DeVry University Business Degree

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION as a Career Choice

Business organizations today are seeking professionals with broad-based knowledge of modern business theory and practices and their interrelationships to meet the challenges of operating in a global electronic marketplace. The rapidly increasing pace of computer technology use by business is driving organizations to value employees who are knowledgeable in the application of technology to business strategy, management and decision making.

DeVry Institute's Business Administration degree program develops these competencies through case studies, team projects, Internet use and Web page development, as well as computer applications and systems integration.

The program offers majors (concentrations in Illinois and New York) in Accounting, Business Information Systems, Operations Management and Project Management.

Accounting:

• Financial accounting, including CPA firm positions
  (Students seeking professional certification should contact their State Board of Accountancy or appropriate organization.)
• Financial services industry planning and analysis
• Financial consulting
• Federal and state taxation
• Internal auditing

Business Information Systems:

• Database applications
• PC hardware and software assistance and training
• Internet coordination
• Business systems analysis
• E-commerce-based organizations

Operations Management:

• Purchasing management
• Process re-engineering
• Quality assurance and control
• Logistics
• Facility management and supervision

Project Management:

• Project management in product and/or service industries
• Development projects in industry or government
• Organizational change