Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Aspen University prepares students for careers in education, government, private business and retail. The program focuses on planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Program courses include: management theory, humor resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making. Get more details below including other Colorado colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Aspen University

Also known as AESCA - Boulder

637 S Broadway, Ste H, Boulder, CO

Aspen University, headquartered in Denver, Colorado, is a distance learning higher education institution founded in 1987. The school was the first to provide an online master program, and has dedicated its resources to providing quality education through online formats. The university believes in a strong connection between faculty and students and works to provide the availability of its teachers outside of the online classroom setting to answer questions and offer advice. Aspen University is fully accredited and its programs rigorously designed to challenge students.

Academics

Aspen University offers associate, bachelor, master and doctoral degrees as well as certificate programs. A variety of programs are available, though most result in a bachelor or master degree. The school's online classroom format allows for a flexible schedule to better serve students with other responsibilities. Certificate programs focus on skill development in a particular area, allowing for work in that field after graduation.

Programs offered include:

• General Studies
• Psychology
• Criminal Justice
• Early Childhood Education
• Nursing

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrolling at Aspen University must provide high school transcripts, resume, a statement of goals (academic and professional) as well as a completed application. For degrees higher than bachelors, students must provide proof that they have earned bachelors or masters degree depending on the program they wish to study. Financial aid is available in the form of grants and loans. Students in need of financial aid will find assistance from Aspen University in the application process. Additional information is available through the school's website.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. AESCA - Boulder has offered the following program levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Chief Executives

Description

Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, chief executives employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -1.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Boulder, CO
  • Total Employment: 110
  • Average Hourly Rate: $98.12
  • Average Annual Salary: $204080

General and Operations Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, general and operations managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.1% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Boulder, CO
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $64.82
  • Average Annual Salary: $134830

Sales Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, sales managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.1% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Boulder, CO
  • Total Employment: 390
  • Average Hourly Rate: $62.33
  • Average Annual Salary: $129660

Administrative Services Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, facilities planning and maintenance, custodial operations, and other office support services.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, administrative services managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Boulder, CO
  • Total Employment: 220
  • Average Hourly Rate: $44.72
  • Average Annual Salary: $93020

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).