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The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration is awarded to students achieving proficiency in the University’s Liberal Arts Core Curriculum requirements, the College of Business foundational course requirements and the Business Administration Department’s advanced course requirements. Students successfully completing the program will be well prepared to assume careers in today’s competitive business environment, start their own business or attend graduate school.

Students majoring in Business Administration will develop their critical thinking, quantitative literacy, ethical reasoning, communication, and creativity skills through the study of core business functions and the fundamental concepts and processes relevant to business. Eastern students will develop both a conceptual and pragmatic understanding of how businesses operate and will experience the opportunity to practically apply their liberal arts education through a required internship. Check out “Programs of Study” in the menu on the right for concentrations and minors.

The department also offers the Master of Science in Management. This is a fully on-line management graduate program focused on developing the leadership skills, talent management, and interpersonal competencies required to succeed professionally.

Department Chair
Dr. Emiliano Villanueva
Communications, Rm. 203
(860) 465-0478
villanuevae@easternct.edu		 Secretary
Ms. Denise Kegler
Communications, Rm. 202
(860) 465-4620
keglerde@easternct.edu
Assistant Department Chair
Dr. Jehoon Jeon
Communications, Rm. 214
860-465-0122
jeonj@easternct.edu		 Internship Administrative Coordinator
Dr. Matthew Coyne
Communications, Rm. 215
860-465-0272
coynema@easternct.edu

AACSB Business Education Alliance Member

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Professor lecturing to graduate division class
Members of the Business program having a discussion

Faculty Spotlights

Craig Erwin

Associate Professor

“I have students develop plans for businesses they are interested in. As they flesh out these business plans, they develop a better understanding of how to build and manage organizations and people.” Read More

Craig Erwin

Emiliano C. Villanueva

Professor and Department Chair

“I teach the evolution of globalization, the precedents of contemporary international business issues, and the building of the actual global economy.” Read More

Emiliano C. Villanueva

Fatma Pakdil

Professor

Professor Fatma Pakdil developed the healthcare management concentration for business administration majors and created the healthcare management minor. Read More

Fatma Pakdil

In the News

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New course supports Spanish-speaking businesses

 December 02, 2025

Eastern's Department of World Languages and Cultures and the Latino Chamber of Windham recently hosted a special event celebrating a semester of community partnerships and hands-on learning. Held on Nov. 19 in the President’s Dining Room at Hurley Hall, the celebration highlighted the experiences of students in the course “Spanish for Business,” led by Lecturer Angela Pitassi.

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Villanueva advances global wine research

 December 01, 2025

Emiliano Villanueva continues to be a global authority on the business of wine. The business administration professor and department chair was recently appointed as an assistant editor of the Wine Business Journal (WBJ) and invited to Argentina to present timely research concerning wineries in the region.

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Local entrepreneurs attend Eastern’s first Small Business Academy

 November 12, 2025

Eastern Connecticut State University hosted a series of business courses for local entrepreneurs this fall 2025 semester. The inaugural session of the Small Business Academy (SBA) was offered by Eastern’s new Small Business Resource Center (SBRC), created in partnership with Liberty Bank and the Town of Windham.

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Programs of Study

  • Recognized by Colleges of Distinction, the Business Administration major helps students develop business skills, learn to manage ethical issues, analyze strategic options and apply their learning to real organizational settings in today’s dynamic global business environment. Applied instruction delivered by a diverse faculty, pre-professional experiences, and a focus on critical thinking, ethical reasoning, quantitative literacy, communication and creativity, all contributing to the development of employability skills of our students. All Business Administration students at Eastern earn a concentration in one of the following fields: Management, Sport Management, Marketing, or International Business.

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  • The Healthcare Management minor prepares students to improve the outcomes of management functions in healthcare organizations, focusing on the fundamentals of healthcare management, quality improvement, and healthcare law.

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  • The Human Resource Management Minor examines key employee administrative processes and best practices, management-employee relations, organizational decision-making techniques and tools, individual and group relations, and effective human skill development, utilization and management.

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  • The International Business concentration in the Business Administration major focuses on international practices, standards, market institutions and regulatory structures, as well as market niches and cultural differences. The areas of financial management, international marketing strategies, global operations and logistics receive special attention.

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  • The Management concentration in the Business Administration major teaches students effective management skills required in a variety of careers and organizations in an increasingly dynamic and competitive world.

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  • The Marketing concentration in the Business Administration major addresses contemporary marketing needs by providing a solid overview of current advertising, sales and marketing best practices. Students also analyze factors influencing consumer behavior and marketing research techniques, and examine multicultural perspectives and insights into effective international marketing.

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  • Students in Sport Management prepare for careers in the field through courses in management, business finance, leadership, marketing, and sports psychology.

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