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Business Administration (B.A.)

About the program

The Business Administration major at Thiel College offers degrees in a variety of specialty tracks: advertising and marketing, finance, general, human resources management, graduate school, sports management and supply chain management. The program provides a broad understanding of the American business system and establishes a base for good citizenship in our democratic society, as well as teaches basic business principles and fundamental skills essential for success in either a large or small business.

Led by a team of experienced faculty, students will have hands-on opportunities working with business in the region to enhance their classroom experiences.

Visit our Academic Catalog (2021-2022) for course listings.

Major Features

1. Understand the basic business management functions.
2. Develop competency in data analysis techniques, including use of spreadsheets; and databases.
3. Gain an understanding of the ethical dilemmas faced by business managers.
4. Develop interpersonal skills and learn to be a valuable member of a team.
5. Be prepared for entry-level employment in the field of business.

Scholarship Opportunities

Thiel College offers scholarships to students for reasons such as academic success, community service or involvement, exemplary leadership and more! The scholarships available to business administration majors are:

• The August and Susan Bamford Scholarship
• Dr. Morrison H. Beach Scholarship
• The Roger ’52 and Paula G. Blatter Scholarship
• The John T. Egbert Jr. and Phyllis Faries Egbert Scholarship
• Daniel A. Hamo Scholarship
• Huether Foundation Endowment for Business
• Helen Patterson Hill Memorial Scholarship
• Lend-A-Hand Scholarship
• The Rev. Dr. Kenneth R. May Scholarship Fund
• The Wise Family Endowed Scholarship Fund

Clubs & Organizations

It's easy to get involved on campus! Joining a student club or organization is an excellent way to meet others and gain leadership experience. A business administration major might be interested in the following clubs and orgs:

• Accounting Club
• Greenville Jr. Chamber of Commerce
• Chi Eta Sigma (National Commerce Honorary Society)

Visit our Campus Life page to see a full list of student clubs and organizations.

Alumni and Careers

Graduates from Thiel College business program have gone on to become successful business owners and community leaders in the local community, western Pennsylvania region and beyond! Whether its 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. 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!

Students now have the opportunity to stay at Thiel for a fifth year and earn an M.B.A. Visit our M.B.A. page to learn more.

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