What you will study
Even if you don’t plan on starting your own business, you still play a role in the
greater world of business and economics every day. With courses on managing business
data, economic trends and the legal environment of business, this minor will help
you become a stronger businessperson — and savvy consumer. Some interesting classes
you may take include:
- Principles of Marketing: Study marketing theories and their real-world application in businesses around the
world.
- Management of Organizations: Learn what it takes to make an organization run smoothly, as well as how human behavior
can affect businesses.
Excellence in Business Administration
- UCM’s Business Administration programs are accredited by the Association to Advance
Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
- A Best Value Bachelor's Degree College for Business Administration & Management (College Factual,
2022)
- Ranked a Most Popular College for Business, Management & Marketing (College Factual, 2022)
- Top 15%: Best Value College for Business Administration and Management (College Factual, 2021)
Unique learning opportunities in business administration
The University of Central Missouri’s Business Administration program prides itself
on providing an engaging learning environment and many opportunities to connect with
experts and peers.
- Put your knowledge to work: Apply the theories and methods you learn to real-world examples. Our courses are led
by experts in their fields who value the importance of hands-on experience and practice.
- Join nationally recognized organizations: As a Business Administration minor, you can join several student organizations on
campus or virtually. National Society of Leadership and Success, Delta Sigma Pi, ENACTUS
and Collegiate DECA, for example, can help you build strong connections that may influence
your career — and your life.
What can you do with a minor in Business Administration from UCM?
If you graduate with a minor in Business Administration from the University of Central
Missouri, regardless of your major, you’ll prepare yourself for rewarding career pathways
and opportunities.
- Learn how to market yourself when searching for a job.
- Create value for your future employer by learning how to read and create financial
statements.
- Complement your major with a strong foundation in business, economics and management.
Jobs for Business Administration minors
Explore the interactive tool below to learn more about professional opportunities,
salaries and types of jobs available to students completing a UCM minor in Business
Administration.
Financial assistance options for your minor in Business Administration
We believe that cost should never be a roadblock to getting an education. That’s why
the University of Central Missouri provides you with a variety of options to help you finance your education. LendEDU has even recognized the University of Central Missouri as a top-ranked university
for low student debt upon graduation.
We offer university-wide scholarships and grants, as well as program scholarships
for students in certain majors. Visit your primary major’s program page for opportunities
and details. You can also learn more about program-specific scholarships at the UCM Scholarship Finder.
Meet Dr. Chris Azevedo
Expert in economics
Dr. Azevedo earned his Ph.D. in economics from Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa.
He teaches classes on macroeconomics, microeconomics, natural resource economics and
international economics. Students benefit from his engaging teaching style and years
of research on nonmarket valuation, sports economics and the determinants of grit.
Meet Dr. Shannon McCarthy
Expert in marketing
Dr. McCarthy earned her Ph.D. from the University of Arkansas. She came to UCM in
2016 and primarily teaches courses in Sports Marketing, Marketing Research and Marketing
Management. Dr. McCarthy helps students improve their networks and career opportunities
as a faculty advisor for Collegiate DECA.
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