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General Contact
- School Code: 348200
- Phone: (423) 697-4400
- School Homepage
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Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
50.15%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
12:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
4FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$26,836Average 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 Christian Brothers 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.
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Christian Brothers University
4501 Amnicola Hwy, Chattanooga, TN
CBU provides a variety of program options for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Memphis, Tennessee and operated as a private institution. The Roman Catholic affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Enrollment at CBU is nearly 1,800 yearly.
Areas of study available at Christian Brothers University include:
- Education
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Psychology
- Physical Sciences
The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, school records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 960 to 1250 on the SAT and within the range of 21 to 26 for the ACT exam is typical among students admitted to CBU. Roughly 50 percent of all students that applied were accepted at CBU, with 33 percent of those accepted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $29,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's net price calculator to better estimate their cost of attending this school. Christian Brothers University may offer financial aid for students that qualify as loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
The mascot for CBU is the "Buccaneers", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division II)
- Basketball (NCAA Division II)
- Golf (NCAA Division II)
- Soccer (NCAA Division II)
Students can visit the school's http://www.cbu.edu to view additional information.
Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Christian Brothers University has offered the following degree levels for students:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
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Bachelor's Degree | 21 |
Master's Degree | 52 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 38 |
Female | 35 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 3 |
Black | 16 |
Hispanic | 3 |
White | 47 |
Multiple Races | 1 |
Non Resident Alien | 1 |
Unknown | 2 |
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 Christian Brothers 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
- Chattanooga, TN-GA
- Total Employment: 450
- Average Hourly Rate: $85.00
- Average Annual Salary: $176800
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
- Chattanooga, TN-GA
- Total Employment: 3
- Average Hourly Rate: $47.55
- Average Annual Salary: $98900
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
- Chattanooga, TN-GA
- Total Employment: 750
- Average Hourly Rate: $45.75
- Average Annual Salary: $95160
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
- Chattanooga, TN-GA
- Total Employment: 450
- Average Hourly Rate: $36.29
- Average Annual Salary: $75480
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 applicants Christian Brothers University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Christian Brothers University may offer services to students including:- Online classes
- Night and weekend classes available
- Academic counseling for students
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Helping students find work after graduation
Intercollegiate Athletics
Christian Brothers University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division II without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Gulf South Conference)
- Basketball (Gulf South Conference)
- Track and Field (Gulf South Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball