“HPU afforded me the opportunity to grow into the person I’m proud to have become. HPU has the resources to meet any and all student’s needs, and I am very thankful for this institution.”
“HPU has helped me grow and learn from experiences inside and outside the school. Through speakers, professors, facilities and the HPU athletic department, I have been given the opportunity to learn different skills needed to achieve my goals”
“HPU provided an environment which taught me how to fully apply myself in not only my academics but every aspect of my life. I have become a much more efficient person in terms of my studies, my work, and my involvement in activities around campus. The business and philosophy departments encouraged me to actively participate in class and thus improved my confidence in applying myself.”
“I have become a successful student, which in turn put me on the path toward my new career, because of my professors and the many resources at HPU. High Point University has helped me build connections that will last a life time through working market, internships and being a part of the Professional Selling Club. The opportunities at HPU are endless!”
“My mentor at HPU has been professor Randy Moser. He served as my academic advisor, fraternity advisor, and close personal advisor during my time at HPU. I sincerely thank him for teaching me how to sell my own brand. He taught me that an interview is like a sales pitch and should be just as persuasive, if not more so.”
Victoria Eardley, ’19 – Chief Administrative Office Enterprise Data Environments and Transformation Department at Wells Fargo in Charlotte, NC
“My most impactful mentor at HPU was Professor Randy Moser. I took multiple classes with Professor Moser and the lessons I learned in his classes weren’t pertinent to a single moment but lessons I will continue to take with me and grow on as I move on in my career and professional life. Professor Moser was also my academic advisor, so anytime I had a question or concern about internships, jobs or classes, he was always there. I owe a lot to Professor Moser for helping me grow as a person.”
Erin Haggerty, ’19 – Outside Sales Rep for Polymershapes in Boston, Massachusetts
“As a freshman at HPU, I completely immersed myself in all of the opportunities and clubs offered through the Phillips School of Business. I found that I thoroughly enjoyed the Professional Selling Club, which I credit with much of my success. As soon as I joined the selling club, I competed with my peers and was nominated to compete in a National Sales Competition where I aided my teammates in winning an award. From that experience, I developed relationships with professors that encouraged me to run for a leadership position. I became vice president of membership for the Professional Selling Club which required me to host companies that can offer internships to students. ”
Viktoria Heiser, ’19 – Financial Lines Underwriter for Chubb Insurance Compnay in San Fransisco, California
“HPU creates an open and unique environment; I felt at home at HPU from day one. The university allows you to work alongside your professors, in such a way that it doesn’t feel like you are at school, but instead feels like you are working with lifelong mentors to reach your goals. Because of the small-sized classes, I have been able to form strong relationships with my professors and classmates. My professors wanted me to succeed not only in class but after graduation. HPU has created an environment where I easily connected with like-minded individuals who strive for success, and they provided me with the instructors and support system I needed to land my dream job. Many of my entrepreneurship classes helped me when it came time for interviews as I was comfortable with sharing my strongest skills.”
Ian Huffman, ’19 – Commercial Broker for Marcus & Millichap in Charlotte, North Carolina
“High Point University helped me by connecting me with countless individuals who provided resources I never would have received at other schools. My sales and negotiation classes gave me the real-life experience I needed to be successful in the role I have now. The Office of Career and Professional Development also helped me finalize my resume and taught me the do’s and don’ts of resume building.”
Sarah Julian, ’19 – Associate Account Executive for UPS Corporate in Charlotte, North Carolina
“When I changed my major, I became involved with the Professional Selling Club. Although it wasn’t until my junior year, I really decided to invest more time into it. As a senior, I approached Professor Larry Quinn and told him I wanted to go to William Paterson University for the National Sales Challenge. I made the team, we worked hard collectively and placed second overall, and I placed 8th individually. A recruiter from UPS saw my role-playing event, we exchanged contact information and began discussing potential jobs. Several months went by, but because of my sales initiative, UPS put me on a fast track, and I received a job offer thanks to the opportunity HPU’s Professional Selling Club provided me.”
