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Business Administration

What can you do with a business administration degree?

A Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in business administration degree from Augustana University prepares students for careers in business and project management, entrepreneurship, marketing, finance, operations and organizational leadership.

  • Students become familiar with the languages of the business environment and develop an ability to analyze and solve problems.
  • The program also provides strong preparation for the graduate-level, including the Augustana Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program.
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Business Administration at AU

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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.

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Cathy Marsh, undergraduate program director

Business Administration, Rydell School of Business

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Business Administration Highlights

Business Career Opportunities

A Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in business administration degree can open the door to a wide range of business and leadership opportunities across both private and public industries.

Common career paths for business administration graduates include a(n):

  • account executive
  • business consultant
  • business manager
  • entrepreneur
  • financial analyst
  • human resources specialist
  • marketing coordinator
  • operations manager
  • project manager
  • sales manager

Hands-On Learning & Internship Opportunities

Business administration students at Augustana University benefit from hands-on learning opportunities, internships, leadership development and faculty mentorship designed to prepare students for real-world business environments.

Experiential learning opportunities allow students to build professional connections, leadership skills and practical business experience before graduation.

Internship opportunities include:

  • Sanford Health
  • Raven Industries
  • Wells Fargo
  • First PREMIER Bank
  • Lawrence & Schiller
  • 605 Real Estate
  • Total Card, Inc.

Business Administration students study away in:

  • London, England; Paris, France; and Oslo, Norway — focusing on sustainable business with AU faculty
  • Thailand — focusing on global economics with AU faculty
  • London, England — focusing on Brexit with AU faculty

Courses & Organizations

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:

  • Business Club
  • Hult prize
  • Sigma Iota Epsilon (SIE), Eta Kappa Chapter
  • Union Board of Governors (UBG)
  • Viking Days Committee