Business Administration - Bachelor of Arts

Turn your ambition into achievement. In today's competitive job market, a solid business foundation is more valuable than ever. The Talladega College Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration is your launchpad to a successful and lucrative career. We can equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to thrive, lead, and maximize your earning potential.

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What a Business Administration Degree Can Do for You

A business administration degree is highly versatile, giving you the foundational knowledge and skills to understand successful business operations and management in any industry. Because of that, you can enjoy several career advantages:

  • High Earning Potential: Business professionals are in high demand. Our program is designed to prepare you for roles that offer competitive salaries and significant career growth.

  • Career Advancement: A business administration degree provides a strong foundation for future career advancement. Open yourself up to leadership positions in just about any industry or entrepreneurial ventures.

  • Practical Skills: We go beyond theory. Talladega professors also focus on real-world applications. You will develop the critical thinking, problem-solving and leadership skills that employers highly value.

Business Administration Concentrations

ACCOUNTING

Well over 100,000 job openings for accountants and auditors are expected through 2033 according the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. With a concentration in accounting, you can give yourself an opportunity to enjoy highly competitive pay throughout your career.

Here are only a few of the kinds of jobs that can you get with accounting knowledge and skills:

  • Financial Advisor
  • Financial Analyst
  • Tax Specialist
  • Auditor
  • Forensic Accountant  

FINANCE AND BANKING

Finance and banking are areas that could offer career stability and opportunities to earn high pay. Through 2033, the overall employment outlook for business and financial is positive with projected growth being faster than the national average for all occupations according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

Of the many roles in finance and banking, some to consider could include: 

  • Investment Banker
  • Credit Analyst
  • Budget Analyst
  • Credit Counselor
  • Account Manager

MANAGEMENT

If you enjoy organizing, strategy and working with people, a concentration in management could offer you fulfilling career opportunities. A concentration in management could help you build in-demand leadership skills. Regardless of the industry, the concentration in management can help you become the glue that helps hold an organization together.

With projected job growth, see yourself leading in areas such as:

  • Human Resources
  • Supply Chain
  • Sales
  • Operations
  • Food and Beverage

MARKETING

Every organization needs marketing. Many consider marketing one of the most exciting areas of business. Learn why people buy the products they buy, the psychology behind creative work such as slogans, billboards, logos, websites, and more.

Known for its versatility, marketing presents a wealth of job opportunities such as: 

  • Social Media Manager
  • Advertising Manager
  • Search Engine Optimization Specialist
  • Market Research Analyst
  • Fundraiser

A Sneak Peek!

Let's take a look at of some of the courses you will take in Business Administration:

  • Global Business
  • Money and Banking
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Business Law
  • Public Speaking
  • Income Tax Accounting and Procedures (Accounting concentration)
  • International Finance (Finance and Banking concentration)
  • Human Resources Management (Management concentration)
  • Consumer Analysis and Behavior (Marketing concentration)

View more Business Administration courses in the Course Catalog (page 55)

Take the next step! Apply Now

For more information, call 256-761-6277 or email Ms. Erika Cole at ecole@talladega.edu