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Business administration at the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire provides students with the general business knowledge they need to compete in today's job market. The program also helps students develop communication, interpersonal, technical and critical thinking skills, which are highly valued by organizations seeking to employ business people. At UW – Eau Claire, student may choose either a major or minor in business administration. The business administration major is the only one in the college of business that requires a minor.

What will I learn from studying Business Administration?

Knowledge:

A business administration major’s knowledge usually involves a variety of different areas. For example, a person choosing to study business administration will have general knowledge of basic accounting principles, marketing and management basics, and communication skills on a variety of levels.

Skills:

  • Analyze and interpret data
  • Coordination and organizational skills
  • Interpersonal communication skills
  • Teamwork skills
  • Proficiency with computers

What are some of the interests and values related to Business Administration?

  • Self-confidence
  • Good judgment
  • Self-motivation
  • Business technology
  • Communication skills

What are related student and professional organizations?

Student:

Professional:

What career fields are related to a Business Administration Degree?

Potential Employers:

Business administration graduates can use their education in a variety of fields. In many cases, their positions closely relate to their personal career interests, work values, and transferable skills. Employers of business administration graduates include: advertising agencies, educational institutions, food industries, manufacturing, government, retail industries, and the non-profit sector.

Potential Job Titles:

  • Data Analyst
  • Management Consultant
  • Management Trainee
  • Account Executive
  • Researcher
  • Sales Management
  • Credit Analyst
  • Commodities/ Stock Broker
  • Urban Planner
  • Financial Manager
  • Marketing Research Analyst

What are some entry-level jobs held by UW – Eau Claire Business Administration graduates?

  • Assistant Manager, Walgreen Drug Stores, Oakdale, MN
  • Advertising Project Manager, Self-Employed, Maple Grove, MN
  • Finance Associate, Fonda Huffmaster, Oshkosh, WI
  • Business Development, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Milwaukee, WI
  • Assistant Ticket Director, Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, Appleton, WI

How can I learn more about Business Administration?

Department

Career Services:

  • Meet with a career counselor
  • Take interest inventories and self assessment tests
  • Ask An Alum & Friends, a database of UW – Eau Claire Alumni & Friends available for informational interviewing

Career Discovery Center:

  • Careers in Business, Lila B Stair
  • Great Jobs for Business Majors, Stephen Lambert
  • Discovering your Career in Business, Timothy Butler, James Waldroop
  • Real People Working in Business, Blythe Camenson
  • Career Opportunities in the Retail and Wholesale Industry, Shelly Field

Internet:

What are some opportunities for experiential learning in Business Administration?

Internship

Internships are a way to gain hands-on experience in a position that interests you as a potential career. To find an internship in Business Administration that suites your interests, visit Career Services (Schofield 230) and speak with a Career Associate about the many available internships. Contact your advisor or the Management and Marketing department chair about enrolling in MGMT or MKTG 398 or 498 to obtain academic credit for your internship.

Directed Studies or Independent Study Class

By participating in an Independent or Directed Studies course, students will be able to research an area that they find particularly interesting. Contact your advisor about enrolling in MGMT or MKTG 399 495 or 499.