The Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a major in Business Administration gives students the flexibility to gain a general knowledge of various aspects of the business world. Also described as “general business,” the Business Administration major is the most popular and most flexible program we offer. This major teaches students the universal functions of business, such as planning, organizing, staffing, directing, controlling, and budgeting—as well as how to organize these resources efficiently.
After learning each of the core business disciplines, you will then select three areas for an additional specialization, completing these courses during your junior and senior years at MSU. You can choose from accounting, business law, economics, finance, information systems, international business, management, marketing, real estate, and risk management & insurance.
By selecting your three areas, you can customize the Business Administration to fit your needs. For example, if you wanted to be a business intelligence analyst, you might pick information systems, accounting, and risk management & insurance. Are you interested in real estate sales? Choose marketing, real estate, and business law. To work for a large company with a global market, you might choose international business, marketing, and management. For a career as a business analyst/ consultant, you could choose finance, accounting, and economics.
•Tackle strategic brand management with industry partners.
•Earn professional certifications in Internet Marketing.
•Contribute to conscious marketing initiatives with the National Outdoor Leadership School
•Experience a live case course in Marketing.
Global Opportunities
Business crosses borders—and so can you. Through the International Business Concentration and study abroad programs, you’ll immerse yourself in global markets while earning course credit.
Recent destinations include:
London, Amsterdam, Costa Rica, France, Argentina, Iceland, Italy, Scandinavia, Greece, and more
Career Readiness
Where Business Administration can take you:
•Business Consulting
•Project Coordination
•Operations & Supply Chain Management
•Human Resources
•Data & Financial Analysis
•Marketing & Sales Leadership
Internship & Career Partners include: Amazon, Enterprise, PACCAR, State Farm, DHL Supply Chain, Cadence Bank, Navy Federal Credit Union
Pathways Beyond
Graduate Study – Prepare for the MBA, law school, or other advanced degrees.
International Business Concentration – Combine your BBA with a full foreign language degree plus required study abroad.