Business Administration, B.A.
60 Credits | Main Campus | Washington, D.C.
Earn a Business Administration degree in Washington DC: Trinity's sustainability-focused innovative interdisciplinary program prepares ethical leaders for today's diverse business landscape
Build Your Future as a Business Leader
Ready to make your mark in the business world? Trinity Washington University’s Business Administration program in DC gives you everything you need to become the leader you’re meant to be.
Dream of starting your own business? Our program includes entrepreneurship courses that teach you how to turn great ideas into successful companies. You’ll learn how to create business plans, find funding, understand your customers, and build a brand that stands out.
What Makes This Program Special?
This isn’t your typical boring business degree. Our program tackles real problems that matter today – like making companies more sustainable, creating inclusive workplaces, and understanding how to lead in our global economy. You’ll learn how to think critically, make smart decisions, and lead with purpose.
We focus on four key areas that will set you apart:
- Sustainability and going global – Learn how businesses can help the planet while reaching customers worldwide
- Building Inclusive Workplace Culture – Discover how to build teams where everyone belongs and thrives
- Making ethical choices – Develop the skills to do what’s right, even when it’s hard
- Leadership that inspires – Find your unique leadership style and learn to motivate others
Your Four-Year Journey
Years 1-2: Start with the basics – business fundamentals, how organizations work, leadership styles, and economic principles. These courses give you a solid foundation to build on.
Years 3-4: Dive deeper into advanced topics like business strategy, managing change, working across cultures, and navigating complex ethical situations.
Choose Your Focus Area
Pick the concentration that excites you most:
Business Operations and Data Analytics Love solving problems with numbers? Learn how to use data to make better business decisions and streamline operations.
Global Business and Sustainability Want to make a positive impact worldwide? Focus on international business while learning how companies can be profitable and environmentally responsible.
Finance and Accounting Interested in money management and financial strategy? Master the skills that keep businesses running smoothly and growing strong.
Real-World Experience
You won’t just learn theory – you’ll gain actual work experience through a required internship. This gives you the chance to apply what you’ve learned, build your network, and figure out what career path excites you most.
Where Will This Take You?
This degree opens doors everywhere. Whether you want to work for a Fortune 500 company, start your own business, make a difference at a nonprofit, work in government, or continue your education in graduate school – you’ll be ready.
The skills you’ll develop – critical thinking, clear communication, and confident presentation – are exactly what employers are looking for in today’s job market.
Why Study Business Administration in Washington DC at Trinity
Pursuing a Business Administration college degree in Washington DC at Trinity Washington University offers unique advantages that position our graduates for success in diverse business environments:
Access to Government and Policy Centers
Washington DC serves as the nexus of business regulation and policy development in the United States. Trinity’s business students gain unparalleled access to institutions like the Federal Reserve, Securities and Exchange Commission, and Department of Commerce. This proximity allows for guest lectures from policymakers, site visits to regulatory agencies, and insights into how government decisions impact business operations globally.
International Business Exposure
With over 175 embassies and international organizations headquartered in Washington DC, Trinity business students experience global business firsthand. Our location facilitates connections with trade representatives, international chambers of commerce, and multinational corporations, providing practical understanding of cross-cultural business practices and international markets.
Non-Profit and Association Ecosystem
Washington DC hosts the highest concentration of non-profit organizations and professional associations in the nation. Trinity business students interested in social enterprise, industry advocacy, or mission-driven organizations can intern with leading organizations like the Reeds Fund, Partnership for Public Service, or countless professional associations representing specific industries.
Diverse Business Community
The DC metropolitan area features a uniquely diverse business ecosystem, from federal contractors and consulting firms to technology startups and local enterprises. Trinity’s business program connects students with this varied landscape through our internship requirement, networking events, and practitioner-led workshops that bridge classroom theory with workplace application.
Entrepreneurial Resources
Washington DC’s growing entrepreneurial ecosystem offers Trinity business students access to innovation hubs, incubators, and accelerators like DC Startup & Tech Week. Students interested in launching their own ventures benefit from mentorship opportunities, pitch competitions, and funding sources available throughout the capital region.
Local to the D.M.V. for more than 125 years
Trinity has been dedicated to serving learners in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia for over 125 years. At Trinity, your campus is practically next door if you are a resident of the District, Prince George’s County, Maryland, Montgomery County, Maryland, Alexandria Virginia, Arlington County, Virginia, and Fairfax County, Virginia.
What You’ll Learn
Discuss and apply foundational concepts of management theories toward the analysis of business and organizations;
Express understanding of business issues from a global value chain perspective
Demonstrate critical thinking and writing with analysis based on the application of theory to empirical observation.
Engage in self-monitoring and reflection as the basis for developing individual leadership capabilities.
Identify with the growing diversity and complexity that are the hallmarks of 21st-century organizational life.
Local Internships
- YMCA Of Metropolitan DC
- CWP Consulting Congressional District Office Privacy Office
- Department of Homeland Security
- Reeds Fund
- District of Columbia Human Resources
- Partnership for Public Service
- National STEM Honor Society
- World Bank
Global Careers
- Business Operations Analyst
- Human Resource Manager
- Data Analyst
- E-Commerce Manager
- Entrepreneur
- Management Consultant
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Economics
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Global Affairs
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Information Technology
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Business Administration
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Steps to Apply
- Apply to Trinity. Applying to Trinity is free, and Trinity reviews each application as soon as it is complete: you’ll get our decision right away.
- Have your School Administrator submit your Official Transcripts (High School/College/Home School/GED) – International Transcripts must be evaluated prior to submission
- Submit Essay “Where do I see myself after obtaining a TWU degree?”
- Submit your Recommendation Letter(s) (Teacher/Guidance Counselor/Mentor)
- Once your application is submitted, use your log-in credentials to check your status
Trinity Admissions is here to help at 202-884-9400 or admissions@trinitydc.edu.
Admissions Criteria
- First-Time Freshman candidates for admission should complete a secondary school program that includes 16 academic units: English, Mathematics (algebra, geometry, and trigonometry), Science to include Lab work (biology, chemistry, and physics), History, Foreign Language, and Social Science.
- Transfer candidates must submit official college transcripts from each previously attended college or university.
- Optional Standardized tests such as the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT I) and/or the American College Test (ACT) can be submitted. To have your scores sent to us use SAT code 5796 and ACT code 0696.
- Minimum cumulative grade point average 2.0 (on 4.0 Scale).
Making Your Education Affordable
Your education at Trinity is a great investment in your future success! Thousands of Trinity graduates report high levels of satisfaction and strong earnings thanks to their Trinity degrees.
Trinity makes your investment affordable by keeping tuition low and providing generous grants, scholarships and other forms of financial aid.
- Trinity’s tuition is the lowest among private universities in the Washington DC region;
- 100% of Trinity’s full-time undergraduates receive financial aid, with many receiving grants and scholarships that cover almost all tuition and even some living expenses;
- Professional undergraduates and graduate students may be eligible for grants and other forms of financial aid; many employers have tuition support programs as well.
Learn more about how Trinity helps you to get a great return on your investment.
