The purpose of the Business Administration Department and its programs at South Plains College is to prepare the student for transfer to a university for completion of the baccalaureate degree. This objective is met by providing the basic curriculum that is the foundation for higher level business courses.

The business program involves familiarizing the student with all the aspects of the business enterprise, as well as specialization in one of the following areas: accounting, computer/management information systems, finance, economics, marketing, management, and petroleum land management.

Departmental chairperson is Ann Gregory, professor of accounting.