Business administration degrees are associated with the area of numerous areas of business development, corporate leadership and entrepreneurship. Business administration majors are leaders and producers of some of the most innovating products and services on today's market. Constantly evolving, these contributors apply the latest marketing techniques and business development plants to their businesses to create a more stable and profitable economy. 
Common Specialized Degree Programs
- Accounting
- Economics
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- Human Resource Management
- Information Systems Management
- Marketing
- Real Estate
Average Salary
Entry level $35,000 to $75,000 mid-career
Degree Programs
A bachelor’s degree (including an associate’s degree) is required for entry-level work from a completion of between 120 and 128 credit hours depending on the university. Master’s degree and doctoral degrees are preferred for mid-level work entry. One of the most popular degrees in America is the MBA degree (masters in business administration).
Best Business Administration Programs
(According to USNews.com, 2009)
Harvard University
Stanford University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Northwestern University
University of Chicago
Main Courses of Study: Math, Marketing, Statistics
Recommended High School AP Classes
- Calculus AB or Calculus BC
- Statistics
- Macroeconomics
- Microeconomics
- Comp Government & Politics
- U.S. Government & Politics
Careers Obtained with Business Administration Degrees
- Administrative Executive
- Banker
- Certified Public Accountant
- Chief Executive Officer
- Consultant
- Director of Accounts Payable
- Director of Business Development
- Director of Human Resources
- Director of Marketing
- Director of Public Relations
- Economist
- Entrepreneur
- Financial Advisor
- Public Administrative Manager
- Public Controller
- Stock Broker
- Store Manager
Notable Business Administration Majors
- A.G. Lafley, Notable Businessman and Former President of Procter & Gamble
- Bob Newhart, Actor and Comedian
- Hal Linden, Director
- Kevin Costner, Actor
- Mark Cuban, Singer
- Paul Purcell, Notable Businessman and Financial Investor
- Sean ‘P-Diddy’ Combs, Business Owner and Recording Artist
- Trisha Yearwood, Singer
- Vince McMahon, Professional Wrestler
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