About the Business Administration Major
The Business Administration major provides you with a broad-based education in the fundamental theories, principles, and practices of modern business. You will learn standards of professional and ethical behavior, along with the technical expertise and leadership attributes necessary to attain a variety of positions in business.
As part of the Business Administration major, students also gain vital industry experience by participating in our SBGE internship program. Our students have held internships at leading local businesses and companies such as Starbucks, Boeing, Microsoft, the Seattle Mariners, and Merrill Lynch.
Degree Requirements
Business Administration students are required to take a total of 98 credits, including a business core of 83 credits focused on the fundamental theories and practices of modern business plus 15 credits towards one of nine concentrations that focuses on a particular aspect of business.
Concentrations
Business Administration students choose one of the following concentrations. Students may select multiple concentrations.
- teaches you how to develop budgets for capital projects or work in the financial markets.
- includes problem solving and programming, computer networks, and information and database systems — critical information in this age of technology.
- requires that you participate in a study abroad program with SPU faculty and take specialized courses at a foreign university.
- teaches you how to manage structures, systems, and people.
- prepares you to step into the world of customer service, advertising, sales, or product management.
- allows students the flexibility to choose their own senior electives.
Career Opportunities
Sample Job Titles
- Business Executive
- Business Owner
- Entrepreneur
- Financial Consultant
- Market Research Analyst
Possible Job Settings
- Advertising Agencies
- Corporations
- International Companies
- Government Agencies
- Non-Profit Organizations
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Business Administration Graduate Profile – Class of 2020
Average Starting Salary: $50,750
Employment & Graduate School Rate: 80% (6 mo.)
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Internships
All Business Administration majors gain industry experience through internships, and will take a pre-internship class to help them find and apply for a qualified internship. SPU students have held internships at leading local businesses and industries such as Starbucks, Boeing, Microsoft, the Seattle Mariners, and Merrill Lynch.
In addition to the required internship for Business Administration majors, students may elect to gain even more real-world experience through additional jobs and internships. SPU's Center for Career and Calling offers online internship resources. Students and employers also use SPU's internship and job posting system, Handshake, which is updated weekly.