Employers of Business Administration Majors

• Banks, Savings & Loans, and Other Financial Institutions
• Private, Public & Government Agencies
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Health Care Industry
• Businesses including: Manufacturing Firms, Utilities, Airlines & Transportation
• Industries, Contract Information System Companies, Software Development Companies, etc.
• Trade/labor organizations
• Educational Institutions
• Insurance Companies and Financial Planning Agencies
• Sales Organizations, Department Stores and Other Retailers
• Entrepreneurships
• Real Estate Brokers or Agencies
• Service Firms and Hospitality Organizations
• Distribution Centers

 

Related Occupations for Business Administration Majors

Some of these occupations may require additional education at Graduate or Professional schools. For information on qualifications and career specifics consult the Occupational Outlook Handbook or other career resources. Also, take advantage of career counseling offered by the Center for Student Excellence.

Actuary	Manager Trainee
Assistant Manager	Marketing Representative
Bank Loan Officer	Office Manager
Banker	Office Paraprofessional
Bookkeeper	Personnel Agent
Business Manager	Purchasing Agent
Business Owner	Quality Assurance
Consultant Risk Management	Research Analyst
Customer Service Staff	Sales Representative
Economist	Secretary
Executive Assistant	Staff Employee
Financial Planner	Teacher
Government Employee in Labor Market, Economic Development, or Taxation and Revenue	Teller

 

Preparing for a Job in Business Administration

1. Develop good problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills.
2. Acquire computer skills.
3. Consider co-op, internship, or part-time work in area of interest.
4. Get sales experience.
5. Gain leadership experience by participating in campus or community clubs and organizations.
6. Consider taking additional courses in human resource management, operations management, or small business management.

 

Links for Business Administration Majors

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Careers in Business

Careers in Marketing

The American Society of Transportation & Logistics

National Association for Business Economics

Society for Human Resource Management

Starting Your Business

Center for Entrepreneurs from The Wall Street Journal

The Entrepreneur Network

Accountants and Auditors from the Occupational Outlook Handbook

Economists from the Occupational Outlook Handbook

Marketing Research Analysts from the Occupational Outlook Handbook

Human Resources and Labor Relations from the Occupational Outlook Handbook

Purchasing Managers and Buyers from the Occupational Outlook Handbook

Securities and Financial Service Sales Representatives from the Occupational Outlook Handbook

Insurance Sales Agents from the Occupational Outlook Handbook

Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations Managers from the Occupational Outlook Handbook

Real Estate Agents and Brokers from the Occupational Outlook Handbook

Manufacturers' and Wholesale Sales Representatives from the Occupational Outlook Handbook

Financial Managers from the Occupational Outlook Handbook

Loan Officer from the Occupational Outlook Handbook

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Program Overview		Contact Information
Business Administration		Department of Management and Business Administration
		College of Business
		Garrett Hall, Room 56
		Telephone: 985-549-2086
		Email: businessadmin@southeastern.edu