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Build a Foundation for Business Success


The Department of Business Administration at Fredonia offers an education that prepares you for leadership in today’s dynamic business world. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), our programs in Accounting, Public Accountancy, Finance, Management, and Marketing give you the tools to succeed in any business environment. You’ll also benefit from internships across the nation, thanks to Fredonia’s strong business connections. Small class sizes, close interaction with faculty, and opportunities to conduct undergraduate research set Fredonia apart. 

What You’ll Gain:

  • Leadership Skills: Develop the expertise to lead teams and manage organizations, with a strong foundation in business management principles.
  • Communication Mastery: Sharpen your written and oral communication skills, critical for success in any business setting.
  • Real-World Experience: Engage in internships and work with real businesses to solve problems and make impactful decisions.
  • Creative & Critical Thinking: Learn to think outside the box and approach challenges with innovative, analytical solutions.
  • Global Perspective: Prepare for leadership roles in both domestic and international markets, with a focus on responsible and imaginative citizenship.

Career Opportunities for Business Administration

  • Account Executive
  • Business Owner/Manager
  • Compliance Officer
  • Financial Manager
  • Operations Manager
  • Business Analyst
  • Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
  • Entrepreneur
  • Management Analyst
  • Project Manager
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BUAD 323 Organizational Behavior

The historical and current development of management principles are covered including theories of motivation for individuals, groups and organizations, leadership, organizational design and performance evaluation.

BUAD 328 Marketing Foundations

The course develops an understanding of the marketing environment of business, and explores the interrelationships between product, price, promotion, the global marketplace and how they affect business decisions.

BUAD 499 Strategic Management

A capstone course emphasizing top multi-national management issues through utilization of knowledge and skills developed in previous courses. Problem analysis and decision-making in case studies and group projects simulate the process of strategy formulation in the firm.

Top Executives

Top executives plan strategies and policies to ensure that an organization meets its goals.

  • Median Salary: $103,840 per year
  • Job Outlook 2023-2033: 6% growth
  • Typical Entry-Level Education: Bachelor's degree

Management Analyst

Management analysts recommend ways to improve an organization’s efficiency.

  • Median Salary: $99,410 per year
  • Job Outlook 2023-2033: 11% growth
  • Typical Entry-Level Education: Bachelor's degree

Project Manager

Project management specialists coordinate the budget, schedule, staffing, and other details of a project.

  • Median Salary: $98,580 per year
  • Job Outlook 2023-2033: 7% growth
  • Typical Entry-Level Education: Bachelor's degree
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