Major

Careers

Business Administration

Related Skills

  • Leadership
  • Team and individual work skills
  • Good problem solver
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Computer literacy and strong communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Mathematical skills
  • Strong coordinating skills
  • Flexibility in adapting to new environments
  • Possesses knowledge of small business management
  • Understanding of the global marketplace
  • Understanding of organizational development, policy, strategy, and structure
  • Learn to work well in a team and effectively with a wide variety of people.
  • Strong communication skills, including public speaking, are important to achieving success in this field.

Contact

Career Industry Liaison

Kristy Dewall
(309) 438-2200
223 Bone Student Center

Internship Coordinator

Victor Devinatz
(309) 438-3403
SFHB 422

Being Successful in the Field

  • Gain experience through internships.
  • Consider earning an MBA after gaining work experience to reach the highest levels of business management.
  • Develop and utilize a personal network of contacts. Once in a position, find a mentor.

Related Fields

Public Accounting

Accounting

  • Tax Planning and Compliance
  • Auditing
  • Information Systems
  • Management Advising Services
  • General Accounting
  • Cost Accounting
  • Public Accounting
  • Corporate Accounting

Employers

  • Public accounting firms
  • Government agencies
  • Banks and other financial institutions
  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Health care industry
  • Service and manufacturing companies
  • Consulting practices
  • Private practice

Strategies

  • Become familiar with specialized certification programs.

Economics

  • Research and Forecasting
  • Economic Advising
  • Teaching

Employers

  • Financial institutions
  • Trade and labor organizations
  • Government agencies
  • Insurance companies
  • Educational institutions

Strategies

  • Earn a graduate degree for advanced positions.

Finance

  • Corporate Financial Management
  • Banking
  • Personal Financial Planning
  • Real Estate
  • Insurance
  • Money Management
  • Investment Banking

Employers

  • Banks and other financial institutions
  • Financial planning agencies
  • Insurance companies
  • Real estate brokers or agencies
  • Government agencies
  • Corporations

Strategies

  • Take additional courses in math, statistics, and accounting to develop strong quantitative skills.

Statistics

  • Analysis/Research
  • Quality Assurance
  • Actuarial Science

Employers

  • Government agencies
  • Banks and other financial institutions
  • Health care industry
  • Manufacturers
  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Insurance companies

Strategies

  • Take additional courses in accounting, marketing, economics, and finance.

Transportation and Logistics

  • Scheduling
  • Physical Distribution
  • Planning and Regulation
  • Transportation Carrier Management
  • Materials Management
  • Customer Service
  • Purchasing
  • Consulting
  • Third Party Logistics

Employers

  • Motor carrier, railroad, airline, pipeline and water transportation industries
  • Manufacturing firms
  • Distribution centers
  • Warehousers
  • Public transit systems
  • Government agencies
  • Armed forces
  • Software and consulting firms

General Business

  • Management
  • Sales
  • Marketing
  • Insurance: Sales, Claims, and Underwriting
  • Banking
  • Human Resources

Employers

  • Retail stores
  • Hotels and restaurants
  • Banks and other financial institutions
  • Insurance companies
  • Government agencies
  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Self-employment

Management

  • General Management
  • Human Resources
  • Office Systems
  • Operations
  • Production Management
  • Quality Control

Employers

  • Retail and other service industries
  • Manufacturing firms
  • Government agencies
  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Banks and other financial institutions
  • Hotels and restaurants
  • Health care industry

Strategies

  • Build competency in statistics and computer systems for operations management.

Marketing

  • Sales
  • Customer Relations
  • Purchasing/Procurement
  • Retail
  • Banking
  • Market Research
  • Brand/Product Management

Employers

  • Profit and nonprofit organizations
  • Product and service organizations
  • Manufacturers
  • Financial companies
  • Insurance companies
  • Print and electronic media
  • Retail industry
  • Consulting firms

Strategies

  • Obtain an MBA for most brand management, consulting, and research opportunities.

Other Professions

  • Advertising Executive
  • Account Executive
  • Bank President/Manager
  • Bank Officer
  • Benefits Manager
  • Business Credit/Loan Administrator
  • Business Representative
  • Chamber of Commerce President
  • City Manager
  • Compensation/Benefits Administrator
  • Consultant
  • Consumer Credit/Loan Officer
  • Contract Administrator
  • Corporate Trainer
  • Credit Manager
  • Database Administrator
  • Department Store Manager
  • Director, Career Services
  • Director, Food Services
  • Director Industrial Relations
  • Director, Recreation
  • Employment Agency Counselor
  • Entrepreneur
  • Facilities Manager
  • Financial Aid Director
  • Hospital/HMO Administrator
  • Hotel/Motel Manager
  • Human Resource Manager
  • Insurance Agent/Broker
  • IRS Investigator
  • Job Analyst
  • Management Accountant
  • Manager, Administrative Services
  • Management/Organizational
  • Manager Trainee
  • Market Research Analyst
  • Nursing Home Administrator
  • Organizational Development
  • Office Manager
  • Plant Manager
  • Production Manager
  • Production Planner
  • Production Superintendent
  • Property Manager
  • Purchasing Agent
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Restaurant Manager
  • Retail Manager
  • Sales Representative
  • Sports Agent
  • Stadium Manager
  • Training Director
  • Traffic Manager