About the Business Administration Major
The Business Administration major at SPU provides a broad-based education in business management, covering fundamental theories, principles, and practices. In this business administration program, you’ll develop technical expertise, leadership skills, and ethical decision-making to excel in various industries. With several concentrations from which to choose, this business degree prepares you for diverse career opportunities in today’s global marketplace.
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.
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.