The University of Mississippi’s School of Business Administration is the oldest accredited business school in the state of Mississippi. A Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree will provide you with a broad exposure to all facets of the business process to prepare you for a career in many types of organizations.
No matter which major you choose, the School of Business Administration will help you build the skills and competencies you will need to be successful in your chosen career, including:
The ability to analyze and solve complex business problems
An understanding of the global business environment
An appreciation of the value of diversity and creativity
The mastery of advanced information technology
Leadership and interpersonal skills
Skills in persuasion, negotiation, and motivation
High ethical standards
An understanding of the languages and cultures of business
Communication and presentation skills
A willingness to be a change agent
The experience of working in team environments
You will learn from a faculty known for enthusiastic teaching and leading-edge research. Many of our professors have extensive research and consulting records, and a large number have several years of management and practical business experience. Faculty members have authored best selling textbooks and serve on business task forces and professional associations. Best of all, our students consistently tell us that the faculty is accessible for individual help and personal mentoring. You are never alone at Ole Miss.
The business curriculum is innovative and challenging. Current issues relevant to ethics, international business, social and legal considerations, and advanced information technology are integrated throughout the courses. You will learn through lectures, cases, team projects, and group presentations – all designed to encourage participation. You will frequently work on teams with your classmates to solve actual business problems and to present – and defend – your solutions. Your courses will have a sharp technology focus to build the cutting-edge computer skills you will need in the workplace. By combining a strong foundation in fundamental
business knowledge with hands-on experience with real business problems, your Ole Miss business degree will prepare you for long-term success in any career that you choose.
