Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Administration

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Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Administration

What Will I Learn in the Business Administration Program?

University of Portland’s business administration major provides an excellent foundation for a successful career in today's dynamic business world. You will gain the strategic expertise, innovative thinking, and leadership acumen needed to stand out in an increasingly competitive landscape. Our program allows you to follow your interests while deepening your knowledge of core business practices, developing a diverse set of skills, and forming a strong professional network to help you turn your professional goals into reality.

BBA Courses

The Business Administration degree provides a comprehensive education that goes beyond the textbook. Your coursework will build a strong foundation in core subjects like economic analysis, marketing, finance, and accounting, teaching you how they all intersect to solve real-world business problems. The curriculum also integrates values-based courses, covering topics from Cross Cultural Organizational Behavior and Ethics to Legal and Social Responsibility in Business, helping you become a responsible and ethical leader. You can further customize your education with electives to match your career goals. With a focus on advanced analytical skills, strategic decision-making, and professional networking, UP’s business administration major prepares you to master the complexities of business while gaining the global and ethical perspectives needed for contemporary leadership.

Degree Requirements

University Core

All University of Portland students progress through a set of shared course options as part of the University’s liberal arts Core Curriculum. This curriculum offers a foundation of multiple lenses to address enduring questions of human concern, integrating the liberal arts, the University mission, and the knowledge, skills, and values needed in a diverse society and in the workplace.

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More Than a Degree

UP Investment Association (UPIA)

Sharpen your professional skills and gain experience with managing a real investment portfolio alongside a community of peers and caring faculty and staff advisors.

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Career-Ready Skills

The business administration major develops your expertise in a range of disciplines. You'll master crucial analytical skills through courses in data analysis, decision modeling, and market research. This prepares you to analyze complex business challenges across the board. You'll use industry-standard software and tools to assess market trends, optimize operational processes, and analyze consumer behavior, all of which are increasingly valued by employers in today's data-driven marketplace.

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Holy Cross Tradition

Guided by our Holy Cross values, UP’s business administration major develops your skills in operational excellence as well as in ethical decision-making. Balancing theoretical knowledge and practical application, you will master the complexities of business while learning how to approach complex problems with creative insight and a commitment to the greater good.

The UP Difference

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One of five business schools in Oregon accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)

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Of Business Students Participate in an a High-Impact Internship

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Careers and Outcomes

Our business administration major goes beyond the fundamentals, giving you the ethical framework you need to become a standout leader in the business world.

Jobs with a Business Administration Degree

A business administration degree prepares you for the real world. You'll get hands-on experience applying classroom learning to today’s business challenges, so you can confidently step into roles like:

  • Compliance Officer
  • Financial Analyst
  • Human Resources Manager
  • Market Research Analyst
  • Operations Manager
  • Sales Account Manager

Graduate Studies

The business administration bachelor’s degree also positions you for graduate studies in programs like a Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science (MS) in Finance, or Master of Science in Operations and Technology Management (MSOTM). These programs prepare you for leadership roles with higher earning potential.

Alumni Employers

UP’s business administration degree develops more than just expertise; it cultivates an ethical mindset that sets our graduates apart in the business world. Our alumni enjoy successful careers at leading firms such as:

  • U.S. Bank
  • Nike
  • Holt Homes
  • Gregory Funding
  • Wieden + Kennedy
  • Cambia Health Solutions

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Launch Your Business Career

UP’s comprehensive business administration degree program isn't just a degree, it’s a strategic investment in your future. You’ll not only understand how business works, but also its impact on society, making you a more valuable and insightful leader no matter what industry you pursue.

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