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What are some classes I should watch out for in business administration?
I asked that question since I heard that there are some classes in that major that are somewhat hard if you're not focused in it.
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Daniela’s Answer
Hi Gamal, I earned my bachelor's degree in business administration with a focus on integrated business from the University of Central Florida in 2020. This special degree was designed based on research and feedback from businesses about what graduates were lacking. It offered a broad view of various business fields, allowing me to study finance, accounting, data decision-making, human resources, and marketing. This helped me discover my interests, especially in data decision-making. One of the most impactful courses taught me how to use Excel for small businesses. I recommend exploring courses that teach practical skills like Excel and data tools such as Power BI. This knowledge gave me a strong foundation and helped me stand out in my job search. Best of luck!
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Rebecca’s Answer
If you’re pursuing a degree in Business Administration, there are a few key classes you should pay close attention to because they’ll shape your foundation as a future business leader or entrepreneur. Start with Accounting and Finance, which teach you how to manage money, interpret financial statements, and make smart business decisions. Economics (both micro and macro) will help you understand how markets function, how consumers behave, and how global factors influence businesses. Marketing introduces you to branding, customer engagement, and how to communicate value effectively. Courses in Management and Organizational Behavior build your leadership and teamwork skills—essential for managing people and driving performance. Business Law and Ethics will help you understand the legal and moral responsibilities that protect both you and your organization. You should also pay attention to Business Statistics or Analytics, as data analysis now drives nearly every business decision. Lastly, Entrepreneurship and Strategy tie everything together by teaching you how to identify opportunities, develop business models, and think long-term about growth and competition. Together, these courses will give you a strong understanding of how businesses operate and how to apply that knowledge to your own career goals.
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Audrey’s Answer
This depends on your interests, learning styling and even the professor. From my experience from both a business and undergrad and masters, most people tend to struggle with Finance, Accounting, and sometimes data analysis if there is a class like that in your business program. Finance and accounting are detail oriented, numbers focused and require concentration. The concepts build on eachother as well and comes with their own vocabulary of terminology. All that said you could love it, and find those classes easier than something like marketing, or entreuprenual courses.