Why Study Business Administration at Ferrum College?
Business administration give students opportunities to develop the administrative skills and the background knowledge necessary to deal with demanding and changing situations. Business majors develop strengths in oral and written communications and decision-making skills.
During the freshman and sophomore years, the student concentrates in the liberal arts and receives an introduction to the basic functions and tools of business. In the junior and senior years, the student has flexibility in determining the area of professional concentration that will meet particular academic and career plans.
Program Highlights
enactus
ENACTUS (Entrepreneurship, Action, and Us) offers students the opportunity to develop leadership, teamwork, and communication skills through learning, practicing, and teaching the principles of free enterprise. ENACTUS teams teach important concepts through educational outreach projects, including market economics, entrepreneurship, personal and financial success, and business ethics, to better themselves and their communities.
Business Administration Emphasis Areas and Sample Courses
Business administration is composed of five emphasis areas that offer the business student an opportunity to emphasize an area of special interest and prepare for a specialized business career.
BUSINESS ANALYTICS
Equity and Bond Analysis
SAS Programming
Advanced Computer Applications
Marketing Research
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Introduction to Investments
Advanced Corporate Finance
Money and Banking
International Finance
MANAGEMENT
Entrepreneurship
Advanced Computer Applications
Production/Operations Management
Human Resources Management
marketing
Advertising
Marketing Research
Web Design
Basic Computer Graphics
SPORTS MANAGEMENT
Organization and Administration of Sport
Introduction to the Business and Economics of Sports
Sport Psychology
Special Events Planning and Management
Careers in Business Administration
Human Resources Manager
Hires and interviews new staff and administers pay rates, among other things.
Loan Officer
Works for banks, credit unions, independent lenders, and mortgage companies to help applicants apply for loans.
Financial Analyst
Tracks the financial situation of the company and economic conditions in general. They predict the impact of events and policy changes, reporting their findings to the financial director or controller.
Ferrum College Catalog
View the catalog for all program courses and degree requirements.
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