College has evolved drastically over the past few decades. Studying liberal arts for four years is a thing of the past. Today’s college student is more likely to have given some thought to the purpose of his or her college education. That thought process may well conclude that an undergraduate degree has a far more limited impact in the job market today than just twenty years ago.
Accordingly, if a college student’s opportunity for study is initially limited to four years, then a bachelor’s degree in business administration may be the most valuable four-year degree within the curriculum. A bachelor’s in business administration is the ticket to an entry level or mid-level position in the traditional business structure in any number of departmental roles.
A graduate with a degree in business administration could break into a corporation in sales, in marketing, in the accounting end of the operation, in project management – it’s a degree that says the person presenting this resume is competent and sufficiently trained to function (and be trusted) in a variety of posts. There are not many bachelor’s degrees that provide that sort of cross-functional promise to an HR department.
The business administration major is learning about the several aspects of business at both a macro- and micro-level. When the student has completed the bachelor’s degree in business administration, he or she knows enough about each of those aspects to be conversant with them. The student should understand the role of each department or subdivision of a business and be equipped to take on minor roles with competence.
Many, if not most of today’s college students coming out of high school understand that an undergraduate degree has limited value above the middle management level. In the corporate world, the best foundation for nearly any sort of graduate work is a bachelor’s degree in business administration. Degrees in economics and finance are impressive, but a degree in business administration gives the graduate a multifaceted value to the potential employer.
If individuals with a bachelor degree in business administration want to raise the educational bar, they are equipped with the knowledge and background needed move on to graduate studies. These students can consider an MBA or a management degree; they can focus on other related areas such as marketing or IT or global business opportunity without too much concern for the core areas of study which have already been learned.
A bachelor’s in business administration matches up almost as well with a law degree. Attorneys in corporate firms have gotten to be acquainted more with information about business practices than with the tax laws that apply. It is also true that attorneys who seek opportunities in the public sector will find that the underpinnings of a business administration degree round out the resume nicely. A bachelor’s degree in business administration is an extremely valuable asset, whether acquired online or on campus.
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Our programs are current, in depth, and job oriented. A sound educational background, combined with "hands-on" experience, is required to meet the needs of an ever-changing and increasingly technical society.
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At ITT Tech we are committed to helping men and women develop the skills and knowledge to pursue many opportunities in fields involving technology, criminal justice, and business.
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Saint Leo University Online is a leading provider of accredited online education to working adults and is a major global provider of education to the military. The online programs are designed to meet the growing needs of adult students and offer the best attributes of traditional classroom education in conjunction with today's most innovative computer technology.
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Courses that you can take with you---the varied curriculums at HoHoKus Rets School of Business have been evaluated by the American Council on Education, allowing graduates to earn up to 55 college credits at more than 1500 colleges and universities across the nation.
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At Western International University (West), we've provided degree programs for working adults for more than 30 years. We understand that classes must not only fit your schedule - with all of its obligations and commitments - but compete fiercely for your time and attention.
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Bellevue University, a leader in adult learning, is your best choice. We accept ALL of the credit in your associate's degree - that's EVERY credit in your A.A.S, A.S., A.G.S., and A.A. degree! And, Bellevue University gives you accelerated bachelor's degree completion 100% ONLINE. So, you enroll with your associate's degree, and complete your bachelor's degree in as little as 12 months.
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