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- School Code: 113300
- Phone: (626) 395-6811
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
71.42%FINANCIAL AID RATE
97%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
16:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
6FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$24,013Average 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 California Lutheran 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 California colleges that offer business administration degrees.
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California Lutheran University (Caltech)
1200 E California Blvd, Pasadena, CA
About
California Lutheran University, located in Thousand Oaks, California, was founded in 1959 and was originally known as California Lutheran College. The school's location was donated by the Pederson family, who were among the many Scandinavian families living in the region at the time. The Scandinavian roots are still present at the school, celebrated through cultural festival every spring. The school is considered one the best school in the west and considered a leader in developing education standards. The school is constantly reviewing its program offerings and updating its facilities to ensure that the education provided is of the highest quality for its students.
Academics
As a Lutheran institution, California Lutheran University encourages students to ask important questions and to pursue their own answers as part of the process of discovery and development. The school offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs through its three schools of study. Students in an undergraduate program will take lower and upper division courses focusing on their major alongside general education courses required to earn a bachelor's degree. Graduate programs require the student have a bachelor degree prior to applying in order to be considered for admission. Programs are also available through evening courses for those in need of a more flexible schedule.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in enrollment at California Lutheran University must submit an application along with their standardized test scores, transcripts and letters of recommendation. Students may also supply additional personal information they feel is relevant to admission. Once submitted the provided material will be reviewed and a decision made regarding admission, which will be sent to the student shortly thereafter. Students should contact the school for additional information or to find assistance in choosing a program of study.
Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), from which the resulting student aid report will be used to determine a student's needs, eligibility for aid programs and financial awards. Students may be required to provide additional financial documentation prior to the disbursement of funds to ensure that information on the student aid report is true and accurate.
Athletics
The California Lutheran University Kingsmen participate in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III through the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Students participating in intercollegiate athletics will find an atmosphere of healthy competition and learn the value of good health, discipline and teamwork. Such programs allow students the opportunity to experience personal and team success as well as the support and camaraderie of others pursuing the same goal.
Athletic programs offered include:
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Golf
- Tennis
Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Caltech has offered the following academic levels for students:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
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Bachelor's Degree | 109 |
Master's Degree | 95 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 116 |
Female | 88 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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American Indian | 1 |
Asian | 14 |
Black | 4 |
Hispanic | 25 |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders | 1 |
White | 75 |
Multiple Races | 12 |
Non Resident Alien | 66 |
Unknown | 6 |
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 California Lutheran 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
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
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
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
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 you an idea of the candidates Caltech accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or 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, California Lutheran University may provide services to students including:- Online classes
- Night and weekend classes available
- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment
- Assisting students to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
California Lutheran University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf)
- Basketball (Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf)
- Football (Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Water Polo