Professional education in Business
Administration serves to develop the capabilities of students so that they
may assume positions of leadership and responsibility at all levels of
management in our society. Through its emphasis on undergraduate and
graduate education as well as faculty research, the Department of Business
Administration at the University of Delaware seeks to be a leader in the
discovery, dissemination, and application of business related knowledge.
The B&E faculty develops each student through a variety of teaching
techniques: lectures, case studies, role playing, seminars, and directed
study. No single teaching technique is emphasized to the exclusion of
others. To enhance the instructional process, the department faculty is
actively involved with business and government leaders through research,
seminars, and consulting activities.
The business curriculum is designed to give students both a broad liberal
arts background and a strong professional education. The business program
is accredited at both the graduate and undergraduate levels by the
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the sole
agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as the accrediting
body of business schools.
International Business Studies is a collaborative major offered by the
Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics in conjunction with the
Foreign Languages and Literatures Department in the College of Arts and
Sciences. The major is designed to prepare students to live and conduct
business effectively in a particular region of the world. With an equal
emphasis on business and international studies, including advanced
language training; students learn to apply principles from all business
areas to a region of the world in the native language.
International Business Studies majors may choose among six languages,
Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, or Spanish. Their
international studies curriculum also includes appropriate regional
courses in Anthropology, Art History, Geography, History, International
Relations, Philosophy, and Political Science. The business curriculum
includes all of the core requirements of the other Business Administration
and Finance Department majors plus a set of major courses which focuses on
international business. Two requirements set the International Business
Studies major apart from other business programs: 1) advanced language
proficiency and 2) a semester abroad in a region of interest.
Potential employers will include multinational corporations, such as
DuPont, Bank of America, and W. L. Gore & Associates, who hire other
business majors from the Alfred Lerner College, as well as foreign-based
companies that have operations in the U. S., such as AstraZeneca, Nestle
and Sony.
Although some careers in business demand the expertise developed by
graduate education, there are numerous opportunities for those seeking
employment after college. Most graduates find positions in private
business, although there are jobs for international business graduates in
the media, in government, and with nonprofit organizations such as
international agencies. Employment opportunities for graduates of this
degree program include sales, marketing research, account management,
insurance, advertising, merchandising, consulting, and supervision. For
additional information, students should visit the departmental office, 236
Alfred Lerner Hall, 831-2554, the departmental website at www.lerner.udel.edu/Business,
or the Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics Office of
Undergraduate Advising, 102 Purnell Hall, 831-4369.
Sample Job Titles
| Bachelor's Degree/Entry
Level |
Further Education/Experience Often
Required |
| *public relations specialist |
*marketing director |
| *sales representative |
*development program manager |
| *TESL (Teaching English as 2nd
Language) |
*market research analyst |
| *Foreign Services Officer |
*investment manager |
| *financial services |
*public relations manager |
| *marketing assistant |
*account executive |
Check the Dictionary of Occupational Titles
under section 164 for additional related careers.
Enhancing Employability
- Participate in Internships, Field Experience Placements and Alumni Mentor Network.
- Sample Field Experiences: World Trade Center, International
Section: Office of Economic Development, Quiet Resorts Public
Relations
- Acquire good computer and statistical
skills.
- Participate in Study Abroad and/or internships abroad.
- Develop excellent communication skills and high energy level.
- Gain experience through co-op or internship programs.
- Join relevant student organizations to develop leadership skills.
Some Employers of Business Majors
* International Organizations
* Import/Export Companies
* Non-profit organizations (focused on topical or country related
issues)
* Federal Government (PEACE CORPS, Department of Commerce, State
Department)
* Banks/Financial Instructions
* Manufacturing Companies
* Business and Industry
* Hotels and Restaurants
* Healthcare Industry
* Radio/Television Stations
* Advertising Agencies
* Pharmaceutical Companies
* Consumer Products Companies
Other Sources of Information
Resources for Finding Employment
University of Delaware Career Resource Center Materials:
- Blue Hen Jobs -- Internships, Part-time, Summer, and Full-time Jobs -- All in one place
- Job Opportunities in Business (CSD 129)
- Encyclopedia of Business Information Sources (CSD 130)
- Directory of Websites for Overseas Job Seekers (GD 120)
- The Directory of Websites for International Jobs (GD 125)
- Vault Guide to International Careers (GD 135)
- Opportunities in Overseas Careers (GD 160)
- International Jobs (GD 165)
- Directory of Jobs and Careers Abroad (GD 179)
- International Job Finder (GD 181)
- Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands (EXR 096)
- Top Careers for Business Graduates (CSE 83)
- Great Jobs for Business Majors (CSE 84)
- Careers in Focus - Business (CSE 85)
- What Can You Do with a Business Major? (CSE 97)
- Careers in Business (CSE 99)
- Careers in International Business (CSE 100)
- Becoming a Consultant (CSE 113)
- Opportunities in Banking Careers (CSE 150)
- Career Opportunities in Advertising and Public Relations (CSE 230)
- The Career Guide (ID 5)
- Hoover's Handbook of American Business (ID 10/11)
- National Association of Colleges & Employers (NACE) Annual, Vol. 2
- www.udel.edu/CSC/netresources.html CSC's Internet Resources
Further information including: Skills to Develop, Strategies for
Contacting Employers, Graduate School Information and where to get
assistance is all available in the CAREER RESOURCE CENTER located at 401
Academy Street.
