Students learn skills in decision-making, planning, budgeting and policy evaluation. These skills are common to the business fields of economics, finance, management and marketing. With a specialization in public and institutional administration, students explore various areas of public policy and affairs while gaining a strong business background. The program is cross-disciplinary which allows students to develop particular skills and interests. For students who are uncertain about their career goals, this program exposes them to a full range of managerial options and provides a suitable pre-professional business program.
Many career choices are available in public and institutional administration.
Because this program emphasizes the decision-making process, students strengthen their logical thinking and communication abilities while developing sound business skills. Such capabilities are highly valued by many organizations. The list of potential careers is extensive. Some choices include budget officer, city manager, college instructor, foreign service professional, governmental labor relations, law and judicial administration, public or social service administrator, tax and revenue administrator and urban regional planner. The bachelor of science in business administration includes general education, pre-professional and professional core courses coupled with specialization requirements.