Business Administration Degree
Business Administration Degree
With a major in Business Administration you’ll learn a broad foundation of business knowledge.
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With a major in Business Administration you’ll learn a broad foundation of business
knowledge. You’ll be exposed to a variety of experiences that you may face on a daily
basis in your business careers. Be prepared to take an active role in all areas of
business including:
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Accounting
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Economics
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Management
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Marketing
You’ll focus on general business skills which will make you a flexible practitioner
in the job market.
Why a Business Administration Degree?
The bachelor’s degree in business administration is the most flexible program offered
within McKendree’s School of Business. With a B.B.A. in Business Administration, you’ll
receive a broad foundation of business knowledge and gain practical experiences that
will prepare you to be adaptable in the job market.
About the Business Administration Major
Housed within the School of Business, the B.B.A. in Business Administration gives students the opportunity to choose their
electives from at least two areas of business, including accounting, economics, finance,
management, and marketing. Students in this major get the general business skills
they need to succeed while also specializing in specific areas of interest.
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Business Administration: This track is intended for students whose careers are well established and who desire to add business knowledge to their professional credentials.
A minor in business administration is available only to students majoring in a non-business
area other than computer information systems.
Why McKendree?
McKendree University provides you with interactive learning opportunities through
our small class sizes, experienced faculty, and unique internship experiences that
move you beyond the classroom. We are committed to your success in the degree programs
we offer, the internships and extracurricular activities that will set you apart,
and the college experience you’ll get here. Just 25 minutes from downtown St. Louis,
Missouri, McKendree University is located in historic Lebanon, Illinois, and affords
students a host of enriching cultural, career, and entertainment opportunities.
Program Highlights
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Coursework provides a broad foundation for careers or graduate school in one of the business areas
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Two major tracks give you the choice to specialize in business or education
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Exciting internship opportunities give you on-the-job experience before you graduate
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Related clubs and honor societies allow you to meet others and enhance your resume
Employment Opportunities
Graduates in business administration find employment in a wide variety of professional
fields, from corporations to government agencies to education.
Interesting Courses
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Business Law
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Principles of Retailing
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Management Information Systems
Club Information / Honor Societies
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Sigma Beta Delta (Business Honor Society)
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Accounting Club
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Phi Beta Lambda (Business Service Club)
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Key Faculty
Professor
Chair, School of Business
Piper Academic Center (PAC) 106
(618) 537-6884
jmsampson@mckendree.edu
Associate Professor
Piper Academic Center (PAC) 110
(618) 537-6583
pjsigiols@mckendree.edu
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