Business Administration - Life University

Business Administration from Life University is a Campus Bachelor Management degree that prepares you for a Business career. What Business Professionals Do The business environment has changed a lot during the past generation with competition and opportunities coming from every corner of the globe, technology playing a major role in efficiency, effectiveness and competitive advantage, and women and minorities creating a multifaceted workplace. Today's hyper-competitive business environment demands multi-faceted managers who can size up new opportunities as quickly as they arise, unite and motivate diverse work groups, and communicate up, down and across the organization to get things done. ?Command and control? has been replaced with concepts such as ?leading from behind? and ?leadership as collective genius? that require savvy managers to gain the cooperation and capitalize on the talents of peers and higher-ups to accomplish organization goals. New grads who can demonstrate outstanding communication skills (knowing how to pitch ideas and generate consensus), work effectively in teams as well as independently, and think critically are prized by today's flatter, leaner organizations striving to squeeze major impact out of every component of their operations. In an article titled ?Art of Persuasion Becomes Key? the Wall Street Journal recently reported that managers must increase influence, rather than command, to get their jobs done, which increases the need for top-notch communication skills. Business Week recently predicted that by 2010, as the exodus of baby boomers from the workforce accelerates, two employees will be leaving for every new hire entering, and new college graduates will be a precious commodity. Studying Business at Life University Life University faculty typically have ?in the trenches? experience, with impressive track records in diverse business ventures before they embarked on teaching careers. They've served as senior executives with Blue Chip companies like IBM, as owners of their own computer companies, marketing firms and insurance agencies, as international business consultants overseas and as business law attorneys. Because they've been in the business world, and many still serve as consultants, they enter the classroom armed with real-world skills and experience. With our small class sizes, you'll enjoy plenty of access to and lots of interaction with faculty mentors who can help you land critical internships, conduct an effective career search and even apply to graduate schools. Their practical, hands-on approach will give you the tangible skills and business acumen to get your career moving quickly. You'll first gain a solid foundation in the overarching principles of management and then specialize in one area with additional coursework and potential internships, independent study and special projects. Our four areas of concentration within the degree mirror some of the fastest-growing career paths identified by the U.S. Department of Labor - marketing, project management, health care administration and general management. These careers are projected to grow steadily through 2020, providing students with opportunities to enter and advance in these fields. Articulation agreements with major universities in the region also provide attractive options for pursuing graduate study as well, moving directly from Life's bachelor's program into an M.B.A. without repeating coursework or experiencing disturbing downtime on the way to a career. An impressive Board of Advisors comprised of Atlanta's corporate elite also ensures our business programs are in synch with the changing and emerging needs of business and industry. These professionals also help foster valuable networking connections to area business leaders. Atlanta provides an outstanding environment for your business education, providing extensive access to internships and part-time work opportunities (or career possibilities after graduation) in this busy metro area. In fact, Forbes ranks Atlanta sixth in the nation on its list of best places for business and careers. View more details on Life University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Management courses.