BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Majoring in business is a challenging experience, one that prepares students to compete effectively in today’s fast paced world. Business managers formulate the policies and direct the operations of corporations, nonprofit institutions, and government agencies. General business managers plan, organize, direct, control, and coordinate the operations of an organization and its major departments or programs, and they are found in nearly all work settings.

Careers in business administration will include taking responsibility, involve working with people and acting honestly with integrity. They work with budgets, advertising, correspondence, evaluations and governmental and corporate policies.

The following occupations represent some career opportunities available. Some will require additional education. For additional information, please contact Student Advisement and Career Planning

Administrative Executive and CEO
Bank Branch Manager
Budget Analyst
Federal Govmt. Managers or Legislators
State and Local Govmt. Administrators
Human Resources, Trainers and Relations Managers
Management Analyst and Consultant
Store Manager and Retail Sales
Education Administrator
Medical and Health Service Administrators
Hotel Management
Financial Manager
Management Analyst
Industrial Production Managers
Public Relations Specialist
Advertising, Promotions and Marketing Managers
Personal Financial Advisor
Appraiser and Assessors of Real Estate
Meeting and Convention Planners
Property, Real Estate and Community Managers
Food Service Manager
Construction Manager
Education Administrator

ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONAL WEB SITES:

UA Fort Smith College of Business: Business Administration
Career Exploration Links: bsu.edu/careers/students/links
Career Strategies: careers.siue.edu/majors
Employment Outlook: infoplease.com/ipa/A0854971.html
O*NET: onetcenter.org
Occupational Outlook Handbook: bls.gov/oco/
Salary Wizard: salary.com
Volunteer Match: volunteermatch.org
Arkansas Labor Market Information: discoverarkansas.net/