Ashley Lang, ’19 – People and Organization Project Manager for SmileDirectClub
“High Point University has prepared me for my future through opportunities, experiences and the academic environment the school has to offer. The Phillips School of Business has given me the opportunity to improve my presentation skills, attend guest speaker events, participate in mock interviews and meet with professors that have experience in different fields. I have received hands-on experience like holding two positions on campus in the Student Employment Office and the Survey Research Center that I was able to discuss throughout my interview process. I have utilized the Career and Professional Development Office since my freshman year. I learned how to set up my LinkedIn account, strengthen my resume and go through the interview process. HPU has helped me become more confident in my skills and abilities by providing me with endless opportunities.”
Thomas Neill, ’19 – Professional Clothier for Tom James in New York City, New York
“Professor Larry Quinn taught me how to negotiate and helped me discover a passion for selling I didn’t know I had. His passion for sales and his energy spread through his classes, allowing for a fun and informative environment. His personal interaction with me opened my eyes to a minor in sales and it speaks to his skills as a sales professor. Taking his class is what landed me the job interview with Tom James. With his guidance and teaching methods I was molded to be the person I am today, and I am truly prepared to handle all of my future life negotiations.”
Skyler Niles, ’19 – Guest Experience Expert for JW Marriott
“HPU helped me get where I am now by providing unlimited experiences and resources for me to take advantage of. They offer very involved and helpful professors who truly want to see their students succeed, and HPU’s focus on life skills has truly prepared me for interviews, internships and my career. Throughout my job search, I did on-site work visits and truly saw what the job would be like day-to-day. I was prepared for my career through the business classes I took and my involvement in the Professional Selling Club.”
Lauren Payton, ’19 – Executive Sales Associate for Yelp in New York, New York
“High Point University showed me the importance of networking and putting yourself out there. Through my sales classes and the Professional Selling Club, I was able to sell myself to companies and feel confident while doing so.”
Janay Peebles, ’19 – Financial Officer for City of Praise Family Ministries Center of Hope
“HPU has prepared me to work with people from different backgrounds. I learned how to conduct myself in a business environment, be an inspiring leader and bring innovative ideas to the table. The Office of Career and Professional Development aided me in preparing the perfect resume to ensure I was admitted into DePaul University’s Accounting Schools as well as obtain a career in my field.”
Zachary Pifer, ’19 – Account Manager for Raleigh Marketing Consultants in Raleigh, North Carolina
“At HPU, I was given the ability to shape and enhance myself into the person I am proud to be. My professors in the Phillips School of Business, academic and career advisors, as well as other professors, have had such a positive influence on me. They have helped put me on the right path to success beginning my freshman year and guided me through what I needed to accomplish each year to lay the groundwork for ultimate success after graduation. High Point University has any and every resource that students may need to better themselves, and I am very thankful to have been a part of such an extraordinary family.”
Taylor Peck, ’17 – Professional Clothier at Tom James in New York City
“Leading up to my follow day at Tom James, I was extremely nervous. I really wanted the job, and a two day interview that involved flying to New York and staying in a hotel was very overwhelming to me. I went to Bridget Holcombe in Career and Professional Development, and she completely put me at ease.”
Frazier Robinson, ’17 – Employee Benefits Sales Trainee position with Mutual of Omaha
“High Point University provides an incredible environment where you want to learn. They provide opportunities to hear amazing entrepreneurs and business professionals from all over the country that someone would not typically get the chance to do elsewhere. I had great professors who took time out of their busy day to build a relationship with me and help me get to where I am today.”
Leah Larson, ’17 – Sales Associate at Gartner in Fort Myers, Florida
“HPU has helped me immensely get to where I am today. My success coach Doug Hall played a huge role in helping me get an internship for my freshman and sophomore years. From that internship, I fell in love with sales and joined the Sales Club, which introduced me to Gartner where I have a full-time job lined up after college.”
