Major: Business Administration
Degree awarded: Bachelor of Arts
Tracks Available: Advertising and Marketing, Finance, General, Human Resources Management, Graduate School, Sports Management, and Supply Chain Management
Internship/Practicum opportunities: Visit the Career Development Center for internship information across the business field.
Thiel College’s Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Business Administration degree in a variety of specialty business tracks: advertising and marketing, finance, general, human resources management, sports management and supply chain management. The Business Administration major provides students with experiential-focused coursework that builds their skillset in preparation for launching their careers or entering graduate school.
Led by a team of experienced faculty, business administration majors have hands-on opportunities working with local businesses in western Pennsylvania to enhance their classroom experiences.
The goals of Thiel’s Bachelor of Arts in business administration degree are for students to:
The curriculum for our business administration bachelor’s degree provides a broad understanding of the American business system and establishes a base for good citizenship in our democratic society.
Our business courses teach basic business principles and fundamental skills essential for success in either a large or small enterprise. More specifically, the core courses of the business administration major include accounting, economics, data analysis and management, business law and management. Review the Academic Catalog (2023-2024) for business course listings and descriptions.
Students interested in entrepreneurship can also apply to join the Haller Enterprise Institute cohort.
Thiel offers the opportunity for business administration students to specialize their degree, tailoring it to the personal and professional interests through the selection of one of the following program tracks:
Business administration students have the opportunity to expand their career opportunities and elevate their future earning potential through Thiel’s accelerated five year MBA program.
Thiel also offers three cooperative programs that allow students to earn their bachelor’s degree in business administration alongside career-specific courses from a neighboring institution in western Pennsylvania. The two cooperative programs offered are:
Thiel College offers scholarships to our undergraduate business students for reasons of academic success, community service or involvement, exemplary leadership and more.
The scholarships available to business administration majors are:
Business administration students also have the opportunity to earn scholarships from Thiel’s Haller Enterprise Institute, an initiative that provides an intensive, high-quality education for a select cohort of students with entrepreneurial career goals.
Joining a student club or organization provides students the opportunity to build their community and pursue leadership experiences. A business administration student might be interested in the following clubs and student organizations:
See all student organization and club opportunities at Thiel College.
Graduates from Thiel’s B.A. in Business Administration degree program have become successful business owners and community leaders in the local western Pennsylvania region and beyond. Whether it is becoming a Fortune 500 C-level executive, the owner of a local landscaping company or attending graduate school, Thiel business graduates have done it all.
Entry-level positions for graduates of the Business Administration major include:
Thiel College has a strong and active alumni community who are often willing to support recent Thiel graduates as they begin their business careers. In fact, the Arthur McGonigal Department of Business Administration & Accounting at Thiel College boasts the largest number of currently serving members on the College's Board of Trustees.
Thiel College’s Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration degree provides a comprehensive overview of the business field and shapes career-ready skills, positioning students to emerge as confident, savvy entry-level professionals.
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