Business Administration

Why study business administration?

Students become familiar with the languages of the business environment and develop an ability to analyze and solve problems faced by the business administrator.

  • Business administration courses are taught with a forward-looking perspective, integrating technology and cutting-edge topics. 
  • Studying business administration means having interdisciplinary knowledge of human behavior, finances, and marketing strategies to succeed in business, law and public service.
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Business Administration at AU

Beyond AU

Evan Pierce '14, who majored in business administration, is the vice president of people & culture for the Boston Celtics. His focus is on elevating employee experiences through custom people practices, fostering inclusive cultures and technology integration. Prior to joining the Celtics, Pierce spent time in the tech industry at Raven Industries, Hewlett Packard and Apple. He was also a member of the Augustana Men's Basketball Team.

Beyond AU

Bergen Lindner ‘23, who triple majored in marketing, business administration and management, and later earned an MBA from AU, is an account executive at Epicosity in Sioux Falls. The former student-athlete also serves as a marketing specialist and softball instructor for the Playground Softball Facility. Lindner completed four marketing internships while at AU, including one at Epicosity.


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This year’s Viking Days festivities included a special dedication ceremony for Augustana’s School of Business — now the Rydell School of Business, supported by Bill and Ellen Rydell. The Augustana community celebrated on Thursday, Oct. 3, with a gathering in the Madsen Social Science Center, home of the newly-named school.

Kadin Groen ‘26, of Sioux Falls, is double majoring in finance and fintech — part of the Augustana University Fintech Program by Pathward™. This summer, Groen interned with The Bancorp in Sioux Falls. Because of Groen’s successful internship, he was offered a role at The Bancorp as a product development analyst.

Jaida Haynes ‘25, of Philip, South Dakota, is a business administration major with minors in social work and sign language studies. This summer, she utilized her skills off campus and interned with The Foster Network in Sioux Falls — a nonprofit dedicated to supporting families who care for children placed through a licensing agency.