Business Administration Career Resources
The business administration major is designed to give students a strong foundation in business, preparing them to be adaptable and perform a variety of roles. If your educational goal includes two or more areas of business, the general business administration major allows you to design a tailor-made program to ft your goals.
Why Major in Business Administration?
- Tailor your education to bridge multiple areas of business
- Gain management and supervisory skills
- Learn high impact human capital and business strategies
- Develop global strengths
- Innovate new business concepts and programs
Who Pursues a Degree in Business Administration?
Individuals who possess these traits may find their fit with agribusiness:
- Highly motivated and achievement-driven people
- Good decision makers and critical thinkers
- Effective collaborators
- Excellent communicators (written and oral)
- Entrepreneurs
- People-oriented leaders
Strategic Minor Options
- Business Analytics
- Communication Studies
- Entrepreneurship
- Psychology
- Certificate in Sales Excellence
- College of Business minors
Professional Certifications and Further Education
- To be more competitive in the job market, some students will pursue advanced degrees such as a MBA or specialized business related Masters degree
- In addition to these options, research Graduate Certificate Programs based on your specific interests and career goals.
- Based on the industry, there may be other specialized professional training, certificates, or licensures to pursue.
Technical Skills to Learn
- Advanced Excel
- CRMs like Salesforce
- Collaboration tools like Microsoft Teams and Slack
- Data visualization
- Industry specific skills
Career Planning Action Steps
- Choose your electives strategically based on your interests and career goals.
- Participate actively in student organizations to develop leadership skills.
- Complete multiple informational interviews to learn about possible career paths.
- Meet with a career coach to discuss career options and get assistance with the application process for internships and jobs.
- Develop your network of personal and professional contacts.
- Pursue internships (use Handshake) to learn more about the field and gain relevant experience.
What Can You Do With a Major in Business Administration?
Common Career Paths for Business Administration Majors
- Management: set goals, allocate resources, and direct people and projects to benefit an organization
- Sales and Marketing: build brand awareness, generate leads, and manage sales through customer interactions
- Banking and Finance: provide services that may include managing money, executing financial transactions, providing advisory services, and ensuring regulatory compliance for individuals or businesses.
- Human Resource Management: develop strategies to recruit, develop, and manage and organization’s workforce.
- Operations Management: handle the day-to-day operations of an organization or department from managing staff, projects, and customers.
Sample Titles for Advanced Career Opportunities
- Account Manager
- Business Development Director
- Chief operations officer
- Compliance Officer
- Consultant
- Data Analyst
- Director of analytics
- Director of business development
- Finance and operations manager
- Financial Controller
- Management Consultant
- Market Research Analyst
- Marketing Strategy Director
- Operations Manager
- Portfolio Director
- Program Manager
- Project Manager
- Senior Business Project Manager
- Training and Development Manager
Sample Internship Titles
- Account Representative
- Administrative Intern
- Assistant Merchandiser
- Billing Collections Intern
- Brand Marketing Intern
- Business Development Representative
- Business Operations Intern
- Case Manager Intern
- Community Assistant
- Credit Analyst Intern
- Customer Experience Intern
- External Communications Intern
- Finance Intern
- Human Resources Intern
- Investment Intern
- Leasing and Housing Intern
- Management Trainee Intern
- Marketing and Operations Intern
- Product and Project Management Intern
- Property Management Intern
- Receivables Intern
- Social Media and Marketing Assistant
- Summer Procurement Intern
- Supply Chain Intern
- Warehouse Operations Intern
Sample Titles for First-Destination Careers
- Account Manager
- Accounts Receivable Specialist
- Administrative Assistant
- Analyst
- Asset Management Representative
- Assistant Manager
- Assistant Merchandiser
- Associate Operations Analyst
- Benefits and Compensation Analyst
- Billing Coordinator
- Business Analyst
- Business Development Representative
- Claims Specialist
- Client Experience Assistant
- Commercial Buyer
- Compliance Specialist
- Corporate Risk Analyst
- Customer Service Representative
- District Manager
- Field Technician
- Financial Representative
- Financial Service Representative
- Human Resources Coordinator
- Inside Sales Manager
- Insurance Agent
- Leasing Agent
- Loan Officer
- Logistics Specialist
- Marketing Director
- Operations Management Associate
- Personal Banker
- Project Coordinator
- Project Manager
- Sales And Marketing Representative
- Service Manager
- Supply Chain Specialist
- Total Loss Adjustor
- Underwriter
- Workplace Advisory Associate
- Youth Program Assistant
Organizations hiring Business Administration Majors
- 3E
- Aldi
- Ameritas
- Applied Underwriters
- Assurity
- Charles Schwab
- Cintas
- Conagra Brands
- Crete Carrier Corporation
- Duncan Aviation
- Enterprise Holdings/Rent-a-Car
- Farm Bureau Financial Services
- Farm Credit Services of America
- Farmers Mutual (FMNE)
- Fiserv
- fnbo (First National Bank of Omaha)
- Fusion Medical Staffing
- Gallup
- Hudl
- Kiewit
- Lincoln Police Department
- Marriott International
- Mutual of Omaha
- National Indemnity Company (NICO)
- Nebraska Game & Parks Commission
- Nelnet
- Northwestern Mutual
- NRC Health
- Penlink
- Pinnacle Bank
- Renaissance Financial
- RentVision
- Sandhills Global
- Scheels
- Schneider Electric
- Securitas Healthcare
- Techtronic Industries (TTI)
- U.S. Government
- Unico Group
- Union Bank and Trust (UBT)
- Union Pacific Railroad
- Valmont Industries
- Walgreens
- Werner Enterprises
- West Gate Bank
- Workforce Science Associates
Learn More
Learn More About the Business Administration Major
Need assistance exploring your major or career options? Schedule an appointment with a career coach:
Business Career Center
HLH 141| M-F 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Drop-ins M-F 1-4 p.m.
businesscareers@unl.edu | 402-472-7272