledge of

1. Accounting;
2. Organizational behavior;
3. Organizational management;
4. Financial management;
5. Marketing;
6. Information systems;
7. Law;
8. Human resource management;

Interface with society: demonstrate an understanding of how economic, legal and regulatory, political, social, technical, environmental, and competitive forces (local, regional, global) affect business.

Issue spotting and opportunity recognition: identify options for turning problems into business or personal opportunities. Creativity: generate unique solutions to problems or ways to respond to opportunities.

Ethical decision making: recognize ethical issues, apply ethical frameworks to analyze them, then choose and defend a solution.

Reflective thinking: demonstrate consideration of a belief, form of knowledge, action, or experience, evaluate it, and develop insight toward future action.

Initiative: seek opportunities for active involvement in curricular areas. Taking others’ perspectives: demonstrate an understanding of another person’s point of view.

Writing: produce quality business documents that exhibit competence in content, organization, quality, and referencing.

Presenting: create and deliver quality business presentations that exhibit competence in content, technology, verbal and non-verbal presentation skills, organization and clarity.

Interpersonal skills and teamwork: communicate effectively in small group situations.

Our graduates can efficientlywork in entry-level business jobs. Bachelor’s degrees equip students with a strong understanding of business fundamentals, management principles, and the interpersonal skills needed to thrive in the business world. Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs prepare students to operate in a variety of different roles, with most being management positions. With an associate degree in business administration, someone can find entry-level jobs that allow them to get their foot in the door in the business world. Employment opportunities include positions such as an Executive Assistant, Analyst Benefit/Payroll Clerk, or Marketing Assistant.

A bachelor’s degree can open up employment opportunities over a wide variety of careers. Management positions such as Sales Manager, Project Manager, Internship Manager, Business Manager, or Shift Manager become available. Along with those, people with bachelor’s degrees work in positions aimed at improving business operations. For example, a Business Operations Analyst studies a company efficiencies and recommends ways to improve it. Taking a job in accounting is also a path many choose.

With an MBA, people qualify for numerous management and leadership roles. These may include jobs such as Business Manager, Senior Business Strategy, or Director of Business Analysis. Those with an MBA also go on to work in VP roles in positions like the VP of Business Development and VP of Strategic Operations, which consists of implementing plans to improve business processes. People who specialize in concentrations such as finance can go on to work in a role as a Financial Manager or Chief Financial Officer. These roles oversee the financial and investment activities of a company and make sure they achieve their financial goals and projections. Although most people who graduate with an MBA go on to the corporate world, a small number may go on to be community college Instructors or Adjunct Assistant Professors.

Business administration majors typically work in offices or, in the case of those with a doctoral degree, in the classrooms of colleges and universities. While most two year colleges and four-year schools prefer individuals with doctoral degrees, some may hire individuals with MBAs as part-time instructors or teaching assistants.