Business Administration

Lead with Integrity and Character

At A Glance

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Program Type

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Accreditation

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)

Concentrations

Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing

Graduate Program

Affiliated with George Fox University’s Master in Business Administration (MBA) program

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Are you someone who likes to dip a toe into a little bit of everything? Your curious and eager spirit could be leading you toward the business administration major, which allows you to blend accounting, economics, finance, marketing, and more. There’s almost no limit to your possibilities! And with this degree under your belt, there’s no limit to your impact in the workplace, your church and your community.

A Focus on Developing Leaders

Business skills go beyond the technical and into the soft skills. But really, there’s nothing soft about them. Professors seek to raise up business leaders who are adept as critical thinkers, strategizers, managers, presenters, and problem solvers.

The ‘Most Flexible’ Business Major

Because this major offers a bird’s-eye view of the business industry, George Fox faculty will work closely with you to find concentrations or minors based on your passions, interests, and career aspirations. Many of our students add minors or coursework in languages, graphic design, Christian ministries, communication, psychology, or through a semester abroad.

Mentorship Opportunities

Students in the business program have the opportunity to engage in industry mentorship through the Ignite program. As an Ignite member, you are matched with Christians in the industry. You’ll meet monthly to discover opportunities, develop connections, address career skill gaps and ask questions.

A Degree that Gives You Options

The versatility of a business administration degree is perhaps its greatest appeal. Graduates of this program go on to successful professions, earn their MBAs, and even start their own businesses.

Concentrations

As part of the major, we offer four concentrations:

Management

Ready to be a leader in the business world? Check out our management course of study, which covers the principles you need to be an effective manager and leader in all kinds of organizations. You’ll study strategic management, managerial accounting, business law, macroeconomics, and more. This concentration also dives deep into the ethics behind good business practice, stressing character development and upstanding leadership qualities.


Marketing

Are you fascinated by what drives people’s buying behavior? Do you relish competition? The marketing concentration could well be for you! In it, you’ll learn and discuss topics ranging from target market analysis and communication strategies to product pricing, consumer behavior and global marketing. Ultimately, you’ll be challenged to think about how marketing can be used for good rather than in dishonorable ways.


Finance

Study the discipline that is at the heart of all business: finance. This concentration will provide you with the skills to analyze and execute the financial aspects of managerial decisions, covering topics such as the capital structure of corporations, short- and long-term investment decisions, financial security valuation, asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and investment performance evaluation.


Economics

How will you use your skills in the area of economics to better society? Economics is fundamentally concerned with improving human welfare and draws upon philosophy, mathematics, history and other social sciences in order to address many of humanity’s most pressing challenges, from escaping poverty to environmental degradation.

Watch video: Life@Fox: A Day in the Life of a Business Management & Finance Major
Watch video: Meet the Major: Marketing & Management
Watch video: Why I Picked the Management & Marketing Degree | Meet the Major

Program Distinctives Why Study Business Administration at George Fox?

Courses / Curriculum What Will I Study?

Career Outlook What’s After George Fox

Ready to graduate into growing industries? Employment of advertising, promotions and marketing managers is projected to grow 6% through 2032, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Accountants and auditors can expect to see 4% growth during that time period, while financial analysts will see an 8% growth in their field. Meanwhile, the job market for management analysts is projected to grow by a robust 10%.

  • Creative Director, Nike
  • Sr. Director of Global Compensation, Nike
  • Partner, Delap LLP
  • Vice President, Credit Administration, Bank of the Cascades
  • Finance Manager, Microsoft
  • Account Executive, WE Communications
  • Accountant, PricewaterhouseCoopers
  • Professor of Economics, Olivet Nazarene University
  • Sales Territory Manager, Intel
  • Product Line Manager, ISI, Inc.
  • Program Operations Manager, AECOM (Libya)
  • Nike
  • Intel
  • Tesla
  • SpaceX
  • World Vision
  • Federal Reserve Bank (Washington, D.C.)
  • Hope International
  • CUI Global
  • Freebird Digital Media
  • United States International Trade Commission
  • City University London
  • Syracuse University
  • London School of Economics
  • Paris School of Business
  • University of Illinois
  • Oregon State University
  • Azusa Pacific University
  • Ohio State University
  • Colorado State University
  • Texas Tech University
  • San Diego State University
Student in graduation cap and gown

VSCO Cofounder Greg Lutze Stays Grounded Despite His Success

Greg Lutze is a busy man. As cofounder and chief experience officer of VSCO (Visual Supply Company), the 2000 George Fox alumnus and business administration major is the head and heart behind one of the top creative tools on the market. VSCO’s mobile photo editing and sharing app has more than 45 million active users, a robust following of talented creatives and a stack of awards.

Yet, despite the success and accolades, Lutze has managed to stay grounded.

Portrait of Drew Van der Werff

Drew Van der Werff

VP, Goldman Sachs

George Fox University has instilled a sense of integrity in my life that is not only a solid foundation on which to build, but gives me a market value that many post-undergrad students cannot claim. As a result, I have confidence that I will be successful at carrying out what Christ has planned for my life.

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