Business Administration Degree

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

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Olivet Nazarene University

100 Meadow Avenue, East Peoria, IL

Olivet Nazarene University is a nonprofit private school that has a large number of degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Bourbonnais, IL, in a predominantly suburban area. The Church of the Nazarene affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and vision that defines the school. ONU has an annual student enrollment of approximately four thousand.

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

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

Students applying for admission are most often required to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Most students admitted to ONU score in-between 20 to 27 on the ACT. Roughly 80% of all applicant were accepted at this school, with 33% of those accepted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at olivet.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $30,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's tuition calculator to get a better idea of their cost of attendance. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is around $3,500. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

ONU has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NAIA. Available athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division I)
• Football (NAIA Division I)

Students can take a look at the school's http://www.olivet.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Olivet Nazarene University has offered the following programs 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

• Peoria, IL
  • Total Employment: 450
  • Average Hourly Rate: $84.07
  • Average Annual Salary: $174860

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

• Peoria, IL
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $51.83
  • Average Annual Salary: $107800

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

• Peoria, IL
  • Total Employment: 480
  • Average Hourly Rate: $47.87
  • Average Annual Salary: $99560

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

• Peoria, IL
  • Total Employment: 300
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.01
  • Average Annual Salary: $66580

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