Thinking about earning a degree? You may have seen “business administration” listed as a possible major. But what exactly does business administration mean?
According to Mona Stephens, associate dean of accounting and business analytics at Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU), business administration refers to the management of business operations and decision-making processes to achieve organizational goals. “It involves overseeing various functions such as marketing, finance, human resources and operations,” she said.
Stephens worked in business for over 25 years and has been teaching for another two decades. She said professionals in this field work to ensure that businesses and organizations are run effectively, efficiently and profitably. It’s balancing act that requires knowledge and skills in a range of disciplines.
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