The study of Business Administration at Elon University begins with a solid grounding in the traditional liberal arts and sciences. This preparation is an integral part of becoming an informed, responsible and capable business leader. An Elon education emphasizes the development of the whole person — mind, body and spirit. Business Administration courses at Elon advance that commitment by emphasizing business knowledge acquisition, skill development through hands-on learning and experiential activities, and the development of discipline, integrity and an ethic of service.

Students majoring in Business Administration at Elon take courses in a common core representing the functional business disciplines (e.g., accounting, finance, management, marketing, MIS, etc.). They also have the opportunity to develop specialized knowledge in one of six areas of concentration: Entrepreneurship, Finance, International Business, Management, Management Information Systems and Marketing.

Our coursework emphasizes active learning and appreciative inquiry. Rather than dictate a set of principles to be memorized, our programs emphasize the integration of business knowledge and the application of that knowledge to organizational problems. We emphasize hands-on learning through internships, co-op experiences, service learning and classroom instruction which engages students in the study and practice of business. Students also develop skills in written and oral communications, teambuilding and problem solving, and decision making in our increasingly global business environment.

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) program at Elon emphasizes academic challenge, mature intellectual development and a lifetime of learning. Our graduates go on to leadership positions in business and industry, in for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. Our graduates are prepared for a variety of assignments because they posses an extensive array of knowledge, skills and abilities.