WSU Tri-Cities Major in Business Administration (BusAd)
General Business is a wide-ranging world that touches virtually all parts of everyone's life, from work to home and leisure. As a field that is conducted person-to-person, in large corporations, and over the Internet, a business education requires not only knowledge of finance and computational methods, but also of interpersonal skills and current technology.
In addition to the GER requirements, and CB prerequisite and business core course requirements the following courses are required to major in Business Administration:
- Acctg 338 Cost Accounting
- Fin 425 Advanced Financial Management
- MgtOp 401 Leadership Skills for Managers
- Mktg 495 Marketing Management
- One Business or Economics elective (300- or 400-level)
- Two Business or Economics electives (400-level)
Admissible 300- or 400-level courses may not include courses from the Business Administration core, or the set of required BusAd courses, or any 498 or 499 courses.
NOTE: Students should consult the General Catalog for course planning and must meet course requirements as outlined in the General Catalog in order to graduate.
Careers in Business
Career options are broad with an education in business. Options include manager, statistical consultant, entrepreneur, human resources manager, information systems specialist, accountant, consultant, investment broker, security analyst, and market researcher. Positions are available in the private, public, nonprofit, and government sectors.
Salaries
Although annual incomes are influenced by several variables, an education in business and economics provides strong potential to get the most from your hard work. Recent graduates and industry sources indicate an average base starting salary in the $25,000-35,000 range. Mid-career, or with additional education, earnings range $35,000-80,000. Executives and Ph.D.s often receive six-digit incomes. Commission, bonuses, and stock options — as well as post-baccalaureate education — can also add significantly to incomes. Many of WSU's experienced graduates earn six- and seven-digit incomes.
Advising
For questions about the Business Administration major requirements or to schedule an advising appointment:
Kristen Wilson
Undergraduate Business Advisor
kristenwilson@tricity.wsu.edu
509-372-7614