Business Administration A program at Humboldt State University
The School of Business at Humboldt State University has a unique academic program that is infused with sustainability, grounded in entrepreneurship, and linked to experiential learning opportunities.
The Business Major includes many different concentration options to support your goals.
Accounting focuses on financial management skills for businesses.
Economics provides the basic analytical foundations of how business firms operate and maximize their overall goals. Finance gives a broad view of planning and directing the financial transactions for an organization. International Business students specialize in the skills global companies are seeking. Management zeros in on the skills necessary for effective decision-making in a business environment. Marketing graduates learn principles of business communication that apply to a wide variety of careers. Academic and Career Advising Center | Gist Hall Room 114
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Business Major Concentrations………………………………………………..…………....….2 Table of Contents……………………………………………….…………………………..……...….3 Major Overview.……………………………………………...……………………..…………….…..4 Related Job Titles……………………………………………………...…...............................5 Possible Employers………………………………………...………………………………………….6 Marketable Skills……………………………………………….……………………………………....7 Additional Resources………………………………………………………………………………....8 Finding More Information………………………………..…………………………………….....9
Overview There are five concentrations you can pursue for your B.S. in Business Administration: Accounting, Finance, International Business, Management or Marketing. Employers appreciate that our graduates possess both strong analytical and communication skills. Our well-rounded graduates are in high demand within both the private and public sectors. HSU School of Business graduates work in companies such as Alaska Airlines, Boeing, Callaway Golf, Franchise Tax Board, KPMG International, Nikkei, Native American Organizations, Patagonia, Silicon Graphics, Cisco Systems, Sun Microsystems and Sysco. Employers today need people who are able to solve problems and communicate effectively. Our programs emphasize critical thinking, communication, and a breadth of knowledge: the building blocks for lifelong learning.
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Related Job Titles Business Administration is a broad major that offers diverse job opportunities. The following is a sample of the myriad opportunities available for Business Administration majors; many other job alternatives may exist. Some require further education.
Accountant Accounting Clerk Advertising Manager Actuary Auditor Administrative Manager Agent/Broker Area Manager Bill Collector Branch Manager Budget Analyst Buyer Chief Executive Claims Adjuster
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Convention Planner Entrepreneur Export Manager Field Supervisor Financial Planner Fund Raiser Hotel/Motel Manager Insurance Adjuster Market Researcher Media Planner Project Director Promotion Manager Property Manager Real-estate Broker
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Recruiter Sales Manager Salesperson Special Events Coordinator Speech Writer Statistical Analyst Talent Administrator Tax Prepare Trader Training Specialist Researcher Retail Buyer
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Possible Employers Private and Non-Profit: Accounting Firms Advertising Agencies Banks Consulting Firms Corporations
Energy Firms Higher Education Institutions Hotels/Motels/Resorts/Clubs International Companies Investment Firms
Start Ups Real Estate Agencies Retail Stores
Department of Commerce Department of Labor Department of Treasury Economic Development Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Economic Research Service Economic and Statistic
Employment and Training Dept. Federal Financing Bank Internal Revenue Service International Trade Commission Office of Personnel Management Protection Congressional Budget Office
Federal Agencies: Administration Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Bureau of Consumer Financial Bureau of Land Management Census Bureau Congressional Budget Office Copyright Office
State, County and Local Agencies: Arbitration Attorney General County Auditor County Building Inspection County Human Resources Department of Business
Data Center Debt and Investment Advisory Employment Development Dept. Fair Employment Department Governor’s Office of Business and Development
Hospitals Medical Centers Public Colleges and Universities Small Business Development
A Bachelors Degree is designed to give you the Top Skills employers are looking for. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, the top ten are: •
Effective communication
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Working in a team structure
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Making decisions/ solving problems
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Planning/ organizing and prioritizing work Obtaining and processing information
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Analyzing quantitative data
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Proficiency with computers and software
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Creating and editing written reports
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Selling and influencing others
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Self efficiency
Marketable Skills In Your Major Management/Leadership
Accounting/ Finance
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Communication
Attention to detail
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Negotiation
Computer and software proficiency
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Team building
Organizational skills
Marketing
International Business
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Creativity
Gathering information
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Problem solving
Conducting research
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Influencing others
Analyzing quantitative data
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Resources Professional Organizations American Management Association American Accounting Association American Marketing Association Society for Human Resource Management
Job Search • HSU Handshake • Indeed.com • The Muse • GreenBiz.com • Career Builder • Linkedin
Graduate School • GradSchool.com Internships • Peterson's Guide • HSU Handshake • US News & World Report • AboutJobs.com • Graduate Admission Essays by Donald Asher Internships.com InternMatch
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Further Exploration.. To continue to explore majors, discuss your interests or further research career goals contact a career advisor at (707)826-3341 or visit Gist Hall, Room 114. If you have specific questions regarding the major, contact the Business department at (707)826-3224, Business@humboldt.edu or visit Siemens Hall, Room 111.