BUSINESS STUDIES

BA BUSINESS major BACHELOR of ARTS

A FLEXIBLE OPTION for STUDENTS INTERESTED in MULTIPLE DISCIPLINES

BUSINESS STUDIES

the MAJOR

BUSINESS STUDIES

THE STUDY OF TOPICS IN BUSINESS SUCH AS: Accounting Management Marketing Operations And More

FLEX CORE: The BA in Business Studies degree features the Flex Core which is a specialization designed for students to take 24 credit hours of any academic coursework. These credits can be transferred coursework from other universities or be coursework outside of the College of Business.

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business Studies gives students the opportunity to deepen their understanding in useful areas other than business and still obtain a business degree. This flexible program provides students the opportunity to specialize in an area of business in accounting, economics, information systems, management, international business and more. Business studies majors graduate with not only a breadth of business knowledge, but also with skills in a specific subject matter area.

Why BUSINESS STUDIES?

If you are interested in getting a business degree, but don’t want to go through the rigorous coursework of a typical Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), then a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Business Studies may be a good fit for you! With this degree, you can also deepen your understanding of communications, psychology, sociology, a foreign language or other subject which can be useful in your future career.

the SKILLS

ANALYTICAL ABILITY

COMMUNICATION &

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

PROBLEM SOLVING

TIME MANAGEMENT

ENGAGED LEARNING

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS FOR LEARNING AND NETWORKING.

There are over ten dedicated student organizations that are active in the College of Business including: The Accounting Association, American Marketing Association, Beta Alpha Psi, Beta Gamma Sigma, the Financial Management Association, Sport Management Club and Viking’s Real Estate Club.

INTERNSHIPS, CO-OPS and CAREERS

EMPLOYERS include

Airgas

American Greetings

Applied Industrial Technologies

CAREER outlook

$95,570

(Median pay)

A PROMISING FUTURE FILLED WITH EXPANSIVE AND ENGAGING OPPORTUNITIES.

Business Studies students are encouraged to participate in internships for at least one semester to enhance real-world business knowledge and offer hands-on experiential learning that can lead to valuable industry contacts. 9% Projected Job Growth

Aramark

Bellwether Enterprises

City of Cleveland

Cleveland Clinic

Lincoln Electric

MetroHealth

Parker-Hannifin

Progressive

Rockwell Automation

Sherwin-Williams

Swagelok

the MINORS

Accounting

Economics

Entrepreneurship

Finance

$97,970 Financial Analysts

(Median pay)

General & Operations Manager

$75,410 Purchasing Agent (Median pay)

the CAREERS

Assistant Buyer

Brand Marketing Assistant

Financial Analyst

General Manager

Human Resources Assistant/ Coordinator/Manager

Marketing Coordinator

Operations Research Analyst

Purchasing Agent

Sales Representative/Manager

Supply Chain Analyst

COMPLEMENT AND ENHANCE YOUR DEGREE WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF SPECIFIC BUSINESS SKILLS THROUGH MINOR COURSE WORK AND APPLICATION.

Governance, Risk Management & Compliance

Health Care Management

Human Resources Management

Information Systems

International Business

Marketing

Operations & Supply Chain Management

Professional Selling

Property Management

Sport & Entertainment Management

Taxation

CERTIFICATE programs

SET YOURSELF APART FROM OTHER BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS BY ENROLLING IN ONE OF OUR CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS.

TAKE the NEXT STEP

APPLY TODAY – YOU HAVE NOTHING TO LOSE.

Digital Marketing

Global Business

Health Informatics

Professional Sales

Real Estate and

Property Management

Supply Chain and Quality Management

Applications are accepted throughout the year. Apply as early as possible to get your admittance decision.

Applying and getting a decision allows you to apply for and receive financial aid and scholarship packages to help you make your college selection.

Applications for Fall Semester open annually on August 1.

INCOMING FRESHMEN apply for the Honors Program: January 15; all other Programs: March 1.

TRANSFER STUDENTS apply for the Honors Program: February 28; all others programs: April 1.