Business Administration (BS)

Why choose a Business Administration major?

A Business Administration major is a consistently popular choice because business graduates enter the workplace with the skills to succeed in a wide variety of roles and industries. Whether you choose a general Business Administration degree or a specialized area, you will discover a wide range of career opportunities available to you.

A degree in Business Administration provides valuable foundational and practical knowledge across areas of business ensuring career versatility. Business Administration gives you a broad understanding of how organizations work. It also builds skills that are important across industries and careers, including critical thinking and problem solving, data analysis, communication, collaboration, research, and innovation.

Why choose a Business Administration major at AU?

A Business Administration degree from AU's Dunham School of Business will prepare you for a meaningful and fulfilling career in business, whether you choose to work at a for-profit, nonprofit, entrepreneurial, family, public, or global organization.

The Business Administration program at AU incorporates a blend of academics and real-world experiences. The highly transferable skills you will gain in this program will make you a versatile job candidate and prepare you for professional success after graduation. You will choose one of two curriculum tracks:

  • Business Generalist, which prepares you for diverse roles across industries by providing a broad foundation in core business areas while emphasizing practical skill development, creative problem solving, and career exploration.
  • Financial Reports and Budgeting, which prepares you to contribute to organizational planning and performance across a wide range of business environments by developing your skills in analyzing financial information, managing budgets, and supporting data-driven decisions.

When you come to AU’s Dunham School of Business you will find:

  • A diverse faculty of teachers and practitioners with meaningful career backgrounds and business relationships.
  • Participation in team projects and case studies that bring the working world into the classroom.
  • Partnerships with businesses in the Fox River Valley and Chicagoland areas that offer opportunities for dynamic learning experiences.
  • A wide variety of internships and job opportunities in small, medium, and large business organizations, as well as graduate-level programs.

At AU, you can expand your career opportunities by double-majoring in Communication, Criminal Justice, English, Environmental Studies and Sustainability, Finance, Graphic Design, or Marketing. And even with a second major, you'll still be able to graduate in four years. You can also pursue a Business Administration online bachelor's degree through AU Online. Please note, only the Business Generalist track is available for online students. 

The Business Administration major also meets the requirements to allow you to continue into AU’s accelerated MBA Plus One Program.

During my entrepreneurship class, we completed a group project where we created our own business. It helped me see how a business functions and what it takes to succeed. Kevin Romero '25
$79,050

annual median salary for business and financial occupations

5%

2023-2033 projected job growth rate

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
With the experience I gained at AU, I was able to obtain an internship with a Fortune 500 company that led to a job offer upon graduation. Nick Brosman '20, President of AU American Marketing Association
Curriculum Highlights
  • Accounting  
  • Economics
  • Finance  
  • Innovation  
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Statistics
Campus Opportunities
  • American Marketing Association Collegiate Chapter
  • Aurora University Entrepreneurship and Innovation Club
  • Aurora University Finance Association
  • Delta Mu Delta Honorary Organization
  • Professional Sales Association
  • Student Accounting Society
Experiential learning

Experiential learning

Aurora University’s proximity to Chicago and the Interstate-88/Interstate-55 business corridors, provides students with the unique opportunity to pursue internships in a wide variety of industries. All Business Administration majors have the opportunity to complete an internship that provides hands-on experience in a real business setting. These internships build connections to help you begin your career immediately after graduation. Additionally, many student organizations provide opportunities to grow your portfolio.

Career possibilities

  • Business consultant
  • Customer service representative
  • Financial analyst
  • Fundraising coordinator
  • Human resource specialist
  • Logistics specialist
  • Management analyst
  • Marketing coordinator
  • Operations specialist
  • Product coordinator
  • Purchasing coordinator
  • Sales manager
  • Training and development specialist

Where our graduates work

  • Accenture
  • ADP
  • Amazon
  • Ameriprise Financial
  • Nike
  • Northwestern Mutual
  • RR Donnelly
  • Travelers Insurance