Business administration also includes finance, human resource management, management, marketing and supply chain management.

What can I do with a degree in business administration?

Graduates who earn a business administration degree can begin their careers in a variety of positions in private industry, nonprofit organizations and with the government, including account executives, sales representatives, buyers, sales managers, project coordinators and management trainees.

Beginning salaries for WSU business administration graduates averaged a little over $40,000 in 2007. For the latest salary statistics, contact Pat Wheeler, employment and career services advisor for the Goddard School, at pwheeler@weber.edu, or visit Career Services.

What will I learn?

As a student concentrating in business administration, you will participate in a broad course of study. You will learn about finance, human resources, management, marketing and supply chain management. If you choose to concentrate in business administration, you will be preparing for a career and/or graduate work.

DEGREES
Master’s Degree: Master of Business Administration
Bachelor’s Degree: Bachelor of Arts or Science (B.A. or B.S.) in Business Administration
Minor: Business Administration (for non-business majors)
Certificate: Entrepreneurship

Why choose business administration at WSU?

Graduates of the business administration department enjoy high job placement rates. Employers such as Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, Wells Fargo Financial, eBay, Ivory Homes, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Flying J, Deseret Book and a number of other well known companies/organizations have all hired Goddard School graduates.

The Department of Business Administration is part of the John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics, which is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business—the highest level of accreditation attainable.

The student/faculty ratio for the Goddard School is 26:1. That means you'll find your courses more personable and enjoyable. 

Through internships and participation in student organizations, you’ll develop leadership skills and interact with peers, faculty, alumni and business professionals.