Business Administration

Bachelor in Business Administration in Business Administration

Concentrations Offered

International Business

Top 5 Reasons to Study

01

Business Administration is the most popular program we offer, allowing you to specialize in three areas of business to customize your degree.

02

The major provides you with the flexibility to specialize in three areas within the field of business to fit your career goals.

03

As a Business Administration graduate, you'll be well-prepared for a wide range of career paths, including roles in management, consulting, finance, marketing, and beyond, or for pursuing advanced studies such as the MBA or a law degree.

04

You have the option to pursue the International Business Concentration as part of the dual-degree program with the Department of Classical and Modern Languages and Literatures in the College of Arts and Sciences.

05

The Business Administration major provides the most options for you if you want to expand your skill set across multiple business disciplines.

Core
Skills

  • Critical Thinking: You will be able to analyze and integrate information to solve problems and make business decisions
  • Information Technology: You will demonstrate proficiency in the use of information technology tools and concepts vital to productivity
  • Communication: You will demonstrate proficiency in written and spoken communication skills

Sample
Jobs

  • Business Consulting
  • Marketing Management
  • Health Services Administration

Successful Career Outcomes

95% Placement Rate
$57,192 Average Starting Salary

Top
Employment
Industries

  • Amazon
  • Trustmark National Bank
  • Navy Federal Credit Union

Brag
Points

  • As a Business Administration major, you'll benefit from the variety of courses offered by each department in the College of Business at Mississippi State University.
  • These include experiential learning opportunities where you'll get hands-on experience, working on real-world problems facing companies.

Experiential Learning Opportunities

You'll gain experiential learning through hands-on coursework, industry partnerships, internships, and global opportunities. Courses such as Live Case in Marketing, Conscious Marketing with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), Strategic Brand Management with Industry Partners, and Internet Marketing with professional certifications allow you to work on real marketing challenges and develop practical skills used in the industry. You can further expand your experience through internships and study abroad opportunities that provide exposure to global markets and real-world business environments.

Spotlight

Business crosses borders—and so can you. Through the International Business Concentration and study abroad programs, you’ll immerse yourself in global markets while earning course credit.

Recent destinations include:
London, Amsterdam, Costa Rica, France, Argentina, Iceland, Italy, Scandinavia, Greece, and more

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Alumni
Success

Rebecca Mataya, a BBA and MBA graduate of Mississippi State University’s College of Business, turned an unexpected opportunity into a thriving career with NASA Stennis Space Center. After starting her career working full time at a bakery in Picayune, Mississippi, a chance encounter during a delivery to Stennis led to a receptionist position that launched her journey at NASA. Through determination and continuous learning, Mataya advanced through several roles before becoming a NASA Resource Analyst, managing budgets and operational funding. While working full time and raising a family, she earned both her BBA and MBA from Mississippi State, applying those skills directly to her work and ultimately earning NASA’s Exceptional Achievement Medal for her impact on operations and cost savings.

Student
Testimonial

Studying Business Administration allows me to customize my major to my individual needs and goals. With this degree, I will have a wide variety of career options in my future.