Management – Business Administration Degree

Located in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., King's College is dedicated to fostering a community of aspiring business leaders and innovators. Our Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) is straightforward and effective, ensuring you gain the skills and understanding necessary to navigate today's business world.

The business administration concentration provides students with a versatile and well-rounded curriculum that prepares them for leadership roles. Enhanced by the McGowan School of Business foundation courses and the King’s College liberal arts tradition, this program is tailored for those who seek a broad understanding of the core aspects of business and management including accounting, marketing, human resources, and operations management.

If you're considering a more specialized concentration, you can use elective courses to pursue a second concentration or major within the McGowan School of Business or from other compatible majors.

Degrees Offered: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with major in Management and a Concentration in Business Administration.

Minors are also available in each concentration within the management program. A minor in management is also available to students outside of the business school.

What Makes the King’s Business Administration Program Different?

At King’s College, you will develop your skills by taking courses in the William G. McGowan School of Business. The McGowan School of Business is accredited by AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, which represents the benchmark of quality for business education worldwide. By earning AACSB Accreditation, the McGowan School of Business has proven our commitment to quality and the continuous improvement of our business programs - a powerful differentiator worldwide.

Our business administration program curriculum equips you with foundational knowledge and practical skills essential for the modern business world. You'll take courses that evolve with current business trends, ensuring that your learning experience is relevant and applicable in real-world scenarios. Whether your goal is to innovate in a startup, lead in a corporate setting, or bring new perspectives to a family business, our program is tailored to support your aspirations.

During your time at King’s, you will learn to be a strategic thinker, a problem solver, and a responsible leader. Upon graduation, you'll be well-prepared to step into the business world with a mindset ready to tackle challenges and drive innovation in a thoughtful and impactful way.

Here's what makes our business administration degree program unique:

• Expert faculty: our faculty members are industry experts and mentors committed to your personal and professional development. They guide you through the intricacies of business management, ensuring you gain valuable insights and skills during your time at King's.
• Flexible curriculum: the business administration program offers a curriculum that balances core business knowledge while allowing you to tailor your education to your career goals. This flexibility enables students to customize their academic experience by adding a compatible second major or minor.
• Pathways to success: graduating with a BSBA degree will equip you with essential skills like strategic thinking, effective communication, and leadership, preparing you for success in various business roles.
• Small class sizes: we believe in the power of small class sizes to enhance learning and interaction. At King's, you'll enjoy a close-knit classroom setting that fosters a deeper connection with peers and professors, enhancing your educational experience.

Our curriculum begins with a solid foundation in core disciplines such as accounting, economics, computer systems, finance, and law, coupled with a focus on quantitative business analysis. This foundation is crucial for understanding the complexities of modern business operations.

Students selecting a major in management will be awarded a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) degree under the program of study offered by the William G. McGowan School of Business. A minor in management is also available as a part of the William G. McGowan School of Business program of study for students with other majors within and outside the MSB.

The management major at King's College, in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., emphasizes the fundamental principles of management along with the entrepreneurial and global aspects of business. You will gain a thorough foundation in accounting, economics, computer systems, and law.

Students choose a concentration of their choice, including business administration, entrepreneurship, healthcare management, human resources management, international business management, or sports management. By taking advantage of your elective courses, you can even achieve a double major or minor from the other programs in the McGowan School of Business or the College of Arts and Sciences.

These concentrations provide strategic training, experience with modern management tools, exposure to a broad range of business subjects, and access to a wide range of career options in business, non-profit, or government sectors, as well as the opportunity to advance to graduate and/ or professional school.

Our management concentrations also integrate courses/skills to help you develop high-demand oral and written communications, information technology, and critical thinking skills. We also prioritize practical experiences through internships and project-based learning, bridging academic theory and real-world application. The program’s broad elective course offerings and internship opportunities also help you tailor your education experience to your unique interests and goals.

Our admission team is ready to answer your questions about this academic program!