Business Administration Major | Truman State University

Business Administration Major (BA, BS)

A business administration degree from Truman will prepare you to manage people, time, money, and resources efficiently and effectively. Through rigorous courses and projects, as well as activities outside the classroom, you gain a thorough understanding of the complex principles driving the world of business so you can be successful in any business setting.

Truman’s business and accounting programs are accredited by AACSB, the hallmark of excellence in business education. Less than 5% of business schools in the world are AACSB accredited.

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Business Administration Specializations

You have the flexibility to select the business administration concentration that matches your career goals. Around 45% of our students select more than one concentration to gain a broader skill-set.

Finance

International Business

Management

Marketing

Career Paths

Our business administration graduates are serving as chief executive officers, small and large business owners, research analysts, financial advisors, international executives and entrepreneurs and many other jobs around the world. Some notable employers include:

Amazon
Anheuser-Busch
Boeing
Cerner
Edward Jones
Enterprise
FDIC
Federal Reserve Banks
Microsoft

A business administration degree from Truman ensures you are well-prepared for graduate or professional school. Here are some of the notable schools our recent graduates are attending:

Carnegie Mellon University
University of Chicago
Washington University in St. Louis
Yale University

Featured Courses

Introduction to Financial Accounting

Learn about the concepts and principles that underlie the identification, analysis, measurement, recording, and communication of financial information for use in decision making by external decision makers.

Introduction to Business Data Analytics

Explore business data analytics uses and applications to solve business problems.

Legal Environment of Business

Study the American legal system including government regulation of business: antitrust, employment, labor, and environmental law, contracts, real and personal property, international law.

Organizational Behavior

Analyze the behavioral aspects of an organization and the study of human behavior at individual, group, and organizational levels to develop behavioral competency and improve relationships of people, structure and technology in business organizations.

Operations Management

Examine various theories and quantitative models utilized by managers in the operations management area.

Information Management and Data Analytics

Investigate the role of information and systems within a business organization, focusing on their impact on the functions, management and strategy of the firm.

Get Involved

You can get involved with a number of organizations to enhance your leadership skills and build connections.

Student Organizations

Study Abroad

You can choose from a variety of both faculty-led and independent study-abroad options to find programs that provide the best fit for your interests and professional goals.

Study Abroad

Internships

Business administration students have completed internships in places like Seattle, Kansas City, and St. Louis, as well as overseas.

Academic Advising

You can customize your academic experience to fit your professional aspirations. Academic advising from our academic advisor and faculty can provide help setting goals, selecting and registering for classes, exploring programs, and evaluating career ideas.

Academic Advising