A business administration degree focuses on business management and
prepares you to work in the world of commerce. Generally, business administration coursework includes the principles and application of
accounting, management, marketing, and planning. Business administration
degree holders work in the management of health care, insurance, real
estate and technology, as well as administrative positions in general service
and retail businesses. There are four different types of business administration degrees. An associate's degree in business administration
(ABA) usually takes two years to earn, and prepares you for entry-level
managerial and administrative positions. A bachelor's degree in business
administration (BBA) is a three-year degree that offers more advanced
study compared to an associate's degree. The BBA is usually completed as
preparation for further study in a master's program, but many managerial
and administrative jobs are open to BBA degree holders. A diploma of
business administration (DBA) is generally a one-year program that
prepares you for the most common (and more advanced) careers in
business management.
Business administration degree coursework focuses on broad managerial principles and skills. Common classes include accounting, business ethics,
communication, data analysis, economics, marketing, operations
management and project planning. In addition to a general business
administration degree, you can also choose an area of emphasis. Common
degree specializations include management, corporate finance, health care,
human resource management, market research, operations management,real estate, risk management, strategic planning, supply chain management
and technology management. A business administration degree prepares
you for work in such fields as banking, finance, health care, insurance, real
estate, retail business and technology. You could become an accountant,
administrative executive, banker, consultant, executive director, project
manager, retail manager or strategic planner.
If you do not currently have a college degree, you should consider your
career goals before choosing the type of business administration degree to
pursue. For entry-level positions or jobs in smaller companies, an
associate's degree may be all you need. Since the first business school
opened in Paris in 1819, business graduates have been popular with
companies and organizations looking for strong leadership. Traditionally,
business administration graduates have an advantage in an economic
downturn because their creative thinking skills and managerial training help
businesses make it through the worst financial times. While keeping a job in
a down market may be easier for business administration graduates, finding
a job may be harder in the currently overcrowded field.
| Program | Duration |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science in Business Administration | 4 Years |
To be eligible for admission into the Ilays University undergraduate programs, applicants must meet the following criteria: