BusinessCIP 52.0201

Business Administration

Broad business foundation covering management, strategy, operations, and leadership.

$55,000
Avg Starting Salary
87%
Employment Rate

📖 What You'll Learn

How organizations function and how to lead and manage people and resources effectively.

📚 Typical Courses

ManagementOrganizational BehaviorBusiness StrategyOperations ManagementBusiness Law

🚀 Career Paths

Marketing Manager

Marketing managers plan campaigns to generate interest in products or services. They work with art directors, sales agents, and financial staff.

Vertical SaaS Founder

Software specifically for ONE industry — not "tools for everyone" but "systems only dental offices / law firms / gyms need." The more vertical, the more profitable.

Accountant / CPA

Accountants prepare and examine financial records, ensure taxes are paid properly, and help organizations run efficiently. CPAs have additional certification and can audit financial statements.

SaaS (Software as a Service) Founder

Build a software product, charge monthly subscriptions. Earn while you sleep.

Esports Business & Operations Manager

Handle team budgets, negotiate sponsorships, organize tournaments, build brands.

Sports Analytics Scientist

Use machine learning and statistical modeling to give teams a competitive edge.

Clean Energy Project Developer

Develop solar, wind, and energy storage projects as a project developer.

Climate Tech Product Manager

Decide what products to build to fight climate change — carbon trading, smart grids, EV charging.

AI Automation Agency Owner

Build an agency that implements AI automation for businesses.

Pet Tech Founder

Use tech to transform the pet industry — AI pet health monitoring, custom pet food subscriptions, telemedicine for pets, pet insurance tech, smart feeders. Americans spend $150B on pets annually.

Direct-to-Consumer Brand Founder

Build your own consumer brand and sell directly to customers.

Management Consultant

Management consultants advise organizations on how to improve performance, solve complex business problems, and implement strategic changes to increase efficiency and profits.

Creator Economy Manager / MCN Founder

Don't BE an influencer — manage them. Negotiate brand deals, take 10-20% commission.

Space Tourism Experience Designer

Space tourism isn't just "launching people up" — someone needs to design the whole experience: zero-gravity dining, in-cabin entertainment, space hotel interiors. Crosses aerospace + hospitality + experience design.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What can you do with a Business Administration degree?

Management Consultant, Operations Manager, Entrepreneur, Business Analyst

How much do Business Administration majors make?

The average starting salary for Business Administration graduates is $55,000 per year, with an employment rate of 87%.

What do you learn in a Business Administration major?

How organizations function and how to lead and manage people and resources effectively.

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