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What Can You Do with a Bachelor's in Business Administration?

Theresa Schempp
By Theresa Schempp

Writer/Editor, Marketing Department

This article was originally published March 26, 2024,听and was updated on May 27, 2025, to reflect the updated program name and current job outlook data.听

Business skills apply across virtually every industry, making an undergraduate degree in business valuable no matter which industry interests you. In today鈥檚 ever-evolving job market, having a degree that allows you to pivot and apply your skills in various settings is useful. With a bachelor鈥檚 degree in business administration and management, you can gain a comprehensive understanding of core business principles and practices. 听The program is designed to prepare students for successful careers in various business sectors, including finance, marketing, human resources, operations, and general management. 听

Why Earn a Business Administration and Management Degree?

With a bachelor鈥檚 in business administration and management, you can learn essential entrepreneurship skills to manage a team or start your own business and develop a broad skillset. In this program, students can learn the applications of emerging technologies including artificial intelligence (AI) and data science, while also building enduring skills in communication, leadership, and critical thinking. 听

鈥淪tudents should consider a business administration and management degree because it is in high demand, can help you attain a global perspective, and is an adaptable degree,鈥 says Kimberly Holiday, portfolio director of the bachelor鈥檚 in business administration and management at UMGC. 鈥淯ltimately, the versatility and demand for business professionals make it a popular and top choice for many students.鈥

Business administration and management programs provide a broad overview of business concepts and management principles. This program combines a focus on leadership with high quality general business and management knowledge through newly redesigned courses. Students often take a variety of courses covering finance, marketing, operations, human resources, and strategy. When choosing which business program to pursue, you should consider if the courses incorporate emerging trends that prepare students for the dynamic and evolving business landscape.

What Careers Could You Pursue with a Bachelor鈥檚 in Business Administration and Management?

In addition to gaining the knowledge of how to start your own business, the versatility of a business degree can open multiple job opportunities within a variety of industries. This degree provides essential knowledge in areas such as leadership, business development and processes, and data analysis, making business graduates highly sought after for managerial roles.

听According to the , the overall employment in business and financial occupations is projected to grow faster than average from 2023 to 2033, with over 963,500 job openings projected each year on average.

鈥淕raduates (with a business administration and management degree) are well-rounded individuals with a solid understanding of various business functions, making them suitable for positions in different industries,鈥 says Holiday.听听听听

Some common job roles that students with a business and management degree might prepare for include business analysts, marketing managers, financial analysts, human resources managers, operations managers, and management consultants. According to BLS, the was $101,910 in 2024, and $127,090 for a in 2024.

鈥淎 business administration and management degree can open up a wide range of career opportunities across various industries,鈥 says Holiday. 鈥淭he specific career paths may vary depending on the specialization within the degree program.鈥

Why Choose UMGC for Your Business Administration and Management Degree?

At UMGC, the bachelor鈥檚 in business administration and management program can help you prepare for a variety of positions in management and operations at for-profit, nonprofit, and public-sector organizations. Students in the business administration and management program will have the opportunity to develop a set of transferable and industry-specific skills by engaging with course content, completing individual and team assignments, and applying knowledge, skills, abilities, and dispositions in authentic professional contexts.

Our respected faculty are experts in their fields and can offer students a look into the current state of different industries. UMGC鈥檚 business faculty currently work in business, management, and many other areas ensuring students are taught by working professionals, bringing diverse insight and the depth and breadth of their knowledge to their students. In addition, the business program at UMGC is completely online, offering students the flexibility to earn their degree on their schedule and from anywhere around the world.

The program emphasizes hands-on learning experiences through case studies, group projects, and simulations. As the digital world evolves, students in the bachelor鈥檚 in business administration and management program at UMGC gain career-focused experience in e-commerce, the utilization of AI, and cybersecurity. In addition, students also learn about international business, and includes courses that focus on globalization, preparing students to navigate the complexities of the global marketplace. Through this focus, students can develop a strong understanding of diverse cultures and international markets. 听

鈥淎t UMGC, we constantly update our curricula to address growing trends within the business industry,鈥 says Holiday. 鈥淪ome trends we currently discuss in business courses also include sustainability and corporate social responsibility, remote work and virtual collaboration, data analytics, and agile project management innovation.鈥

To help students earn their bachelor鈥檚 degree faster, UMGC offers fast paths to credit for prior learning, vocational and technical training, industry certifications and professional courses, exams, and military education and training, saving time and money. UMGC also does not require the ACT or SAT庐, so students can apply and begin their degree right away. Students will also have access to academic support including tutoring, the Effective Writing Center, and success coaches who are dedicated to helping students in their degree program.

Outside of the classroom, UMGC will help prepare you for your career. Students at UMGC gain access to lifetime career services at no extra cost, which provides networking and mentorship opportunities. Career services can provide you with professional development tools applicable for any stage of your career, including job listings, career fairs, resume review, and interview preparation.

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