INTRODUCTION
The administration of a business is interchangeable
with the performance or management of business
operations, it includes the efficient organization of
people and other resources so as to direct activities
toward common goals and objectives.
COURSES
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA),
Bachelor of Business Management (BBM),
Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS)
MBA: Post graduate degree in management
PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management/ Business administration)
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (PGDBA)
Diploma in Business Administration (DBA)
Advance Diploma in Business Administration (ADBA)
Advance Diploma in International Hotel and Business Administration
ELIGIBILITY
10+2 or equivalent qualification B.Com, B.A., B.Sc., BE/ B. Tech etc. However,
subjects such as commerce, economics and mathematics would prepare a candidate better
for pursuing business studies.
INSTITUTES/UNIVERSITIES
All IIMs, including Ahmadabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, Kozhikode, Lucknow, Indore
Faculty of Management studies, Delhi
IIFT Delhi
Department of Management Studies, IIT Madras,
IIT Roorkee, Kanpur
Indian Institute of Management Shillong
Shailesh J Mehta School of Management, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
Smt. Indira Gandhi Government First Grade College for Women
Sir M V Govt Arts and Commerce College
Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi (http://www.ignou.ac.in/)
SKILL REQUIRED FOR BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Office Management, Reception, Filing, Bookkeeping, Organisation, Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Time Management, Communication, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Multi-tasking, Order Management, Billing, Reporting, Researching, Ordering, Invoicing, Scheduling, Typing, Computer Skills.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Providing office support including customer and employee support
Keeping well-organised files and records of business activity
Researching company data and archived reports
Keeping computer databases up to date
Interacting with clients either on the phone or in person
Answering phones and connecting calls to the proper department
Taking phone messages and passing them on
Following up on business communications, billing, and ordering
Communicating with materials suppliers and vendors
Invoicing
Using spreadsheets to track expenses and company spending
Collecting and inputting company data
Making travel arrangements for employees
Learning about the company's mission and available products/services
Educating clients about what products/services are available and how to purchase them
Building relationships with clients
Sending faxes and emails
Preparing documents by printing, copying, and binding
Writing and editing company correspondence
Collecting and sorting post
Assisting with minor technical support
Acting as a personal assistant to the executive team
Scheduling appointments and events
Ordering office stationery and other supplies
Preparing meeting rooms by setting up chairs and getting refreshments
Participating in office meetings and taking meeting minutes
Giving feedback on office efficiency and suggesting possible improvements