Gain Valuable Career Skills with a Major in Business Administration
An SNHU business administration major can lead to a world of career opportunities in today's dynamic business environment. Manage a retail store or corporate office. Lead a nonprofit agency or healthcare organization. Oversee a government agency or manufacturing firm. Run your own company or a franchise. The possibilities are endless.
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration was developed in cooperation with business professionals to provide the skills you need to succeed in today's economy. This undergraduate major combines management courses and a broad business education in areas such as accounting, human resources and marketing.
You can follow the general track - or you can create additional opportunities for yourself by specializing your skill set with one of our concentrations.
Degree in Three: Save time and tuition through our innovative Degree in Three program. Earn your bachelor's degree in 3 years - with no weekend, summer or evening courses required - and gain real world experience that employers want to see. You'll also have the option of using your fourth year to pursue a master's or MBA.
See Yourself Succeed as a Business Administration Major
Develop your business knowledge, understand your social and ethical values, and gain an international perspective. Use cutting-edge technology and hone your critical-thinking and problem-solving skills while learning to be an effective leader. Our business curricula includes coursework and field experiences that help you gain valuable career skills such as:
- Communication. Communicate effectively through written, oral and visual communication
- Information technology. Master IT principles and applications and use them to their greatest advantage
- Problem solving. Identify problems quickly, analyze them reasonably, find solutions creatively
- Teamwork. Develop interpersonal skills that help you participate effectively in teams and groups
- Analytical skills. Apply quantitative and qualitative methods and use data, applied mathematical and statistical techniques and decision sciences
- Global orientation. Gain a multidisciplinary global perspective to make effective international business decisions
- Legal and ethical practices. Understand the legal and ethical considerations and implications of personal, social, business and international business behavior and activities
- Research. Conduct primary and secondary research and learn how to apply the results
- Strategic approaches. Think and plan strategically
- Leadership. Be an effective team and organizational leader
As a private, nonprofit university, SNHU has one mission - to help you see yourself succeed. The benefits of majoring in business administration at SNHU include:
- Supportive community. Join the SNHU campus community of students who are closely connected with faculty and staff dedicated to your success
- Affordability. SNHU is one of the most affordable private, nonprofit universities in New Hampshire, and students who qualify could receive up to $20,000 in grants and scholarships. (This scholarship amount is only for students who do not need a visa to study in the U.S.)
- Innovative programs. Save time and tuition with our three-year degree programs, or study abroad at little or no extra cost
- Accessible faculty. Learn from highly credentialed faculty who have industry experience and are experts in their fields and interact with you in the classroom, dining hall, fitness center and the stands
- Opportunity. Tap into our nationwide network of alumni and strong connections with employers for internship and career opportunities
- Campus experience. Enjoy more than 50 student clubs, champion Division II athletics and fun events on our 300-acre campus in Manchester, N.H., named a "Best Place to Live" by Money magazine.
Internships & Outcomes
As an SNHU business administration major, your program is much more than the classes you take. You'll receive hands-on experience and guidance from seasoned professionals: Our faculty, alumni and career services team can help connect you with opportunities that prepare you to enter the workplace.
Business and financial occupations are projected to grow 10% through 2026 – faster than the average for all occupations, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.* Earning your bachelor’s degree in business can help create demand for your skill set throughout your career.
Curriculum
The general-track curriculum for our BS in Business Administration allows you to gain a well-rounded background in leadership, communication, accounting, behavioral dynamics and quantitative analysis as a business administration major at Southern New Hampshire University.
Courses To Prepare You For Your Career
SNHU's bachelor's in business administration program includes:
- General education
- Business core
- Degree-specific courses
General Education Program
Our programs are designed to equip you with the skills and insights you need to move forward. In recent years, employers have stressed the need for graduates with higher order skills - the skills that go beyond technical knowledge - such as:
- Writing
- Communication
- Analysis
- Problem solving
All undergraduate students are required to take general education classes. Through foundation, exploration and integration courses, students learn to think critically, creatively and collaboratively, giving you the edge employers are looking for.
Business Core Program
Programs in the School of Business require learners to complete the business core program, which includes a variety of business-specific courses. This program focuses on 10 core competencies to prepare you for success wherever you go.
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Courses May Include
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Principles of Management
This course is designed to examine the fundamentals and principles of management in order to develop an understanding of management in any formal organization. Special attention is paid to planning and decision-making. International management is also covered. Writing Intensive Course.
- 6 credit(s) from subject(s): ACC, ADV, BUS, ECO, FIN, FMM, FMK, HCM, IHP, INT, MGT, MIS, MKT, OL, PAD, QSO, SPT, or TAX
- 6 credit(s) from subject(s): ACC, ADV, BUS, ECO, FIN, FMM, FMK, HCM, IHP, INT, MGT, MIS, MKT, OL, PAD, QSO, SPT, or TAX within the range of course numbers 300 - 499
- No more than 6 credits in any one prefix.
Program Outcomes
- Develop business management approaches that align with organizational philosophies and help build collaborative relationships with diverse teams
- Problem-solve across functional areas by integrating personal values with ethical, legal, and socially responsible business practices
- Articulate implications of global and societal contexts on business decisions
- Recommend strategic and creative business options using data gathered through research and current technological applications
- Communicate effectively to diverse internal and external audiences to contribute to a positive team climate and address various strategic and operational business needs
Our Manchester campus aims to keep tuition and related costs low for our students so that you can pursue your degree and your goals. More than 90% of our students receive some form of financial aid, and students who qualify could receive up to $20,000 in grants and scholarships.
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Southern New Hampshire University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education as well as several other accrediting bodies.
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This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Student achievement data can be found on College Navigator.
*All concentrations associated with the program are also accredited through ACBSP.
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, on the Internet, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/home.htm (viewed online April 4, 2018). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.