The business administration major offers many emphases to allow students to choose their path in the world of business administration. This major has basic courses that all emphases must take but branches off with emphasis-specific courses. For more information on the courses in this program, visit the BUAD course catalog.

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Business Analytics Information Systems Emphasis

The Business Analytics Information Systems emphasis is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of data-driven decision-making and technology integration in the business world. This emphasis blends the fields of business analytics and information systems, providing a comprehensive education that bridges the gap between data analysis, technology, and strategic business insights.

For more information on the courses in this program, visit the course catalog.

Entrepreneurship Emphasis

The entrepreneurship emphasis will allow students to take their big ideas and plans into a workable business model. Students will learn about scaling a business and how to turn a startup into an ever-growing business. Other valuable skills taught in this program are securing funding, adding value, business strategy and small business ownership.

For more information on the courses in this program, visit the course catalog.

Finance Emphasis

An emphasis in finance places students at the center of decision making within an organization. Students are exposed to decisions related to capital budgeting, working capital management, stocks, bonds, investments, insurance, financial statements and more. Career options are vast, and number-savvy graduates with a finance background bring much value to their next business or entrepreneurial venture.

For more information on the courses in this program, visit the course catalog.

Human Resources Emphasis

Human resource management is a critical component of any successful business operation, and as such, it is a key emphasis area within the business administration degree. A human resource emphasis in the business administration program focuses on developing a deep understanding of the principles, practices and strategies involved in effectively managing an organization’s human capital. This includes recruitment and selection, performance management, compensation and benefits, training and development, employee relations and compliance with labor laws and regulations. By emphasizing human resource management in their business administration degree, students can acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to become effective leaders and managers who can create a positive and productive work environment that fosters employee engagement, motivation and retention.

For more information on the courses in this program, visit the course catalog.

Indigenous Business Emphasis

An Indigenous business emphasis within the business administration degree program focuses on the unique challenges and opportunities faced by Indigenous entrepreneurs and business owners. Students will study Indigenous entrepreneurship models, Indigenous-led economic development and the role of Indigenous values and knowledge in contemporary business practices. An Indigenous business emphasis in the business administration degree equips students with the skills and knowledge necessary to build successful businesses that honor Indigenous traditions and values, while also navigating the complexities of the broader business world. Graduates of an Indigenous business emphasis program may go on to become entrepreneurs, consultants or leaders in Indigenous communities or organizations.

For more information on the courses in this program, visit the course catalog.

Management Emphasis

Our management program provides comprehensive knowledge and hands-on opportunities to work as part of a team, present your case studies and pursue domestic and international internships.

In addition to real-world case-study teaching, our curriculum incorporates coursework in human resource management, organizational behavior, strategic planning and international management, so you can graduate fully qualified to land an entry-level management position.

For more information on the courses in this program, visit the course catalog.

Marketing Emphasis

Marketing students will learn the importance of brand awareness, public relations and business communications. This program offers students opportunities to see the value of technology and social media presence in business and its effectiveness on businesses.

For more information on the courses in this program, visit the course catalog.

Professional Selling Emphasis

Our Professional Selling emphasis will give you the opportunity to learn the in’s and out’s of the selling process and provide real life opportunities to fine tune your selling skills. Bemidji State takes part in multiple national competitions that will give you the chance to network with employers and students, compete against some of the top universities in the country and build confidence in yourself and ability to succeed. The ability to effectively sell is a skill that will translate in any business career.

For more information on the courses in this program, visit the course catalog.