Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at California State University – Chico 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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California State University – Chico

3801 West Temple Avenue, Pomona, CA

About
California State University - Chico, located in Chico, California, was established 1887 and began operations in 1889 as the Chico Normal School, an institution dedicated to training and education teachers in Northern California. Over the years the school expanded its focus, offering more programs and growing its facilities, as well as going through a number of name changes that reflected the school's growth.

In 1972 the school became known as the California State University - Chico, and currently operated as part of the California State University System, offering over 100 undergraduate programs to students. The main campus is located in Downtown Chico, though additional facilities are located about a mile away on land owned by the school.

Academics
Students have over 100 options to choose from when considering a major at Chico State. The school provides an in depth education in one's major, alongside a large number of minors. Students are required to take a number of general education courses to fulfill educational requirements, along with upper division courses related to one's major.

In addition the school offers distance learning opportunities for students in need of flexible scheduling. Graduate programs are also available for students wishing to continue their education past a bachelor's degree. Such programs normally require a reasonable GRE score as well as a bachelor's degree for admission.

Programs offered include:

• Anthropology
• Fine and Studio Art
• Business Administration
• Chemistry
• Economics

Admissions and Financial Aid
As a public university in the California State University System, Chica State has a number of requirements necessary for admission. These include having completed the core curriculum of a high school education or equivalent and having earned the appropriate ACT/SAT test score to GPA ratio. Admissions gives priority to California residents, and tuition costs are lower for residents. Students wishing to enroll may begin the process online through the CSU FastPass system, which allows students to apply to multiple CSU schools.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, work study programs and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which will be used to determine need, eligibility and awards. Residents of California may also be eligible for CalGrants, also determined by a completed FAFSA or through academic excellence. Scholarships may also be awarded both by the school or through external organizations offering awards for a variety of reasons.

Athletics
The Chico State Wildcats participate in intercollegiate athletics through the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) and the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA). Intercollegiate athletics allow students the opportunity to pursue personal and team success in an environment of healthy competition.

Participating students will be able to travel across the state, as well as to tournaments given seasonal success, allowing for a broadening of one's views while developing skills, such as discipline, teamwork, and good health habits, which are useful for one's academic and professional career. Athletic programs start at varying points throughout the school year. Students interested in trying out should visit the athletic department to obtain the dates and times to begin the process.

Athletic programs offered at Chico State:

• Baseball (Men Only)
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Soccer
• Softball (Women Only)
• Track and Field
• Volleyball (Women Only)

Clubs and Organizations
California State University - Chico has a number of clubs and organizations in place and encourages students to participate in one or more in order to expand their interests or to focus on existing ones. Clubs and organizations focus on a variety of topics related to social causes, academics, extracurricular activities and more. Students will find like minded individuals to socialize with outside of a classroom setting, allowing for the free exchange of ideas and the participation of events to encourage promotion and growth.

Clubs and organizations include:

• Habitat for Humanity
• Investors Club
• Japanese Animation Club
• Cycling Team
• Birding Club

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. California State University – Chico 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

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

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

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

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