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The Business Administration B.S.

Business administration involves managing business operations and making strategic decisions within an organization.

Business leaders must think critically and collaborate effectively to solve complex business challenges. Excellent organizational and communication skills, creativity and current industry knowledge are essential.

The B.S. in business administration offers a strong grounding in business principles and their practical application enhanced by a global outlook, mentorship from faculty and collaborative team experiences. You’ll learn how to create value, manage change, and make informed decisions while appreciating individual contributions and remaining accountable to stakeholders and society.

Degree Concentrations with Career Focus

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Global Management and Finance
  • Information Technology Management
  • Leadership and Social Responsibility
  • Marketing
  • Sports Management

Whether you want to be a corporate manager, project lead or an innovative entrepreneur, with a business degree from Florida Tech you'll be ready to pursue your goal.

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Why Choose Florida Tech for Business Administration?

At Florida Tech, you’ll build a solid foundation in business and the skills needed to become a business leader, from strategic management to ethical decision-making. You will gain hands-on experience and thrive in an inclusive environment that supports creativity and team building.

Florida Tech is known for hands-on learning, and the B.S. in business administration is no exception.

A highlight of your degree program will be a business practicum that integrates academic study with practical experience in the field. You’ll be matched with a host organization of interest, learn how it functions and gain practical insight into problem-solving and decision-making processes.

Through written and oral presentations, roundtable discussions, weekly summary reports and work at your host employer’s location, you’ll gain a more comprehensive understanding of business as you acquire practical experience, expand your professional network and perhaps even land a pre-graduation job offer.

Practicums include host organizations such as:

  • Northrop Grumman Corp.
  • Clear Channel Outdoor
  • NASA
  • NASA-Kennedy Space Center

There's no better way to learn about the field of business administration than to become a part of it.

Business administration internships are a valuable asset for students looking to get their foot in the door in the business industries that will later provide them with careers.

Student business internship locations have included a variety of companies and organizations, such as:

  • Space Coast Credit Union
  • CIA (Central Intelligence Agency)
  • Merrill
  • State Farm Insurance

At Florida Tech, you can build leadership and professional experience in student government and over 200 other academic organizations, clubs and honor societies, such as:

Future Business Leaders of American (FBLA) - Inspires and prepares students to become community-minded business leaders through leadership development, education, community service and academic competitions.

Prelaw Society - Supports the academic, professional and social development of members interested in law careers with networking, mentorship and educational activities.

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Florida Tech - Helps students learn more about effective human resource management and career opportunities.

Accelerated business programs offered by the college provide focused students the opportunity to finish their business degree(s) faster compared with a standard-paced approach.

Options include completing the B.S. in business administration degree in three years or completing the B.S. plus the MBA in four years (3+1) or five (4+1). Students work with their advisor to design a program plan that fulfills all degree requirements.

Business administration students at Florida Tech have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of projects and studies. Many of these efforts are later entered into national competitions. Students have participated in projects and competitions such as:

  • Honda CRZ Social Marketing Challenge
  • Cadillac Case Competition
  • Florida National Guard Promotion Campaign
  • Management Case Competition
  • Chevrolet Ad Campaign

Undergraduate business students address ethical challenges through competitions and activities, learning from business, community and government leaders. These opportunities help them excel outside the classroom, connect with potential employers and lay the groundwork for internships and careers in business administration.

Our location in a high-tech corridor means Florida Tech is a great place to earn your business degree. Our area has one of the largest high-tech workforces in the country—and that means numerous internship and employment opportunities for our students.

Our 130-acre campus is in the heart of the Space Coast; NASA-Kennedy Space Center on Cape Canaveral is just north of us.

When it’s time to kick back and relax, you’re just minutes from 72 miles of beautiful beaches and a short trip away from the Florida Keys or the Orlando theme parks.

But you won’t have to travel far for rest and relaxation. We also have a rich campus life with intramural and collegiate sports, over 200 campuswide student organizations and clubs and a wide variety of social activities.

College of Business centers advance knowledge and practice in several business focus areas, providing excellent opportunities for student involvement and enrichment.

