Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Columbia Southern 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 Nevada colleges that offer business administration degrees.

Columbia Southern University

9340 W. Sahara Ave Ste. 205, Las Vegas, NV

Columbia Southern University, headquartered in Orange Beach, Alabama, was founded in 1993 by Dr. Robert G. Mayes Sr., who remained president of the school until his death in 2005. The school provides online degree programs, and has expanded its program offerings since its foundation. The school is designed to meet the scheduling demands of its students, allowing for familial and work obligations to be fulfilled while pursuing a degree. The school is accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC), which is a member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Academics

Columbia Southern University offers certificate, associate, bachelor, master and doctoral programs. The school provides a variety of majors. The school has agreements in place with a large number of universities throughout the country allowing for the transfer of credits to and from the institution, allowing for additional education opportunities.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• Criminal Justice
• Psychology
• Fire Science
• Environmental Management

Admissions and Financial Aid

Admissions to Columbia Southern University requires individuals wishing to enter its undergraduate programs to be a high school graduate, have a GED, have obtained 12 semester credits from a college, a veteran. The master program requires individuals to have obtained a bachelor degree. The doctoral degree in business administration requires both a bachelor and master degree in business or a related field and a minimum of two years work experience to be considered. Financial aid is available through federal grants and loans, scholarships, or through military aid programs. Students in need of financial aid may contact the school's financial aid office to obtain assistance in the application process. Members of the military trough the army's GoArmyEd tuition assistance program.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Columbia Southern University has offered the following program levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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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

• Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
  • Total Employment: 960
  • Average Hourly Rate: $89.15
  • Average Annual Salary: $185420

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

• Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
  • Total Employment: 11
  • Average Hourly Rate: $50.69
  • Average Annual Salary: $105440

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

• Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $48.90
  • Average Annual Salary: $101700

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

• Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
  • Total Employment: 920
  • Average Hourly Rate: $40.02
  • Average Annual Salary: $83240

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