Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 348000
- Phone: (615) 460-6000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
90.27%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
17:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
32FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$8,098Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Business Administration Degree
The business administration program at Bethel 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 Tennessee colleges that offer business administration degrees.
Learn more by requesting information now!

Bethel University (Bethel)
1900 Belmont Blvd, Nashville, TN
Bethel University is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in McKenzie, TN, which is a predominantly rural area.
BU's Cumberland Presbyterian affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. Nearly four thousand students enroll at Bethel University annually.
Areas of study offered at Bethel University include:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Education
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Recreation And Fitness Studies
- Psychology
- Health And Clinical Professions
To be considered for admissions, you may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. Either the SAT or ACT exam must be taken in order to be able to apply to Bethel University. Scores in a range of 16 to 22 on the ACT or 1430 to 1736 on the SAT are recommended to increase your chances for getting accepted. This school has an acceptance rate of about 52% of which only 98% decided to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found by calling BU or by completing the form here.
The cost of tuition is nearly $13,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to get a better idea of their costs. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.
Athletic programs are available at Bethel University through the NAIA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports. Athletic programs available may include:
- Baseball (NAIA Division II)
- Basketball (NAIA Division II)
- Football (NAIA Division II)
Contact information, academics information, areas of study offered, and more may be accessed on school's website at bethelu.edu.
Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Bethel offers a bachelor's degree program in business administration.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
---|---|
Male | 28 |
Female | 3 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
---|---|
Black | 2 |
Hispanic | 1 |
White | 23 |
Non Resident Alien | 5 |
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
Upon completion of the Business Administration program at Bethel University, most students have pursued careers in the following fields: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
- Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Total Employment: 2
- Average Hourly Rate: $79.41
- Average Annual Salary: $165170
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
- Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Total Employment: 15
- Average Hourly Rate: $54.46
- Average Annual Salary: $113280
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
- Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Total Employment: 3
- Average Hourly Rate: $49.84
- Average Annual Salary: $103670
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
- Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Total Employment: 3
- Average Hourly Rate: $38.68
- Average Annual Salary: $80440
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the candidates Bethel accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Bethel University may provide services to students like:- Online classes
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assisting students to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
Bethel is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports belonging to the NAIA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Transouth Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Transouth Athletic Conference)
- Football (Mid-South Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Bowling