Haley Cotnoir, ’17 – Street Team Ambassador for the Boston Red Sox in Massachusetts
“High Point University has given me a platform for success since the first day I stepped foot on campus. The staff, faculty and peers want each and every person to go out into the real world and make a difference. HPU has allowed me to make connections that I never would have anywhere else.”
Dorothy Hinders, ’17 – Employee Benefits Sales Trainee at Mutual of Omaha in Houston
“The sales program lead by Larry Quinn and Randy Moser is absolutely amazing. The classes gave me the tools I need to find success and build self-confidence. And, I had the opportunity to meet with potential employers, which is how I landed my internship with Ashley Furniture and now my job with Mutual of Omaha.”
Sam Fuller, ’17 – External Sales Representative at Mutual of Omaha in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
“HPU provides an environment that demands your best. It publicly celebrates the successes of its best students and encourages you to succeed further than you may have thought yourself capable of. The Business School at HPU does an excellent job of simulating real-life career situations such as mock interviews and sales role plays that help prepare students for the business world.”
Michael Rossi, ’17 – Merchandise Services Coordinator for Richard Childress Racing
“HPU helped me by simply giving me the confidence to achieve my goals from day one. All the resources were here for me to take advantage of, and when utilized, it’s amazing how well they set me up for my career.”
Ben Lonzz, ’17 – Owner and Manager of 1st Ave Pizza, in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey
“From the very beginning, I knew that HPU would prepare me with the education necessary to become successful. So far, I am on track to accomplishing the goals that I set for myself, and I know I wouldn’t be on this path if not for the experiences I gained at HPU. ”
Sarah Moses, ’17 – Apprentice Program at Staples in Denver, Colorado
“I was given so many opportunities to get more involved, build my resume and acquire skills outside of the classroom during my time at HPU. I have had the pleasure of learning so much from my leadership in American Marketing Association, my involvement in Zeta Tau Alpha, as well as my membership in the Entrepreneurship Club. With such a close community, I never felt any hesitation to get involved in extracurricular activities.”
Leah Pieniadz, ’17 – Professional Clothier with Tom James in New York, New York
“Receiving a business education from HPU helped me gain valuable real world experience. In my Marketing Management course, with Dr. Moser, we were given the opportunity to work with real companies as marketing and sales consultants, in return these companies gave my classmates and I advice and feedback on how to best market ourselves in the ever-changing job market.”
Richard Gengel, ’17 – Sales Professional with Tom James in Washington, D.C.
“HPU helped me in ways I didn’t realize until my senior year when I started interviewing with companies. The university made sure that I received a well-rounded education, from business classes to art classes to science classes. I learned so much more then I realized, and it has helped me grow my mind while also progressing as a person. ”
James Ensor, ’17 – Financial Analyst for Cone Health in Greensboro, North Carolina
“I owe everything to HPU and the opportunities I’ve been provided. The holistic education and experiential learning provided me with unmatched experience during the interview process for my job. My interactions both inside and outside of the classroom have prepared me for the next journey ahead.”
Elizabeth Pellegrini, ’17 – Attending Law School at the College of William & Mary
“HPU provided so many opportunities for me to get involved on campus as early as my freshmen year. Not only was I a member of clubs and organizations, but I was given the chance to serve on executive boards as well. Founding a nationally recognized business fraternity my freshman year taught me leadership and communication skills that have proven to be invaluable. All the while, I had professors at HPU who were always cheering me on and pushing me to be my best.”
