Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at University of the Incarnate Word 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 Texas colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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University of the Incarnate Word (UIW)

900 Chicon St, Austin, TX

University of the Incarnate Word is a nonprofit private institution located in San Antonio, Texas and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately 7,200 students are enrolled per year at UIW.

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

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

Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the school. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 860 to 1080 for the SAT exam and in a range of 17 to 23 for the ACT exam is common among students accepted to UIW. This school accepts roughly 90 percent of students applying annually. Of those admitted, around 31 percent attended the school. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $25,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to understand their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Housing may be available for students who wish to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $6,300 for the year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The University of the Incarnate Word Cardinals participate in several athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Sports available may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

Students should visit the University of the Incarnate Word website to obtain a complete list of areas of study, student services, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

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

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate 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

• Austin-Round Rock, TX
  • Total Employment: 590
  • Average Hourly Rate: $91.01
  • Average Annual Salary: $189300

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

• Austin-Round Rock, TX
  • Total Employment: 14
  • Average Hourly Rate: $57.71
  • Average Annual Salary: $120030

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

• Austin-Round Rock, TX
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $69.13
  • Average Annual Salary: $143790

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

• Austin-Round Rock, TX
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $51.38
  • Average Annual Salary: $106880

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