» BS in Business Administration

In this program, you will:

• Get business training from professional business leaders.
• Solve real-world business problems and learn the ins and outs of international business.
• Connect with multiple industries and build your professional network.
• Earn your Bloomberg Certification to understand the inner workings of financial markets.

By the time you graduate, you'll be prepared to:

• Develop business strategies.
• Apply your skills in your preferred industry and/or function.
• Use the latest technology to stay on the cutting edge.
• Start your journey as an entrepreneur and build your own business

Business Administration careers

Business Administration majors can start their own business or go into roles like:

• Business analyst.
• Cost estimator.
• Financial analyst.
• HR specialist.
• Market research analyst.
• Project manager.
• Sales manager.

Or you can go on to earn a master's degree with just one additional year of coursework in one of our integrated programs:

• Accounting (MS).
• Behavioral and Computational Economics (MS).
• Business Analytics (MS).
• MBA.

Argyros alum: empowering content creators at YouTube

Business Administration alum Jake Curtis '11 is a Strategic Partner Manager at YouTube. He works with Gaming and Lifestyle creators, using his business skill to build brands and forge community connections.

Learn more about the story in this video of our Campus to Career podcast:

Business Administration program emphases

As a Business Administration student, you’ll gain broad and applicable knowledge. But to succeed in the business world, you also need depth. That’s where an emphasis comes in.

An emphasis is an area you will focus on as you study Business Administration. By the time you graduate, you will be an expert in your emphasis and an asset to any organization.

As a Business Administration major at Chapman, you can emphasize in:

• Business Economics.
• Entrepreneurship.
• Finance.
• International Business.
• Management.
• Marketing.
• Real Estate.

The classes you take as a Business Administration major will change depending on your emphasis. For a deeper dive into each emphasis, see our Business Administration catalog.

Study abroad and away

A global perspective goes a long way in today’s business world, and learning about international business is essential. That’s why we encourage business students to take their education abroad — and you can too. At Chapman, you will get the chance to:

• Study abroad for a full semester or year at a school in another country.
• Take a travel course where you will take a class in another country or part of the United States with your Chapman classmates.
• Intern abroad and get to know what it’s like to work in another country.

Featured program: Walk Down Wall Street

Seven Days. Six companies. And maybe a Broadway show or two along the way.

Walk Down Wall Street is a popular travel course where you will visit New York City and network with the leading finance professionals. Plus, you’ll tour the New York Stock Exchange, NASDAQ MarketSite and much more. Who knows? You may even grow your network and find job opportunities.

Entrepreneurship opportunities

Our Ralph W. Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics is where you’ll gain the business acumen to match your passion. At the Leatherby Center, you can:

• Learn from successful entrepreneurs and businesspeople.
• Turn your ideas into real business plans in the Launch Labs, our on-campus startup incubator.
• Form your own startup with your fellow Panthers.
• Learn how to launch your career — no matter what you’re passionate about.
• Join Panther Cage Match, a pitch competition that gives you a shot at funding from investors.

Student-led business clubs and organizations

In college, clubs and organizations help you make friends and connections, gain experience and prepare for your career. At Chapman, our student-led business clubs or organizations give you opportunities to:

• Enhance your leadership skills.
• Build relationships with peers and alumni.
• Network with business leaders through exclusive events.

We're also home to the Greek organizations Alpha Kappa Psi and Delta Sigma Pi. These are two co-ed professional fraternities. They're a great way to gain experience and make connections in the world of business, while making friends and colleagues along the way.

Dedicated business advisors

As a Business Administration student at Chapman, you will have a team of advisors here to help you. Your academic advisor can help you plan your classes, learn about opportunities on campus and stay on track to graduate.

You will also have a study abroad advisor, access to our Career Advancement Center and more.

Take a virtual tour of campus

Take a sneak peek at what the Chapman experience is like by exploring our campus in this interactive, 360° tour. You'll start your tour in the Argyros College of Business and Economics and be able to explore the entire campus.

Next steps

Interested in connecting with Chapman? Take one of the next steps below to get started:

• If you are planning on transferring into Business Administration, you'll want to check out the transfer prerequisites.
• We are always available for tours and information sessions. We have in-person and virtual options available.
• Learn how to apply to Chapman.

Talk to a current Business Administration student

Want to learn more about the program or student experience? Reach out to a current Business Administration student! They would be happy to answer whatever's on your mind.