Business Administration major

Do you want to lead or manage a successful business? Whether you want to start your own business or work in management with others, EMU's business administration major will prepare you with skills in leadership, planning, organizing and implementation. We will provide you with the background you need to succeed in business and organizational settings.

Read an article from one of our FIN 289: Personal Finance and Investing students on the merits of financial education at EMU.

EMU business graduates stand out from the crowd because of our focus on leading together and expanding intercultural understanding that is necessary in business today. Join with faculty and professional mentors who invest time in you and give you marketable skills based on integrity, excellence, commitment to sustainability and global perspective.

Why study at EMU?
- Learn from faculty with extensive industry and international experience
- Build your skills through hands-on use of information technology
- Boldly expand your world and understanding of diversity through intercultural experiences
- Work in teams and gain analytical, communication, decision-making and financial skills
- Add a concentration in finance to prepare for careers in banking, investment and financial analysis
- Add a concentration in industrial and organizational psychology to prepare to apply psychological principles to business management
Internships and student opportunities
- Research with faculty who personally advise you
- Gain real-world experience through internships that integrate theory and practice, including internships in Washington D.C. with the Washington Community Scholars' Center
- Compete with your team in the case competition at the Mennonite Economic Development Association convention
- Make a difference with other students in the student-run investment club, which shares earnings with local community organizations and charities
- Get involved with the EMU Center for Innovation and Leadership (CIL) to launch your innovative ideas for business, engineering, creative design and leadership.
Affordability
- 99% of undergrads receive financial aid
- The average assistance package is over $37,000
- Over $21 million in aid is awarded each year
Financial aid packages often include:
Learn more by contacting EMU's Financial Assistance Office or checking out our net price calculator.

Career Options

EMU students receive high rankings on nationally administered standardized business exam. Business administration graduates are working in management, sales, banking, production supervision, program management and other positions requiring skills in leadership, planning, organizing and implementation.

Bright Outlook

Financial Managers

$104,997
Average Salary

Plan, direct, or coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other financial activities of a branch, office, or department of an establishment.

Compensation and Benefits Managers

$114,227
Average Salary

Plan, direct, or coordinate compensation and benefits activities of an organization.

Human Resources Managers

$100,605
Average Salary

Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.

Personal Financial Advisors

$78,018
Average Salary

Advise clients on financial plans using knowledge of tax and investment strategies, securities, insurance, pension plans, and real estate. Duties include assessing clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, and financial objectives. May also buy and sell financial assets for clients.

General and Operations Managers

$86,074
Average Salary

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors.

Sales Managers

$108,594
Average Salary

Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.

Medical and Health Services Managers

$94,086
Average Salary

Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

$56,981
Average Salary

Maintain order and protect life and property by enforcing local, tribal, state, or federal laws and ordinances. Perform a combination of the following duties: patrol a specific area; direct traffic; issue traffic summonses; investigate accidents; apprehend and arrest suspects, or serve legal processes of courts. Includes police officers working at educational institutions.

The above data was drawn from ONet and is intended for informational purposes only.