B.A. in Business Administration

The challenges and complexities of today's world will demand you to be at your best. The Business Administration curriculum is taught by experienced academic professors and professionals who leverage real-world experiences that will equip you with the confidence to succeed in the professional world. You'll complete team projects, go on field trips to manufacturing operations, listen to guest speakers, and have opportunities to work side-by-side with business leaders.

Elmira College's Business Administration program will teach you to think strategically, analyze data, communicate effectively, and think globally and multi-culturally. In addition, there is an emphasis on business ethics and the importance of ethics to long-term success. And your education won't just take place in the classroom: with our focus on experiential learning, you will gain real-world experience through field trips, site visits, and on-site consulting projects.

A degree in Business Administration concentration is your ticket to a wide range of careers in leadership, management, business operations, and the rapidly growing non-profit sector. It allows you to leverage skills ranging from accounting and business analysis to marketing and new product development for global employers in the industry, finance, human resources, management, marketing, supply chain management, fashion merchandising, media and entertainment, government, and more.

Describe, explain, and integrate fundamental concepts underlying accounting, finance, management, marketing, and economics

Use the information to support business processes and practices, such as problem analysis and decision-making.

Apply quantitative skills to help analyze and solve business problems and to take advantage of business opportunities

Apply oral and written communication skills

Describe and explain the ethical and social responsibilities of accountants in ensuring the integrity of financial information

Develop an understanding of internal control issues and the effects of the regulatory environment on financial reporting

Apply knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and managerial accounting theories to business organizations, state and local governments, and nonprofit organizations

Apply knowledge of federal tax laws and procedures to individuals and businesses