Business Administration

Business Administration

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Why Business Administration?

Ever wonder how companies make big decisions or why some businesses thrive while others struggle? That’s the power of Business Administration!

Business Administration is all about learning how to run a business, manage people, and solve problems that help organizations grow. As a business student at UMaine, you’ll have the opportunity to dive into topics like leadership, finance, and entrepreneurship, gaining the skills to make smart decisions and keep businesses moving forward. Whether it’s managing teams or creating strategies, you’ll explore what it takes to make businesses successful.

But Business Administration isn’t just about numbers and meetings—it’s about being adaptable, innovative, and ready to tackle challenges in any industry. Whether you see yourself leading a company, launching a startup, or working in areas like marketing or finance, this program will give you the tools to make an impact in a fast-paced, ever-evolving business world.

Fast Facts

  • Degree: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)
  • Hours Required:
    MBS Core, 37
    Major, 15
    To graduate, 120
  • Popular Pairings: The Business Administration major may not be combined as a double major in the business school.

Potential Careers

  • Business Analyst
  • Human Resources Manager
  • Sales Manager
  • Account Executive
  • Project Manager
  • Corporate Trainer
  • Customer Relationship Manager
  • Management Consultant

Curriculum Requirements

All business students must complete 12 Core Courses and 3 Professional Skills Courses:

  • Introduction to Business (MGT 101)
  • Excel Fundamentals for Business Analytics (BUA 105)
  • Principles of Financial Accounting (ACC 201)
  • Principles of Managerial Accounting (ACC 202)
  • The Legal Environment of Business (MGT 220)
  • Digital Business Transformation (BIS 235)
  • Principles of Marketing (MKT 270)
  • Principles of Management and Organization (MGT 325)
  • Production/Operations Management (MGT 337)
  • Introduction to International Business (MGT 343)
  • Business Finance (FIN 350)
  • Strategic Management (MGT 449)
  • Professional Skills Courses (3, 1-credit courses)

Students must earn a C- or better in all core business classes and may repeat any class only once in order to maintain academic good standing.

Complete 15 credits of upper-level business courses from any of the following majors and business concentrations: Accounting, Business Information Systems, Finance, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, International Business, Management, Marketing, and Sport Management.

For additional details, please check with the MBS Student Success Center or your professional academic advisor.

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