Recent HPU business administration graduates have accepted positions with:
- ADP: Associate District Manager (3)
- ADP: Sales Apprentice
- Aerotek: Commercial Recruiter
- Aerotek: On-Premise Recruiter
- Aerotek: Technical Recruiter
- Aflac: Broker Sales Consultant
- Allied Staffing Network: Director of Business Development
- Altria Group Distributing Company: Territory Sales Manager
- Amazon Operations: Area Manager
- AmeriCorps VISTA: HPU AmeriCorps VISTA
- Ameriprise Financial Services: Financial Advisor
- Amgen
- Amica Mutual Insurance: Associate Account Manager
- Arab Angel Fund: Associate
- Ashley Furniture Homestores: Sales Agent
- Ashley Homestore Retail HQ: Data Analyst
- Athenahealth: Enterprise Marketing Analyst
- Atlantis Toy & Hobby Inc.: Sales Associate
- Ava Pork Products: Sales Associate
- AXA Advisors, LLC: Financial Professional
- Baltimore Ravens: Seasonal Sales Associate
- Berkshire Hathaway Home Services YSU North Hills: Broker Realtor
- Besharati Group: Event Coordinator
- Beth Krupa Interiors: Assistant Designer
- BGB Group: Associate Account Executive
- Boston Bruins: Marketing and Promotions
- Boston Realty Advisors: Marketing Analyst
- Brainshark: Business Development Representative
- Brown Brothers Harriman: Fund Accountant
- BTT: Co-Founder
- Buckner Companies: Inside Sales Representative
- Buffalo Hospital Supply: Project Manager
- H. Robinson: Sales Executive
- Caffey Distributing/Carolina Premium Beverage: Off-Premise Sampling Team
- Canteen: Field Marketing Specialist
- CaptureRx: Strategic Program Specialist
- CheckedUp: Sales Representative
- Chesapeake Bay Foundation: Executive Assistant
- Coca Cola Bottling Co, Consolidated: Sales Representative
- Cognizant: AMS Technical Analyst
- College Hunks Moving: Operations Manager
- Colliers International: Legal Intern
- Colonial Funding Group, LLC: Trade Desk Analyst
- Cone Health: Financial Analyst
- Constant Contact: Inside Sales Consultant
- Coyote Logistics: National Account Manager Sales Trainee
- Credit Suisse: CCAR Analyst
- CSRA, Inc: Program Assistant
- Dick’s Sporting Goods: Merchandising Trainee
- DirectPath: Director of Northeast Region
- Disney Cruise Line: Cruise vacation agent
- Domtech Sports: Founder and Owner
- Douglas Elliman: Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
- Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare: Assistant Price Coordinator
- Eagle Door and Retail Maintenance: Property Manager
- Eastern Trading & Contracting: Assistant General Manager
- Easter Seals NH: HR Business Partner
- Electric Insurance Company: Outbound Sales Representative
- Eline Monuments LLC: Monument Sales and Installation
- Elite Touch: Sales and Account Manager
- ELK Group International: Sales Temp
- EMC: Emerging Technologies Specialist
- Enterprise Holdings: Management Trainee (5)
- Fidelity Investments: Financial Representative
- FourCubed: Account Manager
- Frank Recruitment Group: Recruitment Consultant
- Furnitureland South, Inc: Design Consultant (2)
- E. Appliances, a Haier Company: Commercial Development Program
- Gartner: Account Executive
- Gartner: Emerging Technology Growth Partner
- Gartner: Sales (2)
- Gartner: SMB Account Manager
- Gartner: Strategic Growth Specialist
- GE Healthcare: 2017 Commercial Leadership Program
- Giunta’s Meat Farms: Manager
- Green Enterprises Inc.: General Manager
- Greystar/TROY Boston: Leasing Consultant
- Haverford Trust Company: Operations Intern
- Heartland Payment Systems: Relationship Manager
- Hershey Creamery Company: Telephone Sales & Customer Service
- Holden Group and Associates: Client Representative
- Holden Group and Associates: Corporate Trainer
- Hotel del Coronado: Recreation Attendant
- Houston Astros: Professional Baseball Player
- HPF (IT/Tech): Associate Tech Sales
