College of Business Administration

Become an inspiring business leader and grow your entrepreneurial spirit with a degree in Business from Alabama State University.

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Follow Your Dreams and Others Will Follow You

Do you have a mind for strategy? Do you dream about owning your own business or becoming an executive? The College of Business Administration at Alabama State University offers several undergraduate and graduate Business Administration degree programs that will prepare you to lead and motivate others in nearly any industry. As a business major at ASU, you’ll learn how to solve both common and complex problems in the business world using critical thinking and your imagination.

Every degree in business at ASU emphasizes experiential learning, which means that you’ll be able to apply the tools and techniques gained in class to real-world situations in companies from various industries. The skills and knowledge you’ll gain as a business major at ASU will help you succeed both at work and in your personal life.

Whether you want to pursue a graduate degree in business or prepare for a rewarding career in business administration, marketing, information systems, finance or accounting, we’ve designed every business administration degree program to provide you with foundational skills to succeed in a diverse range of careers. Whichever degree in business you choose, you will benefit from:

Real-world business administration experience.

Each of our Business Administration degree programs incorporates hands-on learning experiences through various internship, study-abroad and collaborative opportunities, so our Business Administration majors can enter the job market with expertise and a robust resume.

Attentive and experienced faculty.

Thanks to our small class sizes, you can work closely with our dedicated Business Administration faculty, who provide a student-centered learning environment and encourage collaboration between our business majors.

Access to professional tools.

Thanks to support from major technology providers, you’ll work with Apple technologies in your courses and earn industry credentials such as Microsoft User specialist in Access and Excel and CompTIA Security+ as you earn your degree in business.

Academic Departments in the College of Business Administration at ASU

Accounting and Finance

Skilled accountants are the backbone of any successful organization. As a business major in the Department of Accounting and Finance, you’ll be prepared for diverse careers in corporate accounting, banking, securities and financial planning.

Computer Information Systems

Earning a degree in Computer Information Systems will prepare you to join one of the fastest-growing and best-paid industries in the world. In addition to learning to use the latest software, hardware and development tools, you’ll also put your knowledge to work in team projects and internships at local businesses. You will also have the opportunity to earn industry level certifications in CompTIA Security+, Network+, AWS cloud practitioner, Alteryx, Power BI and Robotic Process Automation while still in school.

Business Administration

Learn core skills in advertising, merchandising and business ownership with a Business Administration degree at ASU. You’ll get exclusive access to internships in the public and private sectors and lectures from local business leaders, as well as chances to tour prestigious organizations such as the Mercedes-Benz manufacturing plant, the Hyundai Plant in Montgomery and the Honda Plant in Lincoln. You can also earn the prestigious Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) while still in school.