Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Iowa Wesleyan 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 Iowa colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Iowa Wesleyan University

1750 Beardshear Hall, Ames, IA

Iowa Wesleyan University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Mount Pleasant, IA, the campus offers a rural setting for students to study in. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. The school enrolls 770 students annually, allowing for a more personalized education.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Iowa Wesleyan College offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Psychology

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then studied by admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores between 1298 to 1503 for the SAT exam and within the range of 18 to 22 for the ACT exam is common among students admitted to Iowa Wesleyan College. 64% of those who apply are accepted to this school, of which 16 percent choose to attend.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $25,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is about $3,300. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.  In addition to the college credits listed below, IWU also accepts CLEP, IB Credit, DSST, and Excelsior Credit.

The Iowa Wesleyan University "Tigers" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NAIA. Sports available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division II)
• Football (NCAA)
• Golf (NAIA Division II)

For a complete list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.iwc.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

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

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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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

• Ames, IA
  • Total Employment: 60
  • Average Hourly Rate: $84.92
  • Average Annual Salary: $176630

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

• Ames, IA
  • Total Employment: 620
  • Average Hourly Rate: $43.89
  • Average Annual Salary: $91280

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

• Ames, IA
  • Total Employment: 110
  • Average Hourly Rate: $45.64
  • Average Annual Salary: $94930

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

• Ames, IA
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $41.31
  • Average Annual Salary: $85930

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