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- Phone: (215) 895-2000
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74.33%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
13:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
42FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$21,205Average 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 Duquesne 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer business administration degrees.
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Duquesne University (Drexel)
3141 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA
DU, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the campus resides in an urban setting for students to study in. The Roman Catholic affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Approximately nine thousand students enroll at DU annually.
Areas of study available at DU include:
- Legal Professions And Studies
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Business And Marketing Studies
Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. The majority of students admitted to DU have an SAT score between 1550 - 1810, or an ACT composite score within the range of 23 - 27. 70% of those students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 29% choose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at duq.edu.
The cost of tuition is close to $32,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to use the school's net price calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. On-campus housing is available for students, which costs around $5,900 annually. DU may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that are eligible in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans.
The Duquesne University Dukes participate in a number of athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:
- Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Football (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Lacrosse (NCAA Division I-AA)
Contact information, academics information, areas of study offered, and more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.duq.edu.
Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Drexel offers a master's degree program in business administration.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 58 |
Female | 26 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 5 |
Black | 4 |
Hispanic | 2 |
White | 62 |
Multiple Races | 1 |
Non Resident Alien | 9 |
Unknown | 1 |
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 Duquesne 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
- Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 120
- Average Hourly Rate: $105.46
- Average Annual Salary: $219360
- Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $107.80
- Average Annual Salary: $224220
- Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 200
- Average Hourly Rate: $121.80
- Average Annual Salary: $253340
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
- Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 5
- Average Hourly Rate: $71.38
- Average Annual Salary: $148470
- Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 9
- Average Hourly Rate: $67.23
- Average Annual Salary: $139840
- Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 3
- Average Hourly Rate: $69.79
- Average Annual Salary: $145170
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
- Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $69.48
- Average Annual Salary: $144510
- Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $77.86
- Average Annual Salary: $161940
- Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 720
- Average Hourly Rate: $82.25
- Average Annual Salary: $171080
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
- Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 990
- Average Hourly Rate: $59.12
- Average Annual Salary: $122980
- Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $51.59
- Average Annual Salary: $107310
- Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 640
- Average Hourly Rate: $53.99
- Average Annual Salary: $112290
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 students Duquesne University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college 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, Duquesne University may provide student services like those listed below:- Online course work available
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Work study style employment
- Assisting students to find work
- Child care
Intercollegiate Athletics
Duquesne University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division I-FCS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball (Atlantic 10 Conference)
- Track and Field (Atlantic 10 Conference)
- Football (Northeast Conference)
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Bowling