Business Administration Major
Stand out in the business world.
Business administration major is all about turning ideas into action. You'll explore how organizations work by understanding more about accounting, economics, finance, statistics, math, management and marketing. You'll develop your leadership skills to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, global economy. This major gives you the foundation to launch your own startup or climb the corporate ladder.
Why study business administration at the College of Charleston?
You’ll learn from expert faculty in world-class facilities designed for collaboration and innovation. Add a concentration to customize your education. You can choose from in entrepreneurship, finance, global logistics and transportation, hospitality and tourism management, leadership for sustainability or real estate. Through hands-on internships and field research, you’ll connect with business leaders and gain hands-on experiences that set you apart.
What will I learn?
You will develop a strong foundation in business fundamentals like accounting, economics, finance, management and marketing. You’ll also sharpen your critical thinking and decision-making skills. Through your selected concentration, you’ll dive deeper into what drives you, building a portfolio of experience that prepares you to lead in any industry, anywhere in the world.
View Curriculum: Business Administration
Program Highlights
-
Hands-on Learning
Participate in the Honors Program in Business and the Schottland Scholars Program to build practical business knowledge and enhance your education. Take hold of these opportunities and graduate with the confidence and expertise to excel in the dynamic business landscape.
Internship OpportunitiesFormer students have had the opportunity to intern with JAS Worldwide, South Carolina Ports Authority and Advanced Technology International. Through partnerships with local businesses and organizations, students gain hands-on training in various areas such as marketing, finance and management.
Study AbroadParticipate in faculty-led or exchange programs to explore international markets and gain cross-cultural business insights. Our students have traveled to Greece, Iceland and Spain to study global logistics, supply chain management and marketing.
-
Location
Located in a thriving business hub, you'll have access to a diverse range of industries, including finance, hospitality and technology. The city provides valuable networking connections, internships and experiential learning opportunities that enhance career prospects.
-
Faculty Expertise
You'll be taught by experienced faculty with diverse industry and academic backgrounds. You will benefit from diverse hands-on learning experiences, internships and field research under their mentorship. Our faculty members provide valuable guidance to students, nurturing their skills and understanding of real-world business challenges.
Careers & Outcomes
What can you do with a major in business administration? Take a closer look at what our alumni are up to, and browse the data below to discover where their College of Charleston education has taken them.
The Business of Beehives
Business Admin entrepreneur: Liam Becker ’16 and John Berdux ’14 are the founders and proprietors of Apis Mercantile, a company providing health supplements, body care and specialty food products made from beehive ingredients and hemp extract.
Read More
About the Minor
If you want general knowledge of business concepts, the business administration minor is for you. No matter what you end up doing in your career, understanding the foundations of business is an advantage.
View Curriculum: Business Administration Minor