Carroll Montana

Business Administration

The Business Administration major prepares students for careers in marketing, finance, management, economics, and international business. The major provides a well-rounded core of business courses which grooms you, the student, for entry into any business-related area. In addition, you will have the opportunity to concentrate in one or more specialized areas of business. These options provide you with the versatility to accomplish your personal career goals while preparing for the diverse needs of employers. With a Business Administration major grounded in a liberal arts education, students develop the skills employers value: strong communication abilities, analytical and reasoning skills, and the knowledge to make ethical, value-based decisions. The Business Administration major is designed to ensure students are prepared for entry directly into the workforce or for acceptance into graduate school.

At Carroll College, learning occurs in a warm and caring environment with qualified and experienced faculty. In addition, you will have the opportunity to network with business professionals. For example, Carroll College has a unique relationship with D.A. Davidson & Co. that allows the investment management students to manage a $50,000 portfolio. Other program enhancements include internships and short-term study abroad opportunities.

The Department of Business, Accounting, and Economics also offers majors in Accounting and Public Administration. You may combine any of these majors or add minors from the Department of Business, Accounting, and Economics or add minors from other departments to individualize your education.

Economics Concentration: Economics graduates are generally educated students who have developed their analytical, investigative and research skills. Economics majors use their understanding of economics relationships and markets to work for manufacturing firms, financial services firms, consulting firms, the health care industries, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations. Economists with strong statistical backgrounds conduct research, analyze data and develop forecasts. Economics is an excellent preparation for law school and economists work with attorneys to establish damage amounts in court cases.

Finance Concentration: Finance graduates use their analytical skills to solve problems related to investment management, business valuation, analysis of stocks and bonds, real estate investment, risk management, credit analysis, and corporate finance. Typical employers include banks or other financial institutions, financial consultants, insurance companies, real estate offices, governments and corporations.

Marketing Concentration: Marketing graduates pursue careers in sales, customer relations, purchasing, retail, market research, and brand or product management. Graduates are hired by numerous entities including retailers, manufacturers, service organizations such as CPA firms or hospitals, consulting firms, and non-profit organizations.

Management Concentration: Management graduates plan, organize, direct, and monitor the activities of organizations. Their general understanding of business and personnel along with problem solving skills are valuable in directing human resources, general management including production and operations, and quality control. Typical employers include service industries, governments, nonprofit organizations, health care, hospitality, financial institutions, and manufacturers.