Business Administration Department

Prepare for a career in the business world with an understanding of business theories, policies, and procedures.
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Take a responsible position within the world of business, equipped with a knowledge of business theories, policies, and procedures. The curriculum is based in the liberal arts, coupled with professional courses and a variety of practical business experiences, including the opportunity for experimental learning through internships, structured to give the participant an opportunity to apply the theory of the classroom to a specific work experience.

Majors and Concentrations

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Accounting

Gain a solid foundation in business while learning financial tools, tax codes and the U.S. laws. 
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Management

Gain a foundation in management that prepares you for inevitable challenges across a wide range of businesses.
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Marketing

Gain an understanding of a broad marketing functions and practices across a wide range of business settings. 

Graduate Degrees and Certificates

On-campus MBA Degrees

100% Online MBA Programs

100% Online Certificates

Undergraduate Certificate

Minors

Course Rotation, Plan of Study, and University Catalog

Accreditation

Meet Our Faculty

Business Administration Faculty

Hands-On Opportunities

Study Abroad

Go beyond the classroom and study the world through travel. 

Internships

Hands-on experience that prepares you for your career. 

Beyond the Classroom

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Clubs and Organizations

From the Accounting Club to Business Society, and many other groups that represent your own personal interests, there's more to Fitchburg State than your education.  
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News

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Questions? Get in touch!

Please reach out with any questions you might have, either though the contact information below or by contacting the department chair, Renee Scapparone - 978.665.3526.

SPRING 2021 UPDATE: The Department of Business Administration will provide in person services on Wednesdays from 8am - 12:00pm in Percival Hall, Rooms G09-B and G08. The office will be available remotely, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for the Spring 2021 semester. Please contact aburrill@fitchburgstate.edu for assistance. To make an appointment with Dr. Renee Scapparone, Department Chair, please contact her at  rscappar@fitchburgstate.edu. To make an appointment with a Business Administration faculty member, please contact them directly. Contact information and office hours are listed elsewhere on the department's web page.