The B.S.B.A. in Business Administration offers students 12 hours of elective credit to be chosen from any offering within the Earl N. Phillips School of Business. Multiple course combinations are possible, giving students the opportunity to tailor their business electives to meet their own personal or professional goals.
Career opportunities for graduates may be in areas where a broad base of knowledge is required (e.g., positions in management). However, a graduate may find opportunities in more specialized areas that he/she wishes to pursue. For example, a student who seeks a position in new product development may select operations management + market research + marketing management as electives, while a student interested in corporate recruitment/placement may choose to take human resources management + sales development + labor economics.
Featured Graduate Outcomes:
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
