Business Administration, B.S.

Program Summary

Build Skills, Character, and Create Positive Change

You already have the dream-–now you just need the degree.

Bring your dream to life with one of the most versatile majors, a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.

Build a strong foundation in ethical business skills. Be cultivated into a character-driven leader, infusing your work with hope, courage, and integrity.

 

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Program Highlights

PREPARE FOR YOUR FUTURE
Participate in mock interviews and local/national internships

SAVE TIME AND MONEY
You can earn your bachelor’s degree in 3 years, with an option to earn your master’s degree in 1 year

EDUCATION FOR CHARACTER
You’ll be mentored in deepening your ethics, discernment, selflessness, and perseverance

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How Much Will I Pay?

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Total Program
Sticker Price:

$52,127


Last year

100%

of full-time freshmen students who applied 
for a scholarship received one

$25,324

average grants & scholarships package
for incoming freshman students last year

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ANCHORED IN CHRISTIAN FAITH

You’ll be spiritually prepared for engagement in a diverse world.

CUSTOMIZED EDUCATIONAL PATHWAYS

Whatever your interests and circumstances, you’ll be equipped for your one-of-a-kind vocation.

READY TO
LEAD

You’ll be ready to lead, making meaningful contributions in your profession.

FLOURISHING PEOPLE & COMMUNITIES

Empowered to act in local and practical ways, you’ll make a difference in the communities where you live and work.

Courses and Requirements

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What Will I Learn?

You’ll learn business skills you can apply to any career. You’ll also gain experiential learning through internships and real-world projects. Customize your major through electives or easily take on a double major in another field.

You’ll study:

  • Leadership and Management
  • Marketing
  • Accounting and Corporate Finance
  • Economics
  • Human Resources
  • Organizational Behavior
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Career Outlook

Here are just a few successes our graduates have achieved:

Internships

  • Paychex
  • Flaherty Salmin CPAs
  • ESL Federal Credit Union
  • Monro Muffler
  • DeJoy, Knauf, & Blood
  • Allied Financial Partners
  • Heveron & Company CPAs
  • Mass Mutual
  • Monroe Inc.
  • Mengel, Metger, Barr, and Co.

Careers

  • Public Accountant
  • Private (Managerial) Accountant
  • For-profit or nonprofit accountant
  • Controller
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Fraud Auditor
  • Income Tax Auditor
  • Investment Analyst
  • Government Auditor
  • Economic Crime Investigator
  • Treasurer

Graduate Schools

  • Roberts Wesleyan University
  • SUNY Brockport
  • University of Rochester
  • Syracuse University
  • St. John Fisher University

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Business Administration program accredited?

Yes, the Business Administration program at Roberts Wesleyan University is fully accredited, ensuring that it meets rigorous quality standards. Our accreditation demonstrates a commitment to delivering a high-quality educational experience that supports your professional development and career goals.

The School of Business at Roberts Wesleyan University has received specialized accreditation for its business program(s) through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. For a list of accredited programs please view our IACBE member status page.

Public Disclosure Statement.

A Business Administration B.S. from Roberts provides you with a comprehensive business education with maximum flexibility. This gives you a solid business foundation while also allowing you to pursue what interests you most in the field.

Yes! If you come to campus for an individual visit, you can meet with a professor to get an overview of the major and your questions answered.

Yes! At Roberts, we’re dedicated to supporting you. Our Office of Student Financial Services is here to help you make the most of every financial aid opportunity available.

We provide financial assistance to 100% of our undergraduate students, so you can focus on following your calling with confidence.

The 3 year path for business administration is open to students who:

  • Enter Roberts with advance placement courses/ CLEP tests/ previous college credit totaling at least 16 hours
    • OR enter Roberts with 12-15 credits who are able to take an additional course (summer, online, etc.)
  • Complete all degree requirements

Yes, all undergraduate business majors at Roberts complete a credit-bearing internship as part of their program. This follows an internship prep course to ensure you’re ready to make the most of the experience.

Our Career Development Specialist and Internship Director work closely with you to tailor your internship to your career goals and interests. They provide one-on-one guidance to find the right fit for you.

Yes, while many students intern with local organizations, we encourage you to pursue opportunities that align with your career goals, whether they’re local, national, or even international.

Yes! The business administration major will instill you with a solid business foundation. You’ll take coursework in disciplines like accounting, marketing, finance, economics, and information systems.

A degree in business administration will prepare you with the skills necessary for a rewarding career. Additionally, the flexibility of the major means you can easily take on a double major or a minor.

A degree in business administration can lead to jobs like:

  • Entrepreneur
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Chief Operating Officer
  • Director of Recruitment and Marketing
  • Director of Operations
  • Account Executive
  • General/Project Manager
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