What Can You Do With a Degree in Business Administration?

Salary Guide

The salary of business administration majors varies largely depending on your experience, location, specialty, certification, and more. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage in 2021 for workers involved in day-to-day activities of running a business or with matters related to money was $76,570.

The best approach to determine possible salaries is to research the Occupational Outlook Handbook from the United States Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, which includes salary, training, education needed, and occupation projection growths.

Student Clubs

• Koppelman Student Leadership Council
• Association of Latino Professionals For America (ALPFA) at Brooklyn College
• Smooth Talkers
• Brooklyn College Marketing Society

On-Campus Resources

The Magner Career Center has a wealth of information on everything you need to get started in your career, help with résumés, an internships database, job fairs, etc.

• The center hosts frequent career events, which include panels with Brooklyn College alumni, company and organization visits, and workshops.
• You can get matched with alumni with your major to learn about their experiences, seek career advice, and develop a professional relationship.
• HireBC offers starter, competitive internships, and even job postings from Brooklyn College’s dedicated Job Board. Access HireBC via the Brooklyn College WebCentral Portal, under the Career tab. Many alumni post positions with hopes of working with Brooklyn College students. Begin by uploading your résumé and having it reviewed by a career counselor.
• Sabine Saint-Cyr is the liaison to the School of Business and Paula Cohen is the career adviser to the Koppelman School of Business. For more information or to set up appointments, visit the Magner Center’s website, call 718.951.5696, or visit 1303 James Hall.

Faculty

One point that can never be repeated enough is the importance of working with your professors and instructors. Even though there is plenty of good information to be found online, in each class you will learn from an expert in the field, who can answer your questions or direct you to the best resources available. The value of faculty cannot be overstated. Good connections with your instructors may be a deciding factor in landing your dream job.

Zina Sharperson, Senior Academic Adviser

218 Whitehead Hall
E: businessmgmtadvising@brooklyn.cuny.edu
P: 718.951.5136

Office Hours

Mondays–Thursdays: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Fridays: 9 a.m.–noon

Off-Campus Resources

• Occupational Network (O*NET) offers occupational statistics such as salaries and growth potential for all occupations. Additionally, you can search occupations by name or by your own interests, skills, abilities, etc.
• Occupational Outlook Handbook gives you information on training and education needed for jobs, earning potential, expected job prospects, what you will do on the job, and working conditions.
• American Management Association, has more than 90 years of experience helping business students and professionals.
• DECA helps students prepare for careers in management, marketing, finance, and hospitality globally.