Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Virginia 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 Virginia colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Virginia Wesleyan University (VWC)

1500 N Lombardy St, Richmond, VA

Virginia Wesleyan University is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Norfolk, VA, which is a predominantly urban area. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. Approximately 1,300 students are enrolled yearly at Virginia Wesleyan University.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Communications And Journalism
• Education
• Social Sciences
• Recreation And Fitness Studies

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Either the SAT or ACT exam must be taken in order to be able to apply to VWU. Scores within the range of 19 - 23 on the ACT or 1298 - 1603 on the SAT are required to greatly increase the chance of getting accepted. An estimated 90 percent of all students that applied were accepted at VWC, with 16 percent of those accepted choosing to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $33,000 per year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. VWC may offer financial aid for students who qualify as loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The VWU Marlins participate in a number of athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Available athletic programs offered may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)

Students should take a look at the school's website at vwu.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. VWC has offered the following academic levels 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

• Richmond, VA
  • Total Employment: 770
  • Average Hourly Rate: $97.87
  • Average Annual Salary: $203560

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

• Richmond, VA
  • Total Employment: 8
  • Average Hourly Rate: $59.10
  • Average Annual Salary: $122940

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

• Richmond, VA
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $72.43
  • Average Annual Salary: $150660

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

• Richmond, VA
  • Total Employment: 800
  • Average Hourly Rate: $43.41
  • Average Annual Salary: $90300

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