The Department of Business Administration has a fourfold purpose: first, to guide students in understanding the operation of business and economic systems stress the interrelation among  the various business disciplines; second, to prepare students for entry level jobs in profit and non-for-profit-making organizations ; third, to provide a broad background for majors who intend to pursue graduate studies in economics, business, and other related fields; fourth, to develop leadership qualities in students that are very necessary  for making a constructive contribution to society through a chosen vocation.

The overall objective of the Department of Business Administration and Economics is to build and sustain high quality academic programs that develop skills, knowledge, values, and attitudes necessary for our graduates to successfully obtain employment, enter graduate programs, and provide successful leadership in business and society.

The department offers a rigorous and comprehensive academic program with majors in Business Administration and Economics and is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs.

In addition to the Liberal Studies requirements, each student is expected to complete 49 hours of business core courses, including one 3 hour international course offered by the business department. A minimum grade of C must be earned in all administration and economics majors must complete the business administration core sequence.