Business Administration

The Business School offers students the opportunity to concentrate in one or more areas of business.

BBA students select a concentration to specialize in:

You combine core courses in the business disciplines with electives that will customize your own program of study for your chosen concentration.

My business administration courses have been incredibly hands-on, allowing me to apply what I’ve learned in real-world situations. I’ve gained valuable analysis and problem-solving skills, which have boosted my confidence in tackling challenges. These experiences have also helped me develop effective communication and teamwork abilities essential for collaborating in diverse environments. I am well-prepared to contribute meaningfully to any organization and am excited to take the next steps in my professional journey.

Emma Thompson ’25 | Business Administration Major with a Marketing Concentration

Looking to Transfer and Get Your MBA Fast?

We have the 2+1 option! If you’re a transfer student with two years of college credits, you can take advantage of the 2+1 option that allows you to transition from an associate of arts degree in business to the BBA degree and subsequently the MBA degree – all in five years!

Start Your First Year of College and Fast-Track to Your MBA

Check out our 4+1 option! If you’re enrolled in Shenandoah’s four-year Bachelor of Business Administration program, you can take advantage of the 4+1 option to earn an MBA with one additional year of classes.

Explore the MBA Program

As a Shenandoah BBA student, you are automatically considered for our MBA program. If you qualify, you will be notified of acceptance to the assured pre-admission MBA program!

Learn More About This Program

Our program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. AACSB International accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in management and business education. It represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide, and it recognizes that the School of Business offers high-quality business programs. Processes are in place to ensure continuous improvement in the future. Therefore students and alumni can be proud of earning a degree from an institution that has taken its place among other world-wide leaders in business education.

Minor in This Program

The Minor in Business Administration consists of a sequence of six required courses designed to provide the foundation for the degree-seeking student desiring a business supplement to a non-business degree program. In addition to providing a general knowledge of business practices and terminology this program prepares a student to take additional business courses either at the undergraduate or graduate level. Faculty members from the School of Business are available to advise students about career opportunities and further study beyond the requirements for the minor in Business Administration. All courses are three credit-hour courses:

Course Requirements

Course	Title
BA 203	Statistics and Data Analysis for Business
BA 211	Principles of Accounting I
BA 212	Principles of Accounting II
BA 307	Introduction to Management and Organizational Behavior
EC 211	Principles of Macroeconomics
EC 212	Principles of Microeconomics

Declaring A Minor

Shenandoah students work with their Academic Advisor to declare a minor. Academic Advisors will continue to work with students to ensure that they fulfill all of the requirements to complete the minor.

Incoming students should not indicate their intended minor on their Shenandoah application. Applications are for intended majors only.

Business majors cannot also minor in another business program.

Internship Possibilities

I was fortunate to participate in an accounting internship at Hottel and Willis during my time at Shenandoah. During the internship, I was able to apply my knowledge of accounting principles into real-world scenarios.”

Billy Joel Vergara ’22 | Business Administration, Accounting Concentration

The Career & Professional Development staff helps Shenandoah students search and apply for internships related to their major and career goals. Internships differentiate you as an applicant in your future job searches, provide hands on experience in your field, allow you to sample different career paths for your major, and help you find a specific position that fits your passion before graduation.

Career & Professional Development at Shenandoah

Career and Salary Possibilities

Career and Salary Examples for Business Administration Majors:

Sales Director: $122,000
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative: $84,400
Account Manager, Sales: $63,500
Human Resources (HR) Manager: $65,124
Human Resources (HR) Generalist: $49,640
Financial Analyst: $61,120
Office Manager: $41,575
Executive Assistant: $49,007
Senior Financial Analyst: $79,777

Career & Professional Development provides a comprehensive range of services and resources to assist Shenandoah students in their career search. Services offered include resume and cover letter building, mock interviews, and professional dining etiquette workshops.

Career & Professional Development at Shenandoah

Classes

The Bachelor of Business Administration degree requires students to complete 30 credit hours of general education coursework, 42 credit hours of business-specific coursework and 24 non-business elective courses.

Four elements compose the 120 hour Bachelor of Business degree program:

Course	Credit Hrs.
General Education Courses	30
Business Core Courses	42
Supporting Business Electives	24
Non-Business Elective Courses	18
Free Elective Courses	6
Total	120

Business Core Courses

Course Number	Course Name

IST 204	Computer Applications in Business Analysis
BA 211	Principles of Financial Accounting
BA 212	Principles of Managerial Accounting
BA 302	Quantitative Methods
BA 303	Legal Environment of Business
BA 307	Introduction to Management and Organizational Behavior
BA 310	Introduction to Management Information Systems and Electronic Commerce
BA 330	Introduction to Finance MCOM 350 Business and Professional Communication
BA 360	Introduction to Marketing
BA 395	Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management
EC 450	International Economics
BA 453	Human Resource Management and Business Ethics
BA 490	BBA Integrative Management

BBA Supporting Electives

Course Number	Course Name
EC 340	Moral Foundations of Free Enterprise
BA 420	Investment and Portfolio Management
BA 493	Advanced Management Theory and Practice
BA 498	Business Internship
BA 456	Seminar in International Business

Students complete 24 credit hours of business elective course work for their chosen BBA concentration:

Taking the sports management classes and working in the SU Athletics department during my undergraduate studies helped prepare me for my current job. I’m currently the Assistant Athletic Communications Director here at SU and I felt instantly prepared for the job on day one because of my experiences in undergrad. ”

Matthew McIntosh ’23, ’26 | BBA, Sport Management Concentration (current MBA student)

Learning support services are available to all students in every course at Shenandoah. Free peer tutoring with a student who has previously succeeded in the course is available for any course across the university. The Writing Center is available for every stage of the writing process from thesis development to proofreading and bibliography assistance. The Math Enrichment Center is available for math and science assistance. Professors and Academic Advisors across the university also have office hours and open door policies to ensure Shenandoah students succeed academically.

Learning Support Services at Shenandoah

Join the Honors Program

The Honors Program is a multidisciplinary Honors Program for students who are curious, creative, self-motivated, and eager to engage in their education and community.

Not only do Honors Program students partake in honors courses that emphasize collaboration, service, and communication, but they will also have the opportunity to develop aspects of the program based on their own interests and goals. By participating in the Honors Program you will acquire the tools, knowledge and experiences necessary to make meaningful contributions to your community – whether it be globally, locally, or specific to your life’s work. You will have access to unique courses, exciting experiences and a community of peers and faculty who never stop asking questions and striving for excellence.

Explore the Honors Program

Meet the Faculty

There’s a special bond between School of Business students and their professors. Students enjoy close professional relationships with academically and professionally experienced faculty who mentor them in and out of the classroom. This remains a hallmark of a Shenandoah University business education. Students also benefit from our executive-in-residence who works with both professors and students to broaden the student’s focus beyond the classroom.

Meet The Business Faculty

What has surprised me most is that, even though our school is small, it offers a better experience than studying at a larger institution. Shenandoah’s business faculty creates an exceptional learning environment, along with student-teacher relationships that are hard to find elsewhere.”

Emily Dendis ’26 | Business Administration Major, Environmental Studies Minor

Application Information

Shenandoah University works on rolling admissions and accepts applications throughout the year. Applications are reviewed individually and holistically.

Submit your application, review required admission materials, and find our admissions standards.

Application Information

Study Abroad

Make studying abroad the highlight of your college experience! Whether you go for a year, a semester, or just a few weeks. You will never forget learning in another culture! The Center for International Programs is here to help you plan your study abroad experience. Start your planning early to ensure the courses you complete abroad count toward your degree and you graduate on time.

Learn About Education Abroad

Global Experiential Learning (GEL) Program

The Global Experiential Learning (GEL) Program offers Shenandoah students a short-term, faculty-led, study-abroad experience for academic credit. These short-term, credit-bearing, faculty-led programs are offered winter break, spring break, and during the summer. If a course is not within your major, it might be used as an elective.

GEL Courses Currently Offered

Study Abroad

Shenandoah University is a member of the International Student Exchange Program (ISEP), a global network of 300 universities. This partnership allows students to study for a full semester or year at other member campuses abroad. By working closely with their academic advisors and the study abroad advisor, students can take classes taught in English abroad while receiving Shenandoah credit.

Shenandoah University also maintains direct partnerships with several universities around the world. These relationships allow students from SU to study abroad as exchange students and students from these universities to study at SU. All partner universities offer courses taught in English.

Business students looking to study abroad should consider studying at Audencia. Located in the city of Nantes, France, 2 hours from Paris, Audencia is an AACSB accredited university that specializes in courses in Business and Mass Communications.

Plan your Semester Study Abroad Experience

Short Term Exchange Program

The January Business exchange program with SU partner university Audencia in France provides an experience of a lifetime while completing undergraduate or graduate credit hours. Through coursework, city tours, and company visits, you will have the opportunity to strengthen your knowledge and understanding of European management practices and the European market. All courses are taught in English.

January Business Exchange