Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Mount Vernon Nazarene 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 Ohio colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU)

1972 Clark Ave., Alliance, OH

Mount Vernon Nazarene University provides a variety of program options for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Mount Vernon, Ohio and operated as a private institution. The school's Church of the Nazarene affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. MVNU has an annual student enrollment of about 2,600.

Students can pick from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Health And Clinical Professions

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. The most common test scores among applicants accepted to MVNU are between 20 - 26 for the ACT exam, or 930 - 1210 for the SAT exam. An estimated 70 percent of all students that applied were accepted at MVNU, with 47 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at admissions.mvnu.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $24,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. The price of on-campus housing is estimated to be $3,900 for the year. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who qualify as grants and loans.

The Mount Vernon Nazarene University "Cougars" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NAIA. Athletic programs offered include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Golf (NAIA Division II)

Students may visit the MVNU website to see a complete list of academic programs offered, admissions information, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

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

• Associate's Degree
• 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

• Canton-Massillon, OH
  • Total Employment: 160
  • Average Hourly Rate: $91.41
  • Average Annual Salary: $190130

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

• Canton-Massillon, OH
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $45.34
  • Average Annual Salary: $94310

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

• Canton-Massillon, OH
  • Total Employment: 320
  • Average Hourly Rate: $53.17
  • Average Annual Salary: $110600

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

• Canton-Massillon, OH
  • Total Employment: 230
  • Average Hourly Rate: $36.83
  • Average Annual Salary: $76600

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