Students become familiar with the languages of the business environment and develop an ability to analyze and solve problems faced by the business administrator.
Beyond AU
Evan Pierce '14, who majored in business administration, is the vice president of people & culture for the Boston Celtics. His focus is on elevating employee experiences through custom people practices, fostering inclusive cultures and technology integration. Prior to joining the Celtics, Pierce spent time in the tech industry at Raven Industries, Hewlett Packard and Apple. He was also a member of the Augustana Men's Basketball Team.
Beyond AU
Bergen Lindner ‘23, who triple majored in marketing, business administration and management, and later earned an MBA from AU, is an account executive at Epicosity in Sioux Falls. The former student-athlete also serves as a marketing specialist and softball instructor for the Playground Softball Facility. Lindner completed four marketing internships while at AU, including one at Epicosity.
Business Administration, Rydell School of Business
This year’s Viking Days festivities included a special dedication ceremony for Augustana’s School of Business — now the Rydell School of Business, supported by Bill and Ellen Rydell. The Augustana community celebrated on Thursday, Oct. 3, with a gathering in the Madsen Social Science Center, home of the newly-named school.
Kadin Groen ‘26, of Sioux Falls, is double majoring in finance and fintech — part of the Augustana University Fintech Program by Pathward™. This summer, Groen interned with The Bancorp in Sioux Falls. Because of Groen’s successful internship, he was offered a role at The Bancorp as a product development analyst.
Jaida Haynes ‘25, of Philip, South Dakota, is a business administration major with minors in social work and sign language studies. This summer, she utilized her skills off campus and interned with The Foster Network in Sioux Falls — a nonprofit dedicated to supporting families who care for children placed through a licensing agency.
Many graduates secure employment as a loan specialist, trust advisor, real estate agent, training specialist, human resources recruiter, manager or customer services representative.
Internship opportunities include:
Business Administration students study away in:
The business administration major offers a fundamental understanding of accounting, finance, management, marketing, ethics and statistics. Students are encouraged to specialize in one or more areas to further differentiate themselves as they enter the working world.
Business administration students often participate in: