Getting a Degree in Business Administration for Military & Veterans

Getting a degree in Business Administration is one of the more popular choices when it comes to what you will study in college. Getting this type of degree will give you a general background in accounting, finance, marketing, human resources management, and other business-related topics. You can get an associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, or doctoral degree in Business Administration.

Illinois State University (ISU) says of its Business Administration degree program, "The Business Administration major prepares students for a wide range of jobs" within various industries. "It provides the general skills that can transfer into a variety of career choices."

Students will study management and operational techniques "crucial to running a business" and a business administration degree "will prepare students for any number of entry-level positions in a variety of organizations, such as financial institutions, professional firms, medical clinics/hospitals, government, and non-profit agencies" according to the ISU official site.

Classes for Degree in Business Administration

Business
Economics
Finance
Logistics
Management
Marketing

Associate Degree in Business Administration

With an associate’s degree in Business Administration, you should be able to find entry-level jobs in the business world. It can also be a good first step towards a bachelor’s degree and a lifelong career in business. An AA will give you an overview of management principles, interpersonal skills, and business-oriented technology.

You can get your associate’s degree in Business Administration online, or in person. For in-person classes, most community colleges would offer this degree. For online classes, Penn State World Campus, Indiana Wesleyan University, and Notre Dame College are some of the schools that offer top-rated online programs.

Jobs with an Associate Degree in Business Administration

Executive Assistant - Average salary of $48,797, according to Glassdoor.
Office Manager - Average salary of $41,264, according to Glassdoor.
Payroll and Benefits Administrator - Average salary of $51,100, according to Glassdoor.

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Getting your bachelor’s degree in Business Administration can open more doors for you. You can qualify for more management positions, or positions to help improve business operations.

Top Bachelor in Business Administration Programs

There are many online programs to get your bachelor’s in Business Administration, but you can also find in-person programs too.

Top-rated online bachelor’s degree programs in Business Administration:

Here are some of the top-rated in-person programs:

Georgia Institute of Technology, Scheller College of Business
University of Norte Dame, Mendoza College of Business
Georgetown University, McDonough School of Business

Jobs with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Financial Controller - Average salary of $99,931, according to Glassdoor.
Human Resources Director - Average salary of $82,068, according to Glassdoor.
Senior Account Manager - Average salary of $104,274, according to Glassdoor.

Master’s Degree in Business Administration

With a master’s degree in Business Administration, an MBA you can set yourself up for higher management positions. You can have a general focus with your MBA or a more specific one such as in finance, marketing, or accounting.

Having an MBA can be essential in some fields. Most people with an MBA go into the corporate world but you can also become an instructor with the degree.

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MBA programs can take between 1-3 years. There are accelerated programs, executive programs for those with work experience, and dual programs, where you can earn an MBA with another degree.

You can find online programs. Schools such as John Hopkins University, the University of Southern California, and the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities have highly rated online MBA programs. Stanford, University of Pennsylvania-Wharton, and Northwestern University-Kellogg have highly rated in-person programs.

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Jobs with a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA)

Business Manager- Average salary of $63,388, according to Glassdoor.
VP of Business Development- Average salary of $165,072, according to Glassdoor.
Chief Financial Officer- Average salary of $146,414, according to Glassdoor.

If you want to go further with your education, you can also go on to get your Doctor of Business Administration, DBA, or your Ph.D. in Business Administration.

Business Scholarship

Entrepreneur Circle Scholarship - This scholarship is for $1,000 for current college, university, and grad school students enrolled in a 2 or 4-year program, and who seek to and/or are in the process of launching a new company.

Please find more business scholarships or school-specific MBA scholarships.

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