Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Concordia University – Portland 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 Oregon colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Concordia University – Portland

1425 NE Irving Street, Bldg 300, Portland, OR

Concordia University – Portland, located in Portland, Oregon, was founded in 1905 to assist and meet the needs of members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.  The school transformed into a university over the years, offering a variety of programs and areas of study to assist in a student's personal development.

The school enrolls approximately 2000 students annually, primarily from the Pacific Northwest.  Concordia University is a Christian university dedicated to the preparation of leaders and the transformation of society, and as such employs a dedicated staff and faculty to realize those goals.

Academics

Concordia University offers a variety of academic options for students, beginning with certificate programs all the way to graduate level programs. The school offers career training programs that result in an associate degree, or more traditional options that confer a bachelor's degree upon completion. The school has established itself as providing options for students, and thus does not limit itself in the types of educational opportunities it may provide.

Programs offered include:

• Biology
• Business Administration
• History
• Nursing
• Psychology

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrollment at Concordia University - Portland should submit a completed application, including standardized test scores, transcripts, recommendations and essay. The supplied material will be reviewed by the school, resulting in a final decision upon completion.

Once admissions status is determined, the student will be notified, and if admitted additional information will be provided to prepare the student for his or her college experience. Certificate and associate level admissions utilize an open enrollment policy and graduate programs each have their own admissions requirements which should be reviewed and met prior to applying.

Financial aid must be applied for prior to the start of each academic year through the submission of a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which will be used by the school to determine a student's financial needs and aid program eligibility, such as for grants, loans, work study programs and scholarships.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Concordia University – Portland has offered the following programs for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

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

• Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $90.91
  • Average Annual Salary: $189090

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

• Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
  • Total Employment: 19
  • Average Hourly Rate: $53.66
  • Average Annual Salary: $111620

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

• Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $55.87
  • Average Annual Salary: $116220

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

• Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $40.05
  • Average Annual Salary: $83300

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