Business Administration ([programName=Business, B.S.])
Our Business Administration program will train you to lead any kind of organization. You’ll learn about money, making smart choices, and leading teams and organizations. Get ready to make a difference for good!
credits required for major
Program Details
Learning Outcomes
[outcomes]
Courses
[courses]
HEM BASNET
NTT Instructor, Economics, Business/Economics Division
basneth@wou.edu
MARIANNE BRADSHAW
NTT Instructor, Business/Economics Division
bradshawm@wou.edu
PAUL DISNEY
Adjunct Professor, Business/Economics Division
disneyp@wou.edu
ARA DUDDLESTEN
Recruitment and Retention Advisor, Business/Economics Division
duddlestena@wou.edu
MARK ELTON
NTT Instructor, Business/Economics Division
eltonm@wou.edu
SUSAN GRAHAM
Instructor, Business/Economics Division
grahams@wou.edu
JOSH GROVER
NTT Instructor, Business/Economics Division
groverjs@wou.edu
SHAUN HANSEN
Professor of Management , Business/Economics Division
hansens@wou.edu
CHRISTY HAWLEY
NTT Instructor, Business/Economics Division
hawleyc@wou.edu
BOJAN ILIEVSKI
Professor, Division Chair, Business/Economics Division
ilievskib@wou.edu
ANNA MAHONY
NTT Instructor, Business/Economics Division
mahonya@wou.edu
KEVEN MALKEWITZ
Professor, Business/Economics Division
malkewik@wou.edu
RAJEEB POUDEL
Associate Professor, Business/Economics Division
poudelr@wou.edu
MARTIN SCHULZ
NTT Instructor, Business/Economics Division
schulzm@wou.edu
KATE SCHWARZLER
NTT Instructor, Business/Economics Division
schwarzlerk@wou.edu
JENNIFER YANG
NTT Instructor, Business/Economics Division
yangj@wou.edu
ZENON ZYGMONT
Professor, Business/Economics Division
zygmonz@wou.edu
Where This Degree Can Take You
If you do not want to specialize in one of the more specific programs of study, you can simply study Business Administration (in general) by taking enough business electives to graduate. This degree can provide a versatile pathway to all kinds of career paths in many different industries. Many organizations look specifically for “generalists” who understand economics, statistics, accounting, and finance, but who also understand how to and can successfully manage relationships with key stakeholders.
Potential Careers
- General Manager (GM)
- Program/Project Manager
- Management Consultant
- Department/Division Manager
- Operations Manager
- Corporate Executive Officer (CEO)
Potential Employers
- Corporations (i.e., Adidas, Columbia Sportswear, Alaska Airlines, Weyerhaeuser, Intel, Microsoft, Starbucks, Expedia Group, Amazon)
- Governments (i.e., State of Oregon, US Federal Government, City of Salem)
- Nonprofit Organizations (i.e., United Way, American Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity, Oregon Wild)
Consider This Degree If You…
Enjoy Business
For a variety of reasons, you may want to choose your own “mix” of business electives. If so, studying business (in general) may make the most sense for you.
Desire Good Jobs with Organizations
Students who study business and seek the help of good mentors and advisors are able to chart their own course to good jobs with organizations of their choice.
