Business Administration

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Program Overview

A business administration degree is the beginning of a solid career in any kind of business, industry or profession that appeals to you. Your accredited business degree from the Vucurevich School of Business at USF gives you the knowledge and experience to step into a variety of roles in the business world – as an intern while you’re earning your degree and on the job after you graduate from USF.

When you choose to major in business administration at USF, you'll enjoy the opportunity to live your Christian faith on campus and in your business career. It’s a fact that many businesses need professionals with strong business knowledge and ethics to lead them into a more successful future, and at USF you’ll gain skills employers value. Our graduates compete for and get top internships and jobs with the best companies in South Dakota and beyond.

Accreditation

The Vucurevich School of Business at the University of Sioux Falls has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. For a list of accredited programs please view our IACBE member status page.

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Outcomes

Graduates with a degree in business administration can pursue diverse career paths, including roles such as financial analysts, who assess financial data to guide investment decisions, or marketing managers, who develop strategies to promote products and services. They may also work as human resources specialists, overseeing recruitment and employee relations, or as management consultants, advising companies on operational improvements.

Other opportunities include positions in sales, operations management, entrepreneurship and supply chain management, where they can apply their skills in areas such as negotiation, strategic planning and leadership to drive business success.

Career Outlook

Average Salary: $63,907
Job Postings: 72,654

Average salary is based on a 2024 NACE Salary Survey. Job posting data is for sales manager positions and is provided by Lightcast. This number represents unique job postings from companies looking to hire in the last 30 days as of May 2024.

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This certificate gives students a broad foundation of business fundamentals. Upon completion of certificate requirements, students will apply foundational principles to real-world business issues and challenges.

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