SCF Libraries: Business Administration Course Resources: Overview

Business Guide

Welcome to the home page for the Business Administration degree programs! This guide is intended for use by those pursuing coursework in Accounting, Management, Marketing, Risk Management, and Entrepreneurship. Below you will find resources, databases, and websites to help you succeed. If you have any questions, be sure to Ask a Librarian!

Finding Books in the Library

To browse books available for checkout from the library, try using the quick search box below or browsing these ares of the library:

Library Quick Search

H - Social Sciences
HA - Statistics
HB - Economic Theory
HC - Economic History
HD - Industries
HE - Transportation and Communications
HF - Commerce
HG/HJ - Finance/Public Finance

Recommended Databases

Business Collection (Gale)

Contains company profiles, investment information and industry reports. Funded by FEL.
Business Entrepreneurship (Gale)

Small business and entrepreneurship resource. Search by industry or business type, business topics and business plans. Funded by FEL.
Business Insights Essentials (Gale)

Contains financial reports, company comparisons, industry profiles, SWOT reports, market share and financial reports. Also includes, company histories. Funded by FEL.
Business Source Complete (EBSCO)

Journal ranking studies reveal that Business Source Complete is the overwhelmingly superior database for full-text journals in all disciplines of business, including marketing, management, MIS, POM, accounting, finance and economics. Funded by FLVC.
Sage Business Cases

Sage Business Cases provides students and faculty with unlimited access to a digital collection of 1,800 global and authoritative cases. The platform allows for easy browsing, downloads, and sharing. Funded by FLVC.
Films on Demand (Infobase)

Documentaries and videos on many topics. Create clips and playlists. Funded by FLVC.
Springer Link

Full text access to academic journals and eBooks in a variety of disciplines, including mathematics, economics, ecology, religion, history and more. Funded by FLVC
eBook Collection (EBSCO)

Consumer, popular, technical and some academic eBooks. Device agnostic. Read on desktop, laptop, tablet or mobile device. Funded by SCF.
Statista

Kick-start your research with access to relevant data from over 18,000 sources. Statista provides statistics, studies and customizable reports. Funded by SCF.

Useful Websites

AICPA
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. The world's largest member association representing the accounting profession sets ethical standards, auditing standards and develops the CPA Exam.
Business.gov
Managed by the Small Business Administration (SBA). “The Official Business Link to the U.S. Government”.
Center for Evidence-Based Management
Independent, non-profit foundation that provides support and education to managers, leaders, consultants, and teachers.
FASB
Financial Accounting Standards Board. An independent, not-for-profit organization that establishes financial accounting and reporting standards for public and private companies and not-for-profit organizations .
Knowledge @ Wharton
The online business journal of the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.
Rand Corporation
Nonprofit institution conducting research and analysis in the areas of health, education, national security, international affairs, law and business, the environment, and more.
Working Knowledge (Harvard Business School)
Includes a number of business topic sections including Leadership and Management. Articles for practitioners are highlighted; working papers and podcasts are available.
Small Business Administration (SBA)
Managed by the Small Business Administration (SBA). “The Official Business Link to the U.S. Government”.

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