BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM

Dr. Bruce McLaren, Associate Dean

One of the most popular majors in the College of Business, the Business Administration major is designed to offer students an education in business that has the flexibility to meet their individual interests in specific business disciplines.  Business administration majors complete the required business core of courses and an additional six hours at the 300-400 level in each of three selected emphasis areas.  Completion of this major leads to careers in a variety of business areas.

EMPHASIS AREAS: These applied business areas include accounting, administrative systems and business education, economics, finance, insurance, management, management information systems, marketing, operations management and analysis (formerly quality and decision systems), or real estate. 

LEARNING MODES: The business administration major can be completed on campus (day or night programs), or by distance education (web based learning). While we encourage students to spend all four years at ISU, articulation programs from two-year approved institutions enable you to transfer up to 62 credit hours as a block. The distance education program is based on a 2+2 model - you take classes close to home for the first two years, then take ISU web courses for the last two years. Information about distance education at ISU is found at http://www.indstate.edu/distance/menu/prospective.html.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES. The business administration major leads to careers in a variety of areas. Some graduates work in family businesses or start their own businesses. With careful selection of elective classes to support career goals, the business administration graduate is able to tailor his or her education to fit specific needs. For those students interested in careers within a specific emphasis area, a minor in that area is suggested. Business minors typically require four to six additional courses in a field, or two to four courses beyond the emphasis classes in that area.