Katherine Hamilton, Class of 2010
Public Relations and Human Resource Specialist for Hastings (NE) Public Schools
“Hastings College provided me with a solid foundation that has proved invaluable in my professional career. Simply put, I would not be where I am today if it were not for the classes I took, people I met, and the opportunities I had while at HC. I majored in Business Administration with a Minor in Advertising & Public Relations. One of the beauties of studying at HC is that you can take classes you are interested in and not only the ones that are required. I was able to ‘pursue my passion’ to the fullest at Hastings College.”
Andrew Meitzen, Class of 2009
Business and Economics Major Associate National Bank Examiner at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the United States Treasury Department
“My Hastings College Business and Economics majors provided me with essential skills to not only achieve success in the classroom, but to obtain employment within a competitive industry. The curriculum and instruction developed by the department faculty promotes independent thought, critical reasoning and analytical tools to continue to improve and grow as a student and in a professional capacity. The professors take pride in their work and in turn take pride in their students. Professors work diligently with students to ensure their experience is fulfilling and successful.
I have my experience majoring in both Economics and Business to thank for a great college career and for excelling in my current position with the U.S. Treasury Department in Newport Beach, CA.”
“Ninety percent of our students have successful job placements within three months of graduation”
Business and Economics Professor Roger Doerr
Overview
The Business Administration major prepares students to meet the challenges of a complex dynamic organization environment. The globalization of business, communication skills, and a stong ethics emphasis throughout the offered courses are standards for this program. A second major or minor is required, which gives students more career opportunities and an edge in the market place.
- Fits well with any other major or minor
- Courses have writing, speaking and computer components
- Internships encouraged
- Equips students with the tools to become an entrepreneur
- Endless career opportunities in every geographic area
- Financial Accounting
- Managerial Accounting
- Business Ethics
- The Legal Environment and the UCC
- Commercial Law
- Marketing Principles
- Corporate Finance Management
- Strategic Management and Policy
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Behavioral Statistics or Intro to Statistics
- Management and Leadership Principles
- Production Management
- Human Resources Management
- Human Resources Management/Human Services Administration Seminar
- Advanced Computer Tools
- Business Communication
- Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
- Accounting Information Systems
- Calculus I
- Advanced Public Address
- Organizational Behavior
Capstone Project
The capstone project is one of the final steps in completing the Business Administration major. It is designed to evaluate a publicly held U.S. corporation in totality.
Project: Small teams of students explore all aspects of a company’s annual report, compose an executive summary, complete an investigative report of their findings and provide a recommendation on investment options regarding the company.
Interested? Want more information? Contact:
Roger Doerr, Professor of Business and Economics
Phone: 402.461.7759
Email: rdoerr@hastings.edu
