Business Administration

general overview

Coker College offers a major in business administration that will prepare you for a career that requires leadership, confidence, decision-making skills, and a strong foundation in business principles from sales and marketing to accounting and management. Whether you want a career in the corporate world or want to own your own business, our program will provide you with an in-depth, first-hand understanding of how and why businesses succeed. Coker College’s strong liberal arts component provides students with a foundation from which to evaluate the business firm’s ethical, social and moral responsibilities as they develop a personal philosophy of business.

graduation requirements

Consult the academic catalog for specific graduation requirements.

major in business administration

Coursework: Classes such as Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Macroeconomic Concepts, Financial Management, and Legal Environment in Business.

minor in business administration

Coursework: Classes such as those listed above and other courses such as United States Business History, Principles of Business Management, International Business Strategies, and Entrepreneurial Studies.

Students have the options of completing additional majors, minors, or specializations. Students can apply for an Honors Project in their major.

scholarship information

Every student who applies to Coker is eligible for scholarships and grants. All students who are accepted to Coker College are automatically considered for academic scholarships. Coker awards approximately $5.1 million in scholarships annually. After receiving their student’s financial aid award, many families find that it costs the same, or less, to attend Coker as it would to attend a state university.

about coker college

Coker is an independent, comprehensive liberal arts college founded in 1908. The living and learning environment fosters participation in the community of scholarship and the development of ethical character, leadership skills and social responsibility. Coker’s mission is to graduate well-rounded students who are analytical and creative thinkers, and effective communicators.

visit us

There’s nothing like experiencing Coker for yourself, and we invite you to visit our campus. To schedule a tour, contact Coker Admissions and we will customize your visit to suit your interests. Please contact us at least one week before you’d like to visit. We can reserve some time just for you. We offer tours at 10 am and 2 pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and at 11 am and 2 pm on Tuesday and Thursday. Visits can also be made by special arrangement on the weekends.