Choosing a Major

What can I do with my BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION degree?

Employers of General Business Majors

• C Banks, Savings & Loans, and Other Financial Institutions
• C Private, Public & Government Agencies
• C Nonprofit Organizations
• C Health Care Industry
• C Businesses including: Manufacturing Firms, Utilities, Airlines & Transportation Industries, Contract Information System Companies, Software Development Companies, etc.
• C Trade/labor organizations
• C Educational Institutions
• C Insurance Companies and Financial Planning Agencies
• Sales Organizations, Department Stores and Other Retailers
• Entrepreneurships
• Real Estate Brokers or Agencies
• Service Firms and Hospitality Organizations
• Distribution Centers

Related Occupations for General Business Majors

Some of these occupations may require additional education at Graduate or Professional schools. For information on training and qualifications needed for the specific occupations you are considering, consult the Occupational Outlook Handbook or other career guidance resources. Also, take advantage of other resources available at the Career Planning Office located on the first floor of the Strom Thurmond Student Center.

• Banker 
• Bank Loan Officer 
• Office Paraprofessional
• Staff Employee 
• Office Manager 
• Secretary
• Customer Service Staff 
• Economist 
• Marketing Representative
• Assistant Manager 
• Manager Trainee 
• Purchasing Agent
• Business Manager 
• Executive Assistant 
• Teacher
• Bookkeeper 
• Financial Planner 
• Business Owner
• Sales Representative 
• Consultant Risk Management
• Teller 
• Personnel Agent 
• Research Analyst
• Quality Assurance 
• Actuary
• Government Employee in Labor Market, Economic Development, or Taxation and Revenue

Preparing for a Job in General Business

• Develop good problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Acquire computer skills.
• Consider co-op, internship, or part-time work in area of interest.
• Get sales experience.
• Gain leadership experience by participating in campus or community clubs and organizations.
• Consider taking additional courses in human resource management, operations management, or small business management.

RELATED MAJORS AT CSU

            Undergraduate:

BA:Business Administration-Marketing

BA:Business Administration-Management

BS: Business Administration-Marketing

BS: Business Administration-Management

BS: Business Administration-Accounting

BS: Business Administration-Finance

Graduate:

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION – EMPHASES AVAILABLE  IN FINANCE, ACCOUNTING, ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS

MAJOR COURSE GUIDES

MAJOR COURSE GUIDES FOR BA IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND BS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MAJORS ARE AVAILABLE AT: general business degree