Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Ottawa University – Online 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 California colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Ottawa University – Online (OU Online)

3238 S. Fairway, Visalia, CA

Ottawa University - Online provides a variety of degree programs for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Ottawa, KS and operated as a private institution. The school's American Baptist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. The low student to teacher ratio and access to faculty and teachers are due primarily to the limited enrollment, nearly 400 students, maintained by Ottawa University - Online.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Ottawa University - Online offers:

• Healthcare Administration
• Business Administration
• Law and Justice Administration
• Human Services
• Psychology
• Human Resources

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials.

The cost of tuition is approximately $12,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better understand their cost of attending Ottawa University - Online. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of grants or student loans.

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Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

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

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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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

• Visalia-Porterville, CA
  • Total Employment: 150
  • Average Hourly Rate: $97.21
  • Average Annual Salary: $202190

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

• Visalia-Porterville, CA
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $44.15
  • Average Annual Salary: $91840

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

• Visalia-Porterville, CA
  • Total Employment: 410
  • Average Hourly Rate: $47.89
  • Average Annual Salary: $99620

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

• Visalia-Porterville, CA
  • Total Employment: 300
  • Average Hourly Rate: $33.34
  • Average Annual Salary: $69350

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