The business administration major, produces graduates with a wide range of skills and expertise. Its core set of classes introduces students to the major fields within business and economics, while requiring students to “focus” on a particular area of business through their choice of emphasis. Students thus graduate with essential competencies in business administration, as well as focused understanding of at least one key area. This combination of broad-based and specific knowledge in business opens doors into marketing and finance, as well as leadership positions in private industry, government and nonprofit organizations.
One of our most popular majors is stronger than ever, with 20+ revamped areas of emphasis that companies value when hiring college graduates. If your objective is to gain broad exposure to the business curriculum while honing specific areas of expertise, Business Administration is the major for you.
Real-world experiences are critical components of any top-of-the-stack resume, especially when it comes to the world of business. Today's employers want to know if you can do the work, analyze business problems, and solve them, often on deadline.
At Lakeland University, we value work and experiential learning. Students gain real-world knowledge and earn their degree through a variety of learning opportunities. Whether you have prior work experience, want to get work experience but have a busy schedule, or have just graduated high-school — our award-winning Cooperative Education program provides an abundance of opportunities to get hands-on experience and earn academic credit for your work!
Lakeland University has consulted with employers and advisory boards to analyze career development data and national market trends to establish the following 20+ emphases:
Students with entrepreneurial skills/interests thrive at Lakeland. Through programs like Launch: Lakeland Student-Run Businesses, our partnership with Jake’s, a Lakeland Community and the opportunity the work alongside faculty who are experienced entrepreneurs, Lakeland is ideal for students who have aspirations to start/own their own business.
There’s more than one way to get a college education and Lakeland offers them all. Lakeland University students have access to a variety of pathways, and each one can be customized to meet your needs. Since our founding in 1862, Lakeland University has been a leader in finding ways to help students make their dreams come true.
You may apply at any time as Lakeland University operates on a rolling admission basis with 6 start dates throughout the year. Applications will be reviewed until about two weeks before the start of each term.
Once your application is received, your Lakeland University admissions counselor will be in touch.
*Exceptions to the above admission criteria may be granted for students with a cumulative GPA range from 1.75 to 1.99 if the academic experience that resulted in the less than 2.0 GPA was more than two years ago. Furthermore, typically students with a cumulative GPA range from 1.50 to 1.75 will only be considered if the poor academic performance experience that resulted in the less than 2.0 GPA was more than five years ago. Students receiving an exception will be admitted conditionally.
Athletic Director, Professor of Sport Management & Leadership
Instructor of Hospitality Management, Chair Business & Technology
Assistant Professor of Business Administration
Dean, College of Business and Science
Instructor of Business Administration, Herbert Kohler & Frank Jacobson Chair in Business and Entrepreneurship