- HSW Advisors at High Tower: Client Associate
- Huguenot Fuels, Inc.: Supply and Logistics
- IMG Learfield Ticket Solutions: Sales Representative
- Insight Global: IT Recruiter (2)
- Inspira Health Network: Patient Registration
- Integrated Staffing Solutions: Executive Recruiter
- InvoSurg, Inc.: Associate Sales Representative
- JDouglas; Knot Average: Inside Sales and Marketing; CEO
- Jerome Group: Sales Assistant
- KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting: Recruiting Manager
- Keller Williams: Commercial Real Estate Agent
- Kellogg Company: Sales Representative
- Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation: Field Marketing Representative
- E. Phillips Career Development Center: Account Executive Sales and Marketing
- Labatt Breweries of Canada: Promotional Representative
- Lennox International: Graduate Sales
- Liberty Mutual Insurance: Sales Representative
- LIKE A PRO: Associate
- Lincoln Financial Group: IT Project Administrator
- Lincoln Financial: Business Aspirations Associate
- LPL Financial: Analyst
- Lord, Abbett & Co.: Advisor Consultant
- M&T Bank: Corporate Reporting
- MarketAxess: Associate
- Marriott International: Event Services Voyager
- Martin Marietta: Independent Contractor
- Maverick Transport: Logistics Coordinator/Sales Associate
- McIlveen Family Law: Legal Assistant
- Merrill Edge: Investment Specialist
- Middle Tennessee State University: Athletic Communications Assistant
- Mindshare: Assistant Negotiator
- Monument Sotheby’s International: Administrative Assistant
- Mutual of Omaha: Employee Benefits Sales Trainee (4)
- Mutual of Omaha: Employee Benefits Specialist
- My Alarm Center: Software Engineering Intern
- NAI CIR: Realtor
- Nantucket Yacht Club: Assistant Director of the Junior Yacht Club
- New York-Presbyterian Hospital: Human Resources Coordinator
- Northern Tool and Equipment: Merchant Associate
- Northern Trust Corporation: Analyst
- Northwestern Mutual: Post-Graduate Financial Representative
- NTT Data Consulting: Project & Program Management Consultant
- NuCare Carolina Ambulance Company: EMTB
- Palms and Wings: Co-Founder
- Party Reflections Inc.: Event Coordinator
- PatSnap: Sales Development Representative
- Paycom: Sales Representative
- PPD: Operations Finance Analyst
- PTC: Inside Sales Representative
- QVC: Consumer Insights Researcher
- Red Ventures: Inside Sales Representative
- Red Ventures: Sales Management
- Richard Childress Racing: Merchandise Services Coordinator
- Robert Half Legal: Legal Recruiter
- Robert Half Technology: Technical Recruiter
- Rutgers University: Player Development/ Recruiting Assistant
- RxSpeed: Account Manager
- Ryan Specialty Group: Underwriter
- Saint-Gobain North America: Credit Services
- Santa Cruz Warriors: Marketing Specialist and Graphic Designer
- Selby Jennings: Senior Consultant
- Selective Insurance Company: Underwriter
- Serengetee LLC: Representative
- Signature Consultants: Associate Recruiter in IT Staffing
- Sirchie: Marketing Assistant
- SocialCode: Associate Ad Manager
- Sonesta: Sales and marketing coordinator
- Staples Business Advantage: B2B Sales Specialist
- Staples: Apprentice Program
- Star Asia International: Sales Executive
- Stoehr Companies, Inc.: Assistant Project Manager
- Stryker Orthopedics: Trauma Sales Associate
- TEKsystems: Quality Assurance Recruiter
- Telebrands Corp.: Media Assistant
- Tempur Sealy International: Sourcing Specialist
- Tenable: Sales Development Representative
- Texture Imports: Furniture Sales Associate
- The Blind King: Installer, Project Manager
- The Buckle, Inc.: Sales Associate
- The Carolina Club: Member Relations Coordinator
- The Eppy Group: Financial Service Representative
- The Portland Regency Hotel & Spa: Sales Coordinator
