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- School Code: 905800
- Phone: (507) 344-7000
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
78.52%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
12:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
72FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$19,904Average 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
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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 Minnesota colleges that offer business administration degrees.
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Bethel University (blc)
700 Luther Dr, Mankato, MN
Bethel University, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Saint Paul, MN, the school resides in a suburban setting for students to study in. The Baptist affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Over 4,200 students enroll at Bethel University yearly.
Here is a list of some of the popular programs Bethel University offers:
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Communications And Journalism
- Psychology
- Education
The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Students may provide either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score between 1020 to 1305 on the SAT, or 22 to 28 for the ACT is common among admitted students. An estimated 80% of all students that applied were accepted at this school, with 36% of those accepted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.
Tuition is approximately $32,000 for the year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's net price calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is estimated to be $5,400. Some students at Bethel University may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
Athletic programs are available at Bethel University through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs offered include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
- Football (NCAA Division III)
Students who wish to learn more about Bethel University may take a look at their website at http://www.bethel.edu.
Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. blc has offered the following degree levels for students:
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
---|---|
Associate's Degree | 2 |
Bachelor's Degree | 118 |
Master's Degree | 44 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 90 |
Female | 74 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 5 |
Black | 7 |
Hispanic | 6 |
White | 118 |
Multiple Races | 6 |
Non Resident Alien | 2 |
Unknown | 20 |
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
Students who have completed the Business Administration program at blc, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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
- Mankato-North Mankato, MN
- Total Employment: 160
- Average Hourly Rate: $70.04
- Average Annual Salary: $145690
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
- Mankato-North Mankato, MN
- Total Employment: 640
- Average Hourly Rate: $39.48
- Average Annual Salary: $82130
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
- Mankato-North Mankato, MN
- Total Employment: 190
- Average Hourly Rate: $50.25
- Average Annual Salary: $104510
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
- Mankato-North Mankato, MN
- Total Employment: 80
- Average Hourly Rate: $36.00
- Average Annual Salary: $74870
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 give an overview of the applicants Bethel University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Bethel University may provide services like:- Online course work available
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assisting students to find work
- Day care
Intercollegiate Athletics
Bethel University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Minnesota Intercollegiate Ath Conf)
- Basketball (Minnesota Intercollegiate Ath Conf)
- Football (Minnesota Intercollegiate Ath Conf)
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball