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Overview

BBA graduates gain expertise and universally-applicable knowledge in essential business administration and management areas including economics, marketing, accounting, finance, statistics, operations, leadership and computer systems. With the degree’s exposure to a broad range of business areas, there is a diverse range of career opportunities—many tied to areas of interests related to a BBA minor.

Career Outcomes

  • Build research skills and familiarity with business practices in leadership and management, statistics, marketing, economics, tax, and accounting.
  • Become proficient in using current essential business technologies.
  • Develop soft skills, including communication, teamwork, problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision making.
  • Understand the ethical issues related to a business workplace.
  • Cultivate an understanding of the global business environment.

Potential Careers and Average Salary

OccupationDescriptionAverage Salary Jefferson CountyAverage Salary National
Managers, All Other $102,011.00$128,627.00
Public Relations SpecialistCreate and maintain a positive pubic image for the clients that you represent. Public relations specialists must navigate the media environment while maintaining an understanding of both the individual client and business literacy as a whole.$65,704.00$67,434.00
Business Operations SpecialistEvaluate and improve an organization's core operational processes to ensure an efficient and productive workflow. Business operations specialists have to look at the "big picture" to best make decisions that will improve the processes for the organization as a whole, not just in specific sectors.$66,948.00$75,982.00
Customer Service RepresentativeThe front-line support for organizations that sell products and services. When working with standard customers, customer service representatives will help to resolve issues with products, answer questions, and potentially even make sales.$37,744.00$37,773.00
Community Outreach SpecialistWork together with teams and stakeholders to establish communications goals, a messaging strategy, and deliver content effectively to audiences while supporting the organization's marketing objectives.$38,030.00$38,522.00
Human Resources SpecialistInvolved in recruitment, screening, interviewing and training, a Human Resource Specialist is a good "people-person" that makes a big impact on the employees within an organization. Post-hire, Human Resource Specialists are responsible for handling training & development, compensation and benefits, and employee relations.$62,950.00$64,230.00
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsResponsible for making sales to individual prospects, a Sales Representative works directly with their potential customers by educating them through calls, trainings, and presentations. Whether their specialty is selling face-to-face (outside sales rep) or through the phone and internet (inside sales rep), they know how to make a pitch and are present in almost every industry.$63,539.00$63,232.00
General and Operations ManagersThe specific duties of a General and Operations Manager are naturally diverse and will vary between different jobs. However, their common objective is to oversee the daily operations of their organization and establish the plans for how to accomplish their goals.$82,924.00$98,093.00
Sales ManagerWith a set of responsibilities blended between onboarding and sales, the Sales Manager is the person that sets the sales team into motion. When they aren't setting goals and directing the existing sales staff, the Sales Manager also works to recruit, hire, and train new members to be apart of their team.$108,807.00$130,603.00
Administrative Services ManagersBehind the scenes of a successful organization, the Administrative Services Manager performs the support and clerical tasks that hold everything together. They oversee and coordinate administrator services such as recordkeeping, information management, and more. $105,486.00$103,334.00
Digital Marketing Specialist The Digital Marketing Specialist helps their organization leverage online platforms. Promoting products, services and brands to targeted audiences, the Digital Marketing Specialist utilizes creativity in both communications and technology to create successful campaigns in the digital space.$61,339.00$68,224.00