Business Careers
Find out what careers you can achieve with a Business degree from MBU, and how you can get there!
Business Careers
These are just some of the many careers a Business BA can prepare you for. Select a career to learn about the job, average salary, employment outlook, required education level, and more.
Management & Operations
Use the resources below to find more career profiles on these and hundreds of other jobs you could achieve with a Business BA.
Career Spotlights
Accountant
Prepares and examines financial records for individuals or businesses.
Education: Bachelor’s degree + certification
Workplaces: Financial institutions, payroll services in businesses across industries, self-employed
Median Pay: $81,680/year
Job Outlook: 5% (faster than average)
Advertising Manager
Plans advertising and marketing campaigns to sell goods and services.
Education: Bachelor’s degree
Workplaces: Advertising firms, consultant firms, businesses across industries
Median Pay: $159,660/year
Job Outlook: 6% (faster than average)
Project Management Specialist
Coordinates and oversees the budget, schedule, staff, and additional details of a project within or on behalf of a business.
Education: Bachelor’s degree
Workplaces: Construction companies, manufacturing companies, government agencies, businesses across industries
Median Pay: $100,750/year
Job Outlook: 6% (faster than average)
MBU Alumni Employers
Our business majors are commonly employed by financial institutions, marketing and sales firms, human resources firms, and businesses across industries for positions in management, accounting, HR, marketing, and sales.
Companies that have hired our alumni include:
- AAA Club Alliance
- Augusta Health
- Booz Allen Hamilton Inc
- Brown Edwards
- Capital One
- Carilion Clinic
- Coca-Cola Consolidated
- Dominion Energy
- Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
- General Dynamics IT
- General Dynamics Shared Resources
- Hantzmon Wiebel LLP
- Hoelting & Company, Inc
- LexisNexis
- Marriott
- Microsoft
- Momentum Earthworks
- Nationwide
- Northrop Grumman
- Quick Response Fire Supply
- Sentara Health
- Sherwin-Williams
- State Farm Insurance Companies
- Tiger Fuel Company
- US Postal Service
- UVA Health
- Valley Health
- Virginia Department of Taxation
- Virginia Department of Transportation
- Walt Disney World
- Wells Fargo
What’s your path?
MBU offers dozens of complementary minors, majors, clubs and more to enhance your study of ABA and autism studies and put you on the right path to your dream career.
Consider pairing your Business major with…
A minor in:
A double-major in:
- Applied Mathematics
- Biology
- Criminal Justice
- Education
- Health Sciences
- Healthcare Administration
- History
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Psychology
- Public Policy
- Social Work
- Strategic Communications
Build one of these Skill Stacks to gain an edge in the job market:
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Leadership
- Collaboration
- Data Fluency
Join one of these MBU clubs or professional organizations for connection and networking:
- Sociology Club
- Social Work Club
- Psychology Club
- Criminal Justice Club
- A Brighter Tomorrow
- Residence Hall Association
- Student Standards Board
- Virginia Association for Behavior Analysis
- International Society for Autism Research
- Behavior Analyst Certification Board
Consider our outstanding Mary Baldwin MBA graduate program:
*We offer an Accelerated Pathway for this program. Earn two degrees faster!
Consider pairing your Business major with:
A minor in:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Communication
- Criminal Justice
- Education
- English
- Healthcare Administration
- History
- Homeland Security
- Human Resources Management
- Leadership Studies
- Management
- Mathematics
- Peacebuilding & Conflict Resolution
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Sociology & Anthropology
- Sports Management
A double-major in:
- Applied Mathematics
- Biology
- Criminal Justice
- Education
- Health Sciences
- Healthcare Administration
- History
- Mathematics
- Psychology
- Public Policy
- Social Work
- Strategic Communications
Build one of these Skill Stacks and gain an edge in the job market:
- Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Collaboration
- Data fluency
- Leadership
Join one of these MBU clubs for connection and networking:
- Math Club
- Psychology Club
- Sociology Club
- Social Work Club
- Criminal Justice & Leadership Club
- Baldwin Program Board
- A Brighter Tomorrow
- Student Senate
- Inter-Club Council
- Appropriations Committee
- Student Standards Board
- American Management Association
- American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management
- DECA
- Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society
Consider one of our outstanding MBU graduate programs:
Consider pairing your Business major with:
A minor in:
- Communication
- Creative Writing
- English
- Marketing
- Psychology
- Sociology & Anthropology
- Sports Management
A double-major in:
Build one of these Skill Stacks and gain an edge in the job market:
- Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Inclusivity
- Data fluency
- Creativity
Join one of these MBU clubs for connection and networking:
- Psychology Club
- Sociology Club
- Baldwin Program Board
- A Brighter Tomorrow
- American Marketing Association
- DECA
- Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society
Consider our outstanding Mary Baldwin MBA graduate program:
*We offer an Accelerated Pathway for this program. Earn two degree faster!
Explore Internships
No matter your major, an internship is a chance to explore your interests, build real-world skills, and give you a real competitive edge in the job market. The McCree Center for Career Success can help find the right opportunity for you.
Planning for Graduate School
If you’re considering a career that requires a graduate degree, exploring graduate school early can save stress later. Most applications require transcripts, recommendations, and a personal statement, while some programs also require prerequisite courses. Research programs early so you can plan ahead.
Some graduate programs require entrance exams such as the GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) or GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test), which assesses skills relevant to graduate business programs. Preparation can take weeks or months, so check requirements early to give yourself time to study and practice.
See what graduate programs Mary Baldwin has to offer!
McCree Center for Career Success
The McCree Center for Career Success helps students connect their education to their future careers. Services include:
- Career exploration and planning
- Resume and cover letter support
- Interview preparation
- Internship and job searches
- Networking and professional development
- Graduate school preparation
Visit us to learn more!
