Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration
Thrive in the global marketplace with a business administration degree.
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Open Doors in the Business World
Prepare to become an ethical, effective leader in today’s complex global marketplace with a customizable Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration at Concordia University Irvine. With a focus on putting sound business theory into practice in both for-profit and nonprofit arenas, this major equips you with the necessary skills to thrive in today’s shared economy.
The bachelor’s in business administration at Concordia provides a high-level business education in topics such as management, accounting, ethics, and more. You will also choose one of eight areas of business to make your degree emphasis. All paths also require an internship, giving you invaluable hands-on experience before graduating.
Career Relevant
Gain real-world skills for a life of service and leadership.
Collaborative Classes
Learn in classes with a 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
Opportunity Awaits
Access internship and career opportunities across Southern CA.
Getting Started
The business administration B.A. at Concordia is taught by professors who’ve worked in a variety of industries – from accounting to sports, and everything in between.
Next Start
January 11, 2027
Curriculum
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
- ACT211 – Financial Accounting
- ACT212 – Managerial Accounting
- BUS224 – Business Writing and Presentations
- BUS251 – Legal Environment of Business
- BUS261 – Business Analysis Tools and Business Statistics
- BUS483 – Business Ethics
- ECO201 – Macroeconomics
- OR ECO202 – Microeconomics
- FIN331 – Finance
- MGT321 – Management
- MKT341 – Marketing
View the Concordia University Irvine Online Catalog for a full list of courses.
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Explain the major concepts in the functional areas of accounting, marketing, finance, and management.
- Evaluate the legal, social, and economic environments of business.
- Describe the global environment of business.
- Describe and explain the ethical obligations and responsibilities of business.
- Apply decision-support tools to business decision making.
- Construct and present effective oral and written forms of professional communication.
- Apply knowledge of business concepts and functions in an integrated manner.
Emphases
A unique part of the Concordia business administration degree is that it requires a 21-unit emphasis in another business subject. Plus, you can even add an 18-unit business-related minor to your Concordia program for an additional boost in your skill set:
- Accounting
- Business
- Business Data Analytics
- Economics
- Finance
- Marketing
- Sports Business
View the Concordia University Irvine Online Catalog for a full list of courses for each emphasis.
Tuition and Fees
At Concordia, we understand that investing in your education is a significant decision. That’s why we offer a variety of scholarships and financial aid options to help make your academic journey more affordable. In fact, 100% of our students receive some form of financial assistance! View tuition costs and fees for undergraduate programs.
Admission Requirements
View the Concordia University Irvine Online Catalog for full details on application and admission requirements.
Nationally Recognized Q&I Curriculum
Concordia University Irvine is among a distinctive group of universities that offer a comprehensive liberal arts curriculum for all of its students. Our nationally recognized Enduring Questions & Ideas curriculum (Q&I, for short) is carefully crafted so that you discover the purpose of a liberal arts education — to grow intellectually, ethically, and spiritually.
Internships
The degree in business administration from Concordia requires the completion of an internship. This experience takes you from theory to practice — and helps build up both your resume and professional network. It can also help you establish your career goals and open doors to future employment.
Your internship course helps you develop a personal brand, learn how to pursue an internship, and later set yourself up for success in your job hunt. Concordia enjoys good working relationships with a large number of businesses in Southern California. Below are just a few examples of where our students have interned.
Career Outcomes
A general business education can widen the opportunities available to you. And if you choose an emphasis — or even a minor — you can narrow your focus during your job search. From 2023 to 2033, business and financial occupations could increase by over 960,000 jobs a year, on average.1
Academic Opportunities
As a business administration major, you can combine your business emphasis with an additional business emphasis (dual emphasis), a related business minor, another major (dual major), or a pre-professional program. Opportunities also exist where you can earn a dual degree by studying in Paris for a year or transition directly into our MBA program.
Extracurricular Activities
The School of Business and Economics offers many opportunities for you to become involved with on-campus events, clubs, and organizations. Our students also regularly participate (and excel) in national competitions with business students from other universities.
- Concordia Business Challenge
- Enactus
- International Business Club
- Sports Business Club
- Women in Business
- Sigma Beta Delta (Honors society)
- Concordia Investment Group
- Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity
Life at Concordia
Join a community where you’re free to explore your interests and pursuits, make relationships that last a lifetime, and develop your own relationship with God. What will you explore?
Explore Financial Aid
Reduce your tuition costs with financial aid — with help from a team that wants to make your time at Concordia as affordable as possible.
Meet Our Faculty
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Catherine Sinardi
Program Director and Professor of Healthcare Management and Public Health
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Laszlo Zoltany
Adjunct Professor, School of Business Contact Email: Email Laszlo Zoltany…
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Kellie Playter
Assistant Professor & Internship Director, School of Business & Economics
FAQs
Is a Business Administration degree valuable?
Yes. Earning a degree in Business Administration can take your career in a number of different directions. It’s one of the most versatile programs in college, and it’s well respected in every industry. It can also set you up well should you choose to advance your studies, as it’s some of the best preparation for an MBA program.
Is Business Administration in high demand?
Very much so. From 2023 to 2033, business and financial occupations are expected to increase by over 960,000 jobs a year, on average.1 Depending on the specific career path you will take, growth projections in this same time period could be excellent1:
- Financial examiners: 21%
- Logisticians: 19%
- Personal financial advisors: 17%
- Training and development specialists: 12%
- Management analysts: 11%
- Financial analysts: 9%
Why is the Business Administration program a BA degree?
While many colleges offer a Bachelor of Science degree for their business programs, Concordia’s is a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration.
Earning a B.A. in business means you will gain more broad-based knowledge about business topics. All undergraduate business administration students are required to complete business core courses, classes like Marketing, Finance, or Business Ethics. The emphasis you choose for your bachelor’s degree is where you will build more specific skills.
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Sources
1U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, on the internet, at:
- https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/ (viewed Nov. 7, 2024).
Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.