BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Does helping a business grow and thrive sound exciting to you?
Are you interested in learning about how to manage organizations, people, and projects?
Do you want to contribute to ethical, equitable, and sustainable business practices?
A business administration degree from St. Kate’s is highly versatile and will prepare you for success in just about any industry or organization you choose. Hands-on experiences through coursework and internships will help you build a professional portfolio and showcase your accomplishments to potential employers. Our business graduates overwhelmingly report that their program prepared them with career-ready skills needed to become a leader in their chosen field. You will get a well-rounded education grounded in the liberal arts that emphasizes the skills and competencies employers look for. The possibilities are endless when you know how to run a business!
YOU WILL LEARN:
• Leadership, effective teams and change management skills
• How to develop and manage a diverse workforce
• Business law and ethics
• Business finance and accounting principles
• Marketing and digital strategy skills
THE ST. KATE’S DIFFERENCE
REPUTATION: Companies like 3M, Ecolab, Target, General Mills, and Medtronic make a special effort to recruit St. Kate’s graduates because they want exceptional women leaders.
CAREER PATHS TO EXPLORE MANAGEMENT
Setting and achieving goals, managing budgets, supervising staff, developing and implementing policies and procedures, and ensuring that the organization is meeting its objectives
NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT
Overseeing the day-to-day operations of a nonprofit organization and ensuring that it fulfills its mission and objectives
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Manage the process of planning, organizing, and overseeing resources and tasks to achieve specific goals
BUSINESS ANALYST
Help a company identify and solve problems by analyzing data, conducting research, and making recommendations for improvement
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Manage business practices and processes to enhance efficiency and continuous improvement
TANGIBLE EXPERIENCE: In addition to internships and projects with partner organizations, Business Administration students run a business through an interactive simulation program.
CAREER CONNECTIONS: Our robust business internship program, highly networked faculty and alumni, and dedicated Career Development team will introduce you to a wide range of careers and connect you with internships and job opportunities.
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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
THE CLASSES
Classes in the Business Administration program include but are not limited to:
• Introduction to Management
• Introduction to Marketing
• Leadership and Influence
• Leadership, Effective Teams and Change Management
ENRICH YOUR EXPERIENCE
Katie Leadership Impact
• Managing within a Diverse Workforce
• Operations Management
• Strategic Management
As a top skill that employers look for, leadership development is a critical part of your educational journey. The Katie Leadership Impact program is open to all students and designed to help you build a résumé of experiences and a strong network to land your first job after graduation. Explore your strengths, identify leadership roles that interest you, practice with hands-on projects and internships, and learn from mentors dedicated to your growth and success.
“The business administration program is preparing me for a successful career by providing me with the knowledge I need, along with real-world projects and experiences that are training me for the workforce! In addition, all my professors have encouraged my growth and have significantly helped me to reach my aspirations.”
– Lexie Petrick ‘25
EXPLORE YOUR INTERESTS
This major pairs well with other majors and minors, such as:
• Marketing and Digital Strategy
• Talent Management and Human Resources
• Accounting Minor
• Leadership Minor
• Sales Minor
• Integrated Marketing and Communications Minor
• Business Analytics Minor
ALUM TRACKER
St. Kate’s Business Alumni are currently working at:
• Target
• General Mills
• Wells Fargo
• Best Buy
• Boston Scientific
• U.S. Bank
• United Health Group
• Ecolab
• Optum
College for Women Office of Admission
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St. Paul, MN 55105
651-690-8850 or 800-656-5283
admissions@stkate.edu
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The information in this document applies to students entering the College for Women. Provisions of this document are subject to change at any time. Consult the St. Catherine University Undergraduate Academic Catalog for official requirements.
