Business Administration (BS)

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International, the business administration program at SIUE provides a broad education in the functional areas of modern business, including: The behavior of organizations and decision-making processesAnalytical methods for solving basic problems affecting commerce and business practicesOur students find the combination of knowledge acquisition and skill development to be both appealing and rewarding. Business administration students will also learn about the ethical and global issues facing today’s businesses, while also refining their communication skills and learning to make leadership decisions based on quantitative data using analytical tools.Graduates of the business administration program are well prepared to become business professionals who understand the environment in which business operates, and can analyze how business operations are impacted by economic, social, political and legal environments. SIUE business administration graduates are prepared for careers in: Administration or management of business firmsBanking and insuranceFederal, state and local government agenciesOther professional settings where knowledge of business functions and practices is requiredusiness administration students are presented with a variety of options to obtain professional experience through:Student organizationsStudy abroadCo-op education opportunitiesInternshipsCo-curricular activities in local and international venuesUndergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URCA)

School of Business