The Center for Entrepreneurship and New Business Development (CENBD) promotes partnerships among students, faculty, community members and entrepreneurs. It encompasses the Student Business Incubator and other education and support for entrepreneurs.

The Center for Ethics and Leadership fosters ethical behavior and effective leadership through research, discussions and events like conferences, guest speakers, publications and student competitions.

The Center for Innovation Management and Business Analytics (CIMBA) is an interdisciplinary center for research and education related to the science, management and practice of innovation and business analytics.

Careers in Business Administration

Business administration graduates have a strong foundation in business and management, ready for careers in information systems, economics, finance or marketing. They enter various sectors, including commerce, industry, government, private businesses, nonprofits, regulatory agencies and sports organizations.

Employers that have recruited Florida Tech students for internships and business careers include Clear Channel Communications, Merrill Lynch, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Northrop Grumman.

Careers in business include:

  • Accountant and auditor (with additional education)
  • Agent and business manager
  • Budget analyst
  • Business operation specialist
  • Buyer and purchasing agent
  • Compensation, benefits and job analysis specialist
  • Credit counselor
  • Economist
  • Financial specialist
  • Logistician
  • Market research analyst and marketing specialist
  • Operations research analyst

Looking ahead to your business career can be exciting! Keep in mind that certain roles may entail additional prerequisites, such as an advanced degree.

Florida Tech Career Services assists students, alumni and employers in their search for careers and employee candidates. We help students develop career plans and job-search skills. Explore our Career Toolbox to learn more about our services and access additional resources.

The Occupational Outlook Handbook, published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), provides information about specific jobs, including median annual pay, working conditions and job outlook, among other things. Check the handbook for information on the outlook for business careers.

Advanced Degree Options

Most of our business administration graduates enter the workforce directly, while others pursue graduate studies or professional fields like law, thanks to their excellent undergraduate preparation.

Post-graduate degrees our students choose include:

Master of Business Administration, MBA
Accounting and Financial Forensics, M.S.
Doctor of Business Administration, DBA

Explore the Business Administration, B.S., Curriculum

The Business Administration, B.S., Curriculum

The B.S. in business administration provides broad business knowledge, including accounting, business law, information systems, economics, finance, marketing, management, quantitative methods and statistics.

The curriculum is structured to ensure a global perspective while also letting you specialize in an area of concentration if you so choose.

Senior year, a capstone experience combines business plan research with a practicum and provides the option to start a business in the college’s Student Business Incubator.

Classes include:

  • Foundations in Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  • Legal and Social Environments of Business
  • Management Information Systems

Check the catalog for a description of all courses.

Download the Business Administration, B.S. Curriculum now!

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Degree Concentrations Target Your Goals

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As a business administration major, you can choose a concentration to align with your career goals.

Six concentrations are available:

Entrepreneurship
Acquire the foundations of entrepreneurship and innovation through the integration of coursework, business research and hands-on activities. 

Marketing
Gain a background in all areas of marketing in a global economy, including principles of marketing, research techniques, marketing strategy and consumer behavior. 

Sports Management
Learn the business of sport through specialized courses in economics, finance, marketing and management that emphasize the unique nature of the sports industry.

Global Management and Finance
Prepare for international trade or finance by learning to evaluate global financial issues and understand how national culture shapes business practices, values and behaviors.

Information Technology Management
Acquire hands-on experience in information technology management. Learn to solve real-world problems--and be ready to manage new and emerging technologies.

Leadership and Social Responsibility
Learn leadership theory and practice that can have a positive impact on the quality of life for the workforce, workers’ families and communities and society as a whole.

You'll take courses specific to your concentration during the second half of your program, including specialized restricted electives.

Learn more about Business Administration at Florida Tech on the website.

Kickstart Your Career

Career fairs at Florida Tech offer business administration students outstanding opportunities to connect with potential employers and take significant steps toward advancing their careers.

These events can help enhance your job search skills, offering valuable practice in resume building and interviewing. Additionally, you'll gain critical insights into various career paths and current industry trends directly from experienced professionals.

You’ll also have the chance to make a personal impression on recruiters, providing increased visibility and helping you stand out in a competitive job market.

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The Nathan M. Bisk College of Business at Florida Institute of Technology 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.

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