Business Administration (BA)

A Business Administration degree from AU's Dunham School of Business and Public Policy will prepare you for a meaningful and fulfilling career in business, whether you choose to work at a for-profit, nonprofit, entrepreneurial, family, public, or global organization.

The Business Administration program at AU incorporates a blend of academics and real-world experiences, preparing you for professional success upon graduation. The program is also flexible, so you can take courses that are interesting to you.

When you come to AU’s Dunham School of Business and Public Policy you will find:

• A diverse faculty of teachers, active scholars, and practitioners with meaningful career backgrounds and business relationships
• Participation in team projects and case studies that bring the working world into the classroom
• Our partnerships with businesses in the Fox River Valley and Chicagoland areas that offer opportunities for dynamic learning experiences
• A wide variety of internships and job opportunities in small, medium, and large business organizations, as well as graduate-level programs in Business and Digital Marketing and Design.

At AU, you can expand your career opportunities by double-majoring in Communication, Criminal Justice, English, Environmental Studies and Sustainability, Finance, Graphic Design, or Marketing. And even with a second major, you'll still be able to graduate in four years.

The Business Administration major also meets the requirements to allow you to continue into AU’s accelerated MBA Plus One Program.