Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Eastern Kentucky 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 Kentucky colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Eastern Kentucky University (Eastern)

6191 College Station Drive, Williamsburg, KY

Eastern Kentucky University provides a variety of degree programs for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Richmond, Kentucky and publically funded. Enrollment at EKU is nearly 17,000 yearly.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs EKU offers:

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Security And Protective Services
• Psychology

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then studied by admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 1280 to 1620 on the SAT and within the range of 18 to 23 for the ACT exam is common among students admitted to this school. This school admits about 60% of applicants. Of those students accepted, nearly 45% of students enrolled. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The tuition at EKU varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay nearly $7,700 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $21,000 annually. The cost of on-campus housing is about $4,100 per year. Students enrolled at this school may qualify for aid which is usually loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for EKU is the "Colonels", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)

Students who would like to see more about EKU may check out their website at http://www.eku.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Eastern offers a bachelor's degree program in business administration.

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).