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CIP 52.0299 Business

Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other

IPEDS Completions, US Department of Education · 2025

Total graduates

10,703

2025 · 260 schools

International share

5.7%

612 international students

Bachelor's degrees

5,916

3.1% international

Master's degrees

3,289

12.3% international

Overview

Business Administration, Management and Operations is a versatile and comprehensive field of study that equips students with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively manage and operate businesses in various sectors. This discipline focuses on understanding the principles of management, organizational behavior, operations strategy, and the intricacies of business processes.

Students in this program learn about key areas such as strategic planning, resource allocation, project management, and performance optimization. They also explore topics like supply chain management, quality control, and operational efficiency, which are crucial for ensuring that an organization runs smoothly and effectively.

Courses often include case studies, group projects, and hands-on experiences that allow students to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios. Additionally, students develop critical soft skills, such as leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities, which are essential for success in any managerial role.

Graduates of this program can pursue a wide range of career opportunities, including positions as operations managers, project managers, business analysts, and consultants, among others. They are prepared to work in diverse industries, from manufacturing to healthcare, and can take on roles that involve improving business processes, managing teams, and driving organizational growth.

In summary, Business Administration, Management and Operations is a dynamic field that prepares students for the challenges of managing modern organizations and enables them to contribute effectively to the success of their companies.

Graduates by year

Graduates by degree level (first and second majors)

AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral

From 2002 to 2025, graduates grew 5% and the international share went from 7.4% to 5.7%.

International share (%)
Graduates by group, 2025
White
43.4%
Asian
3.5%
Hispanic
18.8%
Black
19.3%
Other
9.4%
Intl.
5.7%

Colleges that award this degree

In 2025, 260 schools awarded this degree as a first major. The table lists those in the 2027 U.S. News National or Liberal Arts rankings, plus the unranked schools with the most graduates.

RankSchoolStateGraduatesInternational
#7 University of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania 9 1
#23 Georgetown University D.C. 27 3
#23 Emory University Georgia 28 0
#25 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Michigan 120 8
#27 University of Southern California California 53 0
#29 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Georgia 48 5
#31 Boston College Massachusetts 9 0
#34 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Illinois 33 4
#34 Boston University Massachusetts 42 29
#44 Ohio State University-Main Campus Ohio 26 0
#59 Stevens Institute of Technology New Jersey 131 75
#72 Syracuse University New York 13 2
#73 University of Connecticut Connecticut 45 3
#80 Drexel University Pennsylvania 15 3
#95 American University D.C. 27 2
#137 University of Alabama at Birmingham Alabama 45 0
#137 San Jose State University California 14 1
#137 University of Maryland-Baltimore County Maryland 5 0
#137 University of Scranton Pennsylvania 24 1
#148 University of Massachusetts-Lowell Massachusetts 4 1
#156 University of St Thomas (MN) Minnesota 96 3
#179 University of Louisville Kentucky 6 0
#186 University of Detroit Mercy Michigan 9 0
#186 Texas Tech University Texas 31 0
#208 Belmont University Tennessee 8 1
#219 Gannon University Pennsylvania 5 0
#236 University of Colorado Denver Colorado 10 0
#236 Florida Institute of Technology Florida 1 0
#236 North Dakota State University-Main Campus North Dakota 19 0
#250 Nova Southeastern University Florida 2 0
#250 Oakland City University Indiana 9 0
#250 University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth Massachusetts 16 1
#262 Suffolk University Massachusetts 4 2
#262 Central Michigan University Michigan 51 2
#262 Seattle Pacific University Washington 2 0
#276 University of New Haven Connecticut 5 0
#276 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Ohio 214 7
#299 Southern Connecticut State University Connecticut 75 4
#299 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Minnesota 73 9
#299 Concordia University Wisconsin Wisconsin 1 0
#308 University of the Incarnate Word Texas 70 1
#317 Kean University New Jersey 31 0
#342 Missouri State University Missouri 28 0
#342 University of Akron Ohio 99 3
#342 Cleveland State University Ohio 9 0
#353 University of Houston--Clear Lake Texas 18 0
#353 University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras Puerto Rico 24 0
#365 William Carey University Mississippi 3 1
#382 St. Thomas University (FL) Florida 62 10
#382 Houston Christian University Texas 14 1
#382 Regent University Virginia 2 0
#382 Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Puerto Rico 5 0
#382 Inter American University of Puerto Rico, Metropolitan Campus Puerto Rico 5 0
#382 Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus Puerto Rico 6 0
LAC #72 Saint Anselm College New Hampshire 26 1
LAC #85 Stonehill College Massachusetts 18 0
LAC #116 Ohio Wesleyan University Ohio 21 0
— The University of Arizona Global Campus Arizona 891 0
— DeVry University-Illinois Illinois 881 8
— Miami Dade College Florida 501 35
— Virginia University of Lynchburg Virginia 389 0
— Purdue University Global Indiana 359 0
— Eastern Florida State College Florida 329 0
— Palm Beach State College Florida 234 6
— Broward College Florida 222 12
— Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Florida 220 17
— Daytona State College Florida 197 0
— St Petersburg College Florida 181 1
— Polk State College Florida 160 4
— DeVry University-California California 143 3
— College of Central Florida Florida 140 2
— Pensacola State College Florida 139 1
— Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Florida 135 29
— Lakeland University Wisconsin 132 0
— Ana G. Mendez University Florida 107 0
— Florida SouthWestern State College Florida 106 6
— Point University Georgia 104 1
— San Francisco Bay University California 94 87
— Babson College Massachusetts 92 68
— Eastern Oregon University Oregon 83 0
— University of Dubuque Iowa 75 3
— Northern Virginia Community College Virginia 68 6
— University of the District of Columbia D.C. 67 11
— Santa Fe College Florida 67 3
— DeVry University-Georgia Georgia 59 0
— Capella University Minnesota 58 2
— Crowder College Missouri 55 4

Purple: international students are 25% or more of the school's graduates.

Graduate counts: IPEDS Completions, US Department of Education, 2002–2025. Rankings: 2027 U.S. News.