{"id":73,"date":"2015-07-28T17:30:56","date_gmt":"2015-07-28T17:30:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/umwwebmaster.wpengine.com\/study\/?post_type=areas&p=73"},"modified":"2023-10-04T16:37:17","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T20:37:17","slug":"business-administration","status":"publish","type":"areas","link":"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/study\/areas\/business-administration\/","title":{"rendered":"Business Administration"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Majors, Minors & Areas of Study<\/div>

Business Administration<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
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Entrepreneur? Future CEO?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whatever your business bent, the University of Mary Washington\u2019s business administration major can help you achieve your goals. Mentored by expert faculty, you\u2019ll ground yourself in business principles, then unlock your specific interests and strengths. You\u2019ll gain real-world experience through research and internships, launching a career with no limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Degree Awarded<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Students majoring in Business Administration who complete all requirements earn the degree of Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Areas of Study<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

UMW\u2019s bachelor\u2019s program in business administration lets you major in accounting, general business, or marketing. In addition, the program covers information systems and applications, applied statistics and business research, legal environment of business, principles of management, federal taxation, organizational behavior, human resource management, decision analysis, principles of finance, commercial law, consumer behavior, leadership theory and practice, negotiation, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Career Opportunities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Business administration majors become account managers, brokerage clerks, employment interviewers, fundraising specialists, human resource managers, insurance underwriters, investment brokers, accountants, Realtors, marketing specialists, purchasing agents, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Internships<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At UMW, you\u2019ll find internship opportunities close to campus and in nearby Washington, D.C., and Richmond, Virginia. Intern positions include real estate social media, advertising, marketing research and brand development, Chamber of Commerce communications, financial planning, and automotive business operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Getting a liberal arts education provided me with the opportunity to explore several different areas \u2026 Ultimately, the Business Department is where I landed and was most passionate. The liberal arts education definitely worked great for me and provided me with important life skills such as critical thinking, teamwork, economic and societal differences, various political perspectives, and communication skills.”<\/p>\n<\/div>

Dave Carrey<\/div>
Class of ’96, CEO and co-founder, ROI Training<\/div><\/div>
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