Business Administration Major

Shaping Leaders in Business

Business Administration Major

Forge your path with our hands-on approach to business education, designed to develop innovative leaders in the global market.

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Accredited by Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)

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2025-2026-Business-CoD

Business College of Distinction

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration

Our program provides a dynamic exploration of essential business concepts and practices, preparing students to succeed in the highly competitive global market. The curriculum covers core areas such as finance, marketing, management, and entrepreneurship, giving students a strong foundation for diverse career opportunities.

Our approach emphasizes experiential learning and real-world applications to foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership development. This extends beyond the classroom, offering hands-on experiences that hone skills and develop professional competencies.

Curriculum and Resources

Program requirements for the following can be found in the undergraduate catalog.

  • Business Administration Major/Degree

What Jobs Can I Get With a Business Administration Degree?

A degree in business administration opens a wide range of lucrative and exciting career opportunities across various industries. Graduates armed with the versatile skills and practical knowledge gained through this degree are well-equipped to thrive in dynamic business environments and make a meaningful impact in their field. What follows are some potential career paths for those with a degree in business administration:

  • Financial analyst: $83,660
  • Marketing manager: $141,490
  • Human resources manager: $121,220
  • Management consultant: $87,660
  • Operations manager: $103,650
  • Entrepreneur/small business owner: Earnings vary widely.
  • Sales manager: $132,290
  • Business development manager: $114,590
  • Account executive: $69,760
  • Supply chain manager: $115,590
  • Risk manager: $118,370

What Our Graduates Are Doing

  • Vice President, Independent Lighting Corporation
  • Assistant Director of Instruction and Academic Affairs, Virginia Commonwealth University Sports Center
  • Operation Coordinator, Northrop Grumman
  • Associate Subcontracts Administrator, Science Applications International Corporation

Salary and job projections reflect national averages from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and other sources. This data, which may vary by source and time frame collected, is meant to provide an idea of career options and salary ranges, not as a guarantee of obtaining these positions after graduation. Actual salaries also may vary by region and some jobs may require additional training or graduate education.

Eric Kyper

Eric Kyper, PhD

Professor of Business and Economics
Gerald Prante

Gerald Prante, PhD

Department Chair of Accounting, Business, Economics, and Marketing Program Director of the Master of Business Administration Associate Professor of Business
John Angelis

John N. Angelis, PhD

Associate Professor of Operations Management
Lee Schimmoeller

Lee Schimmoeller, DBA

Professor of Management
Maria Nathan, PhD, SHRM

Maria Nathan, PhD, SHRM

Professor of Management

As a Lynchburg business administration student, you'll:

"If I hadn’t attended Lynchburg, I would not have been exposed to such a wide range of academics and would not be working in the field I am today."

- Rob Wittstadt ’07

Undeniably Life-Changing Stories

Desmond Harvey

Desmond Harvey ’24

“I wish all first-generation students knew that there will always be people here who care about helping you. Whether it’s finding an advisor or getting ...
Dylan Schumacher

Dylan Schumacher ’20

“A competition for any subject matter is a great way to test your respective skill ...
Rob Wittstadt talks to a colleauge

Rob Wittstadt ’07

"If I hadn’t attended Lynchburg, I would not have been exposed to such a wide ...

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