Business administration deals with the activities that need to be completed in order to maintain a certain standard of operations in an organization. Students studying this field can learn about management, decision-making, finance, marketing and productivity.

There are several private universities that can be found throughout Guatemala. Despite this, it still has some of the lowest literacy levels in all of Central America. Those looking to study in this country may have to pay higher tuition due to the privatized school systems.

A bachelor's degree is given to students who fulfill the necessary requirements given by the college or university they are attending. The requirements include three to seven years of focus on a subject, typically referred to as a major or concentration.