Business Administration
Build the management, finance, and marketing skills to lead any organization.
Inside Business Administration.
Business Administration provides a broad foundation in management, accounting, finance, marketing, and entrepreneurship.
With concentrations and internships, graduates are ready for careers across business and for M.B.A. study.
Students in Business Administration learn in small, mentorship-driven classes, work closely with faculty on research and creative projects, and build a portfolio of real-world experience before they graduate.
What You'll Learn
- 01Understand production, finance, management, and marketing functions
- 02Plan, implement, and evaluate business projects
- 03Analyze managerial challenges in technological and global settings
- 04Prepare for professional certification or graduate business study
Why This Program
- Concentrations in accounting, management & marketing
- Internship and professional experience
- Direct pathway to the M.B.A.
What You'll Study.
Major Requirements
- 0145 credit hours of business core requirements
General Education
- 0139 semester credit hours
Electives
- 0112-credit non-business minor
- 0224 credit hours of upper-level business electives
- 03Total program requirement: 120 credit hours
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Where This Degree Takes You.
Common Job Titles
- Business Analyst
- Accountant
- Marketing Coordinator
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Graduate School Options
- Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
- Graduate business programs
Industry Sectors
- Finance & Accounting
- Marketing
- Management
- Entrepreneurship
Salary outcomes vary by role and region — connect with Claflin Career Services for current, verified data for this field.
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Experiential learning
Learn by Doing.
Real experience is built into the program — from internships and research to service learning and study abroad.
Internships
Placements with regional employers and partners connected to the Department of Business Administration.
Undergraduate Research
Mentored, faculty-led research beginning as early as the first year.
Field Experiences
Site visits, practica, and community-based learning that apply classroom theory.
Service Learning
Projects that connect coursework to Orangeburg and the surrounding community.
Study Abroad
Global programs coordinated through the Office of Global Programs.
Learn from Dedicated Scholars.
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Faculty Name
Chair, Department of Business Administration
Strategy & entrepreneurship
Outcomes That Speak for Themselves.
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“The Business Administration program gave me the mentorship and hands-on experience to step confidently into my career.”
“My professors knew me by name and pushed me to do work I didn't know I was capable of.”
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How to Apply.
Requirements
- Completed Claflin University application
- Official high school transcript (or college transcripts for transfers)
- Self-reported test scores (test-optional pathways available)
- Personal statement and any program-specific materials
Deadlines
- Fall priority: November 1 — Spring priority: November 15
- Rolling admission after priority dates while space remains
- Financial aid: complete the FAFSA by the published priority date
Application Process
- 01Submit your free application online
- 02Send official transcripts and supporting documents
- 03Connect with your admissions counselor
- 04Receive your decision and financial aid package
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Your Business Administration Journey Starts Here.
Take the next step toward a Claflin education — apply, request information, or schedule a visit today.