Strategic Management: Learned to analyze competitive environments using tools like SWOT, PESTEL, and Porter’s Five Forces.
Financial Literacy: Developed the ability to interpret financial statements, calculate key financial ratios, and understand budgeting and forecasting processes.
Operations and Project Management: Explored how businesses optimize processes, manage supply chains, and deliver projects using methodologies like Agile and Waterfall.
Leadership and Organizational Behavior: Studied leadership styles, motivation theories, and team dynamics to better understand how to lead and work within teams.
Marketing and Customer Insights: Learned how businesses position their brands and analyze market data to meet customer needs and drive growth.
My education in Business Administration gives me a competitive edge in pursuing roles in project management, business analysis, and operations.
Specifically, I bring:
A strategic mindset grounded in real business tools and practices.
Strong analytical skills to interpret data and make informed decisions.
Leadership and communication skills to drive collaboration and performance.
These skills also support my long-term goal of continuing my education and progressing into higher-level roles.
Books and Readings:
Principles of Management by OpenStax
Harvard Business Review articles on business strategy and leadership
PMBOK Guide (for project management insights)
Frameworks & Tools:
SWOT Analysis
Balanced Scorecard
SMART Goals
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Porter’s Five Forces
Project Management Institute (PMI) – Professional development and certification for project managers.
American Management Association (AMA) – Training and leadership development in business disciplines.
National Association for Business Resources (NABR) – Business improvement and organizational excellence.
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) – Accreditation and resources for business education.
International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) – Networking and development for communication professionals in business.