Business Administration

Why study business administration?

Students become familiar with the languages of the business environment and develop an ability to analyze and solve problems faced by the business administrator.

  • Business administration courses are taught with a forward-looking perspective, integrating technology and cutting-edge topics. 
  • Studying business administration means having interdisciplinary knowledge of human behavior, finances, and marketing strategies to succeed in business, law and public service.
Business Major

Business Administration at AU

Beyond AU

Bergen Lindner ‘23, who triple majored in marketing, business administration and management, and later earned an MBA from AU, is an account executive at Epicosity in Sioux Falls. The former student-athlete  also serves as a marketing specialist and softball instructor for the Playground Softball Facility. Lindner completed four marketing internships while at AU, including one at Epicosity.

Bergen Lindner '23

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This year’s Viking Days festivities included a special dedication ceremony for Augustana’s School of Business — now the Rydell School of Business, supported by Bill and Ellen Rydell. The Augustana community celebrated on Thursday, Oct. 3, with a gathering in the Madsen Social Science Center, home of the newly-named school.

Kadin Groen ‘26, of Sioux Falls, is double majoring in finance and fintech — part of the Augustana University Fintech Program by Pathward™. This summer, Groen interned with The Bancorp in Sioux Falls. Because of Groen’s successful internship, he was offered a role at The Bancorp as a product development analyst.

Jaida Haynes ‘25, of Philip, South Dakota, is a business administration major with minors in social work and sign language studies. This summer, she utilized her skills off campus and interned with The Foster Network in Sioux Falls — a nonprofit dedicated to supporting families who care for children placed through a licensing agency.

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Three business administration students

Careers

Many graduates secure employment as a loan specialist, trust advisor, real estate agent, training specialist, human resources recruiter, manager or customer services representative.

Hands-On Learning

Internship opportunities include:

  • Sanford Health
  • Raven Industries
  • Wells Fargo
  • First PREMIER Bank
  • Lawrence & Schiller
  • 605 Real Estate
  • Total Card, Inc.

Business Administration students study away in:

  • London, England; Paris, France; and Oslo, Norway — focusing on sustainable business with AU faculty
  • Thailand — focusing on global economics with AU faculty
  • London, England — focusing on Brexit with AU faculty

Courses & Organizations

The business administration major offers a fundamental understanding of accounting, finance, management, marketing, ethics and statistics. Students are encouraged to specialize in one or more areas to further differentiate themselves as they enter the working world.

Business administration students often participate in:

  • Business Club
  • Hult prize
  • Sigma Iota Epsilon (SIE), Eta Kappa Chapter
  • Union Board of Governors (UBG)
  • Viking Days Committee