Business Administration
What's unique about business administration at MSU?
Small teacher-student ratio. We take a personal interest in the success of our students. You are not just a number to us; you're a person whose name we know and whose career goals we support!
Good choices in concentration options. The business administration degree at MSU offers concentrations in e-commerce, finance, fraud examination, health care management, hospitality, human resource management, management, and marketing so students can focus on a specific area of business.
The great thing about our program structure is that the business administration core courses are often the first level classes in the concentrations. So while you're fulfilling your core requirements, you'll also be able to try out different concentrations to choose the one that's best for you.
Some students pursue dual concentrations; others choose one concentration but use all electives to study a second concentration.
Flexibility in study. Some concentrations can be pursued via distance and extended learning or independent study. This flexibility allows you to work while you pursue your education.
Internship/Practicum
During senior year, qualified bachelor's degree students have an opportunity to work directly in their field of concentration. A practicum experience helps to develop students' confidence as well as establish valuable credentials for future employment.
Upon completion of the internship/practicum experience, students earn up to 6 semester hours of credit. In extenuating circumstances, additional coursework can be approved in place of, or as part of, a practicum experience. Students earning more than one degree must complete a separate practicum experience for each.
Capstone
During their senior year, qualified bachelor's degree students in business administration must complete the Business Strategy course for their degree program. This capstone course provides an integrative approach that focuses on formulating and implementing business strategy within the context of a particular organization and industry. The capstone uses such techniques as computer simulation, case analysis, and discussion to aid in developing critical decision-making capabilities. It is also designed to ease the transition from an academic setting to the private sector through the development of a cover letter and resume writing, work samples, and other related activities.
Students in computer science, culinary arts, information technology, and legal studies complete a capstone project involving development of an electronic personal portfolio.