Business Administration

Online and On-Campus Associate Degree Program

A wide range of industries are searching for skilled managers who can lead teams, solve problems and plan for future opportunities. The Business Administration program at Southeast Technical College in Sioux Falls develops your skills in finance, marketing, human resources and management—preparing you to thrive in today’s competitive business climate.

What is Business Administration? 

Business administration is the management of an organization’s material, human, financial and informational resources. Professionals in this field ensure businesses and organizations operate effectively, efficiently and profitably.

Build Core Skills for Any Business Environment

Every Southeast Tech business program strengthens four essential areas:

• Communication – Develop clear, professional communication skills for working with clients, colleagues and stakeholders.
• Technical Skills – Gain hands-on experience with business software, data tools and modern workplace technology.
• Professionalism – Learn workplace ethics, time management and leadership behaviors that build credibility.
• Problem-Solving – Analyze situations, think critically and develop effective solutions for real-world challenges.

Choose Your Career Path

With a Business Administration associate degree from Southeast Tech, you can work in small businesses, large corporations or public sector organizations. Career opportunities include retail management, banking, government administration, insurance and marketing roles.

Learn from Experienced Business Faculty

During your business coursework in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, you’ll learn from faculty with real-world industry experience who share valuable workforce insight. Their immersive, hands-on curriculum is designed to help you build the skills employers want—so you graduate ready to succeed.

Enjoy Small, Personalized Class Sizes

Southeast Tech offers flexible learning options with small class sizes in person at the George S. Mickelson Center, fully online, or in a hybrid format that blends both. You’ll get individual attention from instructors who are invested in your success.

SARA Approved

Southeast Technical College has been approved to participate in State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA).

NC-SARA is an agreement among member states that establishes comparable national standards for interstate offering of postsecondary distance education courses and programs. The agreement makes it easier for students to take online courses offered by postsecondary institutions based in another state.

Students located SARA member states can make SARA complaints Online students in California should make complaints to California's Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education.

Student complaints concerning online courses and programs that have not been resolved through Southeast Technical College's complaint process may appeal to the South Dakota Board of Technical Education, the South Dakota Board of Regents or the Higher Learning Commission.

Master Core Business Skills

At Southeast Tech, you’ll develop essential skills to stand out in any business setting:

• See the Big Picture – Learn fundamental business concepts and prepare to excel in a technology-driven workplace.
• Think Critically – Analyze and interpret business documents to make smart, data-informed decisions.
• Gain Professionalism – Exhibit ethical conduct and professional behavior in every interaction.