Study the basics of business and experience how they’re applied in the real world.
See the benefits.
Learn to make strategic decisions and confidently lead rather than follow by mastering the basics of business. As part of Villa’s Business Administration program, you’ll learn to think critically and consider long-term plans as you study the core business functions, like accounting, marketing, economics, human resources, management, statistics, and operations.
Experience
At Villa, you’ll work with local businesses to develop real-world marketing plans, recruitment strategies and analytical skills. Coupled with the internship experience you’ll be required to gain, these abilities translate into an incredible education that prepares you for a successful career upon graduation.
Applicability
Understanding the real-world implications of the core business functions you’ll study is imperative to achieving your long-term goals. Our project-based curriculum will help you master the principles you read about and experience how they are really applied in a professional business setting.
Communication
At Villa Maria, your business administration education will prepare you to be a leader in any business environment. You’ll learn how to develop a solid business strategy, but more importantly, you’ll learn how to think critically, work with a team, and think on your feet while delivering presentations.
Our Faculty
Business Administration Program Chair;
Associate Professor, Business Administration
Mollie Ward-Crescente
[email protected]
716.961.2857
The Career Potential
A general business education can open many doors and give you the ability to choose which one you want to walk through. Whether business is your passion, a practicality or a starting point, Villa’s project-based Business Administration program will help you master the basics and focus on your future.
Prepare yourself for a lucrative career in a wide variety of private and public sectors that are growing rapidly. According to allbusinessschools.com, earning a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration can give you the opportunity to earn $50,000 or more annually.
With a degree in Business Administration, some of the types of career paths you could pursue include:
- Accountant
- Digital Marketing Specialist
- Marketing Manager
- Facilities Coordinator
- Social Media Manager
- Human Resources Manager
- Hospitality Management
Minor Programs, Major Benefits
With its array of unique minors, Villa offers you the opportunity to diversify and personalize your business education while you expand your skill set. For example, many of our business students choose to minor in digital media marketing to help prepare them to succeed in today’s technologically-fueled work place. Likewise, our offering of art and music-related minors help prepare you to make a living doing what you love.
- Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) Curriculum Requirements
- Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) Curriculum Requirements
For more information on the minors offered at Villa Maria College, visit our Academic Programs page.
Transfer Friendly
Unlike many other colleges, Villa Maria College makes transferring in simple. If you’re looking to join us from another institution, it’s likely that the majority of your credits may transfer. This will help you complete our business administration program without losing all of the credits you’ve already paid for and worked hard to earn.
Contact our Office of Admissions today today to learn how you can transfer into Villa Maria College. The team can be reached via e-mail at [email protected] or by phone at 716-961-1805.
Join the family.
There’s a lot of pressure to know what’s next. We’re here to say, it’s OK if you’re still figuring it out. In fact, it’s great. Villa is a place where that kind of continual discovery is prized. Because going to college isn’t about having it all figured out. It’s about inventing who you’re going to become. You’ll see.
