Business
Administration
@ WSU
Vancouver
What skills will I
have when I get
my degree?
October 15, 2014
Business
Administration
What are students
saying about the
program?
Concentrations:
Why or why not?
About the major
The Business Administration major builds on introductory courses to teach students how
to apply critical concepts in accounting, finance, management, and marketing to solve
business problems. Students earning the BA major are also encouraged to use their
electives to acquire a technical skill area or certificate.
Kassi Rebello
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Business Admin Student
Business Administration
Washington State University-Vancouver
The Major
What will you learn?
The WSUV Carson College of
Business states that after
obtaining a bachelor of arts in the
field of business administration,
students will have the following
proficiencies:
Core Business Knowledge and
Skills: Apply qualitative and
quantitative business skills to solve
business problems.
Global Perspective: Compare
and contrast different economic
systems and appreciate cultural
differences and their impact on
business practices.
Social/Environmental/Ethical
Awareness: Evaluate a business
ethical dilemma and propose a
socially/environmentally
acceptable solution considering
the implications of multiple
stakeholders.
Effective
Communication: Organize and
express themselves coherently,
ably, and professionally.
WHAT
STUDENTS
ARE SAYING
I'm in my first
semester at WSUV as
a business major
transferring from Clark
College. I can tell
WSUV is smaller
because I feel the
service from advisors
and professors is
more personalized.
THE CLASS SIZES ARE
There is also a greater
SMALL, THE OFFERING TIMES
comradery among the
ARE CONVENIENT TO WORK
business students. I'm
INTO A SCHEDULE, AND THE
enjoying my
STAFF ARE ALWAYS EAGER
experience so far.
TO HELP.
Business
Concentrations
Mercedes (B.A in
KASSI (B.A MAJOR)
What specialties do you want to have?
accounting major)
So far my experience at
WSU as a business major
Washington State University
Vancouver offers seven different
varieties of Business degrees.
This brochure lists the offerings
within the program and what
work fields relate to each
offering. The best option for
someone that wants to have
flexibility in their courses is the
general Business Administration
program, because it allows you
to choose more electives overall.
has been great! All the staff
are extremely helpful. The
instructors are all very
knowledgeable and
experienced.
-
Dan (B.A. major)
Washington State University-Vancouver
Concentration
Work Related Field
Business Administration
Reviews concepts from all business fields (general)
Accounting
Professional accounting (CPA or CMA)
Finance
Financial institutions or investments
Hospitality Business Management
Management in hotels, restaurants, sport facilities,
resorts, entertainment and tourism services, and more
Management and Operations
Manufacturing and enterprise, administrative positions
in business and government, and international business
Management Information Systems
Application of technology including identifying
information needs and change management associated
with implementation of technology
Marketing
Sales, advertising, promotion, retail management,
marketing research, pricing, physical distribution, new
product introduction, branding, international business,
and e-commerce
When looking for the right major at a particular university, it can be helpful to learn about what majors
are the most popular at that university. The chart below breaks down the five most common majors at
the university. Business related majors are the most popular major overall with students at all
Washington State University Campuses.
Business,
Management,
Marketing and
Related Programs
Social Sciences
Engineering
Health Professions
and Related
Programs
Communication,
Journalisn, and
Related Programs
Top 5 Majors at Washington State University (All Campuses)
Washington State University-Vancouver
When you have narrowed it down to business, remember
why we are one of the best
Our business
programs allow
business
professionals to work
a degree into their
current schedule.
They offer a variety of
flexible options to
include both night and
online courses. This
chart shows the
benefits of in person
and online teaching.
WSU Vancouver is
proud to offer the
right combination of
both for Business
Majors.
Online Learning
Open-ended
instructional time
Easy access to
online research
materials
Online readings
Individual student
pacing
More quantitative
data
Easier collaboration
with teachers of
same subject
Around the clock
work day
In Class Learning
Course syllabus
Moderating class
discussion
Assessing student skills
Formative assignments
Assessments
School
organizations
Set class time
Library-based
research
Textbooks
Easier to
analyze
students
emotional
development
If the information given thus far is not
enough to encourage you to consider our
campus for your business degree, here are a
few more reasons to attend. Not only do we
have a great business program, but we offer a
serene and pleasant learning environment with
breathtaking views of Mt. Hood and Mt. St. Helens.
Our campus is situated on 351 beautiful acres filled
with over 6 miles of trails!
See you soon!
