Business Administration Career

A business administration program can prepare you for a wide range of jobs and careers. Business administration programs may touch on several career fields, including:
  • accounting
  • business information
  • finance
  • healthcare administration
  • hospitality
  • human resources
  • marketing
  • network administration
  • project management
  • public administration
  • sales
  • small business administration.
 
 
Business administration degrees are so flexible that you can get almost any job, from working for a non-profit agency in veteran administration to managing millions at a large corporation. Choosing your major wisely and making the most of internship opportunities will leave you in a good position to choose an ideal career.
 
Some specific jobs that can be obtained with a degree in business administration include:
  • Banker
  • Business Consultant
  • City Manager
  • Human Resource Manager
  • Public Relations Specialist
  • Retail Manager.
 
Government jobs or careers in the education field are also available to those with business administration degrees.
 
In general, business administration jobs focus on business management and operation within any industry or organization. Those who work in business administration aim to improve the overall performance of a business. To do this, business administration professionals need not only basic business knowledge, but knowledge about economic trends and business technology.

Types of Business Administration Programs

There are many different routes to take, depending on your interests and potential career choice. In addition to general business principles, many business administration programs offer the option to specialize in a specific area of business, such as accounting or operations management.
 
Here are some of the options available for those looking to study business administration:
  • associate's degree : If you want to start in the field as soon as possible, an associate of arts in business administration will only take about two years to complete. The program is designed to give you a more basic business education. In addition, credits earned can be applied towards a bachelor's degree.

  • bachelor's degree : If you choose a Bachelor of Science in Business/Administration, the program will generally last between three and four years. A bachelor's in business administration can qualify you for entry level jobs in the banking, finance and business industries.

  • master's degree : If you plan to move into senior management or take a leadership role within your company, then consider becoming a Master of Business Administration. MBA programs are usually available to those with appropriate undergraduate degrees and relevant work experience. Expect to spend at least one year in this program.

  • doctorate degree : If you are interested in studying business from a more abstract or theoretical viewpoint, then you may consider becoming a Doctor of Business Administration. If you plan to teach others, this is also a good route to take. Doctoral programs typically take several years to complete and require a great deal of independent research. In addition, you must have an undergraduate degree to apply for a doctorate program.

 

Program Costs

If you're thinking about an undergraduate program in business administration, don't forget to think about the cost of room, board and books as well as tuition fees. Undergraduate programs cost around $13,000 in public universities and as much as $30,000 in private universities. That amount increases significantly for postgraduate programs and the most sought after MBA programs.


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