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Business Administration

Combine business acumen with education expertise. Learn management, finance, and strategy skills to lead education organizations, launch education ventures, or drive school improvement.

10 Courses
30 Credits
4 Semesters

Who Is This Track For?

Perfect for students interested in education management, school leadership, or education entrepreneurship. Ideal for those who want to apply business thinking to improve educational outcomes.

Career Outcomes

  • School Business Manager
  • Education Consultant
  • EdTech Product Manager
  • Nonprofit Executive
  • Education Entrepreneur

Core Competencies

  • Financial Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Operations Management
  • Entrepreneurial Thinking

Course Curriculum

10 courses blending business fundamentals with education sector expertise, culminating in a real-world business plan project.

Sample Course Schedule

Complete the Business Administration track in 4 semesters with this recommended sequence.

Semester 1 (Fall)

6 credits
EDBA 101
Principles of Management
EDBA 110
Education as an Enterprise

Semester 2 (Spring)

9 credits
EDBA 201
Financial Accounting for Education
EDBA 210
Marketing Education Services
EDBA 220
Education Finance and Budgeting

Semester 3 (Fall)

9 credits
EDBA 301
Operations Management in Education
EDBA 310
Human Resource Management
EDBA 320
Strategic Planning for Schools

Semester 4 (Spring)

6 credits
EDBA 401
Entrepreneurship in Education
EDBA 490
Capstone: Business Plan Project

Track Resources

Download templates, workbooks, and guides to support your business education journey.

Business Administration Syllabus Pack

Complete syllabi for all 10 courses in the Business Administration track.

PDF - 4.3 MB

Financial Analysis Templates

Spreadsheet templates for school budgeting and financial analysis.

XLSX - 2.8 MB

Strategic Planning Workbook

Step-by-step guide for developing school strategic plans.

PDF - 3.1 MB

Business Plan Template

Complete template for education venture business plans.

DOCX - 1.5 MB

Ready to Lead in Education?

Join the Business Administration track and develop skills to drive educational innovation.