- The Vanguard Group: Brokerage Investment Professional
- Tobin & Company Investment Banking Group: Investment Banking Analyst
- Tom James Company: Professional Clothier (8)
- Townsquare Interactive: Sales Development Representative
- Tradition: Assistant Municipal Bond Broker
- Triangle Dentistry: Marketing Director
- Turner: Sales Assistant
- Tyler Technologies: Software Support Specialist
- Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance: Intern
- Vanguard: Client Relationship Specialist
- Volkswagen Group of America: Financial Analyst
- Walt Disney World: Disney College Program
- Water the World: Owner and Founder
- Weatherby Healthcare: Sales Consultant
- Wells Fargo: Corporate Due Diligence Investigations Consultant
- Wind-up Records: Social Media and Marketing Intern
- Winning Link Property Resources Inc.: Commercial Real Estate Analyst and Project Manager
- Wright Medical: District Associate Representative
- Yelp: Sales Representative
The Earl N. Phillips School of Business offers the B.S.B.A. degree in Business Administration. To graduate from High Point University with this degree, students must complete the following:
B.S.B.A. in Business Administration
| Major Requirements |
69 credits* |
| University Core Requirements |
50 credits |
| Electives |
17 credits |
TOTAL
|
128 credits
|
*At least 8 credits of University Core Requirements are “embedded” within each major. Though these overlapping credits are reflected in the credit totals for both Major Requirements and University Core Requirements, they are not counted twice in the calculations of Elective and Total credits.
Requirements for the B.S.B.A. in Business Administration:
The B.S.B.A. in Business Administration allows students flexibility in selecting a unique combination of courses to reach their educational goals.
69 credits, 2020-2021 Catalog Year:
- ACC 2010. Financial Accounting (4)
- ACC 2020. Managerial Accounting (4)
- BUA 2000. Business Career Boot Camp (1)
- BUA 2990. Business Communications and Professional Development (4)
- ECO 2030. Principles of Macroeconomics (4)
- ECO 2050. Principles of Microeconomics (4)
- FIN 3010. Financial Management (4)
- MGT 2220. Principles of Management and Organizational Behavior (4)
- MGT 3220. Leadership (4)
- MGT 3280. Operations and Supply Chain Management (4)
- MGT 4990. Strategic Management (4)
- MKT 2110. Principles of Marketing and Personal Selling (4)
- MTH 1310. Applied Mathematical Concepts for Business (4) or MTH 1410 Calculus I (4)
- STS 2610. Business Statistics and Analysis (4) or STS 2910 Introduction to Statistical Analysis with SAS Applications (4)
AND choose one course from the following:
- BUA/GBS 3100. Global Business (4)
- ECO/GBS 3460. International Economics (4)
- ECO/GBS 4430. Comparative Economics (4)
- MKT 3750. International Marketing (4)
- MKT/GBS 3850. Marketing in Spain (4)
BUA/GBS 3100 and MKT/GBS 3850 are part of the study abroad program.
AND
Choose additional courses that sum up to 12 additional school of business credits, excluding any courses that are graded pass/fail. At least 8 of the 12 credits must be at the 3000-level or above;
OR
complete a minor in the school of business.
1. At least 50 percent of traditional business credit hours in this major must be completed at High Point University. Traditional business subjects include courses with the following prefixes: ACC, BUA, ECO, ENT, FIN, MGT, and MKT.
2. Students are encouraged also to consider internships, undergraduate research, or independent study in business, beyond the standard requirements. An internship does not count towards the major.
NOTE: The Major in Business Administration with a Concentration in Entrepreneurship has been replaced by the Major in Entrepreneurship for students entering in the fall of 2015 or later.
Sara Barlok
