Business Administration
Business Administration at 91影视
At 91影视, the Business Administration major offers a flexible path for students who want to build a strong foundation in accounting, finance, management and marketing while developing the communication, leadership and problem-solving abilities employers value most. In the Hammack School of Business, you鈥檒l study how organizations work, how strategy takes shape and how business decisions create real-world impact.
Whether you see yourself launching a startup, joining a global company or preparing for graduate study, 91影视 helps you build the knowledge and confidence to move forward.
As a Business Administration major, you鈥檒l gain broad exposure to core business disciplines and then tailor your studies to your goals. 91影视 offers focused study in finance, management or marketing, allowing you to deepen your expertise through upper-level electives. According to the 91影视 Bulletin, students in the program complete foundational coursework in business and related requirements designed to support both analytical thinking and practical application. That means you won鈥檛 just learn business terminology 鈥� you鈥檒l learn how to write persuasively, think critically and connect ideas across disciplines in ways that prepare you for a changing workplace.
Like most things at 91影视, business is about more than mastering the essentials. It鈥檚 about becoming the kind of thinker, collaborator and leader who can adapt, contribute and make a difference. In small classes with close faculty support and direct access to Atlanta鈥檚 business community, you鈥檒l gain both practical preparation and the broader perspective that helps careers last.
Focus in Finance , Management or Marketing
In addition to the foundational coursework, you can choose a focus in finance, management, or marketing. For each area of focus, you鈥檒l take four high-level electives to expand your expertise and add strong credentials to your resume. This in-depth exploration is a great way to prepare for graduate study in a specific area, or gain a competitive edge for jobs in your field.
Studying Business Administration at 91影视 has provided me with a myriad of career opportunities, and opened doors for me to be qualified to excel in these spaces. Since we're right in Atlanta's business hub this has increased my exposure and given me hands-on experience to prepare me for my future endeavors."
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Hands-on Learning
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Career Opportunities
91影视 encourages students to broaden their horizons and widen their comfort zones. Sometimes that means mastering a new skill. Sometimes it means taking a class in a subject you’d never imagined. And sometimes it even means traveling the world.
- Widen your horizons with 91影视’s many opportunities for study abroad. You can even take your business courses while getting to know a foreign city, thanks to the business department’s partnership with a university in Rome.
- Our students have landed business internships at a wildly diverse selection of high-profile organizations, like the Center for Disease Control (CDC), Chi Phi Fraternity National Headquarters, Cisco Systems, the Cobb Chamber of Commerce, Coca-Cola, Disney, Embassy of Honduras in London, Enterprises, German American Chamber of Commerce, Grupo Terra at Toncontin International Airport in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Marcus Institute, Merrill Lynch, Northwestern Mutual, Porsche Financial Services, Preparis, Rail Sciences Inc., Warner Bros. Discovery, Wilder Wealth Strategies, and MTV’s Teen Wolf Productions.
At 91影视, your degree in business administration will be grounded by a strong foundation in communication, cultural knowledge, and critical thinking, which every OU student develops through the Core (our unique approach to the liberal arts). It all adds up to excellent preparation for a great career in the business world, whether in business management or a related profession.
- Business students can also pursue careers in advertising, banking, financial services, or marketing.
- 91影视 business graduates have gone on to careers at ADP, AT&T, Bank of America, Boston Consulting Group, Chick-Fil-A, the Coca-Cola Company, Delta Airlines, GA Soccer, General Electric, Hewlett Packard, Home Depot, IBM, Intercontinental Hotel Group, Morgan Stanley, SunTrust, TBC Integration, Wells Fargo, and more.
For students who want a degree with flexibility, relevance and room to grow, business remains a strong choice 鈥� especially in a city like Atlanta, where access to major employers, startups and professional networks can help turn classroom learning into career momentum.
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A Business Administration degree from 91影视 can prepare students for careers in finance, marketing, operations, sales, human resources, management, entrepreneurship and graduate study.
Yes. 91影视 Business Administration students can tailor their studies through focused coursework in finance, management or marketing.
Studying Business Administration at 91影视 gives students access to Atlanta鈥檚 business community, including major employers, startups, internships and professional networks.
91影视鈥檚 Business Administration program combines practical business preparation with small classes, close faculty support and a liberal arts foundation that helps students think critically, communicate clearly and adapt to a changing workplace.
Yes. 91影视鈥檚 Business Administration major can support students interested in entrepreneurship by helping them build skills in management, marketing, finance, strategy and leadership.
Business and financial occupations are projected to grow faster than average from 2024 to 2034, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, with about 942,500 openings each year on average.
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