Business Administration Major
Earn a Degree for the Future
Ready to become a leader for your business or organization? The Business Administration major will help you get there. Whether you want to work for a Fortune 500 company or an entrepreneurial start-up, a degree from Wilmington College will prepare you with courses that cover all aspects of business, including management, marketing and finance. WC’s advanced curriculum with give you an understanding of business concepts through both theoretical and practical applications. Wilmington College guarantees a holistic education with a broad academic curriculum and highly interactive student organizations and internships.
The Business Administration major offers three concentrations to choose from to specialize your degree:
85%
Students Secured Jobs in Related Fields
38%
Earning Salary of at Least $60,000
38%
Have Obtained or Are Earning an MBA
Business Administration Major Common Core
Here’s a sample of the coursework you will complete for the Business Administration major.
| Course Number | Course Name |
|---|---|
| AC230 | Financial Accounting |
| AC231 | Managerial Accounting |
| EC130 | Principles of Economics I: Microeconomics |
| EC131 | Principles of Economics II: Macroeconomics |
| EC334 | Business Statistics I |
| EC335 | Business Statistics II |
| MA230 | Introduction to Management and Organizations |
| MK230 | Introduction to Marketing |
Degree Requirements
Business Administration Minor
Whether garnering a major or minor in the Business Administration area, students are prepared for a life of success in a wide variety of careers in large to small corporations, family enterprises, nonprofit organizations, or their own entrepreneurial ventures.
Innovate with Quaker Tank
Have you ever wished you could develop a business idea to present to the judges on ABC TV’s popular Shark Tank? Our Business Administration students get that chance on the local level at Quaker Tank, our annual entrepreneur competition. Contestants share their business plans and two-year financials with local business people and pitch their overall business concepts in three-minute presentations followed by judges’ questions.
What Can I Do with a Degree in Business Administration?
Whether garnering a major or minor in the Business Administration area, students are prepared for a life of success in a wide variety of careers in large to small corporations, family enterprises, nonprofit organizations or their own entrepreneurial ventures.
Finance
Learn how to budget, forecast and manage finances and pursue a profession as a(n) Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager, Investment Banker, Bank Management Product DeveloperManagement
Gain the skills and expertise to become a financial leader and have a successful career as a(n): Accounting Manager, Administrative Manager, Business Analyst, Compensation Specialist, Financial Advisor/Manager, Management Analyst.Marketing
Ensure the success of your business and fulfill your client’s needs with career opportunities such as: Business Analyst, Management Analyst, Marketing Manager, Nonprofit Manager, Operations Manager, Sales Representative.Loading
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