Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Dominican 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 Illinois colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Dominican University (Dominican)

430 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL

Dominican University provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in River Forest, IL and operated as a private institution. The Roman Catholic affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Dominican has an annual student enrollment of around 3,700.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Library Science
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Public Administration And Social Services

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 1460 - 1740 for the SAT exam and between 20 - 24 for the ACT exam is common among students admitted to Dominican University. This school has an admissions rate of 59 percent of which only 26 percent decided to attend. More information on admissions can be found at dom.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $29,000 annually, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's price of attendance calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that are eligible as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Dominican University "Stars" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Sports available may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

Students who would like to see more about Dominican University may visit their website at http://www.dom.edu/.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Dominican has offered the following program levels for students:

• 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

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 13
  • Average Hourly Rate: $90.63
  • Average Annual Salary: $188500
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 400
  • Average Hourly Rate: $65.81
  • Average Annual Salary: $136870
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $92.23
  • Average Annual Salary: $191850

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

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 68
  • Average Hourly Rate: $58.83
  • Average Annual Salary: $122360
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $48.30
  • Average Annual Salary: $100460
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 7
  • Average Hourly Rate: $62.28
  • Average Annual Salary: $129540

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

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 16
  • Average Hourly Rate: $61.54
  • Average Annual Salary: $128010
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 450
  • Average Hourly Rate: $56.04
  • Average Annual Salary: $116550
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $62.81
  • Average Annual Salary: $130640

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

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 10
  • Average Hourly Rate: $38.93
  • Average Annual Salary: $80980
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 250
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.58
  • Average Annual Salary: $67760
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Average Hourly Rate: $35.97
  • Average Annual Salary: $74830

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