»What can I do with a degree in Business Administration?
Business Administration is a broad category that encompass many career paths. This undergraduate degree’s course of study equips students to solve business problems through the application of the basic tools in accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing, technology and quantitative methods. Because this degree encompasses such a broad set of disciplines, many students chose to emphasize in a more specific field or industry to narrow their interests and build skills targeted to a specific career path.
Sample Job Titles
While a degree in Business Administration is applicable to all of the positions below, choosing an emphasis based off of your interests and strengths can be a great way to help you decide which career path to peruse. We've organized job titles by emphasis to help you explore but due to the broadness of this field, you may find yourself interested in and qualified for jobs in multiple categories.
| Business Economics | Management |
| Business Analyst | Human Resources Generalist |
| International Business | Human Resources Manager |
| Customs Broker | Management Analysts |
| Finance | Marketing |
| Personal Financial Advisor | Marketing Manager |
| Financial Analyst | SEO Associate |
| Real Estate | Market Research Analyst |
| Real Estate Broker | Public Relations Specialist |
| Real Estate Agent/Realtor | Entrepreneurship |
| Appraiser | General and Operations Managers |
Sample Employers
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Campus Resources
Getting involved in a club or organization on campus is a great way to build skills that employers look for. Consider getting involved and even holding a leadership role within an organization to help yourself stand out from the crowd. Explore the groups listed below and more on OrgSync! Can't find the club you're looking for? Start one!
| Clubs and Organizations | Other Resources |
| American Marketing Association | Chapman’s career portal, Handshake |
| Alpha Kappa Psi | Career and Professional Development |
| Chapman eNetwork | |
| Chapman Real Estate Association | |
| Chapman Investment Group | |
| Consulting Club | |
| Delta Sigma Pi | |
| ENACTUS | |
| Entertainment, Media, and Sports Business Club |
Professional Organizations
Getting involved in a professional organization as a student is a great way to grow your network in a particular industry and learn from those with more experience in that field. Many organizations have free or discounted student memberships and welcome those interested in learning more about what they do. This is just a sample of the many professional organizations available to you.