Business Administration Major

Why study business administration at Geneseo?

Business administration students acquire the knowledge and skills to manage and lead in a globally complex business world and in a socially responsible manner. The core curriculum provides a thorough knowledge of accounting, economics, entrepreneurship, ethics, finance, global issues, management, leadership, marketing, and technology. Students also develop skills in communication, critical thinking, and teamwork.

Internship opportunities earn students academic credit while providing valuable real-world work experience, and the major opens doors to entry-level positions in business, government, and not-for-profit organizations. Students are encouraged to get involved in directed studies, internships, study abroad, field experiences, and academic conferences. Faculty support academic and professional advisement, individual student-faculty research, and field and study abroad opportunities.

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Program Options

• BS in Business Administration
• Minor in Business Studies
• Minor in Entrepreneurship
• Minor in Finance
• Minor in Human Resources Management
• Minor in Management
• Minor in Marketing

Additional Options

• MBA 4+1 Program
• Microcredential in Managing Diversity in Organizations

Program Highlights

• Accreditation by AACSB International
• Award-winning faculty (Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching or Research), a majority holding PhDs in their disciplines
• Strong faculty-advised student clubs in marketing, HRM, entrepreneurship, and women in business; winners in multiple state and national competitions
• Marketing Club affiliated with American Marketing Association
• Human Resources Club affiliated with Society for Human Resource Management
• Edward Pettinella ’73 Trading Room equipped with several Bloomberg terminals
• Dedicated in-house Career Coach to support and guide job searches
• Virtual employer and alumni panels as well as possible virtual interviewing with NY and national employers
• Strong tradition of field study and conferences, field trips, and annual student-practitioner conferences
• VentureWorks entrepreneurial training and networking program for students interested in building a high-tech, soft-tech, or low-tech start-up company