Business Administration
Hastings College Business Administration alumni serve as chief executive officers, small and large business owners, research analysts, financial advisors, managers of sports teams, international executives and entrepreneurs.
Do challenging, valuable work
Careers for Hastings College Business Administration graduates involve challenging, valuable work in large corporations, nonprofit organizations and small businesses:
- Understanding complex, dynamic data
- Helping people do their jobs better
- Launching your own business
- Anticipating market needs
- Leading diverse teams to solve problems
Learn the full suite of business skills
You begin with introductory classes in specific business disciplines and conclude with a capstone seminar that integrates everything you’ve learned along the way.
- Communication
- Ethics
- Organizational Dynamics
- Entrepreneurship
- Legal aspects of business
- Financial management
- Human resources
- Operations
- Leadership
Go further with a Hastings education
Thanks to our small class sizes (most have fewer than 20 students!), and a student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1, you’ll work closely with faculty and your advisor to complete your degree in four years. In fact, most students who graduate from Hastings do so in four years!
Our block-style semester structure means you’ll take just one or two classes at a time — which really lets you focus more intently on each class. It also lets faculty devote more time to every student because they’re only teaching one or two classes in a block!
Create your future
See for yourself how we tailor your education to your talents and your goals. Schedule a visit and we’ll demonstrate how Hastings will inspire you to reach your potential, or if you’re a high school senior, apply today.
Graduate with experience
At Hastings, Business Administration majors serve one and sometimes two internships, including through our exclusive Talent Pool program. Some expand their understanding of the world by studying abroad. Many take advantage of additional experiences and insight that help advance career options. Every business administration major completes a capstone project, using case studies to solve real-world challenges. What does all this mean? You’ll graduate from Hastings ready to succeed.
At every step in your path you’ll appreciate the stepping stones of teaching, counseling, inspiring, supporting and guiding from our engaged faculty. It’s an experience that’s true to Hastings College and you won’t find it anywhere else.
All the extras aren't extra

Maximize scholarships — Yes, you’ll get an academic scholarship. But you’ll also get an additional “plus one” scholarship from the group, team or area you’re part of. It’s a great way to pay for school, but also find “your people.”

Books included — Afraid of a $400 textbook? No more! We’ve eliminated the high cost of text books by working with our bookstore to provide all required textbooks. This will save you $1,000 or more each year.

iPad + Apple Pencil — We’ll set you up with an iPad and Apple Pencil — and help you learn how to incorporate these tools into your studies. From digital notes to pictures of lab setups, you’ll discover creative ways to use this technology!
Recent internships for Business Administration majors
- Oakeson Steiner Wealth and Retirement
- Five Points Bank
- Principal Financial Group
- Mary Lanning Healthcare
- Hastings Economic Development Corporation (HEDC)
Get involved beyond the business classroom
- Professional Business Leader’s Club
- Omicron Delta Kappa (Leadership honor society)
In addition to these business-related groups, there’s always something to do at Hastings. Student clubs, service learning, Greek life, recreation and more make Hastings a great campus for student life.
Find scholarships for Business Administration majors
Your high school achievements can both fuel and fund your success at Hastings. We offer a range of generous and renewable academic scholarships based on your GPA. If you decide to pursue a business-related major, you can apply for the T-L Irrigation/Thom Business Scholarship. Plus talent scholarships for everything from speech (forensics) to the arts to athletics. Every student receives at least $12,000 in scholarships (but most receive more!).
First employers for recent graduates
- The Colorado Rapids
- Union Bank and Trust
- Wells Fargo
- American Fence Company
- T.Rowe Price
- Buildertrend
- Burlington Capital
- Bank of the West
- Spanish Ministry